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Focal point of the original group of Forum Shops, the Festival Fountain is guarded by four animatronic statues of Roman notables, who on the hour from 11am talk about the days of the Roman Empire. The production generated excitement when the center opened in 1992.

Created in 1997, this attraction is the centerpiece for the newer section of the Forum Shops. Atop the giant circular monument is a statue of Poseidon. Rare species of Atlantic Ocean fish swim in a 50,000-gallon aquarium, the focus of a feature presentation held every half hour from 11:30am.

The domed ceiling of the Forum Shops simulates a constantly changing sky. The morning sun shines; afternoon clouds float by; evening stars twinkle.

Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois offers an eclectic blend of Asian and French cuisine. Charcoal-grilled Szechuan beef, wok-fried lobster, and sizzling whole catfish are all prepared with a French twist.

When the Forum Shops opened in 1992 with the three Vs (Vasari, Versace, and Vuitton) among them, a new era in Las Vegas shopping dawned. Gucci, Escada, Christian Dior, Fendi, Bernini, Armani, and Lalique also beguile.

Walk through a huge Trojan horse to enter this toy store. Inside, the sheer volume of toys is overwhelming. Character dolls range from storybook favorites Eloise and Madeline to G.I. Joe and Harry Potter. Computer toys include Virtual FAO Baby and Virtual Playroom. A robotic puppy named Techno walks, talks, begs, sniffs, snores, and plays with his ball. Buttercup Hippo, the Big Piano Dance Mat, and the Tommy Hilfiger Dolls are sold only by FAO Schwarz.

This enormous restaurant is crammed with Hollywood memorabilia. Framed movie posters, celebrity photographs, costumes worn in famous films, and movie props make this café – according to its advertisements – one of the largest repositories for movie mementos in the world. California-style cuisine features out-of-the-ordinary sandwiches and salads.

Spago was the first of the celebrity chef restaurants on the Vegas scene, starting the trend that is upstaging the city’s traditionally famous buffets (see Salad Bars, Buffets, and Brunches) with upscale dining. Duck with roasted garlic polenta and other unusual combinations are among the rotating specials at this sophisticated dining spot.

Don special 3-D glasses to experience the amazing full effects of four rides here. One features a spaceship ride through the galaxy, another simulates a submarine race to the South Pole. The roller coaster thrill ride is not for people who suffer car sickness, and the timid should avoid the haunted graveyard ride. Tickets can be purchased individually or as a package.

With more than 200 items on the menu, Cheesecake Factory has everything from hot spinach and cheese dip with tortilla chips, bruschetta, and Tex Mex eggrolls to Triple Chocolate Brownie Truffle Cheesecake. Entrées include a teriyaki chicken that incorporates banana slices, pineapple, and brown sugar.