SAHARA → Bonanza → The STRAT

Explore SAHARA, Bonanza and The STRAT through stories of the personalities, businesses and ambitions that shaped the north Strip. Attraction admission is not included.

Stops: 18narrated
Places: 3

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About this tour

Explore SAHARA, Bonanza and The STRAT through stories of the personalities, businesses and ambitions that shaped the north Strip. Attraction admission is not included.

18 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 24 minutes of narration. Leave extra time to walk, explore and stop along the way.

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Explore SAHARA Las Vegas history

Meet the creators

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

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

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01

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The Jewel in the Desert

SAHARA · Sahara public entrance
Visiting information
Use signed public visitor routes. Historical venues have changed; ask staff for current access.

Use signed public routes and pedestrian crossings; follow staff directions.

Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.
- Sahara visitor information
  Check current access and venue details with the operator.
02

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Rickles and the Casbar Lounge

SAHARA · Current Casbar Lounge approach at Sahara
Visiting information
Casbar is the current lounge bearing the historic name. Check current hours and age/access restrictions with the resort.

Use signed public routes and pedestrian crossings; follow staff directions.

Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.
- Sahara visitor information
  Check current access and venue details with the operator.
03

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The Beatles Come to Town

SAHARA · Sahara public visitor area; Beatles hotel history
Visiting information
This is a hotel-history stop. The old suite number is not a promise of a current bookable room.

Use signed public routes and pedestrian crossings; follow staff directions.

Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.
- Sahara visitor information
  Check current access and venue details with the operator.
04

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NASCAR Comes to the Casbah

SAHARA · Sahara exterior; former NASCAR complex story
Visiting information
The NASCAR Café and Speed ride are historical and closed; no current ride is promised.

Use signed public routes and pedestrian crossings; follow staff directions.

Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.
- Sahara visitor information
  Check current access and venue details with the operator.
05

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El Rancho Vegas

SAHARA · Sahara public sidewalk viewpoint towards former El Rancho Vegas site
Visiting information
Stay on public sidewalks and use signed pedestrian crossings. Continue towards Bonanza Gift Shop after this stop.

Use signed public routes and pedestrian crossings; follow staff directions.

Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.
- Sahara visitor information
  Check current access and venue details with the operator.
06

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The World’s Largest Gift Shop

Bonanza · Bonanza Gift Shop public exterior
Visiting information
Check shop opening hours before entering. Largest-in-world wording is the shop’s own claim.

Remain on public sidewalks and use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.
- Bonanza Gift Shop
  Check current visitor information before visiting.
07

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The Money Tree

Bonanza · Bonanza building exterior; historical south-wing Money Tree story
Visiting information
This is a historical casino story at the later gift-shop site; no operating Money Tree casino is promised.

Remain on public sidewalks and use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.
- Bonanza Gift Shop
  Check current visitor information before visiting.
08

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The Strip Gun Club

Bonanza · Public sidewalk approach towards Strip Gun Club
Visiting information
Optional paid range activity; story can be read outside. Operator address: 2235 S Las Vegas Blvd. Hours: Sun–Thu 10am–7pm; Fri–Sat 10am–8pm, with holiday closures. Participants and spectators must be 10 or older; under-18s need a parent or guardian; adults need government photo ID. Read the official FAQ for all restrictions and current details. No booking or purchase is required to read this story.

Remain on public sidewalks and use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a comfortable viewpoint.
- Official range visitor rules
  Check current visitor information before visiting.
09

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The Polish Maverick

The STRAT · Public STRAT visitor area
Visiting information
Follow signed public routes and staff directions.

Access alternative: Use a public viewing area and ask staff for an accessible approach.
- STRAT visitor information
  Current operator information; check access and availability.
10

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Not the Mr. Las Vegas You’re Thinking Of!

The STRAT · Public STRAT visitor area
Visiting information
Follow signed public routes and staff directions.

Access alternative: Use a public viewing area and ask staff for an accessible approach.
- STRAT visitor information
  Current operator information; check access and availability.
11

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Stupak’s Tower

The STRAT · Public exterior with a view of the tower
Visiting information
Follow signed public routes and staff directions.

Access alternative: Use a public viewing area and ask staff for an accessible approach.
- STRAT visitor information
  Current operator information; check access and availability.
12

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The 1993 Tower Fire

The STRAT · Public tower exterior; historical fire account
Visiting information
Follow signed public routes and staff directions.

Access alternative: Use a public viewing area and ask staff for an accessible approach.
- STRAT visitor information
  Current operator information; check access and availability.
13

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Look Up and Dine at the Top of the World

The STRAT · Public approach to the tower entrance
Visiting information
Restaurant access requires current availability and reservations. Check the operator’s dress code, charges and minimum purchase; this walking tour does not include dining or tower admission.

Access alternative: Use a public viewing area and ask staff for an accessible approach.
- STRAT visitor information
  Current operator information; check access and availability.
- Top of the World current visitor information
  Check current visitor information before visiting.
14

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Ride Up If You Dare

The STRAT · Public approach to tower attractions
Visiting information
X-Scream is currently listed as closed. Check current ride operation, weather, ticketing and participation restrictions directly with the operator. Observation does not require taking a ride.

Access alternative: Use a public viewing area and ask staff for an accessible approach.
- STRAT visitor information
  Current operator information; check access and availability.
- Current thrill rides; X-Scream closed
  Check current visitor information before visiting.
15

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Ikons of Rock

The STRAT · Public approach to STRAT Theater
Visiting information
Check current performance dates, times, lineup and tickets. The walking tour does not include a show ticket.

Access alternative: Use a public viewing area and ask staff for an accessible approach.
- STRAT visitor information
  Current operator information; check access and availability.
- Ikons official ticketing; dates and lineup subject to availability
  Check current visitor information before visiting.
16

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Take Home a Dollar Chip

The STRAT · Casino cage public approach; ask staff
Visiting information
Ask staff whether a souvenir chip sale is possible and at what price. No availability, investment value or current book stock is promised.

Access alternative: Use a public viewing area and ask staff for an accessible approach.
- STRAT visitor information
  Current operator information; check access and availability.
17
The Gateway Arches

The STRAT · Public pedestrian viewing area near Gateway Arches
Visiting information
Stay in public pedestrian areas and use designated crossings; no roadway walk or exact boundary crossing is part of this stop.

Access alternative: Use a public viewing area and ask staff for an accessible approach.
- STRAT visitor information
  Current operator information; check access and availability.
18

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Strike a Pose with the Showgirls

The STRAT · Public pedestrian approach to downtown showgirl signs
Visiting information
The photographed signs date from 2018; larger replacements were installed in 2022. Follow pedestrian signs and choose a comfortable public viewpoint.

Access alternative: Use a public viewing area and ask staff for an accessible approach.
- STRAT visitor information
  Current operator information; check access and availability.
- Downtown showgirl signs
  Check current visitor information before visiting.

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.

18 of 18 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 24 minutes of narration. This is listening time, not a total visit estimate.

Are there any access restrictions?

Use signed public routes and pedestrian crossings; follow staff directions.

Remain on public sidewalks and use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

Follow signed public routes and staff directions.

Restaurant access requires current availability and reservations. Check the operator’s dress code, charges and minimum purchase; this walking tour does not include dining or tower admission.

X-Scream is currently listed as closed. Check current ride operation, weather, ticketing and participation restrictions directly with the operator. Observation does not require taking a ride.

Check current performance dates, times, lineup and tickets. The walking tour does not include a show ticket.

Ask staff whether a souvenir chip sale is possible and at what price. No availability, investment value or current book stock is promised.

Stay in public pedestrian areas and use designated crossings; no roadway walk or exact boundary crossing is part of this stop.

The photographed signs date from 2018; larger replacements were installed in 2022. Follow pedestrian signs and choose a comfortable public viewpoint.

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 18 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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Purchase options

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