 Gambling and gaming, hotels and resorts, shows and entertainment can all be experienced at Las Vegas Boulevard "Strip" casino resort hotels at the South end of the Las Vegas Strip.
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Casinos and Hotels on the South End of the Las Vegas Strip
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by Julie Engelhardt
A trip to Las Vegas wouldn't be complete without visiting Las Vegas Boulevard, better known to locals and tourists alike as the “Strip.”
The Strip is four and half miles long, and runs from south to north. It is bursting from one end to the other with restaurants, shopping centers, nightclubs, unique stores, and of course, world-famous casinos and hotels that tower towards the azure Nevada sky.
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 Staying at one of these spectacular resorts is 'must' in order to have the ultimate Las Vegas 'experience.' There's an incredible variety to choose from.
Beginning at the south end of the Strip, on the west side, is the understated, yet elegant, Four Seasons Hotel, followed by the golden Mandalay Bay, the pyramid-shaped Luxor, and Excalibur, a replica of King Arthur's Castle.
Across from Excalibur, on the east side of the Strip, is the Tropicana Hotel and Casino, one of the older, but still very popular, resorts in Las Vegas. Excalibur and the Tropicana each sit at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue.
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 Continuing on the west side of the Strip, across from Excalibur, towering skyscrapers and a replica of Brooklyn Bridge greet you at New York New York.
Next-door is the graceful Monte Carlo, followed by the whimsical Boardwalk Hotel and Casino, with its roller coaster traversing both the casino and popular Surf Cafe.
 The Italian-inspired Bellagio is next to the Boardwalk. Bellagio Towers offers guests the ultimate in luxury accommodations, along with dancing fountains, an indoor garden, and works of art in the Bellagio's exclusive gallery—one of the Las Vegas attractions included in the discounted Power Pass.
A free show — an aquatic ballet choreographed to music and lights — plays throughout the day and night in the eight acre lake in front of the Bellagio attracting crowds both on the street and in the replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Las Vegas on the other side of the Strip.
 Crossing back to the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard, you'll find the emerald-green MGM Grand, the fanstasy-land of the former Aladin Resort and Casino which became the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, a Sheraton Hotel, as of April 7, 2007 (Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Tickets) the very European Paris Hotel, and finally fun-loving Bally's Las Vegas, which is where the original MGM Hotel was located.
 Bally's and the Bellagio are located at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Avenue. Cirque O, an underwater-themed Cirque du Soleil production has taken residence in the Las Vegas Bellagio. Get your Cirque O tickets today.
Deciding where to stay during your visit can be as overwhelming as some of the resorts are. They are all truly unique, with a style and a flair all their own.
 The Luxor Hotel and Casino offers authentic Egyptian décor, from the registration desks to the casino floor to the inlaid wood panel furniture featuring hieroglyphics in each room.
The Luxor also features a recreation of King Tuts Tomb, and IMAX theater and arcade area.
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 Lush, tropical settings, exotic birds from around the world, and a beautiful, relaxing pool can be found at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. There are also several popular restaurants including Fleur de Lys - Las Vegas, Cafe Giorgio, Trattoria del Lupo and the Boarder Grill.
Don't forget to bring the kids and pay a visit to Mandalay Bay's indoor aquarium, Shark Reef, where you can stroll through glass tunnels where you will see sharks, jellyfish and piranhas close-up.
You can even pet a baby stingray or shark in their touch tank. Reserve your spot on Mandalay Bay Beach (in season), purchase Mandalay Bay Theatre Tickets or visit Mandalay Bay Events Center Tickets for more options.
 Excalibur Hotel and Casino's castle-themed rooms, restaurants and shops, as well as their nightly rousing and rowdy dinner and jousting show will certainly win the royal seal of approval from visiting kings and queens as well as knights and their fair maidens.
 The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino consists of four, 30-story towers, each rising 280 feet high. This “Grand” hotel and casino offers amenities for the entire family, including the popular Rainforest Café, the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, the Studio Walk with shops and restaurants, and the Lion Habitat (with real African lions) situated in the middle of the casino.
 The charming Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, a turn-of-the-century Monaco-style resort, is home to Andre's Monte Carlo — a French restaurant, the Monte Carlo Pub and Brewery, meeting facilities and Master Magician, Lance Burton as well as a Lance Burton Magic Shop.
The Monte Carlo's Street of Dreams features shopping and dining along a tree-lined cobblestone avenue while the spa area features tennis courts, cascading waterfalls, lush landscaping and a wave pool.
 Two Las Vegas casino resort hotels do a credible job of recreating cities from different continents right on the Las Vegas Strip.
Paris Las Vegas features replicas of well known French Landmarks such as the Paris Opera House, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe and Hotel de Ville along with its very easily spotted and recognizable 50-story half-scale Eiffel Tower.
A glass elevator transports visitors to a gourmet restaurant 100 feet above the strip or all the way to the top for views of the Las Vegas Strip from one end to the other.
 New York-New York Hotel & Casino is modeled on the city on this side of the Atlantic with its own set of recognizable skyscrapers, bridges and attractions such as the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. Twelve recreations of New York City Skyscrapers including the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Century Building, Segram's Building, AT&T Building, Liberty Plaza and the New Yorker Hotel.
This is just a glimpse of what you can find on the South end of the famous Las Vegas Strip. To learn more about other hotels and casinos, check out our articles on “The Middle of the Strip,” and “The North End.”
If you've enjoyed your tour of Las Vegas on iNeTours.com you may also want to visit London, New York City, San Francisco and the California Wine Country, Los Angeles, San Diego, New Orleans and Yosemite National Park.
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