Lit facades
At night.
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The most famous stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, about 6.8 kilometres long just south of the Las Vegas city limits, lined with some of the largest resorts and hotels in the world. Its lights, towers and buildings modelled on world cities have made it one of the best-known destinations anywhere. On the sidewalk you pass a scaled-down New York skyline, a half-size Eiffel Tower, the canals of Venice with their gondolas, a fairy-tale castle and a black glass pyramid that shoots a beam of light into the sky at night. The Strip has plenty of free sidewalk shows: the dancing fountains of Bellagio, the conservatory, the resorts' lit facades and set pieces, all linked by pedestrian bridges over the boulevard, with buses and a monorail running between its ends. Walking it is free. Summer heat is fierce, so walk in the evening when the facades light up, with comfortable shoes and plenty of water. Most resorts contain casinos and serve alcohol, but the boulevard itself and most of its free shows can be enjoyed from the sidewalk.
At night.
From world cities.
Over the boulevard.
Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas
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Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical GardensA spacious indoor garden under a glass roof at the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas 6 minutes walk4.9
High RollerA giant observation wheel on the Las Vegas Strip, 167.6 metres tall and 158.5 me6 minutes walk4.7
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