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MGM Grand Las Vegas Features the City’s Largest Casino MGM Grand Las Vegas claims the distinction of having the city’s largest casino. Within the 112-acre complex, there is a 16,800-seat special-events arena, 380,000 square feet of convention space, 171,500 square feet of casino space, and a multilevel parking facility. There’s also a small casino outside the lobby of the Mansion, MGM’s ultra-upscale whale

Spanning 335 acres, Busch Gardens combines elements of a zoo and a theme park. The park is divided into nine African-themed regions (as you encounter them moving counterclockwise through the park): Morocco, Egypt, Nairobi, Pantopia, Congo, Jungala, Stanleyville, Sesame Street Safari of Fun, and Bird Gardens. A haven for thrill-ride fanatics, the park has several roller coasters that are consistently rated

The International Spy Museum is a tribute to spies, spy technology, and secrets. Opened in 2002 in a town full of high-quality, free museums and monuments, the Spy Museum’s engaging, fun exhibits have allowed the for-profit museum to succeed while charging $22 for admission. If you’re at all interested in this kind of thing, it’s time (and money) well spent. Permanent Exhibits at the International

Jurassic Park – A Theme Park with Fictitious Dinosaurs The iconic visitor center from the Spielberg film Jurassic Park is one of the first things guests will see across the lagoon after walking through the Port of Entry. The amount of space within Jurassic Park is deceptively large, and the entire area is completely immersive as you walk through it (except where Harry Potter’s Hogwarts intrusively

Boma — Flavors of Africa Located at the Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas, in the Jambo Section of the resort, Boma is a favorite of both locals and visitors. The restaurant offers an all-you-care-to-eat buffet for breakfast and dinner that is well prepared. If you like a major bang for your buck, try Boma. You won’t be disappointed. If you go for