The Las Vegas Strip

Where it is & how to get there

• Getting around: Walk via pedestrian bridges, or use the Monorail and Deuce bus.
• Families: Many attractions are free: fountains, volcanoes, gardens and canals.
• Heat: Summer temperatures often exceed 40°C; stay hydrated.

The story of the Las Vegas Strip

The Strip is a stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard lined with mega-resorts recreating Paris, Venice, New York and ancient Egypt. Its first resorts opened in the 1940s.

Beyond casinos, it offers world-class shows, restaurants (including halal options), shopping and free spectacles. Non-gaming hotels are available for travellers who prefer them.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Walk it at night. Free trams link some of the resorts.
• Plan free sights: Bellagio fountains, Conservatory, Venetian canals.
• Choose a non-gaming hotel if you prefer a quieter stay.

What's around the Las Vegas Strip

• Bellagio FountainsFree water show.
• SphereGiant LED venue.
• Fremont StreetDowntown light canopy.
• Red Rock Canyon30 minutes away.

Questions travellers ask