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Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Take A Trip Along Route 66

Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Summer 2007 at the Bellagio Las Vegas allows you to take a nostalgic tour along Route 66. You can make it from Chicago to Los Angeles without ever pausing to hit a roadside restroom.

The Conservatorys route is filled with thousands of vibrant plants, flowers and trees, a country fair and an automobile museum piece, offering a captivating view of summertime adventures.

Some of the highlights include a classic Corvette and a 42 foot ferris wheel.

Summer Exhibit Fast Facts:

  • Total number of plants used: 10,000 flowers and 4,000 plants
  • Number of flower species: 7
  • Number of tree species: 3
  • 1962 fawn beige Corvette on loan from the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY
  • 42-foot authentic Ferris wheel was specially installed without a motor to ensure minimal movement
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