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Illustration of The STRAT tower and looping entrance arches.

StratWalking Tour

Ten stops at The STRAT, formerly Vegas World and the Stratosphere, ending with the Gateway Arches and showgirl signs.

Stops
10narrated
Place
1The STRAT
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About this tour

Ten stops at The STRAT, formerly Vegas World and the Stratosphere, ending with the Gateway Arches and showgirl signs.

  • 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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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

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  1. An aerial photograph of the Stratosphere tower, hotel and surrounding city in 2003.

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    The Polish Maverick

    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.

  2. Bob Stupak unveiling a model of the proposed tower, as described on the Wikimedia Commons file page.

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

    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.

  3. An aerial photograph of the Stratosphere tower, hotel and surrounding city in 2003.

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    Stupak’s Tower

    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.

  4. An aerial photograph of the Stratosphere tower, hotel and surrounding city in 2003.

    Image & source

    The 1993 Tower Fire

    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.

  5. Set dining tables beside the tower’s panoramic windows, with Las Vegas and sunset beyond.

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    Look Up and Dine at the Top of the World

    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.

  6. The Big Shot’s red seats and vertical ride structure at the STRAT.

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    Ride Up If You Dare

    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.

  7. A guitar performer in an “Ikonic Moments” promotional image.

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    Ikons of Rock

    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.

  8. Table games and blue chairs beneath the STRAT sign on the casino floor.

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    Take Home a Dollar Chip

    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.

  9. The Gateway Arches

    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.

  10. Illuminated showgirl sculptures above the City of Las Vegas sign at night.

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    Strike a Pose with the Showgirls

    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.

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 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 10 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.

Illustration of the SAHARA Las Vegas curved entrance canopy, columns and fountain.
Illustration of the Bonanza Gift Shop storefront and large circular sign.
Illustration of The STRAT tower and looping entrance arches.

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SAHARA → Bonanza → The STRAT

Walking tour bundle

Stops
18
Places
3

Places included

  • SAHARA
  • Bonanza
  • The STRAT

Price in the app

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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 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