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Stratosphere Las Vegas - November 2003
The Strat tower is the tallest observation tower in the United States
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The Strip in 2010

The city of Las Vegas, Nevada and its surrounding unincorporated communities in the Las Vegas Valley are the sites of more than 160 high-rises, 42 of which stand taller than 400 feet (122 m). The tallest structure in the city is the Strat tower, which rises 1,149 feet (350 m) just north of the Las Vegas Strip. The tower is also the tallest observation tower in the United States. Since the Strat tower is not fully habitable, however, it is not considered a building. The tallest building in Las Vegas is The Drew Las Vegas, which rises 735 feet (224 m) and was topped out in November 2008. This building, however, remained unfinished for several years due to the late-2000s recession. The tallest completed building in the city is the 53-story Palazzo, which rises 642 feet (196 m) and was completed in 2007.

Beginning with the completion of the Diamond of the Dunes Tower in 1961, high-rise hotels began to become more concentrated on the Las Vegas Strip. The first high-rise hotel and casino resort to rise higher than 492 feet (150 m) was the 529-foot (161 m) New York-New York Hotel & Casino, completed in 1997. Las Vegas entered into a skyscraper-building boom in the late 1990s that has continued to the present; of the city's 40 tallest skyscrapers, 39 were completed after 1997. As of 2012, the skyline of Las Vegas is ranked 66th in the world and 18th in the United States with 176 completed high-rises.

In what is being dubbed a "Manhattanization wave", there are over 30 skyscrapers that are proposed, approved or under construction in the city that are planned to rise over 400 feet (122 m) in height. The tallest building approved for the city is the World Jewelry Center, which is planned for construction in Downtown Las Vegas. The 815-foot (248 m) tower is part of a proposal to construct a hub for the world's jewelry industry, across from World Market Center Las Vegas. The tallest building under construction in Las Vegas is The Drew Las Vegas, which has also been the tallest building in the city since its topping out in November 2008; construction on the building was suspended in mid-2009 and is currently planned to open in Q2 2022.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks completed and topped out skyscrapers in Las Vegas that stand at least 400 feet (122 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details, but does not include antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. Freestanding observation towers, while not habitable buildings, are included for comparison purposes, but not ranked.

Many Las Vegas skyscrapers are located on the Las Vegas Strip, the majority of which is located outside the Las Vegas city limits. This list includes all skyscrapers which are included within the city limits of Las Vegas and the surrounding communities which use Las Vegas as an official address. The United States Postal Service uses "Las Vegas, NV" as the official mailing address for the unincorporated places of Paradise, Winchester, and Spring Valley, and as such the distinction between the city and the surrounding communities is often not apparent.

Panorama View from The Strip
Panorama view of the Strip facing west, with Caesars Palace to the south and The Mirage to the north
Four-segment panorama of the Cosmopolitan, Bellagio, and Caesars Palace (left to right) from the Las Vegas Strip, across from the Bellagio fountains.
From left to right: Cosmopolitan, Bellagio, and Caesars Palace (south to north)
Rank Name Image Height
ft (m)		 Floors Year Coordinates Notes
Strat observation tower Ground-level view of a tall, concrete tower. The tower curves inward about 30 stories up, but then projects outward. Its uppermost section consists of a rounded, black glass platform and a large, thin spire. 1,149 (350) 112 1996 36°8′50.59″N 115°9′19.40″W / 36.1473861°N 115.1553889°W / 36.1473861; -115.1553889 Tallest observation tower in the United States, second-tallest in the Western Hemisphere after the CN Tower in Toronto; second-tallest free-standing structure in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River, after the Kennecott Smokestack in Utah; has been the tallest structure in Las Vegas since 1996. Originally known as the Stratosphere, until 2020.
1 The Drew Las Vegas| Ground-level view of an under construction 63-story building; The building's lower floors are covered in glass, but its upper 30 floors are unfinished and uncovered. 735 (224) 63 Q2 2022 36°8′15.97″N 115°9′33.92″W / 36.1377694°N 115.1594222°W / 36.1377694; -115.1594222 Formerly known as Fontainebleau. Construction on-hold since 2011. It was topped out in early 2009, becoming the tallest building in Las Vegas and the state of Nevada. Tallest building constructed in Las Vegas in the 2000s
2 Resorts World Las Vegas| Ground-level view of a curved building with a dark brown facade. The building has dark windows and has bright red edging on the ends. 679 (206) 57 2021 36°8′0.07″N 115°9′57.63″W / 36.1333528°N 115.1660083°W / 36.1333528; -115.1660083 Under construction but topped out in August 2019. Tallest building constructed in Las Vegas in the 2010s
3 The Palazzo Ground-level view of a curved building with a tan facade. The building has dark windows and several protruding ledges at various points. 642 (196) 53 2007 36°7′26.69″N 115°10′4.35″W / 36.1240806°N 115.1678750°W / 36.1240806; -115.1678750 Tallest completed building in Las Vegas and Nevada; tallest hotel in Las Vegas
4 Encore Ground-level view of a convex, curved building; the building has a complete glass facade and is light brown in color. 631 (192) 48 2008 36°7′46.4″N 115°9′52.92″W / 36.129556°N 115.1647000°W / 36.129556; -115.1647000
5 Trump International Hotel & Tower – Tower 1 Ground-level view of a building with a rectangular cross section and a golden glass facade 622 (190) 64 2008 36°7′46.96″N 115°10′21.27″W / 36.1297111°N 115.1725750°W / 36.1297111; -115.1725750 Tallest residential building in the city.
6 Wynn Las-Vegas-Wynn-Hotel-8733.jpg 614 (187) 45 2005 36°7′35.23″N 115°9′56.55″W / 36.1264528°N 115.1657083°W / 36.1264528; -115.1657083
7= The Cosmopolitan Boulevard Tower Cosmopolitan Resort in 2010 from the east. 610 (184) 61 2010 36°6′35.45″N 115°10′26.13″W / 36.1098472°N 115.1739250°W / 36.1098472; -115.1739250
7= The Cosmopolitan Chelsea Tower Cosmopolitan Resort from north in 2010. 610 (184) 61 2010 36°6′35.45″N 115°10′26.13″W / 36.1098472°N 115.1739250°W / 36.1098472; -115.1739250
9= Aria Resort & Casino Distant ground-level view of 48-story tower; the building has a curved facade of blue glass. It is under construction, but nearly complete. Several unfinished buildings are visible around it. 600 (183) 49 2009 36°6′28.15″N 115°10′37.41″W / 36.1078194°N 115.1770583°W / 36.1078194; -115.1770583 Floors 40-49 are skipped due to superstition
9= Elara View of Elara tower from north. 600 (183) 46 2009 36°6′30.65″N 115°10′7.75″W / 36.1085139°N 115.1688194°W / 36.1085139; -115.1688194
11 Vdara Elevated view of a construction site; at center is the partially completed steel frame of a curved building. Several cranes and construction vehicles are visible. 570 (174) 57 2009 36°6′34.02″N 115°10′40.66″W / 36.1094500°N 115.1779611°W / 36.1094500; -115.1779611
12 Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Ground level view of a 47-story building with a rectangular cross section and an all-glass facade; the building is still under construction, and a crane is visible on its roof. 560 (171) 47 2009 36°6′22.32″N 115°10′27.83″W / 36.1062000°N 115.1743972°W / 36.1062000; -115.1743972
High Roller High Roller under construction in Las Vegas in September 2013 550 (167) - 2014 36°7′3.55″N 115°10′5.61″W / 36.1176528°N 115.1682250°W / 36.1176528; -115.1682250 Not a building, but included for comparison purposes; currently the world's tallest Ferris wheel.
Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas Ground-level view of a steel tower; the tower is broad at its base, rising from four separate legs. It then tapers, with each leg meeting to form a single, latticework column. Three platforms are visible at various heights up the side of the structure. 540 (165) - 1999 36°6′44.88″N 115°10′20.23″W / 36.1124667°N 115.1722861°W / 36.1124667; -115.1722861 Half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
13 New York-New York Hotel & Casino Ground level view of a 50-story building that looks like a city skyline, forming several different towers of varying heights. A prominent copper statue holding a torch is visible at the front of the image. A roller coaster is also visible between the statue and the towers. 529 (161) 45 1997 36°6′8.06″N 115°10′27.53″W / 36.1022389°N 115.1743139°W / 36.1022389; -115.1743139 Tallest building constructed in Las Vegas in the 1990s
14 Palms Place Ground-level view of a 47-story building with a rectangular cross section and a grooved, all-glass facade 517 (157) 47 2008 36°6′50.68″N 115°11′55.43″W / 36.1140778°N 115.1987306°W / 36.1140778; -115.1987306
15 The Martin Panorama towers complex. 513 (157) 42 2009 36°6′30.46″N 115°10′56.65″W / 36.1084611°N 115.1824028°W / 36.1084611; -115.1824028
16 Bellagio Ground-level view of a broad, 40-story building; the structure is curved, and has a tan facade. A body of water is visible in the foreground. 508 (155) 36 1998 36°6′47.16″N 115°10′35.52″W / 36.1131000°N 115.1765333°W / 36.1131000; -115.1765333
17 Sky Las Vegas Sky Las Vegas from the south. 500 (152) 45 2007 36°8′19.53″N 115°9′41.1″W / 36.1387583°N 115.161417°W / 36.1387583; -115.161417
18 Delano Ground-level view of a V-shaped, 45-story building with a golden, all-glass facade; a palm tree is visible in the foreground, and it partially blocks the view of the skyscraper. 485 (148) 45 2003 36°5′34.54″N 115°10′38.57″W / 36.0929278°N 115.1773806°W / 36.0929278; -115.1773806
19= Mandalay Bay Ground-level view of a building with three thin towers that meet at a central point to form a Y-shape; each has a golden glass facade. 480 (146) 43 1999 36°5′30.48″N 115°10′29.22″W / 36.0918000°N 115.1747833°W / 36.0918000; -115.1747833
19= Circa Resort & Casino View of the Circa Resort in October 2020. 480 (146) 35 2020 36°10′18″N 115°8′44″W / 36.17167°N 115.14556°W / 36.17167; -115.14556 Tallest building in the Fremont Street area.
21= Turnberry Place – Tower I Distant ground-level view of four identical 40-story buildings; each structure has a white concrete facade with balconies at every floor level and a rounded roof. 477 (145) 38 2001 36°8′26.39″N 115°9′11.24″W / 36.1406639°N 115.1531222°W / 36.1406639; -115.1531222
21= Turnberry Place – Tower II Distant ground-level view of four identical 40-story buildings; each structure has a white concrete facade with balconies at every floor level and a rounded roof. 477 (145) 38 2002 36°8′26.39″N 115°9′11.24″W / 36.1406639°N 115.1531222°W / 36.1406639; -115.1531222
21= Turnberry Place – Tower III Distant ground-level view of four identical 40-story buildings; each structure has a white concrete facade with balconies at every floor level and a rounded roof. 477 (145) 38 2004 36°8′26.39″N 115°9′11.24″W / 36.1406639°N 115.1531222°W / 36.1406639; -115.1531222
21= Turnberry Place – Tower IV Distant ground-level view of four identical 40-story buildings; each structure has a white concrete facade with balconies at every floor level and a rounded roof. 477 (145) 38 2006 36°8′26.39″N 115°9′11.24″W / 36.1406639°N 115.1531222°W / 36.1406639; -115.1531222
25= The Signature at MGM Grand – Tower I Distant ground-level view of three indentical 38-story towers; the building has gold colored windows and balconies on each floor. 475 (145) 38 2006 36°6′24.66″N 115°9′59.18″W / 36.1068500°N 115.1664389°W / 36.1068500; -115.1664389
25= The Signature at MGM Grand – Tower II Distant ground-level view of three indentical 38-story towers; the building has gold colored windows and balconies on each floor. 475 (145) 38 2006 36°6′24.66″N 115°9′59.18″W / 36.1068500°N 115.1664389°W / 36.1068500; -115.1664389
25= The Signature at MGM Grand – Tower III Distant ground-level view of three indentical 38-story towers; the building has gold colored windows and balconies on each floor. 475 (145) 38 2007 36°6′24.66″N 115°9′59.18″W / 36.1068500°N 115.1664389°W / 36.1068500; -115.1664389
28 The Venetian Distant ground-level view of a V-shaped building with a brick and tan facade and dark windows. Two shorter buildings with similar appearances are visible in the distance. A tall brick tower with a steep, green, pyramid-shaped roof is in the foreground. 475 (145) 37 1999 36°7′17.83″N 115°10′9.29″W / 36.1216194°N 115.1692472°W / 36.1216194; -115.1692472
29 Allure Las Vegas Allure Las Vegas tower. 466 (142) 41 2007 36°8′38.46″N 115°9′32.6″W / 36.1440167°N 115.159056°W / 36.1440167; -115.159056
30 Palms Fantasy Tower Distant ground-level view of two buildings. The tower on the right is more prominent, and has a semicircular, glass roof with a concrete and glass facade. The building on the left has a modern, all-glass facade with a similar curved roof design. 458 (140) 40 2006 36°6′50.09″N 115°11′40.29″W / 36.1139139°N 115.1945250°W / 36.1139139; -115.1945250
31= Turnberry Towers – Tower I Ground-level view of a 45-story tower at night; the building, which is lit up, has a rectangular cross section and a white facade. 453 (138) 45 2007 36°8′26.39″N 115°9′11.24″W / 36.1406639°N 115.1531222°W / 36.1406639; -115.1531222
31= Turnberry Towers – Tower II Ground-level view of a 45-story tower at night; the building, which is lit up, has a rectangular cross section and a white facade. 453 (138) 45 2008 36°8′26.39″N 115°9′11.24″W / 36.1406639°N 115.1531222°W / 36.1406639; -115.1531222
33 Caesars Palace – Palace Tower Ground-level view of a 30-story skyscraper at night; the building, which is lit up, has a rectangular cross section and a white facade. 435 (133) 30 1998 36°7′0.35″N 115°10′37.95″W / 36.1167639°N 115.1772083°W / 36.1167639; -115.1772083
34= Veer Towers West View of the twin Veers Towers complex from the west. 433 (132) 37 2010 36°6′26.92″N 115°10′30.23″W / 36.1074778°N 115.1750639°W / 36.1074778; -115.1750639
34= Veer Towers East View of the twin Veers Towers complex from the west. 433 (132) 37 2010 36°6′26.4″N 115°10′27.74″W / 36.107333°N 115.1743722°W / 36.107333; -115.1743722
36= Rio Masquerade Tower Distant ground-level view of an all-glass tower; the tower has several setbacks near its roof. The glass is mostly a dark blue color, but some windows are tinted red to form a stripe down the side of the building. A prominent "Rio" sign is visible in the foreground. 423 (129) 41 1997 36°6′57.67″N 115°11′11.5″W / 36.1160194°N 115.186528°W / 36.1160194; -115.186528
36= Palms Casino Resort Distant ground-level view of two buildings. The tower on the right is more prominent, and has a semicircular, glass roof with a concrete and glass facade. The building on the left has a modern, all-glass facade with a similar curved roof design. 423 (129) 42 2001 36°6′53.61″N 115°11′38.63″W / 36.1148917°N 115.1940639°W / 36.1148917; -115.1940639
38= Marriott's Grand Chateau Marriotts Grand Chateau tower view from west in Las Vegas. 420 (128) 38 2008 36°6′27.68″N 115°10′10.07″W / 36.1076889°N 115.1694639°W / 36.1076889; -115.1694639
38= Panorama Tower I Panorama towers complex. 420 (128) 33 2006 36°6′26.97″N 115°10′57.11″W / 36.1074917°N 115.1825306°W / 36.1074917; -115.1825306
38= Panorama Tower II Panorama towers complex. 420 (128) 33 2007 36°6′23.97″N 115°10′57.34″W / 36.1066583°N 115.1825944°W / 36.1066583; -115.1825944
41 Hilton Grand Vacations Club – Tower 2 Ground-level view of a 38-story tower and a 28-story tower, both brown in color. 405 (123) 39 2006 36°8′23.9″N 115°9′38.78″W / 36.139972°N 115.1607722°W / 36.139972; -115.1607722
42= The D Las Vegas Ground-level view of the front entrance to the casino when it was called Fitzgeralds; a very prominent, colorful sign features a rainbow and a pot-of-gold. There are slot machines inside the building, and glass windows and part of a skyscraper are visible above the sign. 400 (122) 34 1979 36°10′11.33″N 115°8′33.59″W / 36.1698139°N 115.1426639°W / 36.1698139; -115.1426639 Tallest building constructed in Las Vegas in the 1970s
42= Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Ground-level view of a sharp corner of a V-shaped building; the tower has a light tan facade with dark blue windows. 400 (122) 40 2000 36°6′35.89″N 115°10′16.94″W / 36.1099694°N 115.1713722°W / 36.1099694; -115.1713722

* indicates building is still under construction, but has been topped out

Tallest under construction or proposed

Under construction

There are currently three buildings under construction in the Las Vegas Valley that are planned to rise at least 100 meters (328 ft).

Name Image Height
ft (m)		 Floors Year
(est.)		 Coordinates Notes
MSG Sphere at The Venetian 360 (110) - 2021

Approved or proposed

This lists buildings that are approved or proposed in the Las Vegas Valley and are planned to rise at least 100 meters (328 ft).

Name Height
ft (m)		 Floors Year
(est.)		 Notes
Majestic Las Vegas 620 (188) 45 2023

Timeline of tallest buildings

This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Las Vegas as well as the current titleholder, The Drew Las Vegas. The Strat observation tower has been the tallest free-standing structure in the city since its 1996 completion, but since it is not a fully habitable building it is not included in this list.

Name Image Street address Years as tallest Height
ft (m)		 Floors Coordinates Reference
Diamond of the Dunes Tower One Ground-level view of a 20-story skyscraper; the building has a tan facade with balconies on every floor level. A prominent sign with the word "Dunes" is in the foreground, and a circular low-rise building with an all-glass facade is visible to the right of the image. 3650 Las Vegas Boulevard South 1961–1962 276 (84) 24 36°6′46.31″N 115°10′26.13″W / 36.1128639°N 115.1739250°W / 36.1128639; -115.1739250
Landmark . 364 Convention Center Drive 1962–1969 297 (91) 31 36°07′59″N 115°09′21″W / 36.133051°N 115.155808°W / 36.133051; -115.155808
Westgate Las Vegas Distant ground-level view of a curved building with a white, concrete facade and dark, blue-tinted windows. Monorail tracks are visible in the foreground. 3000 Paradise Road South 1969–1979 375 (114) 30 36°8′10.98″N 115°9′6.3″W / 36.1363833°N 115.151750°W / 36.1363833; -115.151750 Previously known for decades as the Las Vegas Hilton.
Fitzgeralds Casino Hotel Las Vegas Ground-level view of the front entrance to a casino; a very prominent, colorful sign features a rainbow and a pot-of-gold. There are slot machines inside the building, and glass windows and part of a skyscraper are visible above the sign. 301 Fremont Street 1979–1997 400 (122) 34 36°10′11.33″N 115°8′33.59″W / 36.1698139°N 115.1426639°W / 36.1698139; -115.1426639
New York-New York Hotel & Casino Ground level view of a 50-story building that looks like a city skyline, forming several different towers of varying heights. A prominent copper statue holding a torch is visible at the front of the image. A roller coaster is also visible between the statue and the towers. 3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South 1997–2005 529 (161) 45 36°6′8.06″N 115°10′27.53″W / 36.1022389°N 115.1743139°W / 36.1022389; -115.1743139
Wynn Las Vegas Ground-level view of a thin, curved building with a brown glass facade 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South 2005–2007 614 (187) 49 36°7′35.23″N 115°9′56.55″W / 36.1264528°N 115.1657083°W / 36.1264528; -115.1657083
The Palazzo Ground-level view of a curved building with a tan facade. The building has dark windows and several protruding ledges at various points. 3325 Las Vegas Boulevard South 2007–2009 642 (196) 52 36°7′26.69″N 115°10′4.35″W / 36.1240806°N 115.1678750°W / 36.1240806; -115.1678750
The Drew Las Vegas The Fontainebleau Resort under construction in 2009 from the south. 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South 2009–present 735 (224) 63 36°8′15.97″N 115°9′33.92″W / 36.1377694°N 115.1594222°W / 36.1377694; -115.1594222
A. ^ According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, freestanding observation towers are not considered to be buildings, as they are not fully habitable structures. These structures are included for comparative purposes.

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