Location & Getting There
📍 Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
Address5100 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Parking5298 S Las Vegas Blvd (free dedicated lot, ~100 ft away)
HoursOpen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
AdmissionFree
Phone702-533-9112
The sign sits at the southern end of The Strip, approximately half a mile south of Mandalay Bay. It's within walking distance of the Pinball Hall of Fame and Las Vegas Harley-Davidson, adjacent to the Bali Hai Golf Club on the west side.
The parking lot is small, so on weekends you're often better off taking a taxi, Uber, or Lyft rather than hunting for a space. The Las Vegas Monorail travels south to MGM Grand, from which you can rideshare the remaining distance.
Photo Tips & Wait Times
You can always photograph the sign from a distance without waiting in the queue at all. The least crowded times to visit are early morning and late at night, both of which produce great photos with far shorter waits.
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Visit the Sign on Our Nightclub on Wheels Tour
Every Nightclub on Wheels and Influencer Package stops at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign for a group photo. You get the shot without waiting in line. Your hosts coordinate the whole thing.
See Packages From $99/Person → Distances from the Sign
Mandalay Bay~1 mile north
MGM Grand~2 miles north
Bellagio~2.5 miles north
LINQ Hotel~3 miles north
Caesars Palace~4 miles north
Harry Reid Airport~4 miles
The Venetian~5 miles north
Fremont Street Experience~8 miles north
13 Fun Facts About the Welcome to Las Vegas Sign
1
How old is the Welcome to Las Vegas sign?
The sign was constructed in 1959, making it over 65 years old.
2
What does the back of the sign say?
"Drive Carefully, Come Back Soon."
3
Who designed the Welcome to Las Vegas sign?
Betty Willis, a graphic artist, designed the sign in 1959.
4
Is it a historic landmark?
Yes. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 and the Nevada State Register of Historic Places in 2013.
5
Are there other signs like it?
Four replicas exist. One on Fremont Street reads "Welcome to Fabulous Downtown Las Vegas Nevada."
6
Does it have live camera footage?
Yes. EarthCam streams live footage of the sign around the clock.
7
Who owns the Welcome to Las Vegas sign?
The Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO) owns it. Clark County leases it from them.
8
How much is it worth?
No official valuation exists. It's a cultural landmark. An April Fools' article once claimed $15 million, but that's not an authoritative number.
9
Is it trademarked?
No. Betty Willis chose not to trademark her 1959 design and donated it to the public domain.
10
Is the sign located in Las Vegas?
Technically no. It sits approximately 4 miles outside city limits in Paradise, Nevada.
11
What do the circles in the sign represent?
The circles forming "Welcome" resemble silver dollars, honoring Nevada's silver mining heritage and "Silver State" designation. They also symbolize gambling, money, and fortune.
12
Is the Welcome to Las Vegas sign solar-powered?
Yes. Three solar trees were installed nearby in 2014.
13
What architectural style is the sign?
Googie architecture: a mid-20th century futuristic style featuring bold geometric shapes, dynamic lines, and space-age motifs. The diamond shape, starburst motif, and bold lettering are characteristic of the style.
