Las Vegas never dares to rest on its laurels, so the basic concept of the Strip casino has been endlessly refined since the Western-themed resorts and ranches of the 1940s. In the 1950s and 1960s, when most visitors arrived by car , the casinos presented themselves as lush tropical oases at the end of the long desert drive. Once air travel took over, Las Vegas opted for Disneyesque fantasy, a process that started in the late 1960s with Caesars Palace and culminated with Excalibur and Luxor in the early 1990s.
It doesn't take long to come to grips with the physical layout of Las Vegas. Downtown , slightly southeast of the intersection of I-15 and US-95, may stand at the center of an urban sprawl that stretches fifteen miles in all directions, but it's the legendary Strip , starting two miles south of downtown, where the main action takes place. In fact, by no coincidence at all, the Strip begins at the point where Las Vegas Boulevard leaves the city limits, and casino owners are therefore not liable to city taxes.
The Strip itself consists of the four miles of Las Vegas Boulevard between the Sahara and Mandalay Bay , and thus now reaches as far south as McCarran Airport. Almost every building along the way is a casino, each frantically clamoring for the attention of the tourists who throng the road day and night. For the sake of convenience, it's often loosely divided into the South Strip , from Mandalay Bay up to the MGM Grand and New York-New York ; the Central Strip , which includes Bellagio, Caesars Palace and the Venetian ; and the North Strip , from the Stardust to the Sahara .
Whatever you might expect, downtown Las Vegas is not a bustling area where locals go about their business far from the mayhem of the Strip. Instead, it too is utterly dominated by casinos. Its centerpiece, the Fremont Street Experience , is an extraordinary architectural conceit, in which four blocks of its main thoroughfare have been roofed over to give it the feel of a theme park rather than a real city. An unfortunate side effect has been to make the rest of downtown seem even more derelict and menacing than before; it is not an area any visitor should attempt to explore.
In between the Strip and downtown lie two somewhat seedy miles of gas stations, fast-food drive-ins, and wedding chapels, parts of which have been optimistically but pointlessly promoted as the Gateway District .
The runways of Las Vegas's busy McCarran International Airport start barely a mile east of the southern end of the Strip, though the main terminal is a three-mile drive via Tropicana Avenue and Paradise Road.
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 TRAVELODGE SAHARA WESTWOOD INN , 2601 WESTWOOD DRIVE - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Not Just For Retirees Or The Gambling Set Any More, Families Will Find Plenty To Do In Las Vegas During A Stay At Travelodge Sahara Westwood Inn (Nv.). Just A Block From The Strip, Guests Are Minutes From Las Vegas Convention Center, Wet N" Wild Water Park, Circus Circus, Luxor And Cirque Du Soleil. Interstate 15 Offers Ready Access To Las Vegas-mccarran International Airport.
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 SAHARA HOTEL & CASINO , 2535 LAS VEGAS BLVD - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Among The First Hotels On The Strip, The Sahara Hotel And Casino Is Undoubtedly A Las Vegas Original. Positioned Just Two Miles From The Convention Center, Downtown, And The Fremont Street Experience, This Venerable, Modestly Priced Institution Hails From The Days Of The Rat Pack, And Still Exudes A Vintage Mystique That Is Nostalgic To Seasoned Travelers And Fascinating To Younger Generations.
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NEW FRONTIER , 3120 LAS VEGAS BLVD S. - Las Vegas, NV, United States
The Western-themed New Frontier Is A Well-established Casino Hotel That Is Centrally Located On The Strip. Convenient To The Sands Expo And The Las Vegas Convention Center, The New Frontier Lies Adjacent To The Fashion Show Mall And Across From The Wynn Resort. This Hotel Has A 65,000-Square-foot Casino With Various Table Games, Video Poker, Keno, Bingo, Abundant Slots, And A Race And Sports Book.
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TROPICANA RESORT & CASINO , 3801 LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH - Las Vegas, NV, United States
The Legendary Tropicana Hotel And Casino Is Located On One Of The Most Eclectic And Exciting Corners In The World. Corporate Travelers Appreciate This Hotel's Proximity To The Las Vegas Convention Center, Located Four Miles From The Hotel.
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FOUR QUEENS , 202 E. FREMONT - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Even Under The Myriad, Bright Lights And Sounds Of The Fremont Street Experience, The Four Queens Hotel And Casino Stands Out. This Classic Casino Hotel Has Stood On "Glitter Gulch" Since Opening 1968, And Today Still Attracts A Regular Crowd. Under Two Million Light Bulbs, Fremont Street Experience, A Four- Block Pedestrians-only Stretch Of Downtown Las Vegas, Presents Sound-and-light Shows From Dusk To Midnight, As Well As Live Music, Classic-car Displays And Holiday Festivals Throughout The Day. Four Queens Opens Directly Onto Fremont Street.
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 HOWARD JOHNSON AIRPORT INN , 5100 PARADISE RD. - Las Vegas, NV, United States
The Howard Johnson Inn, Las Vegas, Nev., Is Located Just One Mile From Mccarran International Airport, Two Miles From The Strip And Within Three Miles Of The Las Vegas Convention And Sands Expo Centers. Complimentary Shuttle Service Transports Guests To And From The Airport And The Vegas Strip. A Tall Stand Of Swaying Palms Beckon Guests Toward The Outdoor Pool And Sundeck. Additional Amenities Include A 24-Hour Front Desk, High- Speed Internet Access In Public Areas, Business Services And Conference Facilities. An On-site Deli Serves Breakfast Fare And Pizza, Burgers And Sandwiches For Snacks, Lunch Or Dinner.
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BEST WESTERN MCCARRAN INN , 4970 PARADISE RD. - Las Vegas, NV, United States
The Best Western Mccarran Inn Is The Perfect Place To Base Your Trip To Las Vegas. This Property Has Won The Coveted Best Western Directors' Award For 2000-2002. This Award Honors Only The Finest Of Many Of The Best Western Facilities. The 100 Tastefully Decorated Rooms And Suites Feature 27 Inch Color Televisions With 63 Available Cable Channels, Direct Dial Telephones With Data Port Capability. Each Guestroom Offers Individual Climate Control Unit, Hair Dryer, Irons And Ironing Board, Retractable Clothesline And In-room Coffee. You May Request Connecting, Non-smoking And Handicap Accessible Rooms As Well.
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BEST WESTERN MARDI GRAS HOTEL & CASINO , 3500 PARADISE ROAD - Las Vegas, NV, United States
The Best Western Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino Offers 314 Spacious Oversized Rooms, A Full Service Restaurant, A 24-Hour Casino Lounge With Nightly Entertainment, And A Friendly Attentive Staff. The Hotel Is Just Minutes From Mccarren International Airport And Within Walking Distance From Both The Sands And Las Vegas Convention Centers. With The Main Monorail Terminal Just 240 Meters From The Front Door, The World-famous Las Vegas Strip Is Just Minutes Away. The Mardi Gras Hotel Boasts An Outdoor Pool With A Large Pool Deck Area And Whirlpool Spa, And A Beautifully Landscaped Gazebo Courtyard. Other Amenities Include A Second-story Sunning Terrace, Coin-operated Laundry Facilities, A Beauty Salon, Gift Shop, Business Center And Service Desk, Catering And Conference Facilities. Whether Traveling For Business Or Pleasure, The Friendly, Comfortable And Convenient Best Western Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino Is The Best Bet For A Value Second To None.
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TRAVELODGE LAS VEGAS STRIP SOUTH, 3735 LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH - Las Vegas, NV, United States
The South Strip Travelodge Is A First-class Hotel Located Two Miles From The Mccarren International Airport. An Ideal Paradise For The Budget Traveler, This Hotel Is One Block From The Mgm Hotel And Casino, New York, New York And The Bellagio. Guests Will Enjoy A Convenient Location Just One Mile From The Unlv And The Fashion Show Mall. The South Strip Travelodge Is Within Three Miles Of Attractions Such As Wet 'N' Wild, Adventure Dome And Circus Circus. The Hotel Boasts An Excellent Location Next To All Major Casinos. The Bus Station Is Half A Block Away, Putting The Rest Of The City Within Quick And Easy Reach.
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