How To Visit The Welcome To Las Vegas Sign In 2025

The Welcome To Las Vegas sign is one of the most iconic signs in the world, recognizable by millions of people around the globe. The bright neon lights, proudly standing sky-high, overlook the Las Vegas Strip, like a welcoming sentinel.

It was something I knew I had to see when I took my first trip to Las Vegas. But is it even worth seeing? How do you get there? Where is the “Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, anyway? I’ll cover all that and more below.

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What Is The Welcome To Las Vegas Sign?

The Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Sign is a 25-foot iconic landmark of Las Vegas, arguably the most famous attraction in the city. It’s definitely one of the most popular free attractions in Las Vegas, and one you should make it a point to visit!

Visitors come from around the world to see this sign and take their picture in front of it, as a lasting memory of a potentially otherwise foggy vacation. It’s a popular stop for folks visiting Las Vegas, whether this is their main destination or they’re stopping by on a southwest US road trip.

Designed in 1959 by Nevada artist Betty Willis, and erected by Western Neon, the sign welcomes visitors at the very end of the Strip. Fortunately for souvenir shops everywhere, Betty Willis never trademarked her design, with legends claiming that she wanted it to be her gift to the city.

The front of the sign shows the famous words, “Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada”. The lesser photographed back side of the sign holds an endearing message of “Drive Carefully, Come Back Soon”.

Where Is The Welcome To Las Vegas Sign?

The Welcome To Las Vegas sign is situated at the very end (or beginning) of the Las Vegas Strip. Although most people don’t know or care to differentiate, the Sign is actually located in the city of Paradise, as is most of the Strip itself.

The actual address is 5100 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Paradise, Nevada 89119.

As you can see in the picture above, the closest big Strip hotel is Mandalay Bay, which is definitely within walking distance.

The sign itself stands in the median of the road, with crosswalks on both sides. I found that a little bizarre when I visited it, not gonna lie. But I suppose it makes sense that it would be right smack in the middle of the street.

How Do You Get To The Welcome To Las Vegas Sign?

So, now that you know where it is, how do you get there?

Well, if you are already at the south end of the strip, you could simply walk. It’s about 3/4 mile to Mandalay Bay, or a mile walk to the Luxor. If you’re much further away than that, you may want to consider an alternative.

Uber or Lyft drivers will happily take you to or from the Welcome To Las Vegas sign, as will Taxi drivers.

If you have a rental car, you can drive yourself, as there is a parking lot on site as well.

The Deuce bus route also will get you to the sign, if you have a bus pass.

Alternatively, you could stop at this iconic sign on your way to see another famous nearby attraction, the Hoover Dam.

When Should You Go?

Just like most of Las Vegas, there’s no closing time on the Sign. You could go any time of day or night, and it would be a good time.

But when is the best time to visit the “Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas” sign?

If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, you’ll definitely want to go early. Most Las Vegas visitors aren’t up very early in the morning. Consequently, there are significantly fewer people at the sign before noon.

Another reason to go before noon is the sun. It will be absolutely beating down on you by midday (depending on the season, of course), and no one wants to wait around in the blazing sun, sweating, to take a picture.

If you’re looking to keep the party going, nighttime shots of the Welcome To Las Vegas sign can be a lot of fun. The crowds become a little more rowdy and playful at night, and being allowed to drink in public adds to that fun factor. Plus the neon lights against the dark sky create a great backdrop for your photo!

I recommend pairing your visit to The Sign with a fantastic Las Vegas helicopter tour or an adrenaline-fueled Las Vegas ATV tour, personally. You could even see the sign after you’ve enjoyed one of the many fantastic shows in Las Vegas.

Etiquette At The Sign

Many, if not most, of the time, there will be a line of people at the Welcome To Las Vegas sign waiting for pictures. Sometimes it’s just a handful of people, other times it’s dozens or more.

You will read in some blogs that you can just skip the line and go take your photos, but please don’t be that person. Everyone is politely waiting, both so they can get their own perfect pictures, and so they don’t ruin someone else’s.

Just wait in the line. It moves quickly, and no one wants to be that rude. That way everyone gets to have their pictures with no one else in them.

Are There Photographers At The Sign?

Typically, there will be a professional-looking photographer at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign taking everyone’s pictures for them. We say “professional-looking”, because it is not a hired photographer, and they are not affiliated with the sign in any way. Ultimately, these photographers are simply providing a service for tips.

There is no set price for having them take your photo, although some of them may try to charge you a specific price. However, you do not have to use them, and even if you do, a $5 tip is more than enough as a thank you for them snapping a couple pics for you. Don’t let them scam you into anything more.

If there is nobody there taking pictures for tips, you can always ask the person behind you if they’ll take your pics for you, and then return the favor for them.

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What Else Should You Expect At The Sign?

Well, frankly, it’s Vegas. Expect anything!

You may see an entire wedding party taking pictures at the Welcome To Las Vegas sign.

Perhaps you’ll see a proposal.

You may encounter Elvis impersonators, Showgirls, and all sorts of people in various costumes.

Many of them will take photos with you for a tip – again, $5 is more than enough. Don’t let them scam you into paying a certain amount!

Another thing to keep in mind is that there is very little shade at the Sign. Therefore, you definitely will want to bring some water and sunscreen with you. That desert sun is no joke!