las vegas

Sin City just hit rewind to 2003. Las Vegas is hemorrhaging tourists at an alarming rate, with millions simply choosing not to come anymore. The infamous glittering Strip now feels like a luxury trap.

Before the mega-resorts, EDM festivals, and influencer pool parties, Las Vegas had something different—soul. In the 60s and 70s, the city was gritty, glamorous, and gloriously over the top. It was the era of Elvis, neon, mobsters, and $1 shrimp cocktails—when people came for a good time, not a selfie. Here’s why old-school Vegas was truly one of a kind.

With its bright lights and replicas of world monuments, the Las Vegas Strip is an enchanting destination. Its hotels, in particular, are out of this world.