The first thing a tourist sees when entering the city through the Las Vegas Strip is the famous welcome sign, which sparkles with bright lights and, as it were, promises unforgettable impressions and fun adventures to guests. The sign was installed in 1959. Its design in the popular in the middle of the XX century style of googie was developed by B. Willis. Since 2009, the sign has been included in the US National Register of Historic Places.

Las Vegas Strip is the central alley and the heart of the city, where famous casinos (including the legendary Caesar's Palace) and luxury hotels are located. Each building on this street can be considered as a violent outburst of the architectural imagination of the creators: there is a copy of the Eiffel Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge, an Egyptian Pyramid and a figure of the Sphinx, a medieval castle and other grandiose buildings.

Fremont Street Experience is a huge video screen in the form of an arched dome, which was erected on the street of the same name in 1995 to increase the attractiveness of this place for tourists. The height of this grandiose structure reaches 30 meters, and the length is comparable to the length of 4 blocks. The screen was developed by LG, which also became its general sponsor.

The casino hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, which was built in 1998. "Bellagio" is designed for almost 4 thousand rooms, it ranks 11th in the world ranking of hotels by this indicator. One of its main attractions is a musical fountain that produces more than 1,000 powerful jets and is equipped with 4.5 thousand light sources. Every day there is a light and music show, which usually lasts from lunch until midnight.

Entertainment complex, which includes a hotel with 4.5 thousand rooms and a casino. It is built in the form of a black 30-storey pyramid more than 100 meters in height. A powerful beam of light bursts out of the top in the evenings, which is visible even from Earth's orbit. In front of the building there is a huge figure of the sphinx. The Luxor Las Vegas gaming zone has an area of more than 11 thousand m2 and consists of 87 tables and more than 1.5 thousand slot machines.

Another grand hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. From an architectural point of view, it is a copy of the French hotel "De Ville". The peculiarity of the complex is that it is surrounded by replicas of French attractions: there is the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe and the Paris Opera. The interior of the hotel is decorated in a European style, which allows guests to forget that they are in the USA, and not somewhere in the Old World.

As the name suggests, this casino hotel is decorated in the style of a Venetian palazzo. There are 18 restaurants, 6 swimming pools, a fitness club, a SPA and shops on its territory. The lobby of the hotel is painted with copies of Italian paintings, decorated with marble columns and arches. All the frescoes, statues and other interior elements look as if they are several hundred years old – they are practically indistinguishable from the originals.

Wynn was named after billionaire Steve Wynn, who made a fortune with the help of the gambling industry. The complex consists of 60 floors, which makes it one of the tallest in Las Vegas. In addition to the hotel and the gambling zone, there is a dealership of cars "Maserati", "Ferrari", "AstonMartin" and other "luxury" brands. The interior of the complex is decorated with works of art from S. Wynn's personal collection.

An entertainment complex decorated in the style of Ancient Rome. It has been in existence since 1966. Caesars Palace became famous for its entertainment shows and performances of pop stars (Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Celine Dion sang here). In 2003, a Colosseum with 4,300 seats was built for concerts. The hotel complex consists of six towers, in which there are about 4 thousand rooms.

The hotel-casino, built in the form of a tower, which reaches a height of 350 meters. The observation deck of the Stratosphere is the highest in the USA. The complex was built in 1996. At first, it was not very popular with visitors because of its location away from the popular places of Las Vegas, but thanks to favorable prices and competent marketing, the hotel eventually became a success.

The house Museum of Wayne Newton is an American pop singer who for many years performed in the casino of the city, for which he was nicknamed Mr. Las Vegas. In the 1980s, he was the highest paid artist in the world. The villa has a collection of rare cars, an exhibition of exotic animals, as well as a private plane, Arabian horses and other attributes of a luxurious life.

The collection is entirely dedicated to one of the main attributes of Las Vegas, without which this city is almost impossible to imagine - neon signs of all stripes and shapes. Most of the exhibits are located in the open air. In total, the museum exhibits about 150 signs. Many of them have not been updated or restored, so they are of some artistic interest.

The Botanical Garden and the Conservatory are part of the Bellagio Hotel-Casino complex. More than 10 thousand plants of the garden are located on a vast territory, various animal figures are made of flowers, which gives the place a fabulous look. To take care of such impressive grounds, there is a staff of 100 gardeners who water, trim and create new flower arrangements daily to the delight of visitors.

An iconic wedding chapel where couples from all over the world come to get married. The building itself looks modest and concise, especially against the backdrop of the grandiose attractions of Las Vegas. But at the same time, the chapel is one of the most technologically advanced. It is here that Steel conducts the first ceremonies over the Internet and via Skype. Several packages of wedding services are available to newlyweds.

The exposition is located in the building of the former post office. It is dedicated to law and order and the fight against organized crime. A variety of entertainment is provided for visitors here: from shooting from a machine gun to studying illegal business schemes. The museum was opened in 2012 on the initiative of Mayor O. Goodman, who allocated $ 76 million from the city budget for its organization.

The main difference of the Madame Tussauds Museum in Las Vegas is the presence of a large section dedicated to local stars, among which there is a figure of the publisher of "Playboy" Hugh Hefner. The rest of the exposition consists of famous actors, athletes, singers and other public figures. For example, the museum has wax copies of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez. The figures are executed so well that they seem alive.

The museum is located in the suburbs of Las Vegas. It was established in 2005 as an exhibition pavilion of the Smithsonian Institution. The exposition is dedicated to the Nevada Test Site, where nuclear tests have been conducted since the 1950s. The collection features deadly Cold War weapons, bunker interiors, and various measuring equipment. A nuclear explosion is shown on special screens.

The exposition is located on the territory of the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel-Casino. It is quite popular with tourists, as it is dedicated to one of the main disasters of the XX century – the crash of the liner "Titanic". In total, the museum has about 300 exhibits raised from the seabed: details of the ship's skin, interior items, jewelry, personal belongings of passengers and even a preserved bottle of champagne from 1900.

A small collection of Mustang cars from Shelby American, Inc. Visitors will be able not only to view the exhibition consisting of retro models and new samples, but also to hear from the guide the history of the brand and learn about the features of the production of these devices by visiting the assembly shop. Guided tours of the museum are conducted 1 or 2 times a day for free. The exposition will interest, first of all, passionate fans of cars.

The Las Vegas Ferris Wheel is considered one of the largest in the world. Its height is about 170 meters. The grand attraction consists of 28 spacious cabins, each of which accommodates a record number of visitors (several dozen people). The wheel makes a full turn in 30 minutes. During this time, everyone has time to fully enjoy the fascinating view of the city from a bird's-eye view.

An amusement park for the whole family on the Las Vegas Strip, covering an area of more than 20 thousand m2. There are 25 attractions (including a steep roller coaster with a double dead loop), there is a golf course, a shooting range and a climbing wall. A fun clown show is also arranged for visitors. The park is located under the roof on the territory of the Circus Circus hotel, but not only guests can visit it.

An unusual entertainment park for adults, where you can try yourself as an operator of an excavator, bulldozer and other heavy equipment. Only persons from the age of 18 are freely allowed here (children from 14 to 18 need to obtain parental consent). Safety precautions are strictly observed throughout the territory: visitors are given helmets and vests, as well as a detailed briefing.

The dam is located on the border of the states of Arizona and Nevada in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. It is not only the largest power plant in the region, but also protects the southwestern part of the United States from flooding. The dam is named after Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, who allocated money for its construction. The structure was built in 1935, since 1937 it has already become a popular tourist attraction.

The peak is located in the southern part of Nevada, it is the highest point of the Spring Mountain range. From the Las Vegas Strip to the mountain can be reached in different ways: on foot, by bike or even by horse (in winter, sleds and skis are popular). Charleston is located in the Mount Charleston Wilderness Area National Park. There are many places for picnics and camping in the area of the peak.

The Nevada National Nature Reserve, which is visited by more than a million people annually. The natural area is located on the border of the states of Arizona, Nevada, Utah and California. The total length of hiking trails in Red Rock Canyon is more than 30 km. People come here from noisy Las Vegas to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature, as well as to see the unique landscapes of the Mojave Desert.