Everybody in the World has heard of or has some knowledge of the Las Vegas "Strip!"
It is one of those topics that every so often gets tossed around every now and then and everyone who has ever visited Las Vegas knows everything about Las Vegas -- especially "The Strip!"
Well, did you know there is a good "Strip" and a bad "Strip?"
If you didn't, you are NOT alone.
Many, many people will read something about Las Vegas -- either because they are planning a visit; or, they are searching for a property -- and run into the phrase: 'located on the world famous Las Vegas "Strip!"'
In most cases, that might be true. But, just because they have a Las Vegas Boulevard address doesn't mean that they are actually located on the "Strip!" And, if the property is located on Las Vegas Boulevard between Spring Mountain and Downtown Las Vegas, that "technically" is NOT "The Strip!"
Unfortunately, that is simply Las Vegas Boulevard.
"The Strip" is actually the part of Las Vegas Boulevard that runs from the 'Welcome to Las Vegas Sign' up to and might even include Wynn Resort and the Fashion Show Mall. This is where Spring Mountain Road and it's cross street partner intersects Las Vegas Boulevard. You know this intersection because this is where the Venetian is on the SEC; and TI is on the SWC. And, Wynn is on the NEC.
So, nothing north of this location is truly "On the Strip," even though the casino owners of the properties north of this intersection will beg to differ. You see, the Fontainebleau, Resort World, and that proposed new development Alon are all close to this intersection. But, even though they claim they are on "The Strip," they truly are NOT.
To Prove my point, here is a link to aerial shots of "Strip" located Las Vegas Resorts that are on "The Las Vegas Strip." (You may have to copy and paste in browser if link doesn't work.)
SLS, Circus Circus, and even the Stratosphere advertise that they are on "The Strip" when in fact, they are merely on Las Vegas Boulevard. Of course, they justify this by saying they are located on "The North Strip." But, that's just semantics, right? And, I would say that Trump Tower is NOT located on the Strip -- even though it is directly behind the new Alon (supposed James Packard project) development.
So, do most of you understand what I am saying?
"The Strip" has +100,000 people on average in foot traffic just about daily. Las Vegas Boulevard to the north of Spring Mountain doesn't.
So, if you are a resort buyer, please beware of any property that is being advertised as: "On The Strip." It is probably not.
If you have any questions about this topic, please click on the Las Vegas Casino Information button to the right, print the form, sign and email it back to me. Once this is agreed to, I will be most happy to help you understand the difference.
Contacting David Howes is easy -- either by: davidATdavidhowesDOTnet OR call him at: 70 25 01 93 88 AND Follow David on Twitter: @DavidAHowes
It is one of those topics that every so often gets tossed around every now and then and everyone who has ever visited Las Vegas knows everything about Las Vegas -- especially "The Strip!"
Well, did you know there is a good "Strip" and a bad "Strip?"
If you didn't, you are NOT alone.
Many, many people will read something about Las Vegas -- either because they are planning a visit; or, they are searching for a property -- and run into the phrase: 'located on the world famous Las Vegas "Strip!"'
In most cases, that might be true. But, just because they have a Las Vegas Boulevard address doesn't mean that they are actually located on the "Strip!" And, if the property is located on Las Vegas Boulevard between Spring Mountain and Downtown Las Vegas, that "technically" is NOT "The Strip!"
Unfortunately, that is simply Las Vegas Boulevard.
"The Strip" is actually the part of Las Vegas Boulevard that runs from the 'Welcome to Las Vegas Sign' up to and might even include Wynn Resort and the Fashion Show Mall. This is where Spring Mountain Road and it's cross street partner intersects Las Vegas Boulevard. You know this intersection because this is where the Venetian is on the SEC; and TI is on the SWC. And, Wynn is on the NEC.
So, nothing north of this location is truly "On the Strip," even though the casino owners of the properties north of this intersection will beg to differ. You see, the Fontainebleau, Resort World, and that proposed new development Alon are all close to this intersection. But, even though they claim they are on "The Strip," they truly are NOT.
To Prove my point, here is a link to aerial shots of "Strip" located Las Vegas Resorts that are on "The Las Vegas Strip." (You may have to copy and paste in browser if link doesn't work.)
SLS, Circus Circus, and even the Stratosphere advertise that they are on "The Strip" when in fact, they are merely on Las Vegas Boulevard. Of course, they justify this by saying they are located on "The North Strip." But, that's just semantics, right? And, I would say that Trump Tower is NOT located on the Strip -- even though it is directly behind the new Alon (supposed James Packard project) development.
So, do most of you understand what I am saying?
"The Strip" has +100,000 people on average in foot traffic just about daily. Las Vegas Boulevard to the north of Spring Mountain doesn't.
So, if you are a resort buyer, please beware of any property that is being advertised as: "On The Strip." It is probably not.
If you have any questions about this topic, please click on the Las Vegas Casino Information button to the right, print the form, sign and email it back to me. Once this is agreed to, I will be most happy to help you understand the difference.
Contacting David Howes is easy -- either by: davidATdavidhowesDOTnet OR call him at: 70 25 01 93 88 AND Follow David on Twitter: @DavidAHowes
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