Things To Do at and Near Circa Las Vegas

Things To Do at Circa Las Vegas

Swim: Stadium Swim, Circa’s rooftop pool is a dream for sports bettors and sunbathers (seriously, there isn’t a sliver of shade).

The crown jewel of the pool deck is the enormous screen spanning 143 feet diagonally, which broadcasts sporting events to those sipping poolside cocktails.

Placing an oversized bet, then catching the game from the pool is by far my favorite thing to do at Circa.

Entry to the pool for guests at The D and Golden Gate is complimentary, but the pool is open to the public for a cover charge starting at $20 (but it can be more).

An overpowering sportsbook: Sportsbooks in Las Vegas are known for their grandeur, but Circa takes it to the next level. Their 78-million-pixel, 3-story-tall sportsbook screen is visible from both levels of the casino and is almost omnipresent as you navigate the property.

While seating on the main level can be expensive, I recommend grabbing a seat along the ledge of the second level where bartop gaming is also offered.

In my experience, there are few things better than gambling while you’re gambling.

See a Vegas icon: Before Circa, Vegas Vickie sat atop the Girls of Glitter Gulch Gentleman’s Club outdoors, which left her in rough shape.

She’s now fully restored, neon shining bright, and leg-kicking above Barry’s Prime inside the casino.

While Circa has many signature amenities, Vegas Vickie’s return gives the property a “wow factor” thatis hard to express.

Crazy Girls: These bronzed gals have stood watch outside of The Riviera, and later on Planet Hollywood’s casino floor, before disappearing from the public eye. Well, they’re back at Circa, where you can rub ’em for luck, or snap a pic.

Enjoy a legendary shrimp cocktail: Many of you who have made the trip to Vegas over the years will remember the famous, and inexpensive, shrimp cocktail offered at Du-Par’s at Golden Gate.

While Du-Par’s Golden Gate location has closed for good, Circa has revived the old favorite and serves the original recipe at Saginaw’s Deli on the second level.

This version costs much more at $12.99, but it’s a fun splurge if you’re winning.

The sandwiches at Saginaw’s, while expensive, are also pretty darn good. Here’s my grilled corned beef and pastrami masterpiece.

Things To Do Near Circa

If roulette is your game, head over to Plaza and play their player-friendly single-zero variant, typically available with a $10 minimum bet.

While Circa is beautiful, the gambling isn’t exactly cheap, with table games often commanding a $15- $25 minimum bet during peak times.

If you’re looking for a cheaper game, head over to Downtown Grand, which offers $1 and $5 minimum blackjack games in addition to $5-$10 craps, depending on the time of day.

Sigma Derby, a mechanical horse racing game offered at Golden Gate, is the last of its kind in Vegas. Save up your quarters and have a great time, especially if gambling in a group. Don’t have quarters? No worries, they have a change machine.

You can also take advantage of a nightly open bar at Golden Gate, as part of their “Night Starts Here” promotion, which runs from 6-7 pm nightly.

You need to be a players club member, and I recommend arriving about a 1/2 hour early to get your wristband and envelope with a mystery amount of free play.

Golden Gate, which opened in 1906, also offers awesome windows into the past, including this hole in the wall, which lets you see an original hotel wall and a fountain dating back to 1909.