Las Vegas walking tour & city guide

Walking the Strip

The Las Vegas Strip runs for about 6.8 kilometers along Las Vegas Boulevard, and the central section between the Mandalay Bay and the Strat is lined with some of the largest hotels on earth. Distances look short but are deceptively long, as each resort is enormous, so pedestrian bridges and indoor walkways become part of the route.

Many of the best sights are free. The Fountains of Bellagio perform choreographed shows to music every 15 to 30 minutes, the Bellagio Conservatory changes its flower displays with the seasons, and The Venetian has indoor canals with singing gondoliers beneath a painted sky. Across the street, the Paris Las Vegas resort has a half-scale Eiffel Tower with an observation deck.

Night lights and Fremont Street

The Strip truly comes alive after dark, when millions of lights glow against the desert sky. In the older downtown area, Fremont Street Experience covers five blocks with a giant LED canopy that plays light shows above the crowds, while zip lines fly overhead and live bands perform on outdoor stages.

Downtown also has the Neon Museum, a 'boneyard' of historic casino signs that tells the story of Las Vegas design. The Sphere, a giant LED-covered venue east of the Strip, has become one of the city's newest and most photographed landmarks.

Tips for visiting

Summer temperatures often exceed 40°C, so walk the Strip in the evening, drink plenty of water and use indoor walkways when you can. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons. Many visitors combine Las Vegas with trips to the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam or Red Rock Canyon, all reachable on day trips.