Las Vegas Strip: A roundup of the best venues

Las Vegas Strip - 6.8 km of neon highway, where the most famous casino resorts in the world are concentrated. The integrated resort model has grown here: casinos + hotels for thousands of rooms + restaurants with star chefs + world-class shows + arenas, clubs, boutiques and huge convention centers. Below is a squeeze on the best places, with a focus on the current landscape of 2025 and useful tips for guests.

Streep's top-down map

North Strip: Resorts World, Fontainebleau, Sahara; nearby are Sphere and the LVCC Convention Center.

Center Strip (сердце): Wynn/Encore, The Venetian/Palazzo, Caesars Palace, Bellagio, Paris, The Cosmopolitan, Horseshoe (бывш. Bally’s), Aria/CityCenter.

South Strip: MGM Grand, New York-New York, Park MGM, The Cosmopolitan (center-south boundary), Mandalay Bay/Delano/Luxor; close - T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium (slightly off-Strip).

Best Casino Resorts (Editor's Pick)

Absolute luxury and flagships

Wynn Las Vegas & Encore - reference high-end: immaculate rooms, highly liquid tables, Wynn Golf Club, art selections and premium shopping. Nightlife and the restaurant scene are at the level of world capitals.

The Venetian & The Palazzo is a mega-complex with Venetian-style channels, a huge casino and one of the largest convention venues. Good balance of suite and activity.

Bellagio - iconic fountains, fine dining gallery, Cirque du Soleil "O" and strong art profile. The casino is a Strip classic, the interior an elegant "old school" suite.

Caesars Palace - legendary Roman style, The Colosseum for resident shows, giant Forum Shops and a sturdy line of tables/slots.

Modern premium/upper-upscale

ARIA (CityCenter) - technological suite, open-plan casino, chic cocktail bars, direct connection with The Shops at Crystals.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - "butіk megacurort": balconies overlooking the Bellagio fountains, trendy restaurants, lively bars and casinos with modern music.

Wynn/Encore Nightlife + Daylife - if you need a premium night scene with sets of top DJs and no compromises on the service.

New wave and northern cluster

Resorts World Las Vegas is the first major "remake" after a long pause: three hotels under the wing of Hilton (Conrad, Crockfords, Hilton), a modern casino and pan-Asian gastronomy.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas - "the return of legend" in a new reading: high-rise tower, chic interiors, powerful restaurant map and event spaces; north of the Strip gets a second wind.

Sphere (next to Venetian) is an immersive icon venue for grand concerts and visual shows with a panoramic screen.

South Strip and arenas

MGM Grand is one of the largest gaming floors in Las Vegas, boxing/MMA arena, Cirque "KÀ," restaurants from famous chefs.

Mandalay Bay & Delano - aquarium, large beach complex and conference center; excellent bundle for business trips + leisure.

Park MGM/T-Mobile Arena - convenient for concerts and hockey (NHL), pedestrian access to New York-New York.

💡 Note: the landscape of the Strip is alive - objects are periodically closed for renovation, rebranding, resident shows change. Always check current posters and hotel statuses before traveling.

The best shows and residencies (what to look for in the poster)

Cirque du Soleil: “O” (Bellagio), “KÀ” (MGM Grand), “Mad Apple” (New York-New York), “Michael Jackson ONE” (Mandalay Bay).

Residencies at Colosseum/MSG Sphere/T-Mobile Arena: Top artists with long-running programming (lineup changes; keep track of the calendar).

Magic/comedy/variety show: the central Strip is replete with stand-up clubs and magic shows - the "after dinner" format.

Restaurants and gastronomy

Haute cuisine and tasting menus: e. g., restaurants at Wynn/Encore, Bellagio, Venetian/Palazzo and ARIA; book ahead for prime time.

Celebrity-chefs & концепты: Gordon Ramsay (Caesars cluster), José Andrés, David Chang, Thomas Keller и др.

Casual & food halls: Resorts World, Venetian and central casinos have a convenient format between show and game.

Bars, clubs and viewpoints

Dayclubs/Pool parties: Wynn/Encore, Cosmopolitan, MGM cluster have a daytime hang-out with resident DJs.

Rooftop/fountain view: bars at Cosmopolitan (Bellagio view), lounges at Caesars/Bellagio.

Cocktail mixology: speakeasy formats are found in the center of the Strip and in CityCenter, demand is high.

Shopping and galleries

Forum Shops at Caesars and The Grand Canal Shops (Venetian/Palazzo) are iconic shopping galleries.

Wynn Esplanade и The Shops at Crystals — high-luxury бренды.

Fashion Show Mall (just north of the center) is a large universal mall next to the Strip.

Where to live: a quick guide to the budget

Люкс: Wynn/Encore, Bellagio, The Palazzo, ARIA Sky Suites, Crockfords (Resorts World), Delano (suite-стиль).

Upper-upscale: The Cosmopolitan, Vdara (no casino, convenient for business travel), The Venetian, Caesars Palace (new towers/categories).

Good "middle": Park MGM, New York-New York, Horseshoe, Paris - convenient location and adequate price/experience balance.

Value and "just spend the night": Luxor, Excalibur, Sahara - see promotions and bundle deals (weekdays are much cheaper).

Casino: how to choose a playground for the style of play

High-limit and quiet rooms: Wynn/Encore, Bellagio, Venetian - the highest service and conditions for tables.

Busy game floors: Cosmopolitan, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand - dynamics and a lot of choice.

Poker rooms: Take a look at the schedule at Venetian, Wynn and ARIA - regular series and strong cash.

Sports betting: large sports books at Caesars/William Hill (Caesars Palace), Westgate (off-Strip), as well as a number of major resorts; for top matches - book seats.

Business trips and events (MICE)

The Venetian Expo/Caesars Forum/Mandalay Bay Convention Center/LVCC are the largest venues for exhibitions and conventions; many hotels are connected by covered walkways.

Peak loading - major exhibitions (CES, etc.) and sports weeks: prices soar, book in advance.

Practical Tips 2025

1. Plan by quarters: spring/autumn - more comfortable in weather and richer in events; summer is hot, winter is a "low" season with exceptions for major events.

2. Check resort fees and parking: the final price is often higher head-to-head.

3. Reserve shows and restaurants 2-4 weeks before the date; on residences and Sphere - even earlier.

4. Omnichannel resort applications: bonuses, line-pass to restaurants/clubs, promo for the game and personal offers after registration.

5. Responsible play: deposit/time limits, breaks between sessions; Use self-exclusion programs if necessary.

6. Getting around: Walking through the centre is convenient, but the distances are deceptive; monorail and ride-sharing help, on events - lay a reserve of time.

7. Dress-code and face control: premium clubs and restaurants are stricter to the dress code - check in advance.

The Strip isn't just about giant casinos: its power lies in the diversity of experience. Luxe resorts (Wynn/Encore, Bellagio, Venetian/Palazzo) are adjacent to state-of-the-art novelties (Resorts World, Fontainebleau) and CityCenter. Add immersive Sphere shows, iconic Cirque du Soleil productions, Colosseum residencies and a powerful gastro scene - and you get a full-fledged entertainment capital where everyone will find their own format: from quiet high-limit to crazy nights by the pool. The main thing is a plan, armor and a reasonable bankroll.