Excalibur (pg

Built in 1990, the medieval-themed Excalibur has 3,981 rooms. Its 100,000-square-foot casino floor boasts more than 1,200 slot machines. It connects to properties Luxor and Mandalay Bay by way of the Mandalay Bay Tram. Tournament of Kings, a medieval-themed show, has been around as long as the property itself.

The Mac King Comedy Magic Show At an early age, the Kentucky native read his grandfather’s magic books and developed a passion for illusions. King’s dream led him to Las Vegas, and today he’s mystifying people of all ages and making them laugh. ticketmaster.com

Thunder From Down Under Chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm. Expect lots of noise and lots of dancing—and that’s just you! 18+, 702.597.7600

The Australian Bee Gees Show Performing since 1996, the tribute band brings the sound of the legendary Bee Gees to life with superb sound, graphics and lighting. 702.597.7600

Tournament of Kings Evil characters challenge the good guys such as King Arthur and Prince Christopher. Watch kings joust, dragon-warriors fight and beautiful damsels dance, while you have a wonderful dinner. 702.597.7600

Ultimate 4-D Experience Join some of your favorite characters on incredible 15-minute adventures at the all-new Ultimate 4-D Experience. 702.597.7777

Baja Fresh Flavorful and fun Mexican fare. 702.597.7777 $

Buca di Beppo Family-style Italian favorites such as spaghetti with meatballs, lasagna and veal saltimbocca. The potion size is amazing! 702.795.1010 $$

Dairy Queen/Orange Julius While enjoying yourself at the Fun Dungeon, take a break to enjoy a Blizzard from Dairy Queen or a smoothie from Orange Julius. 702.597.7777 $

Luxor (pg. 14)

Tropicana (pg. 18) OYO (pg. 20)

Drenched Bar & Grill The latest in casual poolside dining featuring American fare and a full-service bar. 702.597.7777 $

Dick’s Last Resort Sassy service, outlandish décor and giant portions set the tone for this unique dining experience. Many people go here just to be insulted by the staff! 702.597.7991 $$

Johnny Rockets A classic diner setting features 100% fresh, never frozen, all-natural beef hamburgers. Pair it with a premium ice cream shake. 702.570.6011 $

Vagabond Indulge in snacks, burgers and thematic cocktails while you cheer on your favorite sports team. 702.597.7071 $$ Dragon’s Lair Find plenty of dragon-themed logo wear and souvenirs here. 702.597.7777

Essentials This one-stop shop for sundries, beverages or snacks will help to keep you going throughout your trip. 702.597.7777

Kids Cottage Hey, the children need some great memories too! Find costumes, plush toys and games here. 702.597.7777

Lick Satisfy your sweet tooth with all kinds of confectionery. 702.597.7777

The Market Let everyone know you stayed at Excalibur (and visited Las Vegas) with themed apparel and souvenirs. 702.597.7777

The Buffet at Excalibur Satisfy everybody’s cravings in one spot. Sample flavors from around the world or enjoy weekend brunch. 702.597.7476 $$$

Lobby Bar Right after checking in at the registration desk, head here for your first drink at Excalibur. 702.597.7777

The Lounge A great spot to chill and cheer, with atmosphere to spare and a great selection of drinks. 702.597.7777

Sherwood Bar Belly up to the bar for video poker or some interaction with some of the friendliest bartenders you’ll ever meet. 702.597.7777

To the north: New York-New York (pg. 22)

Diagonally to the northeast: MGM Grand (pg. 24) Pearl Factory Let the pearl specialists help you design your own custom jewelry. 702.597.7777

Printeesfly You’ll find a range of custom-printed apparel, from T-shirts to hats. 702.597.7777

Tattoo Corner Don’t worry—there’s no pain involved in this experience, which uses an extract of the jagua fruit as its “ink,” and the images last between one to two weeks. You can also find body jewelry and more. 702.597.7777

To the east: Tropicana Las Pools Vegas, OYO Las Pool Area Featuring a lush, Vegas (pg. 18, 20) tropical landscape with 30,000 square feet of deck space for ample seating, you can enjoy four luxurious pools, a water slide and 19 cabanas. 702.597.7774 (seasonal)

MGM Rewards Join MGM Rewards and earn benefits for hotel, dining, entertainment, spa, slot and table play at any one of MGM Resorts’ destinations. mgmresorts.com

Bet MGM Sportsbook at Excalibur A full-service, state-of-the-art sportsbook with giant screen TVs to watch your favorite games in a nonsmoking environment. 702.597.7777

The Spa at Excalibur Relax like King Arthur or Queen Guinevere in this world-class, 13,000-square-foot facility. From a massage in one of the 11 rooms to a workout in the fitness center, you’ll do some serious battery recharging here. 702.597.7772

24/7 Sometimes you land at Harry Reid International Airport and realize there’s something you’ve forgotten. No problem! Find it all here, along with newspapers and magazines. 702.597.7777 Fun Dungeon On the lower level of the hotel, this arcade features carnival games and hours of fun. Go head to head with your family and friends at some of your favorite classic games. Take in the Ultimate 4-D Experience while you’re there. 702.597.7777

New York- New York (pg. 22)

MGM Grand (pg. 24) Park MGM (pg. 26)