Las Vegas - City Sights

The Strip

About how long is the Vegas strip?

4.2 miles

Before the strip started to come into effect, which part of Vegas was host to most of the hotels, bars, and nightlife present in the city?

Block 16

From where did the Las Vegas strip get its name?

Sunset Strip

In 1998, the lights on the Vegas strip were dimmed to honor a famous singer. Who was the singer that was honored?

Frank Sinatra

On which street is the Vegas strip located?

South Las Vegas Boulevard

The Las Vegas Strip is technically not located in Las Vegas, but in an unincorporated part of Clark County. What’s this part called?

Paradise

The Vegas strip greets visitors with an iconic neon sign. What does the sign say?

“Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada”

Which Las Vegas hotel is shaped like a pyramid?

Luxor Las Vegas

Which Las Vegas Strip hotel is named after a famous city in the United States?

New York, New York

Which organized crime figure helped to bolster the Vegas strip in its early days?

Bugsy Siegel

Which Vegas Strip hotel possesses a structure which stands taller than any other structure west of the Mississippi River?

Stratosphere

When Vegas was first created, an auction was held at a particular site in order to sell pieces of property. Which hotel now sits atop this site?

The Plaza

Fountains of Bellagio

How much does it cost to view the Fountains of Bellagio?

It’s Free

In addition to water, what do the Fountains of Bellagio dispense?

Fog

The Fountains of Bellagio are a popular spot for which of these events?

Marriage proposals

The Fountains of Bellagio are equipped with around how many lights?

5,000

The Fountains of Bellagio can be seen in which of these movies?

Ocean’s 11

What could result in the cancelling of a scheduled dance at the Fountains of Bellagio?

High winds

What do people like to toss into the Fountains of Bellagio?

Coins

What is Bellagio?

Hotel

Which hotel has a replica of the Eiffel Tower from which you can get a good view of the Fountains of Bellagio?

Paris

Who was responsible for opening the Bellagio?

Steve Wynn

Around how many gallons of water do the Fountains of Bellagio use yearly?

12 million

The coins which are tossed into the Fountains of Bellagio are donated to where?

Habitat for Humanity

Which California-based company helps to create fountain shows at the Fountains of Bellagio?

WET

Hoover Dam Bypass

How high is the Hoover Dam Bypass from the ground?

886 feet / 270 meter

How much did it cost to build the Hoover Dam Bypass?

240 million dollars

In which Nevada county does the Hoover Dam Bypass exist?

Clark

The Hoover Dam Bypass is built over which river?

Colorado

The Hoover Dam Bypass straddles Nevada and what other state?

Arizona

The popularization of which Nevada city eventually led to the building of the Hoover Dam Bypass?

Las Vegas

What was the official number of fatalities during the building of the Hoover Dam?

96

Where does the Hoover Dam Bypass rank when it comes to highest bridges in the United States?

2nd

Which US Route uses the Hoover Dam Bypass?

U.S. Route 93

Who was the Hoover Dam named after?

Herbert Hoover

Approximately what percentage of Las Vegas' energy could the Hoover Dam supply?

10%

In which U.S. National Recreation Area is the Hoover Dam Bypass located?

Lake Mead