It’s not often that Downtown Las Vegas steals the spotlight from the Strip, but there’s a flashy new kid on the block at Fremont Street that deserves everyone’s attention: The highly anticipated opening of casino mogul Derek Stevens’ latest resort, Circa, is almost here. When it opens on Oct. 28, it will be the first resort built from the ground up to open downtown since 1980, and it’s a welcome addition. Another perk: The resort is adults-only. The property is catered, and restricted, to those 21 and older. Moreover, imagine Circa as a 21st-century resort that embodies the spirit of Old Vegas, circa 1960.

Although its opening is more than two months away (room reservations begin Dec. 28), it’s not too early to start planning your vacation around the amenities to be offered at Circa. First, they will boast one of the most eclectic beverage programs in town.

There’s Mega Bar, a 165-foot-long bar on Circa’s first floor; Circa Bar, a vibrant outdoor bar along the famed Fremont Street Experience featuring 24 frozen cocktail flavors; Overhang Bar, which overlooks the casino’s massive sports book; Vegas Vickie’s, an upscale lobby bar named after, and starring, one of the city’s most beloved neon signs; and Legacy Club (opening in December), a rooftop lounge that pays tribute to the founding fathers of Vegas.

Then expect some good eats. Victory Burgers & Wings, Project BBQ and the pan-Asian restaurant 8 East will be among the first restaurants to open, but the crown jewel will be one of Vegas’ longtime favorite chefs Barry Dakake’s vintage steakhouse, Barry’s Downtown Prime.

As for the adults-only fun mentioned earlier, Circa will sport Stadium Swim, a year-round pool experience that includes six pools across three levels, multiple swim-up bars, spacious private cabanas, selfie walls and an impressive 40-foot HD television screen. Then, inside the casino, get ready to place some large bets at the World’s Largest Sports Book, which is no exaggeration. Not only is there a mammoth 78-million-pixel screen, but the three-story sports book can hold up to 1,000 spectators. Let’s just say, we can’t wait for Circa.

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