FILE: Panoramic view of the lake and volcano from the Mirage casino in Jan. 2023 on the Las Vegas Strip.

If you’re not ready to let go of your memories of the Mirage’s famous piña colada-scented volcano, a unique opportunity is coming up: The closed Vegas Strip resort is auctioning off some of its best-known adornments, including a Chihuly, some towering bronze sculptures and pieces of the volcano. 

Last summer, the Mirage announced it was closing permanently to make way for the Hard Rock Las Vegas. The Mirage, which opened in 1989, ushered in the era of Vegas “megaresorts”; at the time, it was one of the most expensive and largest hotels ever built anywhere on Earth. Its marquee attraction was a volcano that erupted every 15 minutes. 

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