The Las Vegas Strip, a four-mile stretch of road that is considered one of the most visited places in the world. With over 42 million annual visitors, it's no wonder that this small stretch of road is home to some of the world's top hotels and attractions.

Getting Around

Walking along the strip is a popular activity for tourists and locals alike. However, before you start your walking tour, it helps to know how long it will take you to walk from one mega resort to another. The Las Vegas Strip stretches 4.2 miles (6.8 km) from Sahara Avenue at the North end to Russell Road at the South end.

While walking is a great way to explore the strip, there are also other transportation options available. There are no free shuttles on the strip, but you can take the Las Vegas Deuce, which is the least expensive way to sightsee along the Vegas Strip. Additionally, there are free trams that connect some hotels.

Location of Hotels on the Vegas Strip

The Las Vegas Strip is divided into three sections: North, Mid, and South.

• North Strip: From Sands Ave/Spring Mountain to The STRAT Hotel Casino and SkyPod.
• Mid Strip: From Sands Ave to Planet Hollywood just before Harmon Ave. (Note: This section will be transformed into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas in 2027.)
• South Strip: From Planet Hollywood resort to Mandalay Bay.

Walking the Vegas Strip

Taking a walk along the strip is a great way to explore the sights and sounds of Las Vegas. Before you start your walking tour, it's helpful to know that the strip stretches for four miles (6.8 km). You can also take the Las Vegas Monorail or ride-share services like Uber or Lyft.

Las Vegas Neighborhoods

The city of Las Vegas is made up of several neighborhoods, including Downtown Las Vegas, which is considered the cultural center of the city. Downtown Las Vegas features a variety of cultural and historic attractions, including galleries, museums, public art sites, shops, restaurants, promenades, and more.

Las Vegas Place and Time

• Flight times to Las Vegas: 5 hours from New York, 3 hours from Chicago, 1 hour from Los Angeles
• Drive times in Las Vegas: Drive time from Harry Reid International Airport to the Las Vegas Strip is 15 minutes. Drive time from Los Angeles to the Las Vegas Strip is 4 hours.

Vintage Vegas Strip

Take a trip down memory lane with these vintage aerial photos of the Las Vegas Strip:

• Taken: July 25, 1967 – An aerial of the Las Vegas Strip looking north.
• Taken: December 11, 1969 – An aerial of the Las Vegas Strip looking southwest.
• Taken: February 25, 1975 – An aerial of the Las Vegas Strip looking north.

Fremont Street

Take a look at this vintage photo of Fremont Street looking west from 2nd Street circa 1947.