Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

Palms shuttle bus The Palms shuttle is provided as a courtesy service to hotel guests and Las Vegas visitors. Delays and/or cancellations may result due to weather, traffic, mechanical issues, etc. Departure locations Palms: West entrance outside race and sports book Fashion Show Mall: Entrance near Capital Grill Caesars Forum Shops: Downstairs valet entrance Departure times Palms: 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Fashion Show Mall: 10:40 a.m., 12:40, 2:40, 4:40 and 6:40 p.m. Caesars Forum Shops: 10:45 a.m., 12:45, 2:45, 4:45 and 6:45 p.m.

The Forum Shops has the best selection of shops in Vegas. Here you'll find everything from famous designers such as Versace, Ann Taylor and Boss Hugo Boss to popular favorites Diesel, Guess and Banana Republic.

What sets the Forum Shops apart, however, is its specialty shops. Lalique offers gorgeous crystal bowls, vases and platters. Although expensive, the pieces are stunning. The rhinestone-studded shoes at Stuart Weitzman, with handbags to match, are the perfect complement to the most elegant evening wear. Estee Lauder's gold compacts, porcelain boxes and trinkets are relatively inexpensive and make nice gift items. And be sure to check out Brighton Collectibles and Louis Vuitton.

For kids (as well as the kid in all of us), shoppers will enjoy a trip to toy heaven, FAO Schwarz. The first floor includes several larger-than-life stuffed animals, including dinosaurs, elephants, polar bears, pandas and giraffes, to name a few. On the second floor, guests can actually walk inside the big toy horse structure seen in the front of the store. On this level, girls will enjoy the Design Your Own Doll section, while boys can let their imaginations run wild with trucks, trains and more on the third floor. From Barbie dolls and 3-D puzzles to every stuffed animal imaginable, FAO Schwarz is a field trip in itself.

With hundreds of stores, restaurants and attractions, there's plenty to keep you busy for an afternoon. Weary shoppers can rest their feet and watch the statues "talk" at the Atlantis fountain show. People-watchers will get an eyeful at Planet Hollywood, although the mall itself abounds with the rich and the beautiful.

Stop for dessert at The Cheesecake Factory -- a sweet tooth's dream. It's also a great place to stop for lunch, although you should be prepared for a wait if you're there during lunchtime. While you're close, make sure to check out the hip women's clothing store, Miss Sixty. Shopping with your girlfriends just got better -- the two-story boutique features an intimate and sophisticated loft that showcases more of the store's dressier attire. Combining a black shag carpet with futuristic looking fixtures, bright snowflake lights and comfy swivel chairs, the second floor feels like more like an ultra-trendy apartment.  

When entering the shops from the parking garage, you'll have to walk through only a small portion of the casino. If you're coming from the Strip, head through the new pedestrian plaza, which creates an impressive entrance into the Forum Shops' expansion. Inside the doors, visitors are greeted by a large reflecting pool, huge Roman statues and a beautiful glass domed ceiling.

The 175,000-square-foot, three-level addition includes an array of upscale shops and several new restaurants, as well as a spiral escalator -- one of only two in the United States.

The new shops are easy to navigate -- you can basically walk around in a square on each level and see everything.

You'll find plenty of stores here that you won't find back home. Stop in and admire the Baccarat crystal. It's an easy shop to find -- just look for the chandelier outside.

A large Anthropologie store offers unique women's clothing as well as home decor, bath products and pet accessories. Nearby, art lovers can appreciate the works of Peter Max and Peter Lik. Peter Max's gallery features abstract, psychedelic art while the art of Peter Lik showcases his vivid, digitally-enhanced photographs under the best lighting possible. These galleries are close to each other, which makes it convenient for patrons to view both of the artists' unique talents.

Harry Winston, Kiehl's, Kate Spade, Pucci, Juicy Couture and Celine also are among the more than 50 stores located here. Restaurants include Il Mulino New York and Sushi Roku. For dessert, stop in Vosges Haut-Chocolat for some gourmet treats.

Shoppers also should check out the Appian Way shops, located in an arcade as you walk to Caesars' front desk. The Appian Way houses 15 upscale shops, including the classy Bernini Couture. Check out the Elton John store. If you're looking for funky Elton-style sunglasses, this is the place to go.

-- Staff Report