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J ust over a week ago, I was in Vegas for what seems like the millionth time. I love going to Vegas and have even completed 4 half marathons there, including this one from last year honoring #VegasStrong. Last week though, I was with my sister giving her a first-timer’s tour of Sin City. Among many other things on our tour, I took her to see four of the best views in Las Vegas at night!Obviously, Vegas’ appeal is its nightlife. The city wakes up and comes alive as soon as the sun sets. Viewing the strip from above in all its glory is a pretty cool visual.
Think about it: Have you been to Vegas and caught yourself trying to describe just how big the hotels are or how bright the lights are to someone who’s never been…only to end up saying something like “I can’t even tell you how huge they are”, “you just have to go see for yourself how massive they are” or “I promise you’ve never seen hotels this gigantic”?
That has been me on several occasions. Trying to describe just how big Las Vegas hotels are to someone who has never been before can be difficult. However, this time I got to show that someone instead of trying to paint a very unsuccessful picture. And show my sister I did!
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Best Views in Las Vegas at Night
1. Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck-Paris
Looking down the Strip from the Eiffel Tower towards Mandalay Bay
Located “mid-strip”, the Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck at Paris Las Vegas is a popular spot for great views.
Looking down the Strip from the Eiffel Tower towards the Wynn
One reason it’s such a popular venue is you can see the Strip really well in both directions because of its central location.
But arguably the Eiffel Tower’s biggest draw is the ability to watch the famous Bellagio Fountains water show. Having watched the show from here twice, I have to agree it has the best views!
Location: 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
2. High Roller-The LINQ
Ride the High Roller at The LINQ Hotel & Casino, the world’s largest observation wheel and soar 550 feet above the Strip for beautiful 360-degree views for as far as you can see!
Each full rotation takes 30 minutes and you can even book a “Happy Half Hour” cabin that includes an open bar for the duration of the ride!
Location: 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
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3. The Foundation Room-Mandalay Bay
On the outdoor terrace of the Foundation Room looking down the Strip
My favorite view is from the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay. I’ve been coming here for several years now. It is my favorite nightclub largely due to the fact that it’s my favorite place to view the Vegas Strip. I love looking down the strip standing basically right by the Mandalay Bay sign and it’s a great place for reflection as well.
Quite the unique club, the Foundation Room has a ginormous variety of awesome drinks (they can literally make anything including all of the rare frou-frou martinis I ask for), great music, a cool dance space, and private table service areas.
Location: The 63rd Floor of Mandalay Bay, 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
4. The Stratosphere
The top of the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino offers panoramic views of not only the Strip but all of the valley too. Built in 1996, the Stratosphere stands 1,149 feet (350 meters) tall making it the tallest observation tower in the United States.
I love that you can see all the way to the mountains in the valley. You are literally towering over everything!
Location: 2000 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
BONUS Views
Go up to the Observation Deck of the Stratosphere to watch the sunset. There’s nothing like watching the sun go down with all its brilliant colors while the Strip is coming alive at the same time. It’s like two ships passing in the night! 😉
Flying into Vegas at night
I will leave you with one last tip. If you are flying into and/or out of Vegas, be sure to look out the window for pretty cool aerial views. The airport sits right across the street from Mandalay Bay and usually, one side of the plane has a great view during takeoff and landing.
Flying out of Vegas during the day
I have found that every time (but one) I have flown into Vegas, the right side of the plane has had the view but obviously, this isn’t always the case for every flight. To help you make the best guess on which side of the plane to sit on for any flight read why the plane view matters for photography.
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In my opinion, these are the best views in Las Vegas and a must for any first-time visitor. However, I still enjoy them even after countless visits!
Have you been to Las Vegas and seen any of these views? If so, which was your favorite?
‘Til next time…
Trimm Travels,
What spectacular views!! I did see some amazing views from the Cosmopolitan and other spots, but not from Mandalay Bay. I was there a week after #VegasStrong and absolutely loved the hospitality and vibrancy of Las Vegas. The Mandarin had a beautiful private lounge area. But really, is there a bad view in Vegas??
Hi Juliann-A week after #VegasStrong, wow! I thought it was raw being there 6 weeks after it for the 1/2 marathon. Can’t imagine being there only a week after! And you are absolutely correct, there is NO bad view in Vegas. Next time you go back definitely check out the view from the Foundation Room at Mandalay! Thanks for reading! 🙂
What a fun perspective on Las Vegas (pun intended.) I adore rooftop views but these are over the top (pun intended, sorry.) Would adore spending the time to do a full rotation with cocktails too.
Hi Elaine-Haha! Funny! They are really great views and would be great with drinks too! Thanks for reading! 🙂
All of these views are absolutely gorgeous. The lights and colours of Vegas are so attractive but I have to admit, my personal fav is by far the Eiffel Tower viewing deck because of that perfect vision of the Bellagio Fountains water show. what a perspective!
Hi Kimberly-The Eiffel Tower is a great view for sure because of the fountains and views of both sides of the strip. Thanks for reading! 🙂
I feel like I have been to Vegas a million times too but I have only been to the Strat from this list. I love the Bellagio Fountains (actually everything about the place) so the deck at Paris might be my winner. The lights of Vegas are really spectacular and it’s amazing how close Mccarren is to the Strip.
Hi Jenn and Ed-Yes, McCarran is SO close to the Strip…like across the street from Mandalay basically! The Eiffel Tower view is definitely awesome for lots of reasons. I think the reason the Foundation Room is my favorite is more of a sentimental one…just because it was my first view, my most frequented view and now a reflective view given that it’s at the top of Mandalay, I can see the sign from there and I’ve stood in that parking lot where the tragedy occurred so many times getting ready for a marathon. I can see it from there. Thanks for reading! 🙂
I have never been to Vegas before and it’s not my usual travel style. However it’s definitely on the lifetime bucket list (particularly after seeing The Hangover…. LOL). I am sooo into these views! I would love the sunset/sunrise one from the Stratosphere the best I think!
Hi Sarah-I get you…I love to go to Vegas, but not for what it’s known for. That isn’t my style either. But there’s so much else to do there and I do enjoy the shows, the food, the lights and all the unique things it offers. The sunset views from the Stratosphere are amazing. Definitely go at least once! Thanks for reading! 🙂
I’m not a big Vegas person, but I love your list of places to photograph. The city at night really is gorgeous, and it’s great to know where the best vantage points are. I have not been to the Eiffel Tower there, and I do love the water at the Bellagio, so that is definitely on my list for my next visit.
Hi Ann-Yep, you’re either a Vegas fan or you’re not and I totally get it. Most people are surprised to find out that I love Vegas because the typical scene isn’t my typical scene, but I like it for other reasons. These are definitely great views especially Eiffel Tower. Thanks for reading! 🙂
Las Vegas is so fun to shoot at night with all the lights! I love the Bellagio Fountain Water Shows that run in the evenings. It is just magical! The Stratosphere seems like a fantastic place to get an overview of the strip!
Hi Cat-It is a very fun place to shoot at night. I didn’t even get to everything that I wanted to (typical for me). Thanks for reading! 🙂
Amazing views and great photos! Thanks for the tip about purchasing skip the line tickets direct. I’d be very annoyed if I thought I had purchased a skip the line ticket and still had to wait at the ticket office! It has been years since I’ve been to Vegas but it might be time to reconsider a trip again.
Hi Sheila-Yep, exactly. And I was quite annoyed. Lesson learned! Try to get back to Vegas to see and do all the newer stuff. Thanks for reading! 🙂
These views are fantastic! I’ve been on the High Roller at night and got some great shots, but haven’t been to the others. I especially like the photos you got at the Stratosphere so might need to go there next time. However, the idea of NYE at the Paris Eiffel Tower sounds like great fun and I definitely want to look into that one year!
Hi Cynthia-You will love the Stratosphere…such a GREAT spot for the sunset! If you do NYE at Paris Eiffel Tower, let me know how it goes and thanks for reading! 🙂
Can you believe that I’ve NEVER been to Vegas?! I don’t care about gambling but I’ve always wanted to go for everything else. The bright lights, the shows, the outdoors surrounding Vegas and there is supposed to be an amazing vegan scene. Love these tips on the best views!
Hi Ashley-Yes that’s me! I don’t care anything about gambling. I just like to go for the shows, bright lights, food (yes, great vegan scene) and endless things to do there. Lots of photography opps and Vegas is like base camp for a lot of great day trips including the Grand Canyon! Thanks for reading! 🙂
From afar and at night, Las Vegas does look magical. But from someone who has spent WAY too much time in and around Las Vegas for various trade shows over the years, and eaten at so many top foodie joints and seen more than a few shows as part of the Vegas scene, I have to admit, oh man do I HATE VEGAS!!!! I get it when my family members from Europe simply have to add Vegas to their tour agenda, and I do believe everyone should see and experience Vegas once in their life. But for me, been there, done that, will avoid it now at all costs. 😉
Hi Michael-Totally can appreciate that for sure! It definitely isn’t a place I want to be around all the time, but I do love to visit. Honestly, you sound like all the LA locals when I lived there and I loved it and miss living there! Glad you take your European family members though! Thanks for reading! 🙂
My best view in Vegas was when I stayed at Ceasar’s for work for a trade show, I was pretty high up and facing right into the Bellagio water show – it was awesome! Vegas is such a fun spot and always SO much to see!
Hi Andi-Oooh…I will have to add that view to my list for my next trip. Thanks for the suggestion and for reading! 🙂
Amazing night shots! I used to go to Vegas a couple times a year when I lived in LA (it was always someone’s birthday/bachelorette/whatever party) but it’s been nearly a decade now since I’ve seen the bright lights of the strip. I’m fweling inspired now to head back to sin city and rise the high roller next time I’m vi in the US for a visit
Hi Erica-Haha! Yep, I went a few times when I lived in LA too and one was for my own birthday. Easy flight! The high roller is pretty cool I must admit. Definitely catch a ride when you’re back stateside! Thanks for reading! 🙂
Vegas is such a fun place to visit. I never thought about going to one of these places to check out the city view. I’ve never been to the Stratosphere, but I think that would be so fun to see Vegas from that vantage point.
Hi Astrid, It is a fun place to visit and the Stratosphere is a great place to watch the sunset and see Vegas at night. Thanks for reading! 🙂
The Bellagio fountains never got old! Every time we go to Vegas we look forward to seeing the fountains. We also love the Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck. It’s a great way to view Las Vegas. We have yet to visit the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino’s panoramic views, so will put that on our list for the next time we are in Vegas 🙂
Hi Candy-Yes, the Stratosphere is great for views especially at sunset. I love Vegas too! Thanks for reading! 🙂
Beautiful nighttime photos, you must have an amazing camera! Also, great recommendation for watching the Bellagio fountains from the top of the Eiffel Tower: I’ve only seen the show from the ground, and only traveled up the tower once during the daytime, but next time I return I will be sure to go at night and watch the fountains.
Hi Kelly-Thank you! I do love my travel camera! Definitely go up the Eiffel Tower at night on your next trip to Vegas. The fountain is amazing from up there. Thanks for reading! 🙂
Great suggestions. It has been about 6 years since we were in Vegas, so many things have changed. I didn’t even know about this place at Mandalay Bay and it is one of my favorite hotels. Also attended a catering convention at Paris a few years ago and didn’t know that one existed either. LOL I need a refresher.
Hi Melody-I hear you! As many times as I’ve been there are still other views I’m just hearing about since I published this post. Vegas is good like that! Thanks for reading! 🙂
I’m saving this post for my future travels. Even though I grew up in California, smack-dab next to Las Vegas, I’ve only been once. I was 20 and stayed at Circus Circus. Since then, I’ve heard incredible stories from friends, travel experts, and even my parents. Lol. Next time I need to bring my camera and get a proper view of the city from these locations. Thanks for the recommendations!
Hi Cristina-Totally understand as I lived in SoCal for a few years. I did go a few times when I lived out there but I’ve been a lot more since I moved back East. Go figure! The views are incredible and many different awesome hotel options too! Thanks for reading! 🙂
I love love love the view from the Stratosphere. Also their desserts up there are incredible!
Hi Joshua-I have to admit I haven’t had their desserts, must try them. Thanks for reading! 🙂
I have lived here for the past 10 years and did not know about some of the ‘best views’ places you mentioned. Thank you. Will def check it out. Looks amazing!
Hi! Awesome, let me know which one is your favorite and thanks for reading! 🙂
You should make this post like into a definitive guide or something. I bet a lot of your new readers that come to this site would want to be able to find this post. It’s too good to keep secret!
Hi Vance-Not exactly sure what you mean since it’s categorized for Vegas with locations. Could you clarify please? Thanks for reading! 🙂
Well, that was a pretty fascinating read Heather, not going to lie. I really hope you continue to write. Probably one of the more informative pieces I’ve read on this subject. Thanks!
Hi Justin-Thank you! Glad you liked it and thanks for reading! 🙂
Nice blog Heather. It makes a refreshing change to read content which is current and up to date, it makes things worth reading.
Hi Travis-I’m glad you enjoyed it and thanks for reading! 🙂