On an early spring morning in 2007, a Las Vegas legend bit the dust. It wasn't a Las Vegas crooner, chorus girl or magician, but a world famous structure. The Stardust Casino was by far, in its days, one of the most popular of all the great Las Vegas casinos and resorts. All the greats played the Stardust Casino, including members of the famous Las Vegas rat pack. The Stardust Casino was also featured in a number of movies that were shot on location in Las Vegas, including the indie hit movie of the early 1990s, Swingers. So why was the Stardust Casino torn down?

Tearing Down A Legend – The Day The Stardust Casino Was Torn Down

The day that the famous Stardust Casino was torn down was March 13, 2007. The last person to throw dice on one's of the Star Dust casino's tables was reportedly a tourist from Hawaii. However, the Stardust Casino did not go quietly. The end came with a bang, literary of course. There was quite a bit of fanfare done by the locals and tourists alike. The great goodbye ceremony included a large crowd of spectators that came to send the Stardust Casino off in style with great fanfare and music and even a great fireworks display show.

What Did The Stardust Casino Feature?

So what made the Stardust Casino so special? Besides being one of the longest-running casino hotel resorts on the world famous Las Vegas strip, the Stardust Casino also came with its own share of amenities. The Stardust Casino actually boasted a very large convention center, measuring in at 25,000 people. The Stardust casino also offered a wide array of dining options, nine places to be more specific. The Stardust Casino even features a cool fitness center so you can always stay in shape, no matter how long you have been away from home.

More Cool Amenities From The Stardust Casino

The Stardust Casino also offered its guests also many other cool amenities, including a very large pavilion and exhibition center, measuring at 40,500 square feet. The Stardust Casino even featured an onsite rental facility. Other cool amenities offered by the famous Stardust Casino include shopping options, a spa, several swimming pools, and even access to a race and sports book. The Stardust Casino even featured a lovely and very popular wedding chapel for those who wanted to recite their vowels under the legendary auspices of the structure.