Las Vegas Strip FREE Walking Tour & Map (19 Must-See Stops!)
Las Vegas is an amazing destination to walk around and taking a self-guided walking tour along the Las Vegas Strip is a great way to see everything this iconic 4.2 mile-long stretch of real estate has to offer. Your Las Vegas Strip walking tour begins at the southern end of Las Vegas Boulevard at the Welcome to Fabulous Vegas Sign and the iconic Mandalay Bay Resort and takes you north all the way to the famous Wynn Hotel.
This FREE walking tour includes these 19 must-see stops:
- Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
- Mandalay Bay Resort
- Allegiant Stadium
- The Luxor
- The Excalibur
- New York-New York Las Vegas
- MGM Grand Hotel
- Aria Resort & Casino
- The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
- Paris Las Vegas
- The Bellagio
- Caesars Palace
- Flamingo Las Vegas
- The Linq Promenade
- Harrah’s Las Vegas
- The Mirage
- The Venetian Las Vegas
- Treasure Island
- Wynn Las Vegas
- Bonus Walk: Resorts World
If you are longing to explore Sins City’s famous drag, please read on to discover our selection of notable stops on your Las Vegas Strip walking tour.
Las Vegas Walking Map (Interactive)
The Las Vegas Strip walking map below will help you to visualize the route we’re discussing in this article. the walking map is interactive and you can zoom in and scroll around to see more detail.
The walk starts at the Welcome to Las Vegas Sign on the south end of the Vegas Strip (very bottom of the map) and heads north.
Even though the walking map route starts at one end of the Strip, you can begin your walking journey on Las Vegas Boulevard from wherever you want. Just pick a spot and go from there.
Also, don’t think you need to complete the walk in one day as that would be difficult to do while still getting to enjoy everything. I’d recommend checking out one section on foot at a time. Alright, let’s go!
(Note: I’ve also provided approximate walking distances from one stop to the next in the article below.)
1. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
The iconic Welcome to Las Vegas signs marks the start of your free walking tour and the unofficial marker of the southern end of the famous Las Vegas Strip. The sign shines from the median at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard, and it has stood here since 1959.
As an employee of Western Neon, Betty Willis designed the 25-foot-tall sign with its classic horizontal star design border of flashing yellow stars.
The sign is such a Vegas landmark that in 2013, the State Historic Preservation for the State of Nevada announced that the sign had been added to the State Registrar of Historic Places.
The “logo” of Vegas itself, the sign presents a perfect photo opportunity for visitors and tourists to pose beneath the world-renowned welcome sign.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Sign | Mandalay Bay | .8 miles / 16 minutes |
2. Mandalay Bay Resort
Mandalay Bay is a luxury resort and casino landmark of the Las Vegas Strip. The 43-story tall resort sits on 120 acres and features an 11-acre pool with 2,700 tons of real beach sand and even a 1.6 million gallon wave pool.
Climate controlled with poolside gaming, Mandalay lives up to its name by providing a host of features and activities to make visitors feel that they are in paradise.
World-class dining is a strong draw to this resort, such as the James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McLain’s Libertine Social and internationally renowned chef Alain Ducasse’s French/Italian Rivea.
You won’t want more for a nightlife destination as Mandalay Bay houses the LIGHT Nightclub and the Skyfall Lounge, where you can marvel at the panoramic views of the city and enjoy artisan cocktails to the beat of internationally renowned D.J.s.
Other features of Mandalay Bay include:
- Shark Reef Aquarium
- Spa Mandalay
- Shoppes at Mandalay Place
- Show Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque de Soleil and more.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mandalay Bay | Allegiant Stadium | .7 miles / 15 minutes |
3. Allegiant Stadium
Next on your walking list is the domed Allegiant Stadium, the second most expensive stadium in the world at a whopping $1.9 billion in construction costs. While Allegiant Stadium is located slightly off the Strip, if you’re planning to walk to it, this is the time.
The stadium boasts a seven-acre roof suspended by 100 stainless steel cables that are semi-translucent to allow natural light.
Home to the Las Vegas Raiders N.F.L. team and the Rebels college football team, Allegiant Stadium also hosts the famous Las Vegas Bowl and the Vegas Kickoff Classic. It is set to host Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024, for the very first time.
You may purchase tickets for a tour or you can time your walk to see a game or world-class concert.
| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Stadium | Luxor Hotel | .6 miles / 11 minutes |
4. Luxor Hotel & Casino
The Luxor has an eye-catching design of a glass pyramid structure and an enormous sphynx guardian at the entrance. The Luxor Hotel is one of the tallest pyramids in the world at 350ft (107m) tall and has 30 stories housing 4,407 rooms.
The Luxor pool area covers 19,000 square feet and is a great place to spend the day. In-house dining is a big draw to this budget-friendly resort and includes such restaurants as Tender Steakhouse and Diablos Cantina, as well as shopping at the Galleria.
The Luxor has plenty to offer visitors besides the fantastic 120,000-square-foot casino (11,000 m2) with over 2,000 slot machines and 87 table games. Some other Luxor features include:
- The 42.3 billion candela Luxor Sky Beam that shoots skyward at night from the top of the pyramid
- The largest atrium in the world (by total volume) at 29 million cu ft.
- Four shows: “Fantasy,” the comedian Carrot Top, the Blue Man Group, and America’s Got Talent – Las Vegas Live!
- Nurture Spa
- Titanic the artifact exhibition
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Luxor | Excalibur | .2 miles / 4 minutes |
5. Excalibur Hotel & Casino
The medieval-themed Excalibur is a must-see on your walking tour of the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel offers over 96,000 square feet of gaming with plenty of table games and 1,200 slot machines.
The hotel also boasts a 13,000 square foot spa and fitness center and a 30,000 square foot pool area.
Excalibur is home to 8 restaurants, including the world-famous Dicks Last Resort, which includes purposefully obnoxious staff! The Excalibur also offers three long-running shows that deserve a watch which are:
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Excalibur | New York-New York | 500 feet / 2 minutes |
6. New York-New York Las Vegas
The New York-New York Hotel & Casino won’t fail to impress with its scale replicas of the New York City Skyline, including the Statue of Liberty. The hotel boasts 12 towers ranging from 26-45 stories and plenty for visitors to enjoy.
Their impressive casino offers 84,000 square feet of gaming with over a thousand slot machines. They also have a nice pool area and the Big Apple Coaster with a 180-degree twist and dive feature.
Nightlife offerings at NYNY Las Vegas such as the Coyote Ugly Bar and the High limit Bar will keep you up late, and live music from The Brooklyn Bridge will keep you dancing.
Eateries such as the Nine Fine Irishmen and Gallaghers Steakhouse are also great draws for visitors to enjoy.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| New York-New York | MGM Grand | 400 feet / 3 minutes |
7. MGM Grand Hotel
The MGM Grand is the largest resort on the Strip, with 6,852 rooms, arguably offering some of the best entertainment on the Strip with a host of shows and music to keep you entertained.
You will notice the iconic lion statues, and Leo, the bronze lion, is 45 feet tall and weighs 50 tons!
The MGM Grand offers the largest casino in Las Vegas at 171,500 square feet. In addition, the MGM Grand’s pool deck boasts five pools, a lazy river, and waterfalls.
The MGM Grand Garden Arena is host to some of the world’s top visiting musical acts and the resort itself offers several shows such as KÀ by Cirque du Soleil, David Copperfield, and the Jabbawockeez. Nightlife attractions such as the Hakkasan Nightclub and the Ling Ling Lounge are great drawcards for nightlife.
On top of all that, CBS’s Television City Research Center is the place to screen the latest television shows from CBS and give your opinion.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| MGM Grand | Aria | .4 miles / 8 minutes |
8. Aria Resort & Casino
The ultra-modern Aria stands in CityCenter with eye-catching curvilinear glass designed to harness spectacular views. The resort’s 61 and 51-story towers stand 600 feet high and contain an AAA five-diamond hotel with over 4,004 guest rooms.
The rooms at Aria provide all the modern technological comforts making it one of the top hotels on the Vegas Strip. The hotel boasts a 150,000 sq. ft. casino and relaxing pool area.
Visit ALIBI Ultra Lounge for drinks and then hit up the famous Jewel Nightclub.
The Aria poker room is one of the best in Las Vegas and hosts events for the World Poker Tour.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aria | The Cosmopolitan | .5 miles / 10 minutes |
9. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Cosmopolitan stands tall on the Strip, and its Boulevard and Chelsea Towers stand 603 feet in height. The $3.9 billion hotel offers 3,027 rooms and a 110,000 square foot casino.
The Cosmo’s larger than average rooms start at 730 square feet and range up to 5400 feet, so the Cosmopolitan is known for its modern spaciousness.
On top of that, the Cosmo offers the best balcony rooms in Sin City overlooking the Bellagio Fountains.
The Chelsea theatre is a popular attraction and covers 40,000 square feet of concert hall and attracts some of the top international stars.
The Marquee Day/Nightclub offers poolside eats and drinks while partying to the sounds of famous D.J.s. In addition, there’s plenty of live music at the prohibition-style Barbershop lounge.
The restaurants at The Cosmopolitan are also an attraction, including the famous Overlook Grill and the Bang Bar by Momofuku.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Cosmopolitan | Paris Las Vegas | .3 miles / 6 minutes |
10. Paris Las Vegas
This Paris away from Paris will turn heads with its replicas of several French attractions, including the 540 feet Eiffel Tower. The hotel is styled in a chic European look with Versailles style fittings and Louis XV style suites.
They offer a rooftop pool, indoor mall, spa, and gym. The casino is huge, over 95,263 square-foot, and offers 1,700 slot machines.
The Chateau Nightclub and Rooftop offers iconic views of the Strip, while Alexxas Bar is the place to go for live music.
Gordon Ramsy Steak offers the notorious chefs’ dining experience while Nobus Japanese cuisine brings diners from far and wide.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Las Vegas | Bellagio | .4 miles / 8 minutes |
11. The Bellagio
One of the best free attractions in Vegas, The Bellagio Fountains are not to be missed when walking the Las Vegas Strip
The dancing fountains have become a symbol of Vegas itself, shooting music-synchronized water up to 460 feet high from over 1,200 spray jets. (Find the Bellagio Fountain showtimes and song list here).
The elaborate Bellagio lobby never fails to amaze, with the blown-glass ceiling and the Botanical Gardens and Conservatory.
Bellagio is home to one of the Strip’s biggest Casinos at over 156,000 square feet with more than 200 table games.
Visitors can admire priceless artworks at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art which houses a rotating selection of art from Degas to Picasso.
The Bellagio is home to the show “O” by Cirque du Soleil and houses world-class restaurants such as LAGO by Julian Serrano, Le Cirque, and PRIME Steakhouse.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bellagio | Caesars Palace | .4 miles / 10 minutes |
12. Caesars Palace
One of the grandaddies of the Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace is synonymous with Vegas itself and was built way back in 1966. Designed to mimic the opulence of the Roman empire, the luxury hotel and casino contains statues, columns, and designs typical of Hollywood’s epic Roman productions.
Visitors will undoubtedly take note of the 20-foot statue of Augustus Caeser at the entrance of the casino. The Casino uses over 240 million gallons of water a year to power its 18 fountains.
Home to the high rollers, Caesars may not be a top choice for families, but it is a shoppers mecca with an abundance of high-end boutiques located in The Forum Shops. This shopping area has a free show called the Fall of Atlantis, an animatronic display with 9 feet tall talking statues.
Behind the show area, you’ll find an enormous saltwater aquarium filled with beautiful fish.
No visit to the Vegas Strip is complete without a walk by the Colosseum, host to some of the top entertainers in the world. For food lovers, Gordon Ramseys Hells Kitchen calls Caesars home along with Bobby Flay’s Amalfi.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace | Flamingo | .2 miles / 5 minutes |
13. Flamingo Las Vegas
Now owned by Caesars, the Flamingo is an Art Deco extravaganza with a garden courtyard housing real live flamingos. The last remaining pre-1950s casino in Vegas, the hotel was built by mobster Bugsy Siegal who reputedly named the Flamingo after his nickname for his girlfriend Virginia Hill, who had long legs like a flamingo.
The Flamingo houses a 72,299 square foot casino and offers 3,460 hotel rooms, a Beach Club pool with waterfalls, a lagoon, and waterslides.
Eateries include Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse, the Flamingo Food Court, and watering holes such as Bugsys Bar and the Bird Bar.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flamingo | Linq Promenade | .1 miles / 3 minutes |
14. The Linq Promenade
The LINQ is a large promenade with plenty of bars and restaurants such as Guy Fieri’s Kitchen and Bar and Gordon Ramseys Fish and Chips. The biggest draw is the famous 550 feet High Roller Observation Wheel, which offers panoramic 360-degree views.
The Linq Hotel & Casino offers 53 table games and over 800 slots for visitors keen to win some money. The Linq also has a fantastic 1,080-foot-long and 122-foot-tall zipline that runs the length of the promenade.
The Catalyst Bar and O’sheas Pub Las Vegas are also popular nightspots located in the Linq.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Linq Promenade | Harrah’s | .1 miles / 3 minutes |
15. Harrah’s Las Vegas
One of the most budget-friendly casinos on the Strip, Harrah’s offers over 80 table games, 1,200 slots, and over 30 sportsbook TVs. Home to the Carnaval Court Bar, the casino offers rooms from $33 a night and plenty of drinks specials and happy hours to keep you on budget.
Shows such as Menopause and the Musical have kept crowds entertained for years, and Harrah’s also features Tape Face and a Whitney Houston hologram tribute show. A great feature of the resort is the Piano Bar which features dueling pianos on a regular basis.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Harrah’s | The Mirage | .2 miles / 5 minutes |
16. The Mirage
The Mirage Casino is a Polynesian-themed casino resort that’s home to the world-famous artificial volcano that erupts every night at 8, 9, 10, and 11 pm. The Mirage is not the largest casino but has a great selection of table games, slots, and poker tables.
The iconic lobby is home to a 20,000-gallon aquarium that houses almost 1000 species of fish and a 100-foot-tall Atrium with a rainforest habitat including waterfalls.
The Mirage is home to the Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat and a world-famous Cirque du Soleil show called “Love” with hits by The Beatles.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Mirage | The Venetian | .3 miles / 6 minutes |
17. The Venetian Las Vegas
The Venitian and Palazzo are both owned by Vici Properties, and the Venetian-Palazzo complex houses Vegas’s second-largest hotel offering 4,049 rooms and a 120,000 square foot casino.
The design is inspired by Venice, Italy, and includes replicas of Venetian landmarks such as the Lion of Venice and the Column of Saint Theodore.
The resort offers Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, The Museum of Dream Space, and the MINUS5 ICE EXPERIENCE. The MINUS5º experience is a 90-ton ice bar and winter wonderland complete with incredible ice sculptures.
No walking tour of the Strip is complete without stopping at the Grand Canal Shoppes inside the Venetian Hotel and Casino. The mall boasts indoor canals where gondolas take visitors around the mall to visit a plethora of upscale boutiques and designer stores!
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Venetian | Treasure Island | .3 miles / 6 minutes |
18. Treasure Island
Treasure Island Hotel and Casino offers 2,884 rooms and 220 suites in an iconic pirate-themed design, complete with a pirate ship outside the entrance. The resort offers a luxury spa and heated pool with live DJs.
Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. is an interactive and educational exhibit for Marvel fans of all ages, and the Mystère by Cirque du Soleil is also a great crowd-pleaser.
Senor Frogs and Phill’s Steak House are popular dining venues, as well as the Golden Circle Sportsbook and Bar for sports lovers.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Treasure Island | Wynn Las Vegas | miles / minutes |
19. Wynn Las Vegas
The Wynn Las Vegas, or just the Wynn for short, is a whopping 614 tall with 45 floors and 2,716 rooms. The Wynn casino is a big draw and covers over 111,000 square feet.
They also offer a convention center and over 13,500 square feet of retail space which is a shopper’s delight. The Wynn also has its own 18-hole golf course.
The upscale Wynn property is full of refined elegance. The Encore Theater has regular shows and entertainment provided by a rotating roster of some of the biggest names in show business, while the XS Nightclub is where the party is at.
Across the Strip from the Wynn is the Fashion Show Mall, which hosts weekend fashion shows on a retractable runway inside the mall’s atrium. The mall boasts 250 stores, from high-end boutiques to designer stores.
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| Current Location | Next Destination | Walking Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wynn Las Vegas | Resorts World | 1.1 miles / 22 minutes |
Bonus Walk: Resorts World
The final stop on our Las Vegas walking tour (if you don’t mind a longer walk) is Resorts World. Home to three separate hotels (Conrad, Hilton, and Crockfords), Resorts World is one of the Strip’s newest must-visit resort properties.
Home to 117, 000 sq ft. of gaming space, the casino has everything you need to have a good time. Don’t worry, however, if spending time in the casino’s not your thing because the Resorts World Theater offers non-stop entertainment from visiting entertainers from around the world.
If you’re looking for more of a party, you’ll want to head over to the AYU Dayclub or Zouk Nightclub. Or maybe you’d just like to grab a bite to eat. Resorts World has a large number of signature and casual restaurants including Carversteak and Sun’s Out Buns Out.
If Resorts World seems like too much of a walk from Wynn, just grab a rideshare or taxi. It’s not far and the cost won’t be much.
A Note About Walking Distances on The Las Vegas Strip
While the total walking distance of the Las Vegas Strip may only be 4.2 miles or so end to end, by the time you’ve stopped and walked through all the various properties and attractions along the way you will have walked probably close to ten times that distance!
The hotels and casinos on the Strip are gigantic properties and you will likely find yourself walking a number of miles while exploring a single property.
In addition, the distances between hotels and casinos can prove deceptive. For instance, when looking at a map, the Luxor and Caesars Palace may look quite close together, but in truth, the two properties are almost two miles apart.
It will take approximately 37 minutes to cover that distance if you’re not stopping for any reason.
Of course, stopping to check stuff out and have fun is the whole reason you’re visiting Vegas in the first place. So covering that distance may take you all day.
So my advice to you is to pace yourself. The great thing about the Strip walking tour I’ve laid out above is that you can break it down into sections. You can cover the section of the Strip that you’re up for that day and leave the rest for another time.
In addition, you can begin your walk at any point along Las Vegas Boulevard and use this guide to visit the places nearby that you’re interested in.
Las Vegas Strip Walking Tips
Whether you choose to walk the entire Las Vegas Strip or just catch a rideshare to the area you want to be in, you will likely be doing more walking than you do in your normal day-to-day life. In addition, Las Vegas can present some walking challenges that you might not have to deal with at home.
Below, I’ve laid out some Las Vegas Strip walking tips that should prove beneficial:
- Wear comfortable walking shoes – I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve seen ladies hobbling up and down the Strip while wearing high-heal shoes or guys trying to walk miles in flip-flops. Save the high-heels for the clubs and the flip-flops for the pools. Be sure to pack a pair of comfortable and broken-in walking shoes for walking along Las Vegas Blvd.
- When it’s hot, walk at night – I shouldn’t have to tell you it can get really hot in Las Vegas for a good chunk of the year. While you may be expecting the hot weather, until you’ve experienced it yourself you can’t possibly know what it’s like. Daytime temperatures from 100°F to 115°F (38°C to 46°C) are not uncommon. If you’re wanting to walk the Strip when the weather is like this, do it at night. While nighttime temperatures are still very hot, at least you’re not in the sun.
- Drink plenty of water – Whether it’s hot outside or not always try to stay hydrated when you’re walking in Vegas. The air in Las Vegas is extremely dry compared to just about any other place on the planet. So even if it’s on the cool side you will want to be drinking water. This goes double if you’ve been drinking adult beverages during your outing! Also, here are some ways to keep your skin moisturized while in Vegas.
- Wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen – The sun here is intense. That’s true even when the weather’s cool outside. It can be 60°F outside, and you can still get a wicked sunburn if you’re not careful. A hat, sunglasses, and a liberal application of sunscreen should be a requirement if you plan on spending much time walking along the Strip.
4 Ways to Avoid Some Walking in Las Vegas
If this much walking sounds exhausting to you, take heart. There are ways to get around Las Vegas without a car that can cut out a significant portion of the walking.
- Hop on Hop Off Bus – The Hop on Hop Off Bus is an open-top, double-decker bus that runs up and down the Strip and to downtown. The bus will stop at or near most of the destinations on the walking tour guide without you having to walk the in-between sections. You can purchase a ticket for the day and hop off the bus wherever you want and jump back on again when you’re ready.
- Duece Bus – Alternatively, you can ride the Deuce (city bus) up and down the Strip for a very low cost. There are many stops along the Strip and into downtown that are sure to help save your feet.
- Uber & Lyft – There are plenty of available and affordable (usually) rideshare services in Las Vegas. Find out how much Uber and Lyft cost in Las Vegas.
- Fly Over The Strip – Finally, if you’re not into walking at all or just want an amazing tour of the Strip from above, you can book a Las Vegas Strip sunset helicopter tour.
Final Thoughts
Taking a self-guided walking tour of the Las Vegas Strip is something every visitor to Vegas should do. Use the information in this guide and the Vegas Strip walking map in this article to plan your adventure.
Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, and enjoy the experience. After all, you only live once, and Las Vegas is the town to live it up!
