Beyond the neon-soaked corridors of the Strip, the Nevada landscape is littered with the rotting skeletons of mid-century gaming dreams. We explore seven forgotten resorts that have been left to the elements.
Day: August 24, 2026
Before the era of mega-resorts and glass-fronted monoliths, the Strip was a playground of neon, mid-century modernism, and kitsch. We revisit eight iconic structures that defined the soul of early Las Vegas before the wrecking ball moved in.
Before the era of mega-resorts and glass-fronted towers, the Las Vegas Strip was a playground of neon, mid-century kitsch, and Googie architecture. Explore the vanished landmarks that defined the neon desert.