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Historical illustrated Riviera neon frontage at dusk; the resort has been demolished.

Riviera and PeppermillWalking Tour

The Riviera site, next to the Fontainebleau, ending at the Peppermill. Four stops.

Stops
4narrated
Places
2

About this tour

The Riviera site, next to the Fontainebleau, ending at the Peppermill. Four stops.

  • 4 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 5 minutes of narration. Leave extra time to walk, explore and stop along the way.

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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 4 stops on this tour.

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  1. Historic Riviera neon frontage and Strip streetscape at dusk in 2003.

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    The Riv

    Former Riviera site · Permitted public sidewalk overlooking the former Riviera site south of Fontainebleau

    Visiting information

    This is a historical site stop. Remain on the public sidewalk and use marked crossings; do not enter the former property.

    Signed permitted public areas only; staff directions apply. No entry onto former casino land required.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public route or ask staff for guidance.

  2. The Riviera’s illuminated entrance canopy and mirrored doors in a historical exterior photograph.

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    The Mob at the Riv

    Former Riviera site · Permitted public sidewalk overlooking the former Riviera site south of Fontainebleau

    Visiting information

    This is a historical site stop. Remain on the public sidewalk and use marked crossings; do not enter the former property.

    Signed permitted public areas only; staff directions apply. No entry onto former casino land required.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public route or ask staff for guidance.

  3. The Riviera lobby, with illuminated directory columns, mirrored shopfronts and rows of ceiling lights.

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    The Riv in the Movies

    Former Riviera site · Permitted public sidewalk overlooking the former Riviera site south of Fontainebleau

    Visiting information

    This is a historical site stop. Remain on the public sidewalk and use marked crossings; do not enter the former property.

    Signed permitted public areas only; staff directions apply. No entry onto former casino land required.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public route or ask staff for guidance.

  4. Peppermill neon roof sign and low restaurant frontage at night in January 2011.

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    The Peppermill

    Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge · Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge, 2985 Las Vegas Boulevard South

    Visiting information

    Check current opening hours with Peppermill before visiting. Walk-ins are welcome; restaurant reservations are available after 4pm. Food and drinks cost extra. Ask staff about Fireside seating and the step-free approach.

    Signed permitted public areas only; staff directions apply. No entry onto former casino land required.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public route or ask staff for guidance.

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.

4 of 4 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 5 minutes of narration. This is listening time, not a total visit estimate.

Are there any access restrictions?

Signed permitted public areas only; staff directions apply. No entry onto former casino land required.

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 4 narrated stops. You can listen or read when you have access.

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

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Get this tour in a bundle

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

Peppermill neon roof sign and low restaurant frontage at night in January 2011.
Historical illustrated Riviera neon frontage at dusk; the resort has been demolished.

Images & sources

Peppermill → Former Riviera site

Walking tour bundle

Stops
4
Places
2

Places included

  • Peppermill
  • Former Riviera site

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.
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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.

Explore the Pass

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