Las Vegas, United States

Photo spots in Las Vegas

• Bellagio FountainsLandmarks
  Iconic choreographed water fountain shows shooting up to 460 feet, free viewing.
• The StripNightlife & music
  1.4-mile stretch with major casinos, hotels, and resort attractions.
• Las Vegas Welcome SignLandmarks
  Famous 1959 sign at south entrance, iconic photo spot with holiday decor.
• Fremont StreetHistoric
  Downtown Vegas with vintage neon signs, covered promenade, zipline and light show.
• Neon MuseumMuseums
  Collection of vintage neon signs from historic casinos, guided tours only.
• The STRAT Hotel, Casino & TowerViewpoints
  2149-foot observation tower with 360-degree city and desert views.
• Eiffel Tower at Paris Las VegasLandmarks
  Half-scale Eiffel Tower replica with observation deck overlooking the Strip.
• Venetian Grand Canal ShoppesLandmarks
  Indoor Venetian gondola rides and canal walks inside the Venetian Resort.
• Hoover DamNature
  Iconic 1936 dam and visitor center 30 miles southeast, Colorado River views.
• Valley of Fire State ParkNature
  Red rock formations and desert landscape 60 miles northeast, stunning colors.
• Red Rock CanyonNature
  Scenic loop drive with red sandstone cliffs 20 miles west of the city.
• Golden NuggetHistoric
  1946 historic casino in downtown with vintage neon and classic architecture.
• Adventuredome at Circus CircusTheme parks
  Indoor park under a pink glass dome, so the light is flat and magenta-tinted at every hour. Set a custom white balance on site rather than fixing it later, and shoot the Canyon Blaster loops from the upper walkway by the food court.
• High Roller Observation WheelViewpoints
  Thirty-minute rotation in a glass pod; the Strip lines up cleanest from the north-facing side about two-thirds of the way up. Cup a hand around the lens flat against the glass to kill cabin reflections.
• SphereNightlife & music
  The Exosphere skin outside is free to shoot and changes every few minutes, with the cleanest full-globe angle from the Sands Avenue crosswalk by the Venetian. Inside, the 16K wall blows out badly, so meter for the screen and not the seats.
• Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay BayZoos & aquariums
  Dim tanks behind thick acrylic put you at ISO 3200 and f/2 handheld. The shipwreck tunnel is the one wide frame worth setting up for; shoot straight into the glass to avoid the green cast off the acrylic edges.
• The Mob MuseumMuseums
  Set in a 1933 federal courthouse, and the restored second-floor courtroom is the best room in the building with real afternoon window light. Tripods aren't allowed, so brace on the pew backs.
• Omega Mart at AREA15Culture
  Meow Wolf's saturated neon maze makes autofocus hunt constantly, so switch to manual focus and a fast prime. Weekday morning slots are the only realistic chance at a frame without strangers in it.
• Springs PreserveParks
  Desert botanical gardens and museum galleries on the west side of town, with mountain backdrops and none of the Strip clutter. In summer go at opening; by 10am it is over 40C and the light is dead flat.
• Allegiant StadiumSports
  The black dome glows at blue hour with the Strip behind it.
• T-Mobile ArenaSports
  Golden Knights arena off the Strip — Toshiba Plaza pregame scenes.
• The STRAT TowerViewpoints
  Highest deck on the Strip — thrill rides hang off the top.
• Vegas SuperkartsGo-karting
  Outdoor kart circuit.
• National Atomic Testing MuseumMuseums
  History museum in Nevada, United States
• Guggenheim Hermitage MuseumMuseums
  In Paradise, Nevada
• Luxor Resort & CasinoArchitecture
  Hotel and casino in Las Vegas
• Caesars PalaceCulture
  Casino hotel in Paradise, Nevada
• MGM Grand Las VegasCulture
  Casino resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• MGM Grand Garden ArenaSports
  Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, United States
• New York-New York Hotel and CasinoArchitecture
  Hotel and casino in Las Vegas
• Flamingo Las VegasCulture
  Casino hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
• The PalazzoArchitecture
  Hotel and casino resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
• Treasure Island Hotel and CasinoArchitecture
  Casino hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Wynn Las VegasArchitecture
  Luxury resort and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada
• Tropicana Las VegasCulture
  Casino resort in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Sahara Las VegasCulture
  Casino hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Park MGMArchitecture
  Casino resort in Las Vegas
• West Wind Las Vegas Drive-In TheaterDrive-in theaters
  Drive-in movie theater. Seasonal - check before you go.
• City National ArenaIce rinks
  Indoor ice rink, open year round, built 2017. Open Mo-Su 05:00-23:00.
• God of ChickenHistoric

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