The Strip
Las Vegas, United States
The main tourist corridor, home to the majority of Las Vegas's headline restaurants, bars, and resorts.
Places in The Strip
- The Neon Museum Known as the 'Boneyard,' preserving the iconic neon signs that once lit up the Strip and downtown casinos.
Practical notes for Las Vegas
- Best time to visit
- March to May and October to November bring comfortable desert temperatures, avoiding the extreme summer heat.
- Getting around
- The Strip is walkable in sections but spans several miles; taxis, ride-hailing, and the monorail are the practical ways to cover longer distances.
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Language
- English. Spanish is also widely spoken.
- Timezone
- PST (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Current trends
- CARBONE Riviera launched at Bellagio in November 2025 with a signature Riva yacht experience for select guests, while hidden speakeasy-style bars with elaborate cocktail theatrics continue to multiply across the major casino floors.
Other neighborhoods in Las Vegas
- Downtown Las Vegas — The older, grittier part of the city with a more local, less polished dining scene including Carson Kitchen.
- 18b Arts District — A downtown district of galleries, street art, and eclectic shops, especially vibrant during First Friday events.
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