HorseshoeWalking Tour

Seven stops connect the original MGM Grand, Bally’s and today’s Horseshoe through entertainment, a fire that changed safety rules, and the people behind the names.

Stops: 7narrated
Place: 1Horseshoe Las Vegas

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About this tour

How did Hollywood’s MGM Grand become a home for the Horseshoe name?

7 stops with audioDiscover the stories behind the places you see.
Go at your own paceTake a self-guided tour, with time to pause and look around.

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Seven stops connect the original MGM Grand, Bally’s and today’s Horseshoe through entertainment, a fire that changed safety rules, and the people behind the names.

Use the Vegas Retold app to explore the stops as you go. The list below lets you see what’s included before choosing your tour.

The tour includes 10 minutes of narration. Leave extra time to walk, explore and stop along the way.

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01

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The Bally’s Era and the Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar Shops / Strip frontage
Visiting information
Shops have individual hours. Ask Duck Donuts about any current challenge, including its price and rules. The Starburst show is historical; check with the venue for current entertainment.

Keep entrances, queues and vehicle routes clear; follow posted access rules.

Access alternative: Step-free approach, seating and sightline not verified. Ask staff for a suitable public route or read from an accessible place you can reach.
- Shop directory
  Official visitor information; checked 30 September 2026.
02

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The Original MGM Grand

Horseshoe entrance
Visiting information
This is the original MGM Grand, now Horseshoe; today’s MGM Grand is a different resort farther south. Read from the public entrance area without blocking doors.

Keep entrances, queues and vehicle routes clear; follow posted access rules.

Access alternative: Step-free approach, seating and sightline not verified. Ask staff for a suitable public route or read from an accessible place you can reach.
- Horseshoe visitor information
  Official visitor information; checked 30 September 2026.
03

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The 1980 Fire

Public pavement outside valet
Visiting information
Remain on the public pavement, clear of valet traffic. This account discusses fatal fires and a disputed allegation.

Keep entrances, queues and vehicle routes clear; follow posted access rules.

Access alternative: Step-free approach, seating and sightline not verified. Ask staff for a suitable public route or read from an accessible place you can reach.
- Horseshoe visitor information
  Official visitor information; checked 30 September 2026.
04

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Jai Alai and the Agassis

Public interior pause before poker room — exact spot unresolved
Visiting information
A historical stop rather than a surviving arena to visit. Exact pause location is still to be chosen on site; no arena admission or preserved court is promised.

Keep entrances, queues and vehicle routes clear; follow posted access rules.

Access alternative: Step-free approach, seating and sightline not verified. Ask staff for a suitable public route or read from an accessible place you can reach.
- Horseshoe visitor information
  Official visitor information; checked 30 September 2026.
05

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The World Series of Poker

Hall of Fame Poker Room / exhibit
Visiting information
The annual World Series of Poker and the everyday poker room are different. View the Hall of Fame exhibit outside the room; ask staff about access. Gambling is for ages 21 and over.

Keep entrances, queues and vehicle routes clear; follow posted access rules.

Access alternative: Step-free approach, seating and sightline not verified. Ask staff for a suitable public route or read from an accessible place you can reach.
- Hall of Fame location
  Official visitor information; checked 30 September 2026.
06

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Jack Binion’s Steak

Jack Binion’s Steak exterior
Visiting information
Temporarily closed on the operator page checked 30 September 2026. Read at the exterior; check reopening before planning dinner. Operator lists business casual and all ages.

Keep entrances, queues and vehicle routes clear; follow posted access rules.

Access alternative: Step-free approach, seating and sightline not verified. Ask staff for a suitable public route or read from an accessible place you can reach.
- Opening status, menu and reservations
  Official visitor information; checked 30 September 2026.
07

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Guy Fieri’s Flavortown

Flavortown Sports Kitchen / toward Paris
Visiting information
Dining is optional. Check the operator’s menu, hours and reservation page before sitting down; sports events may affect availability. Confirm the onward route to Paris on site.

Keep entrances, queues and vehicle routes clear; follow posted access rules.

Access alternative: Step-free approach, seating and sightline not verified. Ask staff for a suitable public route or read from an accessible place you can reach.
- Menu, hours and reservations
  Official visitor information; checked 30 September 2026.

Where you’ll go

The numbers match the stop list above. Choose “Show on map” in the list, or select a marker to explore a stop. Use “Back to stop list” to return to its highlighted row.

7 of 7 stops shown. Indoor locations may be approximate. This is an area preview, not a walking route.