Last updated on December 20, 2023.

In the section of the Las Vegas Strip between Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road, you’ll find the Bellagio along with a few other big resorts. The Bellagio (covered here) is the most extravagant, while a few of the others have some standout features.

 

South of the Bellagio

Heading south from the Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip, the Cosmopolitan has a lounge inside a three level chandelier, which is itself a work of art. Next is the Aria (which I stayed at for a week) along with the Shops at Crystals, followed by the Park MGM (formerly the Monte Carlo).

Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada
Cosmopolitan
The Shops at Crystals in Las Vegas, Nevada
The Shops at Crystals
Monte Carlo in Las Vegas, Nevada
Monte Carlo (now the Park MGM)

 

New York-New York

At the northwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, is New York-New York. This resort brings the Big Apple to the desert, complete with some buildings from the New York skyline and a replica Statue of Liberty. It’s beautiful to see both in the day and at night.

New York-New York in Las Vegas, Nevada
New York-New York
New York-New York in Las Vegas, Nevada
New York-New York at night
Statue of Liberty at New York-New York in Las Vegas, Nevada
Statue of Liberty

The exterior has a Brooklyn Bridge and signs modeled after the New York subway. Thrill seekers will enjoy the Big Apple Coaster, which costs US$25 to ride (as of November 2023).

Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York in Las Vegas, Nevada
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York in Las Vegas, Nevada
Brooklyn Bridge
Signs at New York-New York in Las Vegas, Nevada
Signs

Inside, it’s worth popping into Hershey’s Chocolate World to see the Statue of Liberty made out of solid chocolate. The casino floor and shopping area makes you feel like you’re on the city streets.

Chocolate Statue of Liberty at Hershey's Chocolate World at New York-New York in Las Vegas, Nevada
Chocolate Statue of Liberty at Hershey’s Chocolate World

 

MGM Grand

Across from New York-New York is the MGM Grand. This massive hotel used to have a lion habitat but that was removed. The only lion you’ll see is a golden lion on top of the statue out front.

MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada
MGM Grand
Fountain at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada
Fountain
Lobby at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lobby

 

Paris Las Vegas

Heading north from the MGM Grand, there are lots of smaller shops, hotels, restaurants, and the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino until you come to Paris Las Vegas (directly across from the Bellagio). Immediately transport yourself to the City of Light, complete with an Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. A hot air balloon serves as the official sign and represents the first hot air balloon flight over Paris in 1783.

Paris Las Vegas
Paris Las Vegas
Arc de Triomphe at Paris Las Vegas
Arc de Triomphe
Hot air balloon at Paris Las Vegas
Hot air balloon

The Eiffel Tower is a half-scale replica of the original in Paris, and visitors can take a ride up a glass elevator to an observation deck on the 46th floor. Adult admission starts at US$24.50 (as of November 2023), and tickets can be purchased online.

Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas
Eiffel Tower

The casino and shopping area are made to feel like an evening on the streets of Paris, while the lobby feels like a palace.

Casino at Paris Las Vegas
Casino
Shopping area at Paris Las Vegas
Shopping area
Shopping area at Paris Las Vegas
Shopping area
Lobby at Paris Las Vegas
Lobby

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