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Illustration of the Westgate Las Vegas hotel, roadside sign structure and elevated monorail.

WestgateWalking Tour

Nine stops at Westgate, from its beginnings as the International to Elvis, entertainment and the 1981 fire.

Stops
9narrated
Place
1Westgate Las Vegas
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About this tour

Nine stops at Westgate, from its beginnings as the International to Elvis, entertainment and the 1981 fire.

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

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Explore Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino 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. Westgate hotel tower, palms and entrance beneath a blue sky; Westgate sign and Manilow advertisement on the facade.

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    The International

    Westgate public entrance and exterior

    Visiting information

    Follow signed public visitor routes; check resort access with staff.

    Follow signed public routes and staff directions; use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  2. Historical postcard showing the International Hotel tower, pool and surrounding grounds.

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    One Day Apart

    Westgate public exterior; International and former Landmark comparison

    Visiting information

    The Landmark hotel has been demolished. Enjoy the story from a public viewpoint and use marked pedestrian crossings.

    Follow signed public routes and staff directions; use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  3. Elvis Takes Up Residence

    Westgate public visitor area; historical Elvis residency

    Visiting information

    The Imperial Suite described is historical; this stop does not promise access to Elvis’s former room.

    Follow signed public routes and staff directions; use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  4. The Statue and the Colonel

    Elvis statue at Westgate

    Visiting information

    The statue is the intended subject. Check its current accessible approach with staff.

    Follow signed public routes and staff directions; use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  5. Westgate hotel tower, palms and entrance beneath a blue sky; Westgate sign and Manilow advertisement on the facade.

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    Barry Manilow

    International Theater public approach

    Visiting information

    Check the current show schedule and ticket requirements before entering the theater. A tour stop is not a show ticket.

    Follow signed public routes and staff directions; use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  6. The SuperBook

    SuperBook public approach

    Visiting information

    The operator describes the SuperBook as smoke-free and offers reserved VIP seating. Check current visitor access and seating rules; listed operating hours are subject to change. No wagering is required by this tour.

    Follow signed public routes and staff directions; use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  7. The Landmark and Mars Attacks!

    Westgate public viewpoint towards former Landmark site

    Visiting information

    The Landmark hotel and Lost Vegas exhibition are historical. Use public routes and signed pedestrian crossings.

    Follow signed public routes and staff directions; use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  8. Star Trek: The Experience

    Former Star Trek attraction area; ask staff where to find it

    Visiting information

    Star Trek: The Experience closed in 2008. This stop does not include a current attraction or a visit to Quark’s Bar.

    Follow signed public routes and staff directions; use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  9. Westgate hotel tower, palms and entrance beneath a blue sky; Westgate sign and Manilow advertisement on the facade.

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    The 1981 Fire

    Westgate public visitor area; the 1981 fire

    Visiting information

    Keep this historical stop respectful and remain in public visitor areas. No access to former fire-origin areas is implied.

    Follow signed public routes and staff directions; use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public approach and a suitable viewing area.

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

Are there any access restrictions?

Follow signed public routes and staff directions; use signed crossings. Venue entry follows operator rules.

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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