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Enter the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian, and it's as if you're transported to the heart of Italy. Watch street performers, or smile as you're serenaded while walking down authentic cobblestone walkways. It's easy to forget you're not really in Venice (although the clean-smelling canal here is a welcome change from the real thing). For a romantic glimpse of Italy, hop on board a gondola and glide serenely down the canals. Scheduled shows of classically trained opera singers and Carnevale street performers give you an excuse to sit and rest. The shops consist mainly of mid- and upper-mid level brands offering clothing, shoes, jewlelry and handbags. Let BCBG Max Azria and Kenneth Cole outfit you for the evening, then stop at Jimmy Choo and Mikimoto for the finishing touches. Lladro figurines and Davidoff cigars are great ways to spend your earnings from the casino. Other attractions of note include Madame Tussaud's, where you can snap your photo next to George Clooney or Ben Affleck. Why aren't they blinking? Spellbound, no doubt, by the beautiful people coming into Vivid, the Venetian's uber-chic club located on the second floor of the Shoppes complex.

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