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Vegas Retold
Illustration of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas entrance canopy and desert garden.

VirginWalking Tour

Nine stories at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, formerly the Hard Rock Hotel, ending with Hofbräuhaus. Use public visitor areas and marked crossings; pool access is subject to venue rules.

Stops
9narrated
Place
1Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
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About this tour

Nine stories at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, formerly the Hard Rock Hotel, ending with Hofbräuhaus. Use public visitor areas and marked crossings; pool access is subject to venue rules.

  • 9 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 Virgin Hotels 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

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  1. The World’s First Rock and Roll Casino

    Virgin public entrance and casino approach

    Visiting information

    Follow signed public visitor routes and staff directions. The historical account does not establish current ownership rights.

    Access alternative: Use public pedestrian approaches and ask venue staff for accessible access.

  2. Rehab

    Public approach to pool area; historical Rehab context

    Visiting information

    Pool and beach club admission follow current operator rules; Kassi Beach Club is 21+. This tour does not include pool/dayclub access.

    Access alternative: Use public pedestrian approaches and ask venue staff for accessible access.

  3. The Center Bar

    Public casino area; former Center Bar context

    Visiting information

    This story recalls the former Center Bar. Ask staff about any current venue in the same area and remain in public areas.

    Access alternative: Use public pedestrian approaches and ask venue staff for accessible access.

  4. The Joint

    Public approach to The Theater

    Visiting information

    Check current event listings, tickets and theater entry requirements. This tour does not include a performance ticket.

    Access alternative: Use public pedestrian approaches and ask venue staff for accessible access.

  5. The Bassist’s Last Night

    Public visitor area near The Theater; respectful historical account

    Visiting information

    Keep this historical account respectful. No access to Entwistle’s former hotel room is offered.

    Access alternative: Use public pedestrian approaches and ask venue staff for accessible access.

  6. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas entrance with a gold-toned canopy and desert landscaping.

    Image & source

    Virgin Arrives

    Virgin public visitor area

    Visiting information

    Remain in public visitor areas; this stop includes James’s recollections and opinions.

    Access alternative: Use public pedestrian approaches and ask venue staff for accessible access.

  7. Kassi Beach House

    Public approach to Kassi Beach House

    Visiting information

    Check current menus, opening hours, reservations and accessible seating. Food and restaurant purchases are separate from the walking tour.

    Access alternative: Use public pedestrian approaches and ask venue staff for accessible access.

  8. Where Did All the Rock Go?

    Virgin public visitor area; former memorabilia context

    Visiting information

    Use public visitor areas and ask staff about any current memorabilia displays.

    Access alternative: Use public pedestrian approaches and ask venue staff for accessible access.

  9. The Hofbräuhaus

    Public pedestrian viewpoint towards Hofbräuhaus on Paradise Road

    Visiting information

    Use designated public pedestrian crossings if visiting the beer hall. Check current opening, reservations and event dates; no alcohol purchase or participation in venue traditions is required.

    Access alternative: Use public pedestrian approaches and ask venue staff for accessible access.

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.

9 of 9 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 visitor routes and staff directions. The historical account does not establish current ownership rights.

Pool and beach club admission follow current operator rules; Kassi Beach Club is 21+. This tour does not include pool/dayclub access.

This story recalls the former Center Bar. Ask staff about any current venue in the same area and remain in public areas.

Check current event listings, tickets and theater entry requirements. This tour does not include a performance ticket.

Keep this historical account respectful. No access to Entwistle’s former hotel room is offered.

Remain in public visitor areas; this stop includes James’s recollections and opinions.

Check current menus, opening hours, reservations and accessible seating. Food and restaurant purchases are separate from the walking tour.

Use public visitor areas and ask staff about any current memorabilia displays.

Use designated public pedestrian crossings if visiting the beer hall. Check current opening, reservations and event dates; no alcohol purchase or participation in venue traditions is 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 9 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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This tour is not sold individually. No containing bundle is currently published. Explore Pass access below.

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Days of access
14
People
1

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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.

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