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Architectural illustration of the curved bronze Wynn tower, Encore behind it and Resorts World at left.

WynnWalking Tour

Wynn Las Vegas, on the site of the Desert Inn. Twelve stops, following the walking route, starting at the mountain by the shops entrance: in through the shops, the Parasol bars, reception, the sportsbook, the art shops, the coffee shop, the gaming floor, then out to the Strip.

Stops
12narrated
Place
1Wynn Las Vegas
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About this tour

Wynn Las Vegas, on the site of the Desert Inn. Twelve stops, following the walking route, starting at the mountain by the shops entrance: in through the shops, the Parasol bars, reception, the sportsbook, the art shops, the coffee shop, the gaming floor, then out to the Strip.

  • 12 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 12 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. Terraced rock waterfall beneath mature pine trees outside Wynn Las Vegas, with the Wynn name on the lower basin.

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    The Mountain at the Entrance

    Mountain and waterfall by Wynn shops entrance, the start of the walk

    Visiting information

    Follow current resort signs and staff directions. Exact stopping place and accessible route have not been checked on site.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  2. Frank Sinatra in a suit stands beside a studio microphone, holding a sheet of music.

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    Sinatra at the Desert Inn

    Shops entrance, former Desert Inn site

    Visiting information

    Follow current resort signs and staff directions. Exact stopping place and accessible route have not been checked on site.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  3. The Guest Who Bought the Hotel

    Shops route, former Desert Inn site

    Visiting information

    Follow current resort signs and staff directions. Exact stopping place and accessible route have not been checked on site.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  4. The curved Wynn tower dominates a night view, with Encore behind it and Resorts World at far left.

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    Steve Wynn’s Masterpiece

    Wynn tower view and indoor approach

    Visiting information

    Follow current resort signs and staff directions. Exact stopping place and accessible route have not been checked on site.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  5. Bar Parasol

    Bar Parasol, overlooking Lake of Dreams

    Visiting information

    Bar is21+with valid government ID. Operator lists Sun–Thu noon–2am; Fri/Sat noon–3am, resort casual. Lake shows nightly every half-hour from dusk until11:30pm. A complimentary North Show Terrace is listed; drinks and dining are optional paid activities.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  6. Wynn atrium with hanging flower balls, planted urns and a floral mosaic floor; no bear sculpture is visible.

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    The Atrium, the Bear and the Floor

    Wynn Atrium beside reception

    Visiting information

    Operator places Smiling King Bear in Wynn Atrium. Floral displays change. Keep public walkways clear and follow photography rules.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  7. The Sportsbook and Bettor X

    Wynn Race & Sports Book

    Visiting information

    Follow casino signs and age restrictions. No betting or purchase is required to enjoy this story. Keep walkways clear.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  8. Tulips by Jeff Koons

    Tulips, Wynn Plaza

    Visiting information

    Find Tulips in Wynn Plaza. Observe display barriers and follow photography rules.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  9. Caffè Al Teatro

    Caffè Al Teatro, adjacent Encore Theater

    Visiting information

    Operator lists daily24/7, beside Encore Theater, resort casual and express pickup. Current menu differs from historical examples; check today’s selection and prices. Ordering is optional.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  10. The Gaming Floor

    Wynn gaming-floor viewing route

    Visiting information

    Follow casino signs and age restrictions. No betting or purchase is required to enjoy this story. Keep walkways clear.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  11. The Frontier’s neon sign at left and the Stardust sign farther along the Strip at night.

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    The Frontier and the Stardust

    Strip sidewalk overlooking former Frontier site

    Visiting information

    View the former Frontier site from a public sidewalk. Do not enter private land.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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

  12. The curved Wynn tower dominates a night view, with Encore behind it and Resorts World at far left.

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    Resorts World

    Strip sidewalk toward Resorts World, continue

    Visiting information

    Continue towards Resorts World using signed pedestrian routes and crossings.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route 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.

11 of 12 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 12 minutes of narration. This is listening time, not a total visit estimate.

Are there any access restrictions?

Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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 12 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.

Architectural illustration of Treasure Island’s angled peach tower, white window trim and palm landscaping.
Architectural illustration of the curved bronze Wynn tower, Encore behind it and Resorts World at left.

Images & sources

Treasure Island → Wynn

Walking tour bundle

Stops
18
Places
2

Places included

  • Treasure Island
  • Wynn

Price in the app

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AI-generated architectural illustration of Casino Royale's frontage, adapted from Supercarwaar's July 2015 photograph.
Generated architectural view of Venetian tower facade with arched windows and palm silhouettes.
Generated historical architectural view of Madame Tussauds tower behind Casino Royale.
Architectural illustration of Treasure Island’s angled peach tower, white window trim and palm landscaping.
+1 place

Images & sources

Casino Royale → Venetian → Madame Tussauds → Treasure Island → Wynn

Walking tour bundle

Stops
35
Places
5

Places included

  • Casino Royale
  • Venetian
  • Madame Tussauds
  • Treasure Island
  • Wynn

Price in the app

See access options 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