Las Vegas hides several fascinating relics behind its walls, preserved but inaccessible to the public. Here are three notable hidden treasures that still exist today:

The Dragon at Excalibur

"Merlin v Dragon" was an impressive animatronic show featuring a 71-foot rubber dragon nicknamed Murphy. The attraction ran from the resort's opening until 2001, with the dragon emerging from a cave to battle Merlin in the moat. Though the show closed due to high maintenance costs, the dragon remains in its original lair, confirmed by recent urban explorers before access was permanently blocked.

Hunter S. Thompson's Room at The Mint

Room 1850 in The Mint's tower gained fame as the setting for much of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1971). When Binion's absorbed The Mint in 1988, the tower eventually closed to the public in 2009. The room still exists in the abandoned tower, though it's now in severe disrepair and strictly off-limits.

The Hidden Theater at Circus Circus

The Hippodrome, an adult theater that operated from 1968 to 1973, hosted various risqué shows including "Nudes in the Night" and "Tom Jones." Rather than being demolished, the theater was simply walled off and still exists behind what is now the casino-level pizzeria, accessible only through employee corridors.

These preserved spaces offer fascinating glimpses into Las Vegas's past, though they remain strictly off-limits to the public for safety and security reasons.

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