The Las Vegas Strip is best observed at night.Westend61/Getty Images
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- Las Vegas is home to the world-famous Strip with casinos, hotels, entertainment, and nightlife.
- Insider created a travel guide for Las Vegas with in-the-know tips on where to go and what to do.
There's nothing more iconic than the 3-mile Las Vegas Strip with its flashing lights, scandalously clad showgirls, and the idea that anything and everything can happen.
Once a small desert oasis that's now a city of worldwide renown, Las Vegas is a chimera, morphing to suit your needs and offering an array of choices so everyone feels welcome in the city's neon embrace.
From the second you step off the plane or drive up to the Strip, magic takes over. Las Vegas is unadulterated fun and a city of yes. Do you want another drink? Yes. One more roll of the dice? Yes. Care to dance the night away? Yes. Casinos are designed to keep you inside, and the blistering heat makes this decision another easy yes.
There aren't many other places in the world where you can walk by the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, shooting fountains, and an erupting volcano all in the same night. Plus, the food is decadent, the drinks never stop flowing, and the setting is lavish.
From family-friendly museums to topless pool parties, attractions on the Strip dazzle for all. And beneath the shiny veneer, there's another secret Vegas, filled with hidden hotels and hot spots only familiar to locals.
Below are tips and tricks to make your next visit unforgettable.