The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas

The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign was funded in May 1959 and constructed shortly thereafter by Western Neon. Betty Willis created the sign at the request of Ted Rogich, a local marketer who sold it to Clark County, Nevada. The flashing lights of the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign are well known and, according to some, mark the official southern end of the Las Vegas Strip.

The sign is in the median at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard South, east of the ancient stone pillars of the old McCarran Field and west of the Bali Hai Golf Club and the (closed) Klondike Hotel and Casino. The sign is said to mark the formal southern terminus of the Las Vegas Strip. Like the rest of the Strip, the sign is located in Paradise, about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the city boundaries of Las Vegas.

Since 1959, as one of the most famous city welcome signs, it has greeted visitors to Sin City, and for many visitors, the flashing lights reflect the promise of an emotional journey filled with gambling, glamour, and pleasure. It was added to Nevada's list of recognized historic places in 2013 and is more than just a sign.

Location: 5100 Las Vegas, Boulevard South, Paradise, Nevada, U.S
Built: 1959
Architect: Betty Willis