First it was the volcano. Now it’s the atrium. Piece by piece, the iconic elements of the Mirage casino are being demolished and disassembled to make way for a new Hard Rock casino at center Strip.

The Mirage does have some of the nicest swimming holes in Las Vegas, though ... there's the Private Oasis – a small pool area with VIP service. Plus, there’s the adults-only BARE Pool Lounge ...