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The Mirage Volcano is known for its breathtaking eruptions.

The legendary Mirage Volcano breathes fire and smoke nightly!

The earth shakes as flames and fireballs cascade into the night sky. The Mirage Resort has had a free attraction since it opened in 1989. It is a mesmerizing volcano that leaves spectators in awe with its thunderous and fiery display. The volcano sits on a 3-acre water-covered area; it is 54 feet tall and circulates 119,000 gallons of water per minute. By spewing smoke and fire 100 feet above the waters below, it transforms a tranquil waterfall into spectacular streams of molten lava! The original show was set to a driving soundtrack from The Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart and Indian tabla sensation Zakir Hussain.

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For over 35 years, The Mirage Volcano has been a renowned attraction of The Mirage Hotel Casino on the Strip. Designed by WET Design, the same company responsible for the Fountains of Bellagio, this man-made marvel is 54 feet in height and 100 feet in width. The volcano features a lagoon, cascading waterfalls, and fireballs that shoot up to a height of 12 feet.

The Start of Something Bigger

The Mirage Volcano played a pivotal role in a $630 million project led by Steve Wynn for the development of The Mirage Hotel Casino. Wynn aimed to set The Mirage apart from other Strip hotels, and it became the first megaresort to grace the Las Vegas Strip. Its success triggered a construction frenzy in the 1990s, leading to the creation of numerous large resorts along the Strip.

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Over the years, the Mirage Volcano has been renovated several times. In 1996, new fire effects and sound systems were added. In 2008, it was significantly overhauled with fresh fire effects, water features, and an updated soundtrack. The volcano has even had its share of stardom. It has made appearances in several movies and TV shows, including “Vegas Vacation” and “Ocean’s Eleven.”

Planned Closing of the Mirage Volcano

Regrettably, The Mirage Volcano will be permanently shuttered at an unknown date. In its place, the new owners, Hard Rock International, plan to build a guitar-shaped hotel tower as part of a $1.5 billion renovation project.

Location: The Mirage Hotel & Casino (Hard Rock Las Vegas)
Address: 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 791-7111
Website: hardrockhotelcasinolasvegas.com





While the volcano is going away, many great free Las Vegas attractions remain!