While the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign was originally intended to draw tourists into the city, now it's become a tourist landmark. It's turned into such a popular photo opportunity that, in 2008.
Constructed in 1959, the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign is an icon from the era of classic Vegas. Listed on the US National Register of Historic Places, the neon landmark welcomes visitors driving into the city from the south on Las Vegas Boulevard