When you think of a scenic byway, you think of a beautiful drive in the countryside. You do not think of driving a busy downtown street or boulevard. Well, we have a surprise for you.
The Las Vegas Strip National Scenic Byway is America’s only night-time byway, and there is no other scenic byway that even remotely resembles it. In its mere five miles, you will be transported to another world through themed resorts that include an Egyptian pyramid, a medieval castle, the New York City skyline, a Roman temple, the Eiffel Tower, dancing water and an erupting volcano.
The Strip begs you to check out Sin City’s world-class entertainment, busy nightclubs and fine dining. More than 38.9 million people visit Las Vegas each year, and when you drive along this designated All-American Road, you’ll understand why – there is no other place on earth like it.
NO, THIS PHOTO WAS NOT TAKEN IN NEW YORK, but it sure looks like it. To start at the northern end of the byway, take US 95/93 east from I-15 and exit south on Las Vegas Boulevard. If you’re coming from McCarran International Airport, you’ll want to start at the byway’s south end.
From the airport, head north on Las Vegas Boulevard to view the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign – then take in the glorious sights of the Las Vegas Strip. Just north of the byway is the Fremont Street Experience, located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. If you need a break from the glitz, the Las Vegas Arts District, best visited on the first Friday evening of each month, has 18 blocks of art galleries, antique stores, chic boutiques, and cafes.
There are plenty of RV parks in the area. Sadly, the once popular park at Circus Circus is gone, which is too bad. But there are still plenty of other choices just a short drive or shuttle bus ride away.
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Like our national parks, this drive is way too crowded to be enjoyable.
You need to embrace commercialism to enjoy it, me thinks.
I agree. We drove it day and night times. The landscaping hides most of it from the road. Better seen by walking but who can walk 10 miles on concrete.
I didn’t know the Circus Circus RV park was gone. My brother-in-law used to stay there all the time and bragged about how great it was – close to the “strip”.
Circus RV Park is still open. Just no longer a KOA.
https://www.circuscircus.com/hotels/rv-park/
That’s great! Thanks for updating us, Sebastian. Have a great day! 🙂 –Diane
Like the pic of people standing in line to see the next eruption of a geyser, it’s best seen on TV. That’s what I told my son when he tried to get me to go with him to see the NASCAR race in Talladega, Al, it’s better seen on TV, I control how loud it is, I can see the cars all the way around the track, and I’m in air conditioning. I know, I’ve been called a stick in the mud all my life. Lol
Clark county shooting camp is the best place to say Las Vegas at night. It’s a fantastic campground for RVs.
This is not the scenic drive to drive…this the drive to walk so you can see everything.