The Las Vegas Strip is a stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada known for its concentration of resort hotels and casinos. The Strip, as it is known, is about 4.2 mi (6.8 km) long, and is immediately south of the Las Vegas city limits in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester, but is often referred to simply as "Las Vegas". This tour includes 5 of the most popular themed hotels on the Strip. (
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1. The Venetian: N 36° 07.275 W 115° 10.214
The Venetian Hotel and Casino is a 35-story luxury resort opened in 1999 in Las Vegas. On the theme of Venice, it presents many monuments of the Italian city such as the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge, the St. Mark's Campanile and Square, the St. Mark's Clock Tower, among others. The replica Grand Canal allows for gondola rides with singing gondoliers, an activity as popular in Las Vegas as it is in Venice. The Grand Canal (Canal Grande in Italian) is the main maritime artery that runs through Venice, Italy. It is the largest and most important of all the canals of Venice. (
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2. Caesars Palace: N 36° 06.968 W 115° 10.469
Celebrating the glory of Rome, Caesars Palace is a must-see destination resort. In the heart of the Strip, the famous fountains and Corinthian columns are world-renowned. The Colosseum’s addition brings superstar performers and lavish productions shows. The Forum Shops has upscale retailers, including Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, CH Carolina, and dining options. There’s also the Venus Pool to enjoy a private oasis and serene escape. (
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3. Bellagio: N 36° 06.721 W 115° 10.525
Bellagio combines European opulence with modern luxuries. It is themed after the village of Bellagio on Lake Como in the Italian region of Lombardy. The resort's signature attraction is the Fountains of Bellagio, a dancing water fountain synchronized to music. It is performed in an 8.5-acre man-made lake, located in front of the resort. Other attractions include the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, and a conservatory and botanical gardens. The hotel lobby features Fiori di Como, a sculpture by glass artist Dale Chihuly. It is the world's largest glass sculpture. (
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4. Paris Las Vegas: N 36° 06.718 W 115° 10.290
The Paris-themed resort features a half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, rising 540 feet (164.6 m). Replicas of other Parisian landmarks are featured as well, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Paris Opera and the Musée d'Orsay. Paris Las Vegas hot air balloon's illuminated sign recounts one of mankind’s first forays into flight, which took place more than 200 years ago in France. (
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5. New York-New York: N 36° 06.091 W 115° 10.483
The New York-New York Hotel features scaled-down replicas of many of the city's landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty. A 300-foot-long replica of the Brooklyn Bridge runs along the front of the property on Las Vegas Boulevard. The hotel tower represents different skyscrapers. Its tallest structure is a replica of the Empire State Building, measuring 47 stories and 529 feet (161 m). The property includes the Big Apple Coaster, which travels around the hotel tower. The entertainment center features an amusement park with Midway-style carnival games. (
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