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Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada (18009987788)
Many of the state's tallest buildings are located on and near the Las Vegas Strip.

This article lists the tallest buildings in Nevada, showing which ones reach the highest into the sky! We're looking at buildings that are at least 250 feet (about 76 meters) tall. This list includes 57 of the tallest buildings in the state, starting from 260 feet.

The very tallest structure in Nevada is the Strat tower in Las Vegas. It stands at an amazing 1,149 feet (350 meters)! This tower is also the tallest observation tower in the United States. However, because people don't live or work on every floor, it's not counted as a "building" in the same way.

The actual tallest building in Nevada is the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. It reaches 737 feet (224 meters) high! Its main structure was finished in 2008, but construction paused for a while. It finally opened its doors in 2023. Before that, the tallest completed building was The Palazzo, which is 50 stories tall and stands at 642 feet (196 meters). It was finished in 2007. Outside of Las Vegas, the tallest building is the 38-story Silver Legacy Resort & Casino in Reno, completed in 1995, at 410 feet (125 meters).

Nevada's Tallest Buildings

In the list below, if you see an equal sign (=) next to a rank, it means two or more buildings are the same height. The "Year" column shows when each building was finished. We've also included some tall observation towers, even though they aren't "buildings," so you can compare their heights. They aren't given a rank in the list.

Buildings Over 500 Feet Tall

Rank Name Image City Height
ft (m)		 Floors Year Coordinates Notes
The Strat 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. Las Vegas 1,150 (350) 112 1996 36°8′50.59″N 115°9′19.40″W / 36.1473861°N 115.1553889°W / 36.1473861; -115.1553889
  • This is the tallest observation tower in the United States.
  • It's the second-tallest free-standing structure west of the Mississippi River.
  • It has been the tallest structure in Nevada since 1996.
1 Fontainebleau 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. Winchester 737 (224) 68 2023 36°8′15.97″N 115°9′33.92″W / 36.1377694°N 115.1594222°W / 36.1377694; -115.1594222
  • It became the tallest building in Las Vegas and the entire state.
  • Construction paused in 2009 but started again in 2021.
2 Resorts World Las Vegas Resorts World Las Vegas May 2022.jpg Winchester 673 (205) 59 2021 36°8′0.07″N 115°9′57.63″W / 36.1333528°N 115.1660083°W / 36.1333528; -115.1660083
  • This was the tallest building built in Las Vegas during 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. Paradise 642 (196) 50 2007 36°7′26.69″N 115°10′4.35″W / 36.1240806°N 115.1678750°W / 36.1240806; -115.1678750
  • It was the tallest completed building in Las Vegas and Nevada for a time.
  • It's also the tallest hotel in Las Vegas.
4 Trump International Hotel & Tower – Tower One Ground-level view of a building with a rectangular cross section and a golden glass facade Paradise 640 (195) 64 2008 36°7′46.96″N 115°10′21.27″W / 36.1297111°N 115.1725750°W / 36.1297111; -115.1725750
  • This is the tallest building in Las Vegas where people live (residential).
5 Encore at Wynn Las Vegas Ground-level view of a convex, curved building; the building has a complete glass facade and is light brown in color. Paradise 631 (192) 52 2008 36°7′46.4″N 115°9′52.92″W / 36.129556°N 115.1647000°W / 36.129556; -115.1647000
6 Wynn Las Vegas Wynn 2 (2).jpg Paradise 614 (187) 49 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. Paradise 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 Casino Chelsea Tower Cosmopolitan Resort from north in 2010. Paradise 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. Paradise 600 (183) 48 2009 36°6′28.15″N 115°10′37.41″W / 36.1078194°N 115.1770583°W / 36.1078194; -115.1770583
9= Elara View of Elara tower Las Vegas from south. Paradise 600 (183) 56 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. Paradise 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. Paradise 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 Paradise 550 (167) 55 stories 2014 36°7′3.55″N 115°10′5.61″W / 36.1176528°N 115.1682250°W / 36.1176528; -115.1682250
  • This is a giant Ferris wheel, not a building, but it's very tall!
  • It was once 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. Paradise 540 (165) 54 1999 36°6′44.88″N 115°10′20.23″W / 36.1124667°N 115.1722861°W / 36.1124667; -115.1722861
13 New York-New York Hotel & Casino Ground-level view of buildings replicating the New York City skyline. Paradise 529 (161) 45 1997 36°6′8.06″N 115°10′27.53″W / 36.1022389°N 115.1743139°W / 36.1022389; -115.1743139
  • This was the tallest building built in Las Vegas during the 1990s.
14 Palms Place Ground-level view of a 47-story building with a rectangular cross section and a grooved, all-glass facade Paradise 517 (157) 48 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. Paradise 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. Paradise 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. Winchester 500 (152) 45 2007 36°8′19.53″N 115°9′41.1″W / 36.1387583°N 115.161417°W / 36.1387583; -115.161417

Buildings from 400 to 500 Feet Tall

Rank Name Image City Height
ft (m)		 Floors Year Coordinates Notes
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. Paradise 485 (148) 45 2003 36°5′34.54″N 115°10′38.57″W / 36.0929278°N 115.1773806°W / 36.0929278; -115.1773806
  • This building first opened as THEhotel in 2003.
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. Paradise 480 (146) 44 1999 36°5′30.48″N 115°10′29.22″W / 36.0918000°N 115.1747833°W / 36.0918000; -115.1747833
20 Circa Resort & Casino Circa Resort.jpg Las Vegas 480 (146) 35 2020 36°10′18″N 115°8′44″W / 36.17167°N 115.14556°W / 36.17167; -115.14556
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. Winchester 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. Winchester 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. Winchester 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. Winchester 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 Ground level view of three towers; the one farthest to the left is complete, and has an all-white facade with balconies and light windows. The two buildings on the right are both under construction; the middle tower is nearly complete, with some concrete still exposed and a crane on the roof. The tower farthest to the right is also incomplete and has about 10 stories of framework constructed. Paradise 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 Ground level view of three towers; the one farthest to the left is complete, and has an all-white facade with balconies and light windows. The two buildings on the right are both under construction; the middle tower is nearly complete, with some concrete still exposed and a crane on the roof. The tower farthest to the right is also incomplete and has about 10 stories of framework constructed. Paradise 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 Ground level view of three towers; the one farthest to the left is complete, and has an all-white facade with balconies and light windows. The two buildings on the right are both under construction; the middle tower is nearly complete, with some concrete still exposed and a crane on the roof. The tower farthest to the right is also incomplete and has about 10 stories of framework constructed. Paradise 475 (145) 38 2007 36°6′24.66″N 115°9′59.18″W / 36.1068500°N 115.1664389°W / 36.1068500; -115.1664389
25= 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. Paradise 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 – Tower I Allure Las Vegas tower one in Las Vegas. Las Vegas 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 Fantasy Tower at the Palms resort in Las Vegas Paradise 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. Winchester 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. Winchester 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 Palace Tower (Caesars Palace) 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. Paradise 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. Paradise 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. Paradise 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= Masquerade Tower (Rio) 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. Paradise 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 Ivory Tower Ivory Tower during 2008 renovations. Paradise 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. Paradise 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. Paradise 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. Paradise 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 Silver Legacy Resort & Casino Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Nevada, Reno at night.jpg Reno 410 feet (120 m) 38 1995 39°31′50″N 119°48′54″W / 39.530455°N 119.815103°W / 39.530455; -119.815103
  • This is the tallest building in Reno.
42 Hilton Grand Vacations Club – Tower 2 Ground-level view of a 38-story tower and a 28-story tower, both brown in color. Winchester 405 (123) 39 2006 36°8′23.9″N 115°9′38.78″W / 36.139972°N 115.1607722°W / 36.139972; -115.1607722
43= 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. Las Vegas 400 (122) 34 1979 36°10′11.33″N 115°8′33.59″W / 36.1698139°N 115.1426639°W / 36.1698139; -115.1426639
  • This is the tallest building in downtown Las Vegas.
  • It was the tallest building built in Las Vegas during the 1970s.
43= 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. Paradise 400 (122) 40 2000 36°6′35.89″N 115°10′16.94″W / 36.1099694°N 115.1713722°W / 36.1099694; -115.1713722
  • It was first known as the Aladdin when it opened in 2000.
  • It changed its name to Planet Hollywood in 2007.

Buildings from 250 to 400 Feet Tall

Rank Name Image City Height
ft (m)		 Floors Year Coordinates Notes
45 Augustus Tower (Caesars Palace) Caesars Palace crop.jpg Paradise 365 feet (111 m) 26 2005
46 Grand Sierra Resort Grand Sierra Resort exterior 2.jpg Reno 353 feet (108 m) 27 1978 39°31′22″N 119°46′45″W / 39.522854°N 119.779226°W / 39.522854; -119.779226
47 Nugget Casino Resort The Nugget, Interstate 80, Sparks, Nevada (700888155).jpg Sparks 342 feet (104 m) 29 1984
48 Riverside Resort & Casino – Tower II Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino in Laughlin, NV.JPG Laughlin 337 feet (103 m) 28 1994
49 Newport Lofts Las Vegas 334 feet (102 m) 23 2007
50 Harrah's Reno West Tower Harrahs Reno2.jpg Reno 324 feet (99 m) 24 1969 39°31′39″N 119°48′46″W / 39.527536°N 119.812737°W / 39.527536; -119.812737
51 Atlantis Luxury Tower Atlantis Casino Resort Spa - Reno 2017.jpg Reno 320 feet (98 m) 27 1991 39°29′20″N 119°47′38″W / 39.488865°N 119.793785°W / 39.488865; -119.793785
52 Regency Towers Winchester 318 feet (97 m) 28 1974
53 Edgewater Hotel and Casino EM Edgewater-Laughlin,Nevada (3602956998).jpg Laughlin 313 feet (95 m) 26 1987
54 Laughlin River Lodge River Palms Resort front.jpg Laughlin 301 feet (92 m) 25 1984
  • This building has had several names over the years.
55 Tropicana Laughlin West Tower Tropicana Express Casino Front.jpg Laughlin 295 feet (90 m) 25 1988
56 The Montage Reno MontagePano.jpg Reno 284 feet (87 m) 24 1978 39°31′40″N 119°48′50″W / 39.527716°N 119.813853°W / 39.527716; -119.813853
57 Circus Circus Sky Tower Circus Circus Sky Tower and parking garage, night.jpg Reno 278 feet (85 m) 28 1978 39°31′53″N 119°48′57″W / 39.531428°N 119.815698°W / 39.531428; -119.815698
58 The Strat hotel tower Stratosphere Las Vegas.JPG Las Vegas 276 feet (84 m) 24 c. 1983 36°08′54″N 115°09′18″W / 36.148293°N 115.155137°W / 36.148293; -115.155137
  • This is a separate hotel building, not the main observation tower.
59 Harrah's Reno East Tower Harrahs East Tower, Reno.jpg Reno 272 feet (83 m) 26 1995 39°31′39″N 119°48′46″W / 39.527536°N 119.812737°W / 39.527536; -119.812737
60 Eldorado Resort Casino Eldorado Hotel Casino, Reno.jpg Reno 270 feet (82 m) 26 1973 39°31′45″N 119°48′53″W / 39.529133°N 119.814593°W / 39.529133; -119.814593
61 Arlington Towers Downtown Reno, Nevada (18979465929).jpg Reno 260 feet (79 m) 22 1967 39°31′31″N 119°49′00″W / 39.525384°N 119.816695°W / 39.525384; -119.816695 This was the tallest building in Reno until 1969.

History of Nevada's Tallest Buildings (Since 1877)

For many years, from 1927 to 1956, most of Nevada's tallest buildings were found in Reno. But since 1956, the tallest buildings have been built in the Las Vegas Valley. This started with the Fremont Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The Strat tower, finished in 1996, is not included in this timeline because it's an observation tower, not a building.

Name Image City Years as Tallest Height
ft (m)		 Floors Coordinates Notes
International Hotel Virginia City 1877–1914 109 feet (33 m) 6 39°18′40″N 119°38′59″W / 39.310985°N 119.649803°W / 39.310985; -119.649803
  • This hotel had the first hydraulic elevator in Nevada.
  • It burned down in December 1914.
Mizpah Hotel Mizpah Hotel Tonopah Nevada.JPG Tonopah 1914–1927 5 38°4′6″N 117°13′51″W / 38.06833°N 117.23083°W / 38.06833; -117.23083
State Bank and Trust Company Building Tonopah 1914–1927 5
  • This building was built in 1906.
  • It is also known as the Belvada.
Riverside Hotel Reno 1927–1931 6 39°31′28.92″N 119°48′44.68″W / 39.5247000°N 119.8124111°W / 39.5247000; -119.8124111
Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall Ely 1929–1931 6 39°14′53″N 114°53′34″W / 39.248055°N 114.892815°W / 39.248055; -114.892815
  • This was the first fireproof building in Nevada.
  • It is still the tallest building in Ely.
El Cortez hotel . Reno 1931–1947 7 39°31′36″N 119°48′57″W / 39.52667°N 119.81583°W / 39.52667; -119.81583
Mapes Hotel Reno 1947–1956 133 feet (41 m) 12 39°31′32″N 119°48′45″W / 39.52566°N 119.812576°W / 39.52566; -119.812576
  • It closed in 1982.
  • It was taken down in 2001.
Fremont Hotel and Casino . Las Vegas 1956–1962 177 feet (54 m) 15 36°10′15″N 115°8′35″W / 36.17083°N 115.14306°W / 36.17083; -115.14306
Landmark . Paradise 1962–1969 297 feet (91 m) 31 36°07′59″N 115°09′21″W / 36.133051°N 115.155808°W / 36.133051; -115.155808
  • Construction started in 1961, but paused.
  • It opened in 1969 and closed in 1990.
  • It was taken down in 1995 to make space for a parking lot.
International Hotel/Las Vegas Hilton 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. Paradise 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
  • It first opened as the International Hotel in 1969.
  • It was known as the Las Vegas Hilton from 1970 to 2012.
Sundance Hotel/Fitzgeralds Hotel and Casino 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. Las Vegas 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
  • It opened as the Sundance Hotel in 1979.
  • It was renamed Fitzgeralds Hotel and Casino in 1987.
  • It became The D Las Vegas in 2012.
New York-New York Hotel & Casino Ground-level view of buildings replicating the New York City skyline. Paradise 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 Paradise 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. Paradise 2007–2008 642 (196) 50 36°7′26.69″N 115°10′4.35″W / 36.1240806°N 115.1678750°W / 36.1240806; -115.1678750
Fontainebleau Las Vegas The Fontainebleau Resort under construction in 2009 from the south. Winchester 2008–present 737 (224) 68 36°8′15.97″N 115°9′33.92″W / 36.1377694°N 115.1594222°W / 36.1377694; -115.1594222

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