Overview
The Las Vegas Strip is the newer main street of Las Vegas, offering boundless entertainment opportunities through gambling, restaurants, shows and more. Visitors with money to spend and the energy for nightlife will get the most out of The Strip, although since the 1980s attractions have developed for families and travelers on a budget as well.
8 sights · 35 things to do · 14 places to eat · 13 bars & cafés · 29 places to stay
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Best things about The Strip
Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Inside of the casino is a display of trees and flower arrangements, changed once for every season and once for the Chinese New Year.
Fountains of Bellagio
The Fountains of the Bellagio perform a magnificent display, set to music. If you have the time, it's worth staying for two or three shows, as it is not at all the same show every time.
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
A fine-art gallery. See website for current exhibition.
Madame Tussauds
The only celebrity wax attraction on the Strip, featuring wax recreations of 100+ celebrities and famous figures.
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
The highlight is walking through a transparent tunnel with sharks, sea turtle, fish on all sides.
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
Possibly the most famous of Las Vegas' many signs, this landmark welcomes visitors getting in from the south along the Strip. And even if one has arrived into Las Vegas some other way, it's still very popular to go there…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 104°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Las Vegas)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LAS Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas — 2 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BLD Boulder City Municipal Airport, Boulder City — 21 mi away. Directions
Harry Reid Airport is just southeast of the Strip, though the terminal is at the other side of the runway. While it seems like it may be walkable when exiting the airport, a ride (by cab, rideshare, or public transit) will be necessary.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $27–$250 a night (typical $89), from 7 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $20 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$70, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$420.
Options are grouped as Budget, Mid-range, Splurge in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, "O"
- Lunch The Buffet
- Afternoon Fountains of Bellagio, Eiffel Tower Experience
- Dinner Momofuku
- Evening Showgirl Bar
Day 2
- Morning Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, Michael Jackson One, Blue Man Group
- Lunch Eggslut
- Afternoon Big Apple Coaster, KÀ
- Dinner L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
- Evening Skyfall
Day 3
- Morning Vegas Indoor Skydiving, Circus Circus
- Lunch The Steak House
- Afternoon Adventuredome Theme Park
- Dinner Peppermill Fireside Lounge
- Evening Casa Fuente Cigars
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Vegas Strip resorts feature seven buffets, as of 2026, the best of which include:
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
While growth was seen in the Strip by the 1940s, the earliest developments were by the early 30s. For decades, organized crime was dominant on the Strip, but the mob was displaced by corporate consolidation in the Casino industry in the 1970s and 1980s, letting budgets skyrocket to beyond the means of even the most solvent criminal enterprise.
Get in
Harry Reid Airport is just southeast of the Strip, though the terminal is at the other side of the runway. While it seems like it may be walkable when exiting the airport, a ride (by cab, rideshare, or public transit) will be necessary.
If you opt for the bus, the CX (Centennial Express) service takes you from the airport to the intersection of Flamingo and the Strip. If you need to go north or south from there, take the Deuce service. These two are also your options if you're coming in from Downtown Las Vegas. See the RTC website for exact routes and schedules.
It's not as much of an issue in the age of rideshare apps, but if a taxi driver asks "do you want to take the tunnel?" the answer is "No, use Tropicana Avenue". Using the tunnel can double your short cab ride to The Strip.
Get around
On foot
Be advised that walking much farther than the adjacent resort can quickly become quite a hike, even if your destination appears to be close by. The resorts are very large and tall, creating the illusion that they are just a short distance away. Walking along The Strip in daytime summer heat can quickly become quite exhausting.
By rideshare
Note that rideshare vehicles often have a different pickup zone than cabs, at some resorts it is not at or near the front of the facility. Use the map in your app of choice, and signage in the resort to find your way to the pickup area. Rideshares are not allowed to pick up or drop off passengers on Las Vegas Blvd.
By bus
The Deuce is a double decker bus that travels between The Strip and Downtown along Las Vegas Blvd. While this seems like a convenient and affordable alternative to taxis and car rentals at just $8 for a 24 hour pass, service frequency is just 15-20 minutes. Lack of dedicated infrastructure, and slow boarding times mean that a car ride of just 15 minutes to get to Downtown can become a 40-50 minute slog in peak weekend traffic.
By tram
There are two tram options on The Strip, although they are not connected: The Aria Express connects three properties on the West side of The Strip, the Mandalay Bay Tram connects Mandalay Bay with Excalibur via Luxor. The Mirage-Treasure Island tram is temporarily closed. Both of these are less useful than they should be, and should only be used if you're just wandering, or know exactly where you're going to go and how the tram is going to help you.
While the Las Vegas Monorail connects 7 stops totalling 10 destinations on the East side of The Strip.
Las Vegas Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail starts at the Sahara at the northern end of the strip, and travels 3.9 miles south to the MGM Grand. The journey along the entire line takes 13 minutes, and the stops are listed below:
- Sahara
- Westgate
- Convention Center
- Harrah's & The Linq
- Flamingo & Caesars Palace
- Horseshoe & Paris
- MGM Grand
Single ride fare is $5 and multi-day passes are available for $9-13 per day.
Aria Express
The Aria Express runs just 620m from the back of the Bellagio in the north, to the back of the Park MGM in the south. There is one intermediate stop at the Aria Resort/The Shops at Crystals. No fare is required.
By car
Expect traffic jams on the Strip, especially on weekends. If you're driving to a casino hotel at the Strip, take the I-15 or one of the north-south parallel streets to get as close to your destination as possible. The parking lots of casino hotels are usually accessible from the side streets, so you won't need to spend time sitting on the Strip at all.
See
At the Bellagio
Elsewhere on the Strip
See Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
Possibly the most famous of Las Vegas' many signs, this landmark welcomes visitors getting in from the south along the Strip. And even if one has arrived into Las Vegas some other way, it's still very popular to go there and take photos and selfies of the sign.
- In addition to the above, there are various characters you are likely to see while you visit the Strip, including Elvis impersonators. All of them will expect you to pay them if you take a picture with them.
Do
Do The Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf
Glow-in-the-dark Twilight Zone–themed miniature golf, on an indoor course illuminated by black (ultraviolet) lights. Good for kids.
Rides
Do Gondola rides
Shows
There are places on the Strip where you can buy half-price show tickets, but generally not for the really popular shows on the same day of the performance. Cash or credit card accepted.
Circus shows
== Cirque du Soleil ==
Las Vegas hosts 6 popular Cirque du Soleil shows, including the following. To secure the best seats, reservations well in advance is recommended.
Production shows
Reserve your tickets well in advance for the best available seating. The most popular shows are sold out on the weekends. Make sure to always book your seats directly from the official hotel website.
Comedy shows
There are always different comedians coming to Las Vegas. Always a great way to get a laugh and end the night.
Tribute shows
Magic shows
Adult shows
=Topless female dancers=
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Spectator sports
Do Vegas Golden Knights
NHL (ice hockey) team that made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final in its first season in 2017–18 (though losing), and lifted the Cup in 2023. The city's first team in one of the "big four" professional sports of the US and Canada, they have quickly established a devoted fanbase in the Las Vegas area.
Do Las Vegas Aces
WNBA (women's basketball) team that began play in Vegas in 2018, after having relocated from San Antonio. Their arena is part of the Mandalay Bay casino/resort complex.
Do Professional Bull Riders World Finals
The finals of the Professional Bull Riders series, a rodeo circuit devoted exclusively to bull riding. This isn't the only contrast with the city's other major rodeo event, the National Finals Rodeo held at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center. Unlike the NFR, which is exclusive to the US and Canada, the PBR finals, held in late October/early November at the T-Mobile Arena since 2015, have more of an international flavor. PBR runs national series in Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, and all of these countries, especially Brazil, are represented on the U.S. circuit.
- Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix is held at night on the city streets, primarily on the strip. The next are 20-22 Nov 2026 then 18-20 Nov 2027. Book early because tickets sell out within minutes: the best seats and liveliest action are near the boulevard.
- The semifinals and final of the Emirates NBA Cup, an in-season tournament within the NBA (basketball) regular season, also take place within T-Mobile Arena, generally around the middle of December.
- The Athletics of Major League Baseball are planning a move to Las Vegas. Their long-term home will be a new ballpark near the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue that's set to open in 2028. In the meantime, the team is playing at a minor-league ballpark in West Sacramento, California from 2025 to 2027.
- Las Vegas is also a major regional center for college basketball tournaments every March. As of the upcoming 2024–25 season, four NCAA Division I conferences hold their annual men's and women's tournaments in the area; each of these tournaments sees the winner receive automatic entry to the NCAA tournament. However, none of these hold their tournaments on the Strip; the Pac-12 Conference, which did use venues on the Strip, collapsed after the 2023–24 season when almost all of its members left for other leagues.
Finally, Las Vegas is one of the world's main centers for combat sports. For decades, many of the biggest championship events in boxing have been held at venues on or near the Strip. The Strip has also become an epicenter for mixed martial arts; the world's biggest promoter of MMA events, UFC, is based in Las Vegas.
Escape rooms
Buy
Shopping malls
There are a handful of shopping malls that are not affiliated with casinos:
Shop Fashion Show Mall
Offers nearly every major and deluxe U.S. retail chain store, numerous others often associated with named designers, a large food court and several excellent restaurants, all in a fully-enclosed, air-conditioned facility. Has extensive, free covered parking that often gets quite busy by mid-day.
Eat
Buffets
Vegas Strip resorts feature seven buffets, as of 2026, the best of which include:
Eat The Buffet
16 exhibition cooking stations and a luxurious selection of extraordinary dishes. Dress is casual. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served, with champagne brunch on weekends.
Eat The Buffet
Arguably the best buffet on the Strip, with the dinner menu including pre-split crab legs, venison, Kobe beef, and wild boar. Gourmet Friday dinner includes Beef Wellington, Rack of Lamb, Veal Ossobuco, Grilled Swordfish, and Curried Duck Legs. The Buffet has spectacular selections from Italy, China, and Japan as well as fresh seafood and traditional American food. Wait to enter can be 90 minutes or more.
Restaurants
Budget
Eat Ocean One
Surprisingly inexpensive lunches for a restaurant on the strip. Not fine dining by any means, but a filling and tasty meal if you're trying not to break the bank.
Eat Eggslut
Breakfast sandwiches made with farm-fresh eggs and a delicious brioche bun. Expect a 45 minute line on weekend mornings.
Mid-Range
Eat Hash House A Go Go
American food with enormous servings—two or three people can easily share an order. Has a few locations, including one on the strip, one downtown, and a couple further out.
Eat Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
A fun tropical-themed restaurant featuring dishes named after many of Jimmy Buffett's songs (for example: the Cheeseburger in Paradise). At happy hour from 5-6PM they have beer for $0.05.
Eat Amalfi by Bobby Flay
With a brightly colored decor and festive atmosphere, chef Bobby Flay serves us some tasty Southwestern food with flair.
Eat Mon Ami Gabi
Nice restaurant serving mostly steaks and seafood. The staff makes a tribute to the restaurant's location by talking with French accent.
Eat Peppermill Fireside Lounge
1970s space-age decor and waitresses that call you 'hon'.
Eat Strip House
Prime cuts of beef, sides, an extensive wine list and desserts based on the New York Strip House.
Eat The Steak House
Considered to be a hidden gem, The Steak House at Circus Circus doesn't seem fit in with its surroundings; indeed, it has been consistently voted one of the best steaks in Las Vegas for over twenty years. Beautiful decor, outstanding food, and impeccable service, as well as an extensive wine list.
Splurge
Eat Craftsteak
Considered to be one of the best steak houses in America.
Eat L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Sophisticated French Michelin-starred restaurant with dim lighting, ruby red furniture, and spectacular food.
Eat Momofuku
This is the Las Vegas entry of Michelin star-awarded chef David Chang, serving his inventive take on ramen noodle soup and other Asian inspired dishes.
Drink
Bars
Drink Casa Fuente Cigars
Cuban-themed lounge offering more than 100 different cigars and a good selection of whiskeys. Try the $40 Opus X cigar.
Drink Nine Fine Irishmen
This pub was constructed in Ireland and then shipped to Las Vegas. A great Irish band plays most nights starting around 9PM, the crowd is always energetic, and the Guinness and Bass flow easily.
Drink Skyfall
Skyfall, on the 64th floor atop the Delano Hotel at Mandalay Bay, offers guests views of the Strip and the Las Vegas Valley from its floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces.
Nightclubs
There are nine major nightclubs on the Las Vegas Strip, and five of them are operated by Tao Group Hospitality. For most clubs, entry can be free on a promoter's guest list, though with the caveat of long lines, an early arrival time, and bringing an even ratio of male to female guests, or a group ratio with more female guest than male guests. Clubs also directly sell presale tickets which come with a shorter line and guaranteed entry. Bottle service minimums can start at around $700, and go up to above $25,000, though they do come with a table, and for reserved tables, entry comes with the minimum spend. For Tao Group clubs, the group sells a weekend pass which starts around $100 which gives guaranteed entry to all five nightclubs and all four dayclubs from Thursday to Sunday. Most Strip nightclubs charge an average between $20 and $30 for a standard alcoholic well drink with a mixer.
Most except for Encore Beach Club at Night require upscale attire.
Drink Tao Nightclub
One of the oldest and smallest nightclubs on the Las Vegas Strip. Often plays a hybrid of top 40, rap, and hip hop.
Drink XS
At the time of opening, the most expensive nightclub in the world. Known for Sunday nightswim pool parties, and features a hybrid indoor-outdoor setup. XS and its sister club Encore Beach Club most frequently book millennial-level EDM artists, with their most well known residents being Diplo, the Chainsmokers, and Marshmello.
Drink Encore Beach Club at Night (EBC)
A nighttime pool party located at the primarily day-centric Encore Beach Club. Part of Wynn Nightlife, EBC hosts many of the same residents as Wynn
Drink LIV
The newest nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip, and has had a trend of booking headliners which appeal to Generation Z more so than the other nightclubs on the Strip. LIV frequently markets its kinetic lighting display above the dance floor as the "halo". LIV most commonly books new EDM talent, though occasionally hosts rappers such as 50 Cent.
Drink Zouk
An offshoot of the famous Singapore nightclub, Zouk features a mix of talent and performers on residency, such as James Hype, Don Toliver, Lil Jon, and Allison Wonderland.
Drink Omnia
Perhaps one of the most recognizable clubs on the Strip after its appearance in the movie <I>F1</I>, Omnia is also one of the few clubs that almost never offers an open bar. Omnia is routinely an EDM center, opening its main room to host well-known headliners on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, though on Thursdays, it restricts its opening to only one of its smaller Heart of Omnia lounge, or to its rooftop terrace, preferring to host local DJs. Omnia also does this on Sundays for its Latin nights. Regular performers include Zedd, Martin Garrix, and Fisher.
Drink Marquee
Renovated, Marquee regularly hosts EDM, though on Wednesdays, host niche house brands in a smaller room nicknamed "Lowkey in the Library". Marquee's most recurring residents are Cedric Gervais, Dmitri Vegas, and Chris Lake.
Drink Jewel
A smaller nightclub, Jewel is a common home for hip hop DJs on the Vegas Strip.
Drink Hakkasan
One of the most well-known nightlife spots in Las Vegas, Hakkasan traditionally hosts smaller R&B nights inside of its lounge level on Wednesdays, while opening up its main room on Thursdays for EDM, Fridays for Hip Hop, and Saturdays for EDM. Well known as one of the most common homes of Steve Aoki and Pauly D, alongside Tyga and Twinsick.
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Stay The Linq
Until 2012 known as the Imperial Palace and briefly known as The Quad. It has been refurbished and is surrounded by many forms of entertainment. The Linq Hotel offers access to the High Roller and Brooklyn Bowl, a nightlife bowling alley with live music. It also has many lounges, sports bars, and restaurants. In addition to the usual game tables, slot machines and restaurants, the Linq also hosts a car museum and the Polaroid Fotobar.
Splurge
Stay Wynn Las Vegas & Encore Las Vegas
Built at a cost of $2.7 billion, this is the most expensive resort in the world, with the money plowed into (among other things) a private golf course, an artificial mountain with a 5-story waterfall and a million-gallon water tank for the nightly show.
Stay The Venetian
A high-end hotel located near the center of the Strip and offering everything from the Grand Canal shops to shows and connected to the Palazzo complex. Rooms are spacious with high quality furnishings although no coffee/tea making facilities and it can be a long walk from your room to facilities. Plumbing occasionally questionable (noise and temperature).
Stay Bellagio
One of the most upscale hotels in Las Vegas, the Bellagio features an art gallery, a massive indoor flower garden, and the Cirque du Soleil show "O". One thing to do at the Bellagio (you do not have to stay there) is to have afternoon tea at the Petrossian Bar; it costs around $32 per person and is very classy, but you have to book at least a day in advance.
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