With an entrance marked by the 123-foot-high neon Lucky the Laughing Clown, Circus Circus Hotel & Casino (Nev.) is a unique combination of casino hotel and the world's largest permanent circus. The show never stops at this Las Vegas hotel, which is home to the Adventuredome, a five-acre complex complete with thrill rides such as a double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster, carnival, miniature golf and clown shows. The Circus Circus Midway presents complimentary performances throughout the day, surrounded by a number of carnival games. The hotel contains a cobblestone shopping promenade featuring a kids' clothing shop and stores specializing in clown paraphernalia, sports memorabilia and sweets.

The Las Vegas resort's three casinos feature more than 100,000 square feet of poker, slots, table games, and a race and sports book. Guests will find numerous dining options at Circus Circus, but the standout is The Steakhouse, a local favorite which features popular champagne brunches each Sunday. Guests can also dine on traditional Italian dishes at the Stivali Italian Ristorante or enjoy Mexican cuisine and margaritas at the Blue Iguana. Between circus performances, guests can relax by three swimming pools and three whirlpools.

Hotel accommodations include 2,963 Tower rooms in four 15- to 35-story towers and 810 Manor rooms in five three-story buildings. Brightly colored in maroon and navy, the rooms feature circus motifs and circus prints decorating the walls. Tower guestrooms include in-room safes. Manor guestrooms, perfect for budget- conscious guests, are located one-half block behind the main casino with easy access to the main buildings via an enclosed moving walkway, and include refrigerators and cable television.

Lucky, the clown at the front door, symbolizes the resort's family-oriented atmosphere where kids of all ages will enjoy the strolling entertainers who create a lively ambience with juggling, magic and balloon animals.