LAS VEGAS
Is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city known primarily for gambling, shopping, fine dining and nightlife and is the leading financial and cultural center for Southern Nevada. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its mega casino–hotels and associated entertainment. A growing retirement and family city, Las Vegas is the 31st-most populous city in the United States, with a population at the 2010 census of 583,756. The 2010 population of the Las Vegas metropolitan area was 1,951,269.The city is one of the top three leading destinations in the United States for conventions, business and meetings. Today, Las Vegas is one of the top tourist destinations in the world.
LAS VEGAS STRIP
The Las Vegas Strip is a stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada internationally known for the concentration of resort hotels and casinos along its route. The Strip is approximately 4.2 miles (6.8 km) in length, located south of the Las Vegas city limits in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester. Most of the Strip has been designated an All-American Road, and is considered a scenic route at night. 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.
One of the most visible aspects of Las Vegas' cityscape is its use of dramatic architecture. The modernization of hotels, casinos, restaurants, and residential high-rises on the Strip has established the city as one of the most popular destinations for tourists.
Shopping attractions
Current
Future
The LINQ is an open-air retail, dining and entertainment district located between The Quad and Flamingo resorts that began a soft open in early 2014. It leads from a Strip-side entrance to the High Roller, which became the world's tallest Ferris wheel when it opened to the public in March 2014.
The Rue de Monte Carlo, a short street running east-west between the Monte Carlo and New York-New York resorts is currently undergoing a reconstruction as a park-like boulevard lined with retail shops and restaurants, among them Las Vegas' (and Nevada's) first Shake Shack. The promenade will terminate at a yet-to-be-built 20,000-seat arena.
Entertainment
Most of the attractions and shows on the Strip are located on the hotel casino properties. Some of the more popular free attractions visible from the Strip include the water fountains at Bellagio, the volcano at The Mirage, and the Fall of Atlantis and Festival Fountain at Caesars Palace. There are several Cirque du Soleil shows, such as Kà at the MGM Grand, O at Bellagio, Mystère at Treasure Island, Zumanity (for ages 18 and older) at New York-New York, and Criss Angel Believe at the Luxor.
The only movie theatre directly on the Strip is the 10-screen Regal Showcase Theatre in the Showcase Mall next to the MGM Grand (opened in 1997 and operated by Regal Entertainment Group).
The north end of the strip is the planned location for City of Rock, a 33-acre (13 ha) entertainment venue.
Current
- Bonanza Gift Shop is billed as the "World's Largest Gift Shop", with over 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) of shopping space.
- The Shoppes at The Palazzo feature luxury stores including the only Barneys New York department store in Las Vegas.
- Fashion Show Mall is adjacent to Treasure Island and opposite Wynn Las Vegas.
- Grand Canal Shoppes is a luxury mall connected to The Venetian with canals, gondolas and singing gondoliers.
- Miracle Mile is part of the Planet Hollywood hotel.
- The Forum Shops at Caesars is a luxury mall connected to Caesars Palace, with more than 160 shops and 11 restaurants.
- Crystals at CityCenter is a luxury high-fashion mall at CityCenter.
- Harmon Corner is a three story retail center located next to Planet Hollywood with shops and restaurants.
Future
The LINQ is an open-air retail, dining and entertainment district located between The Quad and Flamingo resorts that began a soft open in early 2014. It leads from a Strip-side entrance to the High Roller, which became the world's tallest Ferris wheel when it opened to the public in March 2014.
The Rue de Monte Carlo, a short street running east-west between the Monte Carlo and New York-New York resorts is currently undergoing a reconstruction as a park-like boulevard lined with retail shops and restaurants, among them Las Vegas' (and Nevada's) first Shake Shack. The promenade will terminate at a yet-to-be-built 20,000-seat arena.
Entertainment
Most of the attractions and shows on the Strip are located on the hotel casino properties. Some of the more popular free attractions visible from the Strip include the water fountains at Bellagio, the volcano at The Mirage, and the Fall of Atlantis and Festival Fountain at Caesars Palace. There are several Cirque du Soleil shows, such as Kà at the MGM Grand, O at Bellagio, Mystère at Treasure Island, Zumanity (for ages 18 and older) at New York-New York, and Criss Angel Believe at the Luxor.
The only movie theatre directly on the Strip is the 10-screen Regal Showcase Theatre in the Showcase Mall next to the MGM Grand (opened in 1997 and operated by Regal Entertainment Group).
The north end of the strip is the planned location for City of Rock, a 33-acre (13 ha) entertainment venue.
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