Tuesday marks the 83rd anniversary of the opening of the first hotel-casino on Las Vegas Boulevard, which started as an extension of a California motel brand.
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Tears, cheers and beers. They all marked the final hours of the Tropicana, one of the oldest of the remaining old-school casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.
Visitors made their way through the buzzing property Saturday night, snapping last pictures of the property’s stained glass.
As guests and Vintage Vegas lovers visit throughout the remaining days of operation, workers say they, too, will be taking in the last moments.
Rates are much higher than normal for the Rat Pack-era Strip resort’s last days, but prices have inched down from earlier in the month.
The Tropicana is closing April 2. Much of its stock of collectible items is dwindling as tourists grab their free or cheap pieces of history.
Boyd Gaming says the renovations at the 23-year-old property will take about two years to complete.
Room rates for the 66-year-old Tropicana, set to close on April 2, are at a premium for the last four days in operation.
The ride, which is now open, was designed to appeal to both children and adults, according to Circus Circus.