{"id":28583,"date":"2021-07-27T18:07:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T01:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/?p=28583"},"modified":"2021-07-27T18:51:44","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T01:51:44","slug":"69-things-you-have-to-do-at-circa-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/69-things-you-have-to-do-at-circa-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"69 Things You Have to Do at Circa Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The shiny new Resorts World<\/a> on The Strip has hogged the spotlight recently, but there’s another downtown gem that’s brand new, too: Circa Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

While we Tweet about Circa a lot, as it’s basically our home away from home, we haven’t blogged about it much. It’s time to fix that.<\/p>\n

Circa opened<\/a> in Oct. 2020, so it’s about time we give you the must-do list at this new downtown casino, starting with a particular dish at a particular restaurant we may or may not consume upwards of four times a week. (We’ve talked about the dish so much, some have even suggested we secretly work for 8 East or Circa. These people are boneheads. We have no business relationship with Circa or any other Las Vegas casino.)<\/p>\n

Here are 69 things to do at Circa Las Vegas, the first new downtown casino in, oh, ages.<\/p>\n

1. Get Brisket Fried Rice at 8 East<\/h2>\n

What we love, we love, and this dish has become our obsession. 8 East restaurant is from the owner of Le Thai, another great restaurant on Fremont East, Dan Coughlin. The brisket fried rice at 8 East isn’t just great, we think it’s the best dish in Las Vegas, ever. We recommend it “Vital Vegas-style,” with chicken skewers mixed in, hold the sticks.<\/p>\n

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There are reportedly other things on the menu at 8 East. You do you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Take a Selfie With Vegas Vickie<\/h2>\n

Vegas Vickie nearly met her demise when the Glitter Gulch strip club was demolished to make way for Circa, but Circa’s owners, Derek and Greg Stevens, rescued her and ponied up for the good folks at YESCO signs to give her a complete overhaul. The 20-foot-tall Vegas Vickie is now the centerpiece of Circa, and a selfie with this Vegas icon is an absolute must.<\/p>\n

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If Vegas Vickie’s not on your phone somewhere, you may not be Vegas enough.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Hit the Vegas Vickie’s Cocktail Lounge<\/h2>\n

Circa has made the most of Vegas Vickie with its modest but classy Vegas Vickie’s Cocktail Lounge. The other bars at Circa are more about fun, but this is where the mixology happens. The vibe is lively, but more subdued than the party bars elsewhere at Circa, and the backdrop of Vegas Vickie is a jaw-dropper.<\/p>\n

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We love the fact we were barely judged for ordering a Captain and diet. Barely.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Dine at Barry’s Downtown Prime<\/h2>\n

Barry’s got off to a rocky start with us, as our first visit was marred by “flame control issues” (our steak was burned), but the crew apparently worked out the kinks as our most recent visit was stellar. Barry’s has elements of a classic Vegas steakhouse, with a mix of modern flourishes. For a relatively small resort, Barry’s takes up a lot of space, so check out all the various rooms, perfect for private events like bachelor parties and divorce celebrations. They should totally combine those events, come to think of it.<\/p>\n

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Dear steak, please get into our face immediately.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Behold the Sportsbook<\/h2>\n

It’s a little-known fact we don’t sports. Despite that, we strongly encourage you to visit the sportsbook at Circa. First, our Twitter account is featured on the sportsbook Twitter wall<\/a>. Second, we have never seen more grown men openly weep tears of joy than upon seeing Circa’s sportsbook for the first time. It’s a place for sports lovers designed by sports lovers, and it’s mind-blowing. Beyond the massive screen, the energy here during a sportball event is like nothing we’ve ever seen, except maybe at Chippendales. Sort of a different energy, but you get what we mean. To a person, we hear from sports fanatics this is their Nirvana, so we’ll take their word for it.<\/p>\n

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Deep breaths, sports fans, deep breaths.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. Notice the Floor Vents<\/h2>\n

Unlike most buildings, the HVAC system at Circa blows fresh air up from the floors, rather than down from the ceiling. This innovative system is very good at sucking cigarette smoke upward, and unless some dope with a cigar is right next to you, you’d think Circa is non-smoking. It’s a big plus for those of us who don’t love our hair and clothes smelling like smoke when we get home. Worth noting: Ladies, careful with those stiletto heels. They’re working on it.<\/p>\n

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What goes up (including cigarette smoke), must stay up, and we couldn’t be happier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. See Some Impressive Busts<\/h2>\n

Next up, Legacy Club. This rooftop lounge has incredible, must-see views, but we wanted to make a joke about busts, so here we are. If you’re into Vegas history, visit Circa’s Legacy Club and check out the busts! The wall of Vegas luminaries is the first thing you’ll see as you exit the elevator. If you don’t know these dudes, you don’t know Vegas.<\/p>\n

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The busts include 10 admired Las Vegas pioneers and also Steve Wynn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. Strike Gold at Legacy Club<\/h2>\n

Once you’re at Legacy Club, make sure to seek out the display containing 500 bars of gold. No, they’re not solid gold, but nevermind all that. It’s 1,000 ounces of free photo op right there!<\/p>\n

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Insert innocuous photo caption that doesn’t piss off Steve Wynn apologists here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. Mingle with the Flair Bartenders<\/h2>\n

The lovable goofballs at Circa’s party bars make it look so easy, but it’s not, and this makes them some of our favorite people at Circa. Tip generously and you’ll see things you’ve never seen human beings do. They are the engine that drives the festivities at Circa, and many migrated from other well-known bars in town, so you may see some familiar faces. We typically hate anything that slows down the delivery of our beverages, but the flair bartenders at Circa are so talented and hilarious, we make an exception.<\/p>\n

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