Notable artifacts in the museum’s collection of 200-plus signs flicker in the Neon Boneyard, an outdoor exhibition space that really shines after dusk. The nonprofit Neon Museum preserves and restores neon art and commercial signage. The Neon Museumįew cities are as closely associated with the art of neon sign-making as Las Vegas. While wandering along the Strip, you’ll inevitably encounter a few landmarks intended to inspire a whimsical sense of déjà vu: Many of the most prominent casinos feature kitschy replicas of iconic structures and monuments from around the world, including convincing clones of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, New York City’s Statue of Liberty, an ancient Egyptian sphinx and pyramid, and the canals of Venice, Italy. To admire this fine example of the Space Age aesthetic, grab a coffee and head here in the early morning, when the temperatures are cooler and snapping a picture is a far less chaotic affair.
During the afternoons and evenings, it gets downright crowded. Located adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center and just one block from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) offers legendary entertainment and some of the most spacious rooms in Las Vegas. It’s also one of the busiest selfie spots along Las Vegas Boulevard.
This vintage sign, created by one of the first women to make a mark in commercial neon art, ranks among the most iconic symbols of Las Vegas.
