Las Vegas Strip
District (Las Vegas/Big Damn Coleheads)
The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately 4.2-mile (6.8 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada, adjacent to, but outside the city limits of Las Vegas proper. The Strip lies within the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester.
Many of the largest hotel, casino and resort properties in the world are located on the Las Vegas Strip. Fifteen of the world's 25 largest hotels by room count are on the Strip, with a total of over 62,000 rooms.
Major Locations
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| Bally's |
Casino/Hotel |
Formerly the MGM Grand, Bally's is characterized by its neon moving walkway that convey's pedestrians to the hotel's lobby. |
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| Bellagio |
Casino/Hotel |
Built on the site of the old Dunes hotel and casino, the Bellagio is characterized by the music choreographed fountains in its man-made lake and by European style understated elegance. |
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| Caesar's Palace |
Casino/Hotel |
Caesar's is a massive hotel/casino that promotes the luxuriant hedonism of ancient Rome. |
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| Circus Circus |
Casino/Hotel |
A faded casino on the northern Strip, Circus Circus features an indoor carnival, roller coaster, and theme park. |
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| Excalibur |
Casino/Hotel |
Inspired by the tales of Camelot, Excalibur is a family themed casino the features nightly feasting and jousting. |
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| Luxor |
Casino/Hotel |
Invoking the majesty of ancient Egypt, Luxor is a scaled model of the great pyramids at Giza. |
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| Monte Carlo |
Casino/Hotel |
This hotel, named to invoke the Place du Casino in Monte Carlo, features chandelier domes, marble floors, neoclassical arches, ornate fountains, and gas-lit promenades. |
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| New York New York |
Casino/Hotel |
Every feature of the Big Apple is paid homage in New York New York. It features a replica of Greenwich Village, a massive betting bar, and an indoor/outdoor roller coaster. |
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| Paris |
Casino/Hotel |
Meant to invoke the elegance of the City of Lights, the Paris casino's prominently features a scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, complete with upscale restaurant. |
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| Planet Hollywood |
Casino/Hotel |
The neon Los Angeles club scene is on display at Planet Hollywood, featuring pop music tracks, vinyl clad dancing girls, and glittering lights. |
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| Sahara |
Casino/Hotel |
Once a classic icon of the Strip, this Moroccan themed casino is now shuttered, a victim of changing tastes and times. |
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| Stratosphere |
Casino/Hotel |
The third tallest structure in the United States, the Stratosphere hotel tower features death defying drops and dizzying thrills. |
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| Treasure Island |
Casino/Hotel |
This pirate themed hotel and casino features a nightly naval battle between pirates and mermaids. |
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| The Venetian |
Casino/Hotel |
The classic elegance of La Serenissima is on display here, including indoor and outdoor canals, a recreation of the Plaza of St. Mark, and nightly performances of the Phantom of the Opera. |
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