Las Vegas Strip near Caesars Palace shows light vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)As a Vegas lover, these pictures are just awkward. Since moving to Florida, I don't get to visit as often as I did when I lived in California. The city has such a magic and energy. Seeing these photos tonight just stunned me. They're sad. Life has changed for all of us. Vegas has had its dark times these past few years. I look forward to another comeback.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The area in front of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, where tourists often line up to take photos, is shown empty as most businesses in the area are closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16 to help combat the spread of the virus.
Las Vegas Casinos To Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The marquees at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Park MGM and the Aria Resort & Casino.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino is shown blocked off as businesses remain closed.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The shuttered A Little White Chapel on Las Vegas Boulevard.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Most of the exterior building lights at Bellagio Resort & Casino are turned off.
Las Vegas Casinos To Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Ana Gabriel-Ramos cleans a pedestrian overpass at Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The closed Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino and Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel at the Fremont Street Experience and its Viva Vision canopy attraction blocked off.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)A marquee at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino displays a message above escalators that are blocked off.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Flamingo Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Shuttered Flamingo Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)An exterior view shows The Forum Shops at Caesars as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The closed Evel Pie restaurant in the Fremont East Entertainment District.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport display welcome signs and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on protection from the coronavirus on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus.
Las Vegas Casinos To Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Entrance at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department vehicle is parked at Paris Las Vegas as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The entrance to the A and B gates at McCarran International Airport.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)A sign at Little Darlings Las Vegas strip club advertises "drive-thru lap dances" despite a 30-day shutdown of nonessential businesses.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)An entrance to The Mirage Hotel & Casino is blocked off.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Most of the exterior building lights at Paris Las Vegas, including on its 50-story replica Eiffel Tower, are turned off .
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)A health and safety sign is shown in a gaming area at the shuttered Flamingo Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The check-in area for American Airlines.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)A gaming area with slot machines is blocked off at McCarran International Airport.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)An entrance to the shuttered Paris Las Vegas is blocked off.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Lights at Bellagio Resort & Casino are turned off as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)An empty walkway connecting McCarran International Airport to a parking garage.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Empty baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Most of the exterior building lights at Bellagio Resort & Casino, shown to the left of Caesars Palace, are turned off.
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Las Vegas Strip near Caesars Palace shows light vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
