Landmarks & Monuments in Las Vegas

The single most photographed sign in America, standing at the south end of the Strip since 1959. This mid-century neon icon has appeared in countless films and postcards, and a small dedicated parking lot and median walkway let visitors line up for the classic shot day or night. It's a quick, free stop that's become a rite of passage for every first-time Vegas visitor.

A choreographed water, light, and music show erupting from an 8.5-acre lake in front of the Bellagio, with jets shooting water hundreds of feet into the air in sync with everything from classical scores to pop hits. Free shows run every 15-30 minutes throughout the day and evening, drawing crowds along the sidewalk and casino-front walkway without ever charging admission.

A half-scale replica of the Paris landmark rising from the middle of the Strip, with a glass-floor observation deck at 460 feet offering some of the best panoramic views on the entire Strip. Night visits catch the Bellagio Fountains directly below in full choreography, making timing your visit around a fountain show well worth the small planning effort.

One of the world's tallest observation wheels at 550 feet, with climate-controlled cabins completing a slow, 30-minute rotation over the LINQ Promenade and the Strip. Cabins hold up to 40 people and can be booked with a drink package for an evening ride, making sunset the most popular time slot to catch the Strip lighting up.

The tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States at 1,149 feet, with an indoor/outdoor deck offering 360-degree views stretching from the Strip to the surrounding desert mountains. Thrill-seekers can add one of four extreme rides perched at the top, including a free-fall drop and a ride that dangles riders over the tower's edge.