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Sphere countdown

A sight in Center Strip, The Strip, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: 11:30 pm.

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Why go

The Sphere's LED Exosphere runs the official city countdown, with global midnight countdowns from early evening.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in The Strip, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is XS Nightclub, 0.5 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Center Strip
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
11:30 pm

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond The Strip. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    XS Nightclub

    Encore's poolside nightclub, open since 2008, books headline DJs for its ticketed NYE countdown.

    Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    America's Party fireworks

    Grucci's eight-minute midnight show fires from casino rooftops along the Strip, including Caesars Palace, ARIA and the Venetian.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lotus of Siam

    Famous northern Thai restaurant with a deep German Riesling list.

    Food · Las Vegas · 0.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Eiffel Tower Restaurant

    French dining room 11 floors up the half-scale Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, with windows over the Bellagio fountains.

    Food · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Picasso

    Julian Serrano's Spanish-French restaurant at Bellagio since 1998, hung with original Picasso works and facing the fountain lake.

    Food · 0.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Peppermill

    Round-the-clock Strip diner since 1972, with oversized breakfasts and a neon lounge built around a fire pit.

    Food · Red Rock Canyon · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Sphere countdown is a stop on our Las Vegas New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in The Strip

Another curated sight in The Strip. See the full The Strip guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Las Vegas

Our climate figures for The Strip come from nearby Las Vegas. Average daily highs in Las Vegas run from 56°F in December to 107°F in July; February is usually the wettest month. For Sphere countdown itself, we suggest: 11:30 pm.

Modelled monthly averages for Las Vegas from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Las Vegas weather by month (covers The Strip).

Getting there

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Coordinates
36.12111, -115.16194
Destination
The Strip, Nevada

Sphere countdown: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sphere countdown?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Sphere countdown. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sphere countdown?

Our pick: 11:30 pm. Insider tip: Best seen from the Venetian's north side or the LINQ Promenade.

Is Sphere countdown free?

Yes, we list Sphere countdown as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sphere countdown?

Sphere countdown appears on Las Vegas New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Sphere countdown to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to The Strip.

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