So, I am late to the party. It wouldn’t be the first time; after all, I like to make a grand entrance. The installation of the Seven Magic Mountains was done in May of 2016. I only went to visit the site this past weekend. The two year exhibition, by renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone, is located on Las Vegas Boulevard towards Jean. You can also hop on the I-15 and take the exit marked Seven Magic Mountains.
You have most likely seen photos of them all over your Instagram feed over the past year and a half. They are seven glorious pillars, stacked with boulders painted in the happiest colors you will ever see, and monumentally standing thirty to thirty-five feet high into the air. Walking amongst the Seven Magic Mountains is like walking through a street at Disneyland. It is almost animated like Toon Town or like you are floating through clouds of cotton candy. The bright colors evoke a sense of overwhelming happiness against the barren desert where they stand. Behind the tall, colorful pillars is Jean Dry Lake, a popular spot for photographers to have fashion shoots.
Is it worth seeing? Absolutely! It is one of the largest land-based installations completed in forty years, took the artist and his team five years to take this from concept to completion, and cost $3.5 million dollars! Besides, it makes for a fabulous Instagram photograph. #love
Here is a video I took walking up to the art installation. It is quite the site to see. The video is a bit shaky because I was walking on a unpaved, dirt ground. Do not wear your best pair of shoes.
I totally have to come and see these! x
Lola Mia // http://www.lolitabonita.co.uk
They are so unique. And beautiful. I love to travel and I love colors. You have showed me something here that is the best combination of both 🙂 Got to go here definitely
I had no idea!
I’m heading the vegas in november so I’ll have to check them out!
Hannah @ The Northern Writes | http://www.thenorthernwrites.co.uk
I have actually seen these on Instagram and wondered what they were and they’re amazing. I would love to see the in person one day!
Awesome colorful rockies! I visited Las Vegas in September 2016 but sadly didn’t know about this amazing place. Sigh! Well, there’s always a next time 🙂 Thanks for sharing XO
I will definitely check this out on our next trip! Super cool, thanks for sharing!
Jeff, thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
Wow..such a fab mountain it is. Wonderful photographs.
Thank you for your wonderful comments! 🙂
That rocks looks fabulous. The beauty of nature..awesome
They were fabulous! Thanks for commenting! 🙂
I have heard so much about Vegas and your post has piqued my interest even more
You should come visit Las Vegas! There is so much to see and do AND eat! You won’t regret it 🙂 Thank you for your kind words.
Bucket list?!You’ve just got a new entry!!!
Thank you for sharing this great place! Definitely gonna visit it!!!
Yes, thank you so much! Please do visit. It is fabulous! Thank you for stopping by to read. I truly appreciate it! 🙂
What a random bizarity. Looks like a neat thing to get out of town and visit.
It is somewhat random isn’t it haha? That is what makes it rather unique 🙂 Thanks for reading 🙂
What a bizarre randomness. Looks like a neat thing to see.
Looks amazing. We have yet to venture to the states but hoping to one day. Im in Australia must add onto my bucketlist
Thanks, Stephanie. I must add Australia to mine! Please do add Las Vegas to your list when you come to the States. Lots of things to see! I appreciate your comments! 🙂
Is it just me or those rocks looks like giant candies and I want to eat them. Anyways, it is never too late to visit a beautiful place.
No, I walked through them with my mouth open trying to eat them hee hee 😀 Yes, please visit Vegas soon! Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment 🙂
I love Vegas and visit every couple of months. I had no idea about this place. I’m making it a point to check it out when I visit in October.
That is one of the great things about Vegas, Ty. There is always something fabulous poppin’ up! Thanks for visiting my blog! Have fun in October, although who doesn’t when they are in Vegas :D?!
When I think of Las Vegas, I imagine casinos and night life. Wow, I didn’t know that there’s a beautiful place such as this. Great post!
Thank you so much for reading and commenting! 🙂
Like literally would love to go!! I’ve been wanting to find blogs as amazing as this one and I’m glad I did.
This is the best comment ever. In fact, it made my day! Thank you so much. I truly appreciate it! 🙂
Cool place!
It sure is! Thanks for reading! 🙂
Wow I’ve never heard of this before but it looks incredible! Would love to go x
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
It was certainly a magnificent site to see! Come visit Vegas sometime! Thanks for visiting my blog. I really appreciate it! 🙂
Nice read, thanks for sharing!
x finja ~ http://www.effcaa.com
Thank YOU for stopping by and reading! ! 🙂
Omg am I the only person in the world who has not heard of these?? They sound wonderful, I’d love to see them!!
Funny you should say that! Someone at work asked me where this was located! Come visit Vegas sometime; there’s so much to see and do! I appreciate you taking the time to read my blog! Please stop by again soon! 🙂
Wow, this place sounds amazing and I love your pictures. Its so colourful! Definitely want to visit here one day.
Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
That would be a fabulous flight all the way from the UK! Well, you definitely will never regret a trip to Las Vegas. Thanks for reading my blog, Jordanne! 🙂