Ah the glow of neon signs on a warm Vegas evening...heavenly. (Picture of the Neon Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada)
Now while neon might have been in style for about 6 days in 1991, on the east end of Fremont Street Experience it is serious business. That is because since 1996 the city of Las Vegas has offered travelers a look at Sin City’s splashy past via it’s infamous neon signs.
This popular locale in the desert, which receives glowing reviews (sorry) from visitors, showcases signs from classic casinos and other former Vegas businesses. Many of these brightly lit logos were relocated from their former home called the “Neon Boneyard”, which is a little further away from the Strip. This was done in order to make it easier for tourists to see these Vegas relics in person.
To check out the Neon Museum on your next trip, a minimum donation of $15.00 is asked of you upon entry. Book well in advance as this tacky tour sells out quite often. You can also plan a tour of the “Neon Boneyard” by contacting the same people that run the museum. So you can get all of your neon needs covered with one simple phone call…isn’t Vegas great?
The Neon Museum Las Vegas official website
Some shots of the neon signs in the museum and boneyard:
A classic Vegas wedding sign on display at the Neon Museum
A cluster of classic neon signs in the boneyard.
More gaudy goodies at the Neon Boneyard
Old Golden Nugget sign on display at the Neon Boneyard
Genie lamp outside the entrance to the Neon Museum.
