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Architectural illustration of Resorts World’s red Conrad tower and palms; foreground Circus Circus sign omitted.

Resorts WorldWalking Tour

Resorts World Las Vegas, on the site of the Stardust. Ten stops in walking order: outside on the Strip, into the casino, past the hotels and theatre, then The District.

Stops
10narrated
Place
1Resorts World Las Vegas

About this tour

Resorts World Las Vegas, on the site of the Stardust. Ten stops in walking order: outside on the Strip, into the casino, past the hotels and theatre, then The District.

  • 10 stops with audioDiscover the stories behind the places you see.
  • Go at your own paceTake a self-guided tour, with time to pause and look around.
Learn more about this tour

Use the Vegas Retold app to explore the stops as you go. The list below lets you see what’s included before choosing your tour.

The tour includes 13 minutes of narration. Leave extra time to walk, explore and stop along the way.

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Explore Resorts World Las Vegas history

Meet the creators

Stories with an editor’s eye. Exploring made simple.

James Hogg

James Hogg

Editor-in-chief

James selects and shapes our stories, bringing an editor’s eye to what matters and how it is told.

Piers Rollinson

Product & operations

Piers brings the stories into the app and onto the web, helping you find your next stop and explore at your own pace.

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Tour stops

Explore all 10 stops on this tour.

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  1. Stardust’s hotel tower and roadside-sign support, with historic Havana Night Club advertising and Strip traffic.

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    The Stardust’s Ghost

    Strip sidewalk outside Resorts World, historical Stardust site

    Visiting information

    Use signed public routes; no gambling or purchase is required to enjoy this story.

    Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.

  2. The curved Wynn tower dominates a night view, with Encore behind it and Resorts World at far left.

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    The Giant LED Screen

    Strip exterior view of west tower LED façade

    Visiting information

    Use signed public routes; no gambling or purchase is required to enjoy this story.

    Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.

  3. A Stardust sign display with colourful starbursts and a reflective globe behind it.

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    The First New Resort in a Decade

    Resorts World entrance approach

    Visiting information

    Use signed public routes; no gambling or purchase is required to enjoy this story.

    Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.

  4. Gaming tables, orange chairs and geometric carpeting on the casino floor.

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    The Tech Casino and the Taxman

    Gaming-floor public approach; no gambling required

    Visiting information

    Use signed public routes; no gambling or purchase is required to enjoy this story. Gaming participation is optional; follow venue age/ID rules. Do not infer tip or wagering advice from this historical story.

    Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.

  5. A black-and-white photograph of a suited man seated before microphones.

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    Lefty Rosenthal and the Stardust

    Dawg House sportsbook public approach

    Visiting information

    Use signed public routes; no gambling or purchase is required to enjoy this story. Gaming participation is optional; follow venue age/ID rules. Do not infer tip or wagering advice from this historical story.

    Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.

  6. The Conrad lobby at Resorts World, with reception desks, floral wall panels and sweeping ceiling lights.

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    Three Hotels in One

    Public hotel lobbies; private Crockfords areas require permission

    Visiting information

    Use signed public routes; no gambling or purchase is required to enjoy this story. Ask staff where to find Namaste. Do not enter guest-only or private areas.

    Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.

  7. Promotional artwork for Katy Perry’s PLAY at Resorts World Las Vegas; the opening announcement is historical.

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    The Theatre and Katy Perry’s Homecoming

    Resorts World Theatre public approach

    Visiting information

    Use signed public routes; no gambling or purchase is required to enjoy this story. Katy Perry PLAY is a past residency. Consult current theatre calendar for performances; theatre entry requires appropriate admission.

    Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.

  8. The circular blue-tiled bar and neon signs at Famous Foods Street Eats, with food counters behind it.

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    Famous Foods Street Eats

    Famous Foods Street Eats public food-hall area

    Visiting information

    Use signed public routes; no gambling or purchase is required to enjoy this story. Food and drinks cost extra. Check current stalls, hours and prices before visiting.

    Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.

  9. The large reflective Globe in Resorts World’s shopping interior, with visitors gathered around its base.

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    The Globe

    The District LED Globe public approach

    Visiting information

    Use signed public routes; no gambling or purchase is required to enjoy this story. Ask staff for Globe approach; do not cross event barriers.

    Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.

  10. A landscaped garden with trees, palms and a hotel tower behind it.

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    The Panda Plan

    Resort exterior landscaping, historic development finale

    Visiting information

    Use signed public routes; no gambling or purchase is required to enjoy this story.

    Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.

Where you’ll go

The numbers match the stop list above. Choose “Show on map” in the list, or select a marker to explore a stop. Use “Back to stop list” to return to its highlighted row.

10 of 10 stops shown. Indoor locations may be approximate. This is an area preview, not a walking route.

Q & A

Do I need the app?

You’ll need the Vegas Retold app to follow this tour. You can explore the stops here.

The iPhone app is not available to download here yet.

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How long does it take?

A walking distance and total visit time aren’t published for this tour.

There are 13 minutes of narration. This is listening time, not a total visit estimate.

Are there any access restrictions?

Follow current signs and staff directions. Private guest areas require permission; do not cross barriers.

Indoor locations and access can change. This preview does not establish step-free access to every stop.

Can I listen or read?

This tour includes 10 narrated stops. You can listen or read when you have access.

A free audio sample has not been published for this tour.

Hear a free story from another tour

Get this tour in a bundle

This tour is not sold individually. Explore the bundles that include it, or the Vegas Retold Pass.

Architectural illustration of Resorts World’s red Conrad tower and palms; foreground Circus Circus sign omitted.
Architectural illustration of Circus Circus white towers, pink striped big top and Lucky sign, with Resorts World at left.
Architectural illustration of Fontainebleau’s curved blue tower and front entrance, with palms and simplified plaza.

Images & sources

Resorts World → Circus Circus → Fontainebleau

Walking tour bundle

Stops
26
Places
3

Places included

  • Resorts World
  • Circus Circus
  • Fontainebleau

Price in the app

See access options in the app.

Explore this bundle
Architectural illustration of Resorts World’s red Conrad tower and palms; foreground Circus Circus sign omitted.
Architectural illustration of Circus Circus white towers, pink striped big top and Lucky sign, with Resorts World at left.
Architectural illustration of Fontainebleau’s curved blue tower and front entrance, with palms and simplified plaza.
Historical illustrated Riviera neon frontage at dusk; the resort has been demolished.
+1 place

Images & sources

Resorts World → Circus Circus → Fontainebleau → Former Riviera site → Peppermill

Walking tour bundle

Stops
30
Places
5

Places included

  • Resorts World
  • Circus Circus
  • Fontainebleau
  • Former Riviera site
  • Peppermill

Price in the app

See access options in the app.

Explore this bundle

Vegas Retold Pass

The included collection

Explore the tours included in the Pass, at your own pace.

Days of access
14
People
1

$15 USD

Access starts when you activate your Pass.

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The iPhone app is not available to download here yet. Explore these options and check app availability before planning a purchase.

The Vegas Retold Promise

Look closer.
Leave seeing more.

A detail worth noticing

Stories that connect the city’s past to the places around you.

The evidence stays visible

Sources, context and a clear distinction between what’s known and what’s uncertain.

Room for your curiosity

Take your time. Follow what catches your eye. A single discovery can be enough.

How we tell our stories