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Las Vegas Strip
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The south end of The Strip; approximately one third of the entire Strip is represented here
The Las Vegas Strip (also known as The Strip) is an approximately 4 mile (6.4 km) section of Las Vegas Boulevard South in Paradise and Winchester, Nevada, south of the Las Vegas city limits. Most of "The Strip" has been designated an All-American Road.
Many of the largest hotel, casino and resort properties in the world are located on The Strip. For example, 18 of the 25 largest hotels in the world are on The Strip.[1]
Over the years, Las Vegas Boulevard South has been called Arrowhead Highway, "Salt Lake Highway", U.S. Highway 91, and Los Angeles Highway. The Strip was reportedly named by Los Angeles police officer Guy McAfee, after his hometown's Sunset Strip.[2]
One of the most visible aspects of Las Vegas' cityscape is its use of dramatic themes. The theming of hotels, casinos, and restaurants on the Strip has established the city as one of the most popular destinations for tourists. [3]
