Last Updated on 03/07/2025 by Mike Waldron
Below are the original photos that inspired the Las Vegas in Color coloring pages. Along with each photo is a short write-up about each image.
I have also provided some links to some of my articles with additional information that you may find interesting. This information focuses on the pools at the various hotels. If you prefer a hard copy of this page, the QR codes will also take you to the blog post.
This large Paris-labelled air balloon statue stands directly in front of the Paris Hotel Casino. It is a prominent fixture of The Strip and is easily seen during the day and night.
Click this link for additional photos and information on the Paris Hotel pool.
Moc up of a VW van promoting The Beatles LOVE performance at the Mirage Hotel Casino. The Mirage Hotel is now closed and is scheduled to reopen with its new Hard Rock rebranding in 2027.
Updates on the Hard Rock Las Vegas re-opening can be found here.
View looking South along The Strip from the Cosmopolitan Boulevard Pool deck. This photo was taken while enjoying the Sunset Cocktail party on Friday evenings during the summer months.
Click this link for my blog post on the Cosmopolitan pools.
This photo was taken from the Overstreet pedestrian bridge linking the New York New York and Excalibur Hotels. The left side tower is the Royal Tower while the right side is the Resort Tower. The Resort Tower is close to the pool deck while the Royal Tower is close to the Rideshare drop-off pick-up location.
Information on the New York New York pool season is available here.
One of several giant slot machines that can be found in various casinos, both on and off The Strip.
This neon cowgirl was originally located outside on Freemont Street. It can now be found inside the Circa Hotel Casino. This hotel is exclusively for guests 21 and over, and a government ID must be presented before entering the Hotel Casino.
Stadium Swim, as Circa’s pool deck is referred to, is a great place to watch the “big game” while enjoying time by the pool.
These giant playing cards can be found outside the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. The Plaza pool deck offers some of the most affordable cabana rentals around Las Vegas.
My Plaza Pool article provides more information on reserved seating and menu pricing.
Daylight Beach Club is located next to the Four Seasons Las Vegas Hotel. This Day Club is another option for more budget-minded guests looking for a reserved seating option at a Day club. This venue also offers a nighttime option for late-night enjoyment.
A Standard King hotel room at Caesars Palace. A very comfortable bed with a large washroom.
This giant flamingo greets visitors entering the Flamingo Casino by way of the Linq Promenade. The Flamingo Hotel Casino offers two separate pools. There is the Family Pool as well as the 21 and over Go Pool. You can find out more information on these pools at https://midlifemiles.com/pools/flamingo-las-vegas-pool/
Enjoy the thrill of this Slide Tower located at the Splash Zone pool deck at the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino. This pool deck is fairly large and very family-friendly. Find out more about this Circus Circus pool deck from my blog post.
My wife, Sharon, and I, after renewing our vows on our tenth anniversary.
Here is an unsponsored link to Little Vegas Chapel.
Enjoy this children’s Splash Pool located at the Club Wyndham Desert Blue Resort pool deck. The Main Pool is large and there are many complimentary pool loungers available. Find out more here.
This popcorn cart can be seen at the entrance to the Plaza Hotel, located at the start of the Freemont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas. You will find information on a variety of Downtown Las Vegas pool decks in this brief review article.
This statue is located in the front area of The Caesars Palace Hotel.
One of several pools you will find at the Wyndham Grand Desert Hotel. Click here for additional information on the Grand Desert Pools.
Just a small portion of the display work is shown in Bellagio’s conservatory.
Outside of the hotel guests are able to enjoy 5 pools, one of which is reserved for guets 18 and over. To find out if one of these pools is right for you, check out the post here.
This large Pharoah is in front of the Luxor Hotel Casino as you exit the free tram from the Excalibur Hotel. To find information on the Luxor Pool, just click this link. Check out all that the Luxor pool deck has to offer.
The LINQ Promenade is located between the Linq and Flamingo Hotels. This is a great place to spend some time during the day as well as at night. The LINQ Pool deck overlooks this promenade.
One of several BIG SIX spinning wheel gambling games that can be found in casinos in Las Vegas. This particular machine was located in the Planet Hollywood Casino. For information on the Planet Hollywood pool deck, click the link provided.
Opening time at Liquid Pool Lounge at the Aria Hotel Casino. This can be a more intimate and less expensive pool party experience than many other pool party options available in Vegas.
Additional information on Liquid Pool Lounge.
This gold miner panning for gold statue can be found on Freemont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Typically hotel rates and table limits are lower at the Downtown Hotels compared to those hotels located on The Strip.
The Golden Nugget Hotel Casino is just down the street from this location. While at the Golden Nugget visitors of all ages can experience the 200,000-gallon Shark Tank, which is the centerpiece of the family-friendly Shark Tank Pool. Guests 21 and over have the option of experiencing the Hideaway Pool.
This is a canopy bed that can be found around several of the pools at Caesars Palace. There is a pool for every type of visitor at this resort. Check out this blog post to see which pool may be best for you.
Interior view of a poolside cabana at one of the three Park MGM pool decks. This is one of the MGM property pools which is open year-round.
For additional information including cabana pricing, check out this recent article.
This large mosaic sculpture is located in the Encore Hotel Casino.
Guests at this resort can access the pools at both the Encore pool deck and the Wynn pool deck. The Encore offers 1 Family Pool and 1 Adult pool. The Wynn offers 1 Family Pool for all guests, 1 Adult Pool for all guests 21 and over, 1 Family Pool reserved for Tower Suite guests as well as 1 Adult Pool reserved for Tower Suite adult guests. This link will take you to a blog post with additional information on the pools at the Encore.
This pic shows one of the two pool bars located at the Durango Hotel Casino pool deck. This pool deck is referred to as the Bel-Aire Backyard and began operation in the Spring of 2024.
Day Passes for the pool are available for non-registered hotel guests. Here you will find additional information including rates and hours of operation for the Durango Pool.
Shoppers travelling through the Caesars Forum Shops can enjoy this art installation which is hanging from the ceiling. Guests staying at Caesars Palace can enjoy seven distingue pools including two reserved for guests 21 and over. Here is additional information on the Garden of the Gods pools at Caesars Palace.
Complimentary upscale loungers are available around the pool deck. Or you can choose to upgrade your poolside experience with the rental of a cabana. For information on cabana amenities and pricing, read this recent blog post.
These loungers and cabanas are located just below the Morrea Beach club, and gives guests direct access to the Beach Pool. For more information on the Mandalay Bay Beach pools, check out this post here.
This pool bar at the Linq is quiet now before opening, but it can really get backed up on busy weekends and holidays. Read more about the Linq Pool here.
