The Strip

Long recognized as the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas also is often referred to as “The Jewel of the Desert.” At its heart of the Las Vegas Strip, which is world-renowned for its neon glitter and diverse hotels, casinos and restaurants that provide opportunities for everyone to experience Las Vegas at its best. Approximately 4.2 miles long, the Strip begins south at the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign at Las Vegas Boulevard and Russell Road and stretches north along Las Vegas Boulevard to Sahara Avenue. Most of the world’s largest hotel, casino and resort properties are located along the Strip, which altogether offers one of the most iconic displays of dramatic architecture. The city’s rapidly evolving skyline and constant modernization of hotels, casinos, restaurants, residential high-rises and entertainment offerings along the Strip has established it as one of the most popular destinations for tourists in the United States and the world. [Taken during Big Bus sightseeing tour]

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