1. Greetings from Las Vegas – 18b Arts District
Courtesy from Visit Las Vegas
Location: 1237 S Main St., Arts District
Painted by traveling muralists Victor Ving and Lisa Beggs in 2020, this postcard-style mural celebrates the character of the Arts District. It’s part of the national “Greetings Tour” project, and each letter of LAS VEGAS features landmarks and imagery from the city’s past and present. It’s one of the most photographed walls downtown, symbolizing the creative rebirth of the 18b neighborhood.
2. 50-Foot Showgirl Gateway Signs – Main Street & Las Vegas Blvd
Courtesy: YESCO
Installed in 2022, these two towering showgirls, each 50 feet tall, mark the official entrance to downtown. Built by YESCO, they celebrate Las Vegas’s showgirl legacy. Their predecessors, smaller showgirls from the early 2000s, were restored and relocated to the Arts District, ensuring these icons continue to shine.
3. Gateway Arches – Downtown Las Vegas
Courtesy: YESCO
Unveiled in 2020, these 80-foot-tall illuminated blue arches span Las Vegas Boulevard south of the Strat Hotel. Designed by Selbert Perkins Design and built by YESCO, the arches feature more than 13,000 LED lights and a pink “City of Las Vegas” emblem. Together with the adjacent showgirl statues, they form a grand neon gateway to the city’s revitalized downtown.
4. Fremont East District Neon Gateway
Courtesy: Travel Nevada
This iconic entrance features neon sculptures of a martini glass, stiletto heel, and showgirl. Installed in 2007, it celebrates the playful “Googie” architecture of midcentury Vegas. Each element is a tribute to classic roadside sign design, welcoming visitors to one of the city’s liveliest nightlife corridors.
5. A Phalanx of Angels Ascending – Ogden Avenue & 4th Street
Courtesy: News 3 Las Vegas
This 2019 mural by James Stanford spans three walls and more than 2,000 square feet. It honors the Blue Angel sign originally created by Betty Willis. The piece reflects themes of protection, spirituality, and the city’s transformation, echoing Las Vegas’s neon lineage through contemporary art.
6. Free Aspirin & Tender Sympathy – Las Vegas Medical District
Once a vintage pharmacy sign, the “Free Aspirin & Tender Sympathy” display was restored and illuminated by The Neon Museum in 2024. Dating back to the late 1950s, the Free Aspirin & Tender Sympathy sign was originally located on what is now Las Vegas Boulevard, which was previously 5th Street – a segment of Highway 91 linking Las Vegas to Los Angeles. The sign was installed at the former Allen Post’s Union 76 gas station, situated at 3758 S. Las Vegas Blvd. near the Desert Rose Motel and the Lone Palm Motel – locations now occupied by Park MGM and New York-New York Hotel & Casino, respectively.
7. Paintbrush Gateway – Charleston Boulevard, Arts District
Courtesy: 18b.org
Two 45-foot-tall steel paintbrush sculptures mark the entrance to the Arts District. Designed by Dennis Oppenheim and installed in 2010, the glowing brush tips light up at night, symbolizing creativity and craftsmanship. The gateway visually connects downtown to the creative community flourishing just beyond it.
8. Welcome to the Historic Westside – Martin Luther King Blvd
Courtesy: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Installed in 2021, the “Welcome to the Historic Westside” monument celebrates one of Las Vegas’s most historically significant neighborhoods. The Westside was once the center of Black culture and business during segregation, and this sign honors the community’s resilience and ongoing revitalization. It’s a proud symbol of local identity and history.