Las Vegas has many claims to fame, but understatement is not one of them. Perhaps that’s why the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has become so beloved not only by visitors but locals as well.

There’s no blaring music, no flashing lights, no moving statues – just a quiet, elegant sanctuary of more than 7,500 flowers, impeccably maintained by a staff of 140 horticulturists. You’ll find orchids, lilies, tropicals, ferns and rare collections of flowers that wouldn’t seem possible to grow in the arid Las Vegas environment. Caring for the plants is a full-time job, but the result is one of the city’s most pristine beauty spots.

Water fountains and a pagoda accentuate the symmetric design of the botanical gardens. Blooms and arrangements change seasonally, encouraging repeat visits. No matter how often you walk through the 90,000 square feet of glassed-in conservatory, each experience offers new delights.

Try to see the Conservatory once by day, when natural light pours in through the glass ceiling, and again by night, when the stars are visible overhead and subtle lighting makes the room seem like an enchanted garden.

Unfortunately, the Conservatory has earned such stirring accolades that it has become a victim of its own popularity. Though it has the potential to be one of the city’s most tranquil settings, tranquility remains in short supply due to unceasing waves of visitors. It doesn’t help that the Conservatory is also an entranceway to several other Bellagio attractions, including the hotel’s spa and the Michael Mina restaurant.

As a result, the only time to experience anything approaching serenity among the blooms is weekdays between 2AM and 7AM. Stay up late – it’s worth it.

Bellagio Resort
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-7111
Open 24 hours
Admission is free

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