The Las Vegas Strip is saying goodbye to a legend. The Tropicana, the third-oldest casino resort on the Strip, is closing its doors for good today, April 2nd. This iconic location will be demolished to make way for a new $1.5 billion stadium for the Oakland Athletics baseball team.
The Tropicana opened in 1957 and was once Sin City's most expensive resort. It has been a fixture on the Las Vegas scene for decades, but as the Strip has evolved into a destination for luxury resorts, the Tropicana hasn't kept pace.
The closure of the Tropicana marks the end of an era for Las Vegas. However, it also paves the way for a new chapter in the city's history. The new ballpark is expected to open in 2028, and it's expected to bring a new wave of excitement to Las Vegas.