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A runaway hit since opening in 1968, Circus Circus has the distinction of appearing in two classic Las Vegas stories: as a malevolent wonderland in Hunter S. Thompson's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and as a backdrop to foreign intrigue in "Diamonds Are Forever." While neither story paints the resort as it truly is - a classic hotel/casino and a great place to bring your kids - they cannot help but illustrate Circus Circus' distinctive charm, unique not only to Las Vegas but to the world.
The world-famous main casino floor is always jumping. Overhead, live circus acts - acrobats, trapeze artists, clowns, jugglers - perform around the clock. A carnival midway offers games of skill and chance for all ages. Nearby, the largest space-frame dome in the United States houses Grand Slam Canyon, an indoor "theme park" featuring the Canyon Blaster, a double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster guaranteed to put a scream on your face. Several restaurants, a celebrated poker room, a giant race and sports book, the unique rotating cocktail lounge and new shopping Promenade should serve to reinforce any desire to run away and join the circus.
