The Strip
From above.
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A giant observation wheel on the Las Vegas Strip, 167.6 metres tall and 158.5 metres across. It opened on 31 March 2014 as the world's tallest Ferris wheel and has been second only to Ain Dubai since 2021. It stands at the heart of The LINQ promenade of restaurants and shops, with large spherical glass cabins that hold many passengers each, turning slowly so that a full rotation takes about half an hour. From the top the whole Strip spreads out with its resorts and lights, along with the glowing Sphere nearby and the mountains around the Nevada desert. The view is even better after sunset when the city lights up, and the wheel itself changes colour at night. Daytime tickets start from about $28 and evening tickets cost more, per visitor guides. Choose a sunset slot to see the city in daylight and then lit up; advance tickets online are usually cheaper.
From above.
Next door.
Then the lights.
The LINQ, Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas StripThe most famous stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, about 6.8 kilometres long just s6 minutes walk4.7
SphereAn entertainment venue shaped like a giant ball east of the Las Vegas Strip, 1129 minutes walk4.4
Fountains of BellagioA free musical fountain show on a 3.4-hectare man-made lake in front of the Bell9 minutes walk4.7
Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical GardensA spacious indoor garden under a glass roof at the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas 12 minutes walk4.9About half an hour for a full rotation; sunset is the best time.