Biggest Chandelier In Vegas
World’s Largest Chandelier. Las Vegas is home to the world’s largest chandelier, which is located at The Cosmopolitan hotel. If you haven’t checked this out yet, you should; it’s stunning. It consists of more than 2 million crystal beads. Each bead is handmade, and octagon shaped. This was done to resist showing signs of wear in the long term. This Chandelier is 2 stories tall, has two liquor bars on two sides on the main floor, another bar on the 2nd floor which sits inside the Chandelier. There are HUGE strands of crystals hand cut in Europe that run from the top of the 2nd floor to the main floor.
In Vegas, they say “Go big or go home!” Well, luckily, you can avoid going home by checking out some of the world’s largest things in downtown Las Vegas.
If you’re looking for things to do in Las Vegas, these free curiosities should serve as a fun diversion between hot streaks at the blackjack tables.
1. World’s Largest Video Screen
The crown jewel of downtown Las Vegas, the Viva vision screen is why most Las Vegas visitors say they visit downtown. It’s 1,500 feet long and 90 feet wide, making it the largest video screen in the world.
2. World’s Largest Instagram Wall
This one’s a two-fer, because when you have the world’s largest video screen, anything you put on it also becomes the world’s largest. The World’s Largest Instagram Wall is worth noting, though. That’s five football field’s worth of photos tagged with #FremontStreet on Instagram, and for many visitors, it’s become a Las Vegas must-do. Bonus: During March Madness, the Viva Vision screen is home to the world’s biggest NCAA championship bracket.
Related: Viva Vision Screen Becomes World’s Largest Instagram Wall
3. World’s Largest Slot Machine
It’s not merely the world’s largest slot machine, it’s also the busiest and most successful urban zipline in the world. SlotZilla, takes guests flying down Fremont Street either sitting down (on the Zipline) or superhero-style (on the Zoomline). A ride on SlotZilla is great way to see the gorgeous neon facades of some downtown Las Vegas hotel-casinos and an exhilarating thrill you’ll never forget.
4. World’s Largest Keno Board
The D Las Vegas recently installed the World’s Largest Keno Board, and you can’t miss it. The board shows live keno games as they unfold in the casino’s second floor keno lounge, adding an additional level of fun to this popular game. While you’re at The D, check out another distinctive feature, Longbar. About 100 feet long, Longbar is touted as the longest bar in Nevada.
5. World’s Largest Pint Glass
The pint glass at Hennessey’s Tavern is said to be the biggest pint glass in the world. At 85 feet tall, it won’t hold your favorite beverage, but it still makes a great photo op. At the moment, the pint glass is getting a new look and will soon transform into the world’s biggest Not Your Father’s Root Beer Mug, complete with a handle.
6. World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant
If you explore the Fremont East district, you’ll encounter the world’s largest functioning fire hydrant. The 15-foot-tall hydrant is attached to a doggy daycare facility called The Hydrant Club, just across from the former Western casino.
7. World’s Largest Fire-Breathing Praying Mantis
Not far from the over-sized fire hydrant, you’ll find the World’s Largest Fire-Breathing Mantis. We’re fairly sure it’s the biggest fire-breathing mantis in the world because, as far as we know, it’s the ONLY fire-breathing mantis in the world! The mantis, outside Downtown Container Park, was created for the Burning Man festival and is a 150:1 scale replica of the real thing. It burns through 50 gallons of liquid propane a day and lights up the night in downtown Las Vegas.
8. World’s Largest Mechanical Neon Sign
If you’re looking for the World’s Largest Mechanical Neon Sign, you’ll find it on Fremont Street. Or, perhaps we should say you’ll find “him” on Fremont Street. The world’s biggest mechanical neon sign is none other than Vegas Vic. Vegas Vic stands watch over Fremont Street and the Pioneer Gift Shop below, and stands 40 feet tall. Vegas Vic’s arm and cigarette no longer move (those were the mechanical parts), he’s still a beloved part of downtown Las Vegas and Fremont Street Experience.
In Las Vegas, it seems everything is bigger!
Beyond downtown, Las Vegas also boasts the world’s largest Ferris wheel, the world’s largest Hooters restaurant, the world’s largest chocolate fountain, the world’s largest chandelier, the world’s largest Coke bottle, the world’s largest race and sports book, the world’s largest gift shop and the world’s largest permanent circus, just for starters.
If you encounter a “world’s biggest” thing in Las Vegas, we’d love to hear about it, so leave a comment (keep it clean-ish!), then get back to having some huge fun in Sin City.
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The Chandelier Bar, located in the Boulevard Tower at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, is one of the most famous bars in the world. It’s considered by some to be the largest chandelier in the world and was even considered an architectural and engineering marvel when it was built. Even if you’re not staying at the Cosmopolitan, it’s definitely worth it to stop and by and check out this bar and try at least try out one of its unique cocktails discussed below.
The Chandelier Bar actually consists of three separate floors and they each have different hours of operation:
- Level : 24 Hours
- Level 1.5: 6PM – 4AM
- Level 2: 11AM – 11PM
In addition, each level to the bar serves their own distinct cocktails, which I’ll talk more about below. You can expect to pay around $16 for most signature cocktails, although other more standard drinks will be cheaper and might be closer to $12.
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Level 1
Level 1 recently underwent million-dollar renovations and it’s simply stunning. There are two bars on level one (the main bar and the side bar). The bars on level one have video poker machines and also have a drink voucher system. When you put $20 into the video poker machine, you get a free drink and you’ll earn another free drink voucher when you play at least $1 a hand for every 20 minutes that you play after that. I personally don’t play video poker, so I wasn’t able to try it out but I saw a number of people there playing into the wee hours of the morning.
Despite the ultra-swanky appearance of the bar, it doesn’t require a dress code. Since level 1 is also on the casino level, it has a pretty informal feel to it. That’s not to say that folks don’t dress up at all, it’s just that you probably won’t stand out even if you’re dressed more casually since it gets a good amount of casino traffic.
Level 1.5
Level 1.5 is more of a lounge scene since it opens up from 6PM – 4AM. You can access it by taking the immaculate staircase when the bar opens up.
Once you arrive, to level 1.5 year, you’ll be blown away by how beautiful the scene is.
Even if you don’t drink, you should wander around and check it out.
One great thing about the Chandelier Bar is that the bar tenders are exceptional. All of the ours were extremely attentive, personable, effecient, etc. Basically, they were the perfect bartenders.
Biggest Chandelier In The World
You’ve got to make it to this level so that you can try the Fire Breathing Dragon cocktail. The drink starts off with covering the rim with pink peppercorns and Thai chili syrup.
The bartender then adds Bacardi DragonBerry and raspberry puree along with red bull and a few other ingredients.
Then, there’s the highlight. Raspberries are dunked into liquid nitrogen and then dropped into the glass, setting off a smoky reaction.
You’ll be given a shot glass full of raspberries to munch on and all it takes is two or three of them to have you breathing smoke out of your nose and mouth. It’s pretty wild. Here’s a video of my experience with the Fire Breathing Dragon.
Level 2
Level 2 can be accessed via the escalator from Level 1 or through the stair case.
The views from Level 2 are exceptional.
There’s also lots of lounge type seating around the bar.
There’a also a side bar located on Level 2.
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The “flower drink” at the Cosmo
If you’ve done any research on this bar or had a friend who has stayed at the Cosmo, you’ve probably heard about the famous “flower drink.” It’s actually called the “Verbena” and although it’s considered somewhat of a “secret drink,” it’s actually been served more than 100,000 times a year at this bar to guests.
The drink itself is something similar to a citrusy tequila-based margarita. But it’s the accessory that comes along with this drink that makes it so special and unique.
You’ll first be instructed to take a few sips of your drink. And then, you’ll be given an edible flower known as a Szechuan button or buzz button, which you’ll eat (and swallow). Within a few seconds, the properties of the flower take effect, which are said to speed up your salivary glands. This creates an intense tingling sensation within your mouth that alters the taste of the drink.
It’s a bit like the sensation you get from pop rocks but even more intense and lasting. When I took a few gulps of my glass of still water, it felt like I was drinking a glass of extremely fizzy sparkling water. Try to avoid brushing your teeth just prior to eating the flower, or it might be overly intense for you due to the interaction with the minty toothpaste (yes, we learned this the hard way).
After you try your Verbena, hang around the bar for a little while and you’ll almost surely be able to watch others try it our for the first time.
Here’s a video of my reaction when trying out the drink:
And here’s Brad:
According to the Cosmo, two other signature cocktails to look into are:
- The Forbidden Fruit: A complex apple-forward cocktail that we’d trade our place in the Garden of Eden for. The name celebrates the symbolism of the iconic apple in religious, mythological, folkloric and artistic traditions throughout the centuries.
- The Infinite Playlist: A updated variation of the classic Old Fashioned, this cocktail has as its base a 12-year rum aged in bourbon barrels, marrying the toffee and oak with vanilla undertones. It’s sleek, modern luxury in a glass.
Final word
The Chandelier is definitely a bar worth checking out even if you’re not staying at the Cosmo. The visuals are stunning and the unique drink concoctions make it an even more memorable experience.
Largest Chandelier In Vegas
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