Nevada

83 photos · 2008–2025

83 photographs tagged Nevada, 2008–2025.

Waldorf Towers Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach lit with neon at dusk — The Waldorf Towers Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida, is illuminated with neon signage and colored exterior lighting at dusk. The Art Deco hotel is part of the Miami Beach Architectural District in South Beach, which preserves 1930s and 1940s beachfront architecture.

Flamingo Motel in Wisconsin Dells with pink neon sign, vintage structures, and Noah's Ark Waterpark billboard visible behind the property. — The Flamingo Motel sits along the strip in Wisconsin Dells, a stretch of Highway 12 lined with vintage motor lodges built to catch travelers heading to the area's waterparks and attractions. Its pink flamingo sign is a holdover from the mid-20th-century roadside motel era that once defined the Dells as a Midwest vacation destination. Noah's Ark Waterpark, advertised on the billboard behind the property, bills itself as America's largest waterpark and draws much of the tourist traffic that motels like the Flamingo were built to serve.

Abandoned Flamingo Motel in Wisconsin Dells with pink-roofed guest wings and empty parking lot overgrown with weeds. — The Flamingo Motel sits along the Wisconsin Dells strip, a stretch of Highway 12 once lined with mid-century motor courts built to serve the tourist boom that followed the rise of the Dells as a vacation destination in the 1950s and '60s. Its low-slung guest room wings, pink-and-gray trim, and rooftop flamingo sculpture reflect the theme-driven roadside architecture that defined the area's early motel row. Many of these independent motels closed or were demolished as larger waterpark resorts came to dominate Dells tourism starting in the 1980s and '90s. The cracked, empty parking lot points to the property's closure, one of several vintage motor lodges left standing but vacant along the corridor.

The Flamingo Hotel, a mid-century motel in Wisconsin Dells, features pink-trimmed windows and doors on its light blue brick facade. — The Flamingo Hotel sits along the strip of mid-century motels that once defined tourist lodging in Wisconsin Dells, a resort town built around the Wisconsin River's sandstone gorges. Properties like this one catered to family roadrip travelers through the mid-to-late 20th century, when the Dells marketed itself heavily on roadside attractions and themed motor inns. Many of these older motels have since closed as newer waterpark resorts drew visitors elsewhere in town and bought up and demolished the motels.

Abandoned swimming pool with stagnant water at the Flamingo Hotel in Wisconsin Dells, surrounded by vacant two-story motel buildings. — The Flamingo Hotel sits along the Wisconsin Dells strip, a stretch of Highway 12 built up through the mid-20th century with roadside motels catering to tourists visiting the area's rock formations and water attractions. The property has since closed.

The MSG Sphere entertainment venue in Las Vegas, Nevada, displays a smiley face on its exterior LED screen at night. — The MSG Sphere, a 366-foot-tall spherical entertainment venue in Las Vegas, Nevada, is pictured shortly after its opening in September 2023. The structure is notable for its massive exterior LED screen, which can display dynamic visuals. This image shows the Sphere illuminated with a smiley face, demonstrating its capacity for large-scale digital art and advertising. The venue is designed to host concerts, sporting events, and other immersive entertainment experiences.

Illuminated neon clown sign for Circus Circus Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. — Circus Circus Hotel and Casino opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1968, built around a circus theme with a big-top-shaped casino and free trapeze and acrobatic acts once performed above the gaming floor. The neon clown atop the marquee has served as the property's calling card for decades, directing visitors toward its attached attractions. The Adventuredome, a five-acre indoor theme park under a pink glass dome, opened in 1993 and houses the Canyon Blaster, a double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster. The Midway, named on the sign, is the resort's carnival-style arcade on the casino's second floor, offering games and prizes in the tradition of a traveling circus.

Splash Zone water slides at Circus Circus with the Stratosphere Tower rising in the background in Las Vegas. — Splash Zone is a water park on the grounds of Circus Circus, the casino resort that opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1968. Developer Jay Sarno built Circus Circus without hotel rooms at first, centering the property on a big-top-themed casino floor; he later applied similar showmanship to Caesars Palace. The resort was among the first on the Strip to market itself to families rather than gamblers alone, a strategy that shaped Las Vegas development through the 1980s and '90s. Circus Circus has run free circus acts above its casino floor since it opened. The nearby Stratosphere Tower rises 1,149 feet and includes an observation deck near its summit.

Parking lot with vehicles in front of the colonnaded Circus Circus Manor building, Las Vegas. — Circus Circus Manor is a motel property across from Circus Circus on the Las Vegas Strip, offering budget rooms near the larger resort. Circus Circus itself opened in 1968, developed by Jay Sarno, and was among the first Las Vegas casino resorts built around a family-friendly, circus-themed concept rather than gambling alone. Motels like the Manor grew up around such resorts to serve overflow guests and travelers looking for lower rates within walking distance of the Strip.

Colorful clown sign at Circus Circus hotel directs visitors to the Adventuredome indoor theme park in Las Vegas. — Circus Circus opened in 1968 as one of the first Las Vegas Strip casinos built around a family-friendly theme, with a permanent indoor circus staging free acts above the gaming floor since its debut. Developer Jay Sarno, who also built Caesars Palace, originally designed the property without hotel rooms at all — just a big top over the casino floor. The pink-and-white striped building facing the Strip is that original 1968 structure; the hotel towers were added afterward. Signage directing guests toward the Adventuredome points to the indoor theme park that opened alongside the resort in 1993. Circus Circus also figures prominently in Hunter S. Thompson's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas."

Circus Circus hotel registration directional sign on the Las Vegas Strip. — Circus Circus opened in 1968 under developer Jay Sarno, who also built Caesars Palace and originally envisioned the property as a circus-themed casino without hotel rooms. The resort's pivot toward family tourism helped shape how the Las Vegas Strip developed through the following decades. Free circus acts still perform above the casino floor, a holdover from the property's opening year. The Adventuredome, an indoor theme park built onto the resort, opened in 1993. Hunter S. Thompson used Circus Circus as a setting in his novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Interior hallway of the Manor building at Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. — The Manor building sits across Las Vegas Boulevard from Circus Circus's main casino tower, connected to the rest of the resort by a skybridge. Its rooms are reached by interior corridors, a layout typical of Strip-adjacent motel annexes built before high-rise towers became the standard lodging format on the Strip. Circus Circus opened in 1968 and has operated continuously as a casino-hotel since, now under the ownership of Phil Ruffin. The Manor rooms are priced and marketed as a budget-oriented alternative to the resort's taller, newer towers.

Circus Circus branded conditioning shampoo, lotion, and soap toiletries for hotel guests. — Circus Circus Las Vegas stocks its guest bathrooms with branded travel-size toiletries, including conditioning shampoo, lotion, and a 1-ounce bar of soap. The hotel opened in 1968 on the Las Vegas Strip, among the first in the city to pair casino gaming with a circus theme and a permanent big top for live acrobatic acts above the casino floor. Its Manor and West Casino Tower buildings add to the property's room count, making it one of the larger resorts on the Strip.

Illuminated red and gold marquee of Circus Circus Hotel and Casino entrance at night in Las Vegas. — Circus Circus opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1968, developed by Jay Sarno, who also built Caesars Palace. Sarno originally conceived the property as a casino without hotel rooms, centered on a circus-themed gambling floor under a big top. It became one of the first Strip resorts to market itself to families rather than gamblers alone, a shift that shaped Las Vegas development through the 1980s and '90s. The property still runs a permanent indoor circus with free acts performing above the casino floor, a feature dating to its opening year. Circus Circus also appears as a setting in Hunter S. Thompson's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas."

Circus Circus Hotel tower with Adventuredome structure in foreground, Las Vegas. — Circus Circus opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1968, developed by Jay Sarno, the same builder behind Caesars Palace. Sarno originally conceived it as a casino-only property built around a circus tent, with hotel rooms added only later as the resort expanded. It was among the first Strip casinos to market directly to families rather than gamblers alone, a strategy that gained wider traction in Las Vegas through the 1980s and '90s. A free indoor circus with live acts has run continuously above the casino floor since the property's opening. The Adventuredome, the indoor theme park adjoining the hotel, opened in 1993. Circus Circus also served as a setting in Hunter S. Thompson's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas."

The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas is illuminated in the colors of the Mexican flag for Mexican Independence Day. — The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas is illuminated in the colors of the Mexican flag to commemorate Mexican Independence Day on September 16th. This annual celebration honors the country's fight for independence from Spain, which began with the "Grito de Dolores" in 1810. The hotel, a prominent fixture on the Las Vegas Strip, often displays themed lighting for significant cultural events and holidays. Its architecture is inspired by Venice, Italy, reflecting a common theme of international replication found in Las Vegas resorts.

The Flamingo Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is illuminated at night, featuring neon signage and a tropical theme. — The Flamingo Hotel and Casino, a historic resort on the Las Vegas Strip, is illuminated at night. Opened in 1946 by mobster Bugsy Siegel, it was one of the first luxury hotels and casinos in the area, setting a precedent for the development of Las Vegas as a major entertainment destination. The hotel's distinctive neon signage and tropical theme have made it a recognizable landmark. It continues to operate as a hotel and casino, hosting various entertainment acts and offering gambling and dining services.

The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, displays a vibrant digital exterior in September 2023. This venue, clad in LED panels, is designed for concerts and immersive entertainment. — The exterior of the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, is illuminated with a vibrant, striped digital display in September 2023. This innovative venue, which opened in late 2023, is designed to host concerts, sporting events, and immersive entertainment experiences. Its unique spherical architecture is clad in over a million LED panels, making it the largest LED screen in the world. The Sphere represents a significant investment in Las Vegas's entertainment infrastructure, aiming to attract global audiences with its cutting-edge technology and capacity for large-scale visual presentations.

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace entrance on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. — The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a luxury retail complex connected to Caesars Palace. The mall is known for its Roman-themed architecture and houses high-end retailers and restaurants within the resort corridor.

Senor Frog's at Treasure Island Las Vegas — The Treasure Island resort in Las Vegas features Señor Frog's, a restaurant and bar situated along its lagoon. The resort, which opened in 1993 with a pirate theme, originally hosted the "Sirens of TI" show in this area. Today, the waterfront serves as a social gathering space, incorporating fountains and themed decor that reference the property's initial pirate motif. The presence of Señor Frog's contributes to the casual, entertainment-focused atmosphere characteristic of this section of the Las Vegas Strip.

The Mirage and The Beatles LOVE, Las Vegas — The Mirage Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, featuring banners for "The Beatles LOVE" show. Opened in 1989, The Mirage was a pioneering resort that helped define the large-scale, themed destinations characteristic of modern Las Vegas. Its design, with gold-tinted towers and lush landscaping, aimed to create an oasis. The "LOVE" production, a Cirque du Soleil show that premiered in 2006, became a long-running resident attraction, integrating The Beatles' music with elaborate performances.

Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas — Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, often called “TI,” opened in 1993 on the Las Vegas Strip as a pirate-themed resort developed by Steve Wynn. The property’s signature red and cream façade overlooks a lagoon once home to nightly pirate ship battles—an attraction that became one of the Strip’s most recognizable spectacles. While the resort has evolved over time, moving away from its original family-friendly theme, the nautical elements and ship masts at its entrance remain as nostalgic reminders of its 1990s Las Vegas showmanship.

The Hilton Grand Vacations at Resorts World Las Vegas, a glass-clad tower with a red architectural accent, is located on the Las Vegas Strip. An airplane flies past the building. — The Hilton Grand Vacations at Resorts World Las Vegas, completed in 2021, is a prominent glass-clad tower situated on the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip. Its design features a reflective blue façade accented by a distinctive red architectural element. As part of the larger Resorts World complex, the property offers timeshare accommodations and is strategically located near the Las Vegas Convention Center and the airport, catering to both leisure and business travelers. The building's elevated position provides expansive views of the surrounding area, including the Strip and nearby mountains.

The Aria Resort & Casino, a modern hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, features a distinctive glass facade and sustainable design. — The Aria Resort & Casino, a 61-story hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, opened in December 2009 as part of the CityCenter development. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, its curved glass facade and 4,000-plus guest rooms represent a shift towards modern aesthetics and sustainability in Las Vegas architecture. The resort was among the first major Las Vegas properties to achieve LEED Gold certification, highlighting its energy efficiency and integrated technology. Aria is recognized for its contemporary design, high-end amenities, and extensive art collection, distinguishing itself from the themed resorts prevalent on the Strip.

The Palazzo tower at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. — The Palazzo tower at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas stands on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The high-rise hotel is part of the integrated resort complex that combines hotel, casino, retail, dining, and convention facilities. Opened in 2007, The Palazzo expanded the Venetian resort with an all-suite hotel tower.

Trump International Hotel Las Vegas tower west of the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada. — Trump International Hotel Las Vegas stands just west of the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada. The nongaming high-rise hotel is identifiable by its gold-glass tower and the TRUMP name at the top. It operates as a hotel-condominium property near the Fashion Show mall and the resort corridor.

Caesars Palace marquee sign with red neon lettering and a digital ad screen on the Las Vegas Strip. — Caesars Palace opened in 1966 on the Las Vegas Strip, developed by Jay Sarno with a Roman Empire theme that became a template for later themed resorts. Caesars Entertainment now owns and operates the property, along with Horseshoe Las Vegas under the same corporate banner. The marquee's digital display rotates promotional content for Caesars Entertainment properties and events, including the Horseshoe's Arcade nightclub. Gold medallion and column details on the sign reference the resort's original Roman-themed architecture.

Flamingo Las Vegas hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. — Flamingo Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip is a hotel and casino operated by Caesars Entertainment. Opened in 1946, it is one of the oldest resort properties on the Strip. The resort remains a longstanding part of Las Vegas tourism and gaming.

Gucci boutique at the Shops at Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. — Gucci at the Shops at Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada. The boutique is part of the Bellagio resort's luxury retail arcade on the Las Vegas Strip. Gucci is an Italian fashion house known for leather goods, apparel, jewelry, and accessories.

Slot machine displaying an "Out of Service" message on its screen at the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas — This slot machine sits inside the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip, one of thousands of gaming devices spread across its casino floor. The MGM Grand casino covers roughly 171,500 square feet and holds slot machines alongside table games, sports betting, and a poker room. The screen reads "Out of Service" and shows a credit balance, a message tied to the machine's ticket-in, ticket-out system rather than to cash payouts. MGM Resorts International owns and operates the property, which opened in 1993 and remains one of the largest casino resorts in the world.

Large advertisements for Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert are displayed on the exterior of Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, Nevada. — Large-scale advertisements for country music stars Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert adorn the exterior of Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. The resort, which opened in 1999, is known for its Hollywood-themed decor and its history of hosting major musical acts and residencies. These prominent displays highlight the ongoing tradition of the Las Vegas Strip to feature top-tier entertainment and celebrity endorsements as a draw for visitors.

The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, is illuminated at night, showcasing its green facade and prominent signage. — The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, is illuminated at night. Opened in 1993, it was one of the largest casino resorts in the world at the time of its construction. The hotel and casino complex is a prominent feature of the Las Vegas Strip, known for its entertainment venues and gaming facilities. The building's distinctive green facade and prominent signage are visible in this nighttime view.

Slot machines at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas are offline due to a ransomware attack on MGM Resorts International, September 15, 2023. — Slot machines at the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas display error messages on September 15th, 2023. This outage occurred following a public announcement of a ransomware attack that affected MGM Resorts International properties, including the Bellagio. The attack disrupted operations and impacted the gaming floor, highlighting the vulnerability of large-scale entertainment venues to cyber threats. The Bellagio, known for its luxury and elaborate design, is a prominent fixture on the Las Vegas Strip, and such disruptions underscore the reliance of modern casinos on digital infrastructure.

Granola bars and snacks are locked behind glass doors at a CVS Pharmacy on the Las Vegas Strip, a security measure against theft. — In Las Vegas, Nevada, a CVS Pharmacy displays granola bars and other snack items behind locked glass doors. This security measure is often implemented in retail environments to deter theft of high-value or frequently stolen goods. The practice reflects broader trends in retail security, particularly in tourist-heavy areas where shoplifting can be a significant concern. The variety of brands, including Kind, MadeGood, and Nature Valley, indicates the commonality of these products as convenient, portable snacks.

Printed notice on a Las Vegas slot machine explaining service outages during the 2023 MGM Resorts cyberattack. — MGM Resorts International operates several Las Vegas Strip properties, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Aria, under one shared network of casino management systems. In September 2023, the company disclosed a cyberattack that disrupted slot machines, ATMs, hotel key cards, and reservation systems across its properties for roughly ten days. MGM later attributed the breach to the hacking group Scattered Spider and estimated the incident cost the company about $100 million. During the outage, guests were directed to casino cashiers for ticket redemptions that machines could no longer process automatically.

Aristocrat Gaming slot machine displays a validation buffer error message at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. — The Bellagio is one of ten Las Vegas properties owned by MGM Resorts International. On September 11, 2023, MGM Resorts confirmed a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to shut down portions of its computer systems, including hotel reservations, digital room keys, and slot machine networks, across its properties. The outage lasted roughly ten days and was later attributed to a ransomware group known as Scattered Spider, which used social engineering tactics to gain access to MGM's network. MGM estimated the attack cost the company about $100 million in lost revenue and remediation expenses. This Aristocrat Gaming machine displayed a "Host Disable - Validation Buffer Full" error, a symptom of the network validation system being taken offline during the outage.

Rows of Quick Hit slot machines display error screens at MGM Grand in Las Vegas during a 2023 ransomware attack. — MGM Grand's casino floor sits along the Las Vegas Strip, one of the largest gaming resorts operated by MGM Resorts International. On September 15, 2023, slot machines including Quick Hit units displayed blank or error screens after a ransomware attack disclosed days earlier disrupted computer systems across MGM properties. The outage affected slot machines, digital key cards, and payment systems at MGM-operated casinos throughout Las Vegas. MGM later confirmed the attackers accessed company data and disrupted operations for over a week before service was restored.

Wynn Las Vegas hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. — Wynn Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, is a hotel and casino resort operated by Wynn Resorts. Opened in 2005, the property occupies the former site of the Desert Inn and is one of the major resort towers on Las Vegas Boulevard.

Find Your Future ad on Resorts World — Las Vegas with what has to be the largest billboard ever regarding law enforcement hiring. The 100,000 square foot digital wall covered a significant portion of the 59 story Resort World building. (Las Vegas, September 2023

Steel truss sign towers reading "Fashion Show" atop Fashion Show mall on the Las Vegas Strip. — Fashion Show is a super-regional shopping mall on the Las Vegas Strip, first opened in 1981 and expanded over the decades to more than 1.9 million square feet of retail space. Department stores including Macy's, Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Saks Fifth Avenue anchor the property. The steel truss sign towers atop the mall were built during a major renovation completed in 2003. The mall sits across Las Vegas Boulevard from Wynn Las Vegas, near the Trump International Hotel, in the resort corridor of the Strip.

The Palazzo hotel tower stands along the Las Vegas Strip, with its name inscribed near the roofline. — The Palazzo opened in 2008 as a sister property to the adjacent Venetian, both operated under the same ownership group on the Las Vegas Strip. Rising 50 stories, it ranked among the tallest buildings in Nevada at the time of its completion and contains more than 3,000 all-suite rooms. Its architecture echoes Italian Renaissance styling, a theme carried over from the Venetian next door. Together the two resorts form one of the largest hotel complexes in the world, sharing casino floors and convention space.

Observation pod and broadcast antenna atop the STRAT Tower on the Las Vegas Strip. — The STRAT Tower rises 1,149 feet above the Las Vegas Strip, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States. It opened in 1996 as the Stratosphere Hotel, a project developed by Bob Stupak, and now operates under Golden Entertainment. The pod near the top holds observation decks and thrill rides, including the Big Shot and X-Scream. A broadcast antenna extends above the pod, adding roughly 130 feet to the tower's total height.

Resorts World Las Vegas towers with Hilton, Crockfords, and Conrad signage along the Las Vegas Strip. — Resorts World Las Vegas opened in June 2021 on the site of the former Stardust casino, marking the first ground-up resort built on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade. The $4.3 billion project, developed by Genting Group, houses three hotel brands under one roof: Hilton, Crockfords Las Vegas, and Conrad Las Vegas. Crockfords takes its name from a London gaming club founded in 1828, here licensed as the property's luxury tower. The Conrad brand, part of Hilton's portfolio, caters to upscale travelers and marked its Las Vegas debut with this property.

The Shops at Crystals on the Las Vegas Strip with Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton storefronts in Las Vegas. — The Shops at Crystals on Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Nevada, includes luxury retail storefronts for Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton. The retail complex is part of the CityCenter development on the Las Vegas Strip. A pedestrian bridge links the shopping center across the boulevard to nearby resort properties.

Encore Wynn Resorts Las Vegas — Encore Las Vegas, part of Wynn Resorts, opened in December 2008 as a companion to the adjacent Wynn Las Vegas. Its bronze-colored glass façade curves elegantly above the Strip, reflecting both sunlight and skyline with the resort’s signature minimalist style. The 48-story tower features luxury suites, fine dining, and high-end retail, continuing the brand’s focus on refined design and personalized service. With its modern architecture and warm tones, Encore represents the quieter, more polished side of the Las Vegas luxury scene.

High-value items are secured behind glass in a CVS store on the Las Vegas Strip, September 2023, a common retail security measure in tourist areas. — Inside a CVS store located on the Las Vegas Strip in September 2023, high-value or frequently stolen items are displayed behind locked glass cabinets. This security measure is common in retail environments, particularly in high-traffic tourist areas like the Las Vegas Strip, to deter shoplifting. The practice reflects broader trends in retail security and inventory management in response to economic conditions and crime rates.

Las Vegas sportsbook with lounge seating, betting boards, and wall-mounted sports televisions. — The MGM Grand Race & Sports Book in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a prominent venue for sports betting. Opened in 1993, it was one of the largest sportsbooks in the world at the time of its construction. The facility features numerous large screens displaying live sporting events and betting odds, catering to a constant stream of patrons. These betting areas are designed to accommodate large crowds, with tiered seating and individual betting stations, reflecting the significant role sports wagering plays in the Las Vegas entertainment landscape.

Guests crowd the entrance to CatHouse nightclub at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. — CatHouse combined a restaurant, bar, and dance club at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, built around a bordello-inspired theme with red-and-gold decor. The venue opened as part of a broader push by Luxor to add nightlife and dining options beyond its casino floor. Guests dined at tables set within the main room while the club's bar and lounge areas operated nearby. CatHouse eventually closed as Luxor revised its entertainment and dining lineup in later years.

Illuminated fiber-optic light curtain with red neon signage at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. — The Cathouse Lounge sits just off the casino floor at the Luxor Hotel and has operated as the resort's nightclub space since an early-2000s renovation shifted parts of the interior away from strict Egyptian theming toward contemporary club design. Fiber-optic strand curtains like this one became common in Las Vegas nightlife venues during that era, used to divide open floor plans without blocking sightlines to the bar or stage. The Luxor itself opened on the Strip in 1993 as a 30-story pyramid, and MGM Resorts International has owned and operated the property since 2005.

Candlelit lounge seating area inside the Cathouse Lounge at Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. — The Cathouse operated as a nightclub and lounge inside the Luxor Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, drawing on the name and rock-club branding of the original Cathouse on Los Angeles's Sunset Strip. Luxor opened in 1993 with its 30-story black glass pyramid, one of the largest pyramid structures in the world, and added nightlife venues like this one during a push in the early 2000s to diversify its entertainment offerings beyond the casino floor. The space has since been reworked under different nightlife concepts as Luxor's lineup of bars and clubs has changed over the years.

House of Blues neon sign illuminated against ornate, colorfully lit interior decor in Las Vegas. — House of Blues occupies space inside Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip. The venue's interior incorporates folk-art and outsider-art pieces collected from the American South, a design approach used across House of Blues locations since the chain's founding in the early 1990s. The Las Vegas club has hosted live music performances alongside its restaurant and bar operations since Mandalay Bay opened in 1999.

Flight Bar interior at Luxor Hotel casino in Las Vegas with patrons and blue neon signage. — Flight Bar sits on the casino floor of the Luxor Hotel, which opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1993. The Luxor's 30-story pyramid was, at the time of its construction, the sixth-largest pyramid in the world, with a base covering 29 acres. The resort is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International, which has run the property since its 2005 merger with Mandalay Resort Group. Flight functions as one of the casino's lounge venues, positioned along the gaming floor to serve guests moving between table games and slot machines.

Excalibur Hotel and Casino's illuminated medieval-themed interior hall with ornate chandeliers and patterned carpet. — The Excalibur Hotel and Casino opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1990, built around a medieval castle theme designed by Veldon Simpson, the architect also behind Luxor and Treasure Island. At 4,032 rooms, it ranked among the largest hotels in the world at the time of its opening. The property is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. Its entrance arcade, lined with stone-finished columns and chandeliers, leads guests from the porte-cochère into the casino floor.

Gambler at Game King slot machines in a Las Vegas casino with illuminated displays and patterned ceiling. — The Game King is a multi-game video poker terminal built by International Game Technology, first introduced in 1998 and still common on casino floors across Nevada. A single Game King terminal lets players switch between dozens of video poker variants — including Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, and Bonus Poker — along with select slot and keno titles. The "multi-denomination" designation refers to the machine's ability to accept wagers ranging from pennies to several dollars per credit, set by the operator rather than fixed at manufacture. IGT, now part of Light & Wonder following a series of corporate mergers, built the Game King line to let casinos consolidate multiple game types into a single cabinet, reducing the floor space needed for separate single-game machines.

Casino gaming floor with illuminated slot machines and patrons on the Las Vegas Strip. — Slot machines like these account for the majority of gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip, far outpacing table games in most casinos. Nevada legalized commercial gambling in 1931, and modern machines use random number generators regulated by the state's Gaming Control Board to set payout odds.

Las Vegas Strip at night showing New York-New York Hotel's replica Manhattan skyline and illuminated casino signs. — New York-New York Hotel and Casino opened in 1997 at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, its towers modeled after a dozen Manhattan skyscrapers including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. A pedestrian bridge styled after the Brooklyn Bridge connects the property to the sidewalk along the Strip. The theater inside once housed "Zumanity," Cirque du Soleil's adult-themed production that ran from 2003 until 2020. Farther down the boulevard, the replica Eiffel Tower marks the entrance to Paris Las Vegas, which opened in 1999.

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino illuminated at night on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. — The MGM Grand opened in 1993 on the site of the former MGM Grand Hotel that had burned in 1980, rebuilt under Kirk Kerkorian with a design by Veldon Simpson. At roughly 6.85 million square feet, it held the title of the world's largest hotel at opening, with over 5,000 rooms across its towers. The resort's casino floor spans more than 170,000 square feet, and the property has operated under MGM Resorts International since the 1990s. In the foreground, the turreted rooftop belongs to the Excalibur Hotel and Casino, a medieval-themed resort that opened in 1990, also developed by Kerkorian's Circus Circus Enterprises. Las Vegas Boulevard, known as the Strip, runs between the two properties and carries the bulk of pedestrian and vehicle traffic along this stretch of casinos.

Excalibur in Las Vegas lit up at night — The Excalibur Hotel & Casino, located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, is designed to resemble a medieval castle. Opened in 1990, it was one of the largest hotels in the world at the time of its construction. The resort features a casino, multiple restaurants, and entertainment venues, drawing visitors with its themed architecture and attractions. Its castle-like facade, illuminated at night, is a distinctive element of the Las Vegas landscape.

Coyote Ugly saloon in Las Vegas — The Coyote Ugly Saloon, a bar and dance hall, is a popular entertainment venue located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Known for its lively atmosphere and female bartenders who dance on the bar, the establishment has become a recognizable part of the city's nightlife. The neon signage, a common feature in Las Vegas, highlights the establishment's name and its function as a bar and dance saloon.

Las Vegas Strip night lights — The Las Vegas Strip, a renowned stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South in Paradise, Nevada, is illuminated at night. The image features prominent hotels and casinos such as the Monte Carlo, the Eiffel Tower replica at Paris Las Vegas, and the Trump International Hotel. This area is globally recognized for its concentration of resort hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues, which began developing significantly in the mid-20th century. The Strip's architecture and vibrant neon signage are characteristic of its identity as a major tourist destination and a hub for gambling, dining, and live performances.

LAX Nightclub entrance inside the Luxor Hotel pyramid on the Las Vegas Strip, 2008. — LAX Nightclub operated inside the Luxor Las Vegas from 2007 to 2010, part of a wave of celebrity-branded nightclubs that opened on the Strip during that decade. The club was an offshoot of the original LAX in Hollywood, and its entrance featured gothic-arched doorways set against the Luxor's black-and-red color scheme. The Luxor itself opened in 1993 and is operated by MGM Resorts International. LAX closed in 2010, and its space was later converted for other entertainment use as the Luxor revised its nightlife lineup.

Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino with Eiffel Tower replica on the Las Vegas Strip, Nevada. — Paris Las Vegas opened in September 1999 on the site of the old Dunes golf course along the Strip. Its Eiffel Tower replica stands 541 feet tall, built at half the scale of the original Paris landmark, with an observation deck near the top open to visitors. The resort's casino floor covers roughly 85,000 square feet, and the hotel has more than 2,900 rooms styled after Parisian architecture, including nods to the Paris Opera House and the Arc de Triomphe. Bally's Las Vegas, which shares a connected pedestrian bridge and ownership history under Caesars Entertainment, sits just to the north, while Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino occupies the site of the former Aladdin to the south.

Fountains of Bellagio spray water in synchronized jets across an 8.5-acre artificial lake on the Las Vegas Strip. — The Fountains of Bellagio sit on an 8.5-acre man-made lake in front of the Bellagio hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Designed by WET Design and opened in 1998, the installation uses more than a thousand jets to send water as high as 460 feet, choreographed to music and light. Bally's and Paris Las Vegas, including its half-scale Eiffel Tower replica, stand across Las Vegas Boulevard behind the lake. The display has run as a free public attraction since the Bellagio's opening and remains one of the Strip's longest-running water shows.

Studio 54 nightclub entrance at MGM Grand Las Vegas, with neon signs and illuminated facade. — Studio 54 at the MGM Grand opened in 1997, licensing the name and legacy of the original 1977 New York disco founded by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager. The Las Vegas club occupied a multi-level space designed to evoke its namesake's Studio 54 heyday, with separate dance floors and VIP areas spread across the venue. MGM Grand marketed the club as a flagship nightlife destination during the casino resort's late-1990s and 2000s push into large-scale nightclub entertainment. The venue closed in 2012 as MGM Grand shifted its nightlife offerings to newer concepts.

New York-New York Hotel and Casino entrance glows with neon signs and illuminated marquee on the Las Vegas Strip at night. — New York-New York Hotel and Casino opened on January 3, 1997, on the Las Vegas Strip at the corner of Tropicana Avenue. The resort was developed by Primm Valley Resorts and designed to echo the Manhattan skyline, with towers modeled after real New York skyscrapers including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. A 150-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty stands near the entrance, along with scaled versions of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Grand Central Terminal facade. The property's roller coaster, built by Bolliger & Mabillard, loops around the exterior of the casino and was one of the first thrill rides integrated into a Las Vegas hotel complex. MGM Resorts International has owned and operated the property since its 2005 acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group.

Luxor Hotel pyramid lit with powerful beam at apex, surrounded by palm trees and desert landscape at night in Las Vegas. — The Luxor opened in 1993 on the Las Vegas Strip, its 30-story pyramid designed by architect Veldon Simpson to evoke ancient Egypt. The beam projected from its apex measures roughly 42.3 billion candela, making it one of the strongest beams of light in the world, reportedly detectable from aircraft flying over Los Angeles on clear nights. Because the building tapers to a point, the Luxor uses angled "inclinator" elevators instead of conventional vertical ones to reach its upper floors. The resort's Egyptian theme extends throughout its grounds, including sphinx and obelisk replicas near the entrance.

Las Vegas Strip skyline featuring Encore, Stratosphere Tower, Harrah's, and Imperial Palace hotels. — The Stratosphere Tower stands 1,149 feet tall, making it the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and a fixture of the Las Vegas skyline since it opened in 1996. Encore, which opened in 2008 as a companion to the adjacent Wynn Las Vegas, adds roughly 2,034 rooms to the resort corridor along Las Vegas Boulevard. Harrah's Las Vegas dates to 1973, when it opened as Holiday Casino before being rebranded under the Harrah's name in 1980. Imperial Palace, visible at street level, operated under that name from 1979 until it was rebranded The Linq in 2014.

Bally's Hotel and Casino with Spring Mountains in the distance, Las Vegas Strip, Nevada. — Bally's Las Vegas sits on the east side of the Strip at 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South. The resort opened in 1973 as the MGM Grand, built by Kirk Kerkorian and designed as the world's largest hotel at the time, with roughly 2,100 rooms. A fire in November 1980 killed 85 people, one of the deadliest hotel fires in U.S. history, and led to major changes in high-rise fire safety codes nationwide. Bally Manufacturing bought the property in 1986 and renamed it Bally's Las Vegas. The Spring Mountains, visible to the west, rise to more than 11,900 feet at Charleston Peak, the highest point in the range.

Cartier luxury jewelry storefront with neon signage and illuminated window display at night in Las Vegas. — Cartier traces its name to Louis-François Cartier, who opened the original workshop in Paris in 1847. The maison later became known worldwide for designs such as the Tank watch, introduced in 1917 and modeled on the silhouette of military tank treads.

Pure Nightclub illuminated storefront with Pussycat Dolls Lounge neon sign at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. — Pure Nightclub opened at Caesars Palace in 2004, built into the space once occupied by the hotel's Olympic Lounge. The club spanned roughly 40,000 square feet across multiple rooms and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Strip, with a capacity of several thousand guests. Its opening drew a wave of celebrity investors and partners, including members of the Williams and Cutler families tied to Caesars' nightlife operations at the time. The Pussycat Dolls Lounge, seen alongside it, traded on the name of the Los Angeles burlesque troupe that had expanded into a recording group by the mid-2000s, lending its branding to a smaller, cabaret-style room adjacent to the main club.

Toni Braxton Pepsi advertisement on the Flamingo Hotel facade in Las Vegas. — The Flamingo opened in December 1946, financed in part by mobster Bugsy Siegel, making it the third resort to open on what became the Las Vegas Strip. Little of the original building remains after decades of renovations and expansions, but the Flamingo name and its original site have stayed in continuous operation longer than any other Strip property. The hotel's exterior walls have periodically carried large-scale advertising, including this Diet Pepsi campaign featuring Toni Braxton, who signed with Pepsi as a spokesperson during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Caesars Entertainment owns and operates the Flamingo today.

Construction cranes tower over multiple resort developments along the Las Vegas Strip in 2008. — Construction cranes dominate the Las Vegas Strip in 2008, a period of significant expansion for the city's resort and casino industry. The image shows several large-scale projects underway, including what would become the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a luxury resort and casino that broke ground in 2007. This era of development reflected the city's continued growth as a major tourist destination, despite the looming economic recession. The construction sites represent the ambition and investment poured into creating new entertainment venues and accommodations on the famed Las Vegas Boulevard.

Bellagio Hotel's beige facade with cylindrical tower and blue-green roof in Las Vegas. — The Bellagio Hotel, a luxury resort and casino, stands on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. Opened in 1998, it was designed to evoke the ambiance of the Lake Como region of Italy. The resort is known for its elaborate fountains, art collections, and high-end amenities, serving as a major tourist destination and entertainment venue. It remains a prominent example of themed architecture on the Las Vegas Strip.

Hermes luxury storefront at The Forum Shops in Las Vegas with Mediterranean-style architecture and turquoise water below. — Caesars Palace's Forum Shops line the shore of the Bellagio's eight-acre lake, giving the mall's rear facade a view normally reserved for the Fountains of Bellagio show. Hermès Paris operates a boutique here as part of the center's roster of luxury retailers, which has included brands like Gucci and Versace since the mall's 1992 opening. Olives, the Mediterranean restaurant seen alongside it, was one of chef Todd English's early Las Vegas ventures, offering outdoor seating that overlooks the water. The domed rotunda rising behind the shops is part of the Forum Shops' Roman-themed architecture, designed to evoke ancient Rome with painted skies and classical detailing throughout the complex.

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and Miracle Mile Shops on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. — Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and the Miracle Mile Shops are prominent entertainment and retail complexes on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. Planet Hollywood, originally the Aladdin, opened in 1962 and was rethemed in 1999 to Planet Hollywood. The Miracle Mile Shops, a large indoor shopping mall, is integrated into the resort, offering a variety of retail and dining options. The complex is a significant part of the Las Vegas entertainment landscape, drawing millions of visitors annually for its casino, hotel accommodations, shopping, and dining.

Construction cranes and signage for a Harley-Davidson Cafe and Bar-B-Que establishment under development in Las Vegas. — Construction is underway for a new Harley-Davidson Cafe and retail store in Las Vegas, Nevada. The prominent signage indicates the establishment will also feature "Best Bar-B-Que." The building's skeletal structure, visible behind the facade, shows the ongoing development of what is intended to be a multi-story complex. This project represents an expansion of the Harley-Davidson brand's presence, offering dining and retail experiences beyond its traditional motorcycle sales.

Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino's gold pyramid and tower with palm trees in Las Vegas. — The Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, located at 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nevada, opened in 1999. The resort complex features a casino, hotel, and entertainment venues, designed with a tropical theme. Its architecture includes a prominent pyramid structure, reminiscent of Egyptian motifs, and a large hotel tower. The Mandalay Bay is a significant part of the Las Vegas Strip's landscape, contributing to the city's reputation as a major tourist and gambling destination.

Mandalay Bay Hotel, a gold-tiled resort tower on the Las Vegas Strip with palm trees and Egyptian sphinx statue. — Mandalay Bay opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1999, developed by Circus Circus Enterprises at a cost of roughly $950 million. The resort's gold-tinted glass exterior and tropical theme were meant to evoke Southeast Asia rather than ancient Egypt. The limestone sphinx replica visible here belongs to the neighboring Luxor hotel, which opened in 1993 and is connected to Mandalay Bay by a tram and pedestrian walkway. Mandalay Bay's hotel tower rises 43 stories and includes an 11-acre artificial beach, a feature unusual among Strip resorts at the time of its construction.

Excalibur Hotel & Casino's white castle facade with colorful cone towers in Las Vegas. — The Excalibur Hotel & Casino, located at 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a resort and casino designed to resemble a medieval castle. Opened in 1990, it was one of the early themed resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, aiming to attract families with its whimsical architecture and entertainment. The hotel features a distinctive castle facade with towers, battlements, and a moat, reflecting a popular trend in Las Vegas during the late 20th century for elaborate themed destinations. It continues to operate as a hotel and casino, offering lodging, gaming, and various entertainment options.

New York-New York Hotel & Casino replica Manhattan skyline on the Las Vegas Strip. — New York-New York Hotel & Casino opened in January 1997 at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, built by Primm Valley Casino Resorts and Bally Entertainment for roughly $460 million. Its towers, ranging from 40 to 47 stories, were modeled on Manhattan landmarks including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, housing a combined 2,024 guest rooms. The Big Apple Coaster, originally called the Manhattan Express, winds through the property's rooftop skyline and reaches speeds near 67 miles per hour. MGM Resorts International has owned and operated the resort since 2005.

Statue of Liberty replica at New York-New York Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. — New York-New York Hotel & Casino opened on January 3, 1997, built by a partnership between MGM Grand Inc. and Primadonna Resorts at a cost of roughly $460 million. Its twelve towers echo the Manhattan skyline, with facades referencing the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, and the complex rises 47 stories as part of MGM Resorts International's Strip holdings. The Statue of Liberty replica out front stands about 150 feet from base to torch, roughly half the height of the original in New York Harbor. The Big Apple Coaster, which opened with the resort under the name Manhattan Express, features a 144-foot first drop and a 180-degree "heartline twist," a maneuver rarely found on other roller coasters.

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino's teal facade and signage on the Las Vegas Strip. — The MGM Grand opened in December 1993 on the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, built on the former site of the MGM Grand Hotel that burned in a 1980 fire. At 30 stories, the hotel has more than 5,000 rooms, making it one of the largest single hotels in the United States. The property was developed by Kirk Kerkorian and originally themed around the film "The Wizard of Oz" before a late-1990s renovation shifted its design toward the current emerald-glass exterior. MGM Resorts International continues to operate the hotel and casino, which includes the Grand Garden Arena, a venue that has hosted championship boxing matches and major concerts.

Pussycat Dolls Casino gaming floor at Caesars Palace Las Vegas with neon signage and table games. — The Pussycat Dolls Casino opened inside Caesars Palace in 2008, pairing a gaming pit with the pop group's burlesque-themed nightlife brand. Blackjack and poker tables operated under the Pussycat Dolls name, adjacent to a lounge and performance space modeled on the group's Los Angeles nightclub. Caesars Entertainment developed the venue as part of a celebrity-branded nightlife push during the Strip's late-2000s renovation era. The casino closed in 2011, after roughly three years of operation.

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