Lights Out For A Legend: Tropicana Las Vegas Closes After 67 Years!

The Tropicana Las Vegas closed its doors for the final time on Tuesday, just two days shy of their 67th anniversary.

Once known as the "Tiffany on the Strip," the Tropicana will be demolished in October to make room for a new Major League Baseball stadium to house the Athletics in 2028.

Just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, guards began to lock up the doors for the final time.

The Tropicana shared some farewell social media posts on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. For one goodbye post shared on Instagram, they simply captioned a photo of their sign with a thank you message, "So Long, Good Luck, Goodbye."

One person shared in the comments, "It was great to be able to stay there the last night ever." Another added, "Goodbye, beautiful! I will miss every single thing about you!! Many of my favorite days were spent there years ago after year. I wish I could turn back time to do it all again and savor those times even more!"

In another post shared on Tuesday, photos show how much the casino/hotel will be missed by so many. The carousel of photos is captioned, "THANK YOU for 67 years of unforgettable memories and unwavering support. We are immensely grateful to you, our loyal guests, dedicated team members, and the vibrant city of Las Vegas for your role in making Tropicana Las Vegas an iconic destination."

Employees and visitors shared some of their Tropicana memories in the comment sections of recent social media posts.

One employee dropped into the comments to share, "To all my friends and coworkers it’s a sad day now we have all become proud Tropicana orphans. My father Freddie the bartender there for 25 years as I was for 27."

Another person shared more memories, "So sad! Your people are second to none. You have a place in so much Vegas History. I remember seeing the front desk light up in the colors of the rainbow online after gay marriage became legal. I remember when your people took in victims escaping the horrible shooting next door and keeping them safe, and I remember making so many awesome memories here."

One former guest wrote, "Stayed there on my honeymoon in 1995. Part of my dad’s ashes put near pool grounds in 2015. Had good memories there but unfortunately very tired and worn down now."

Another person shared, "First place I ever stayed in Vegas 20 years ago, first place I ever won big at Craps under the monster stained-glass ceiling. Thanks for the memories and old-school Vegas vibes. You will be missed!"

The Tropicana holds so much history in its walls. And while it's being torn down to make room for the baseball stadium, many of the iconic and historical things from the hotel will be rehomed in the area.

An Instagram post shared by the hotel explains that they are partnering with a few local places to help keep some of the Tropicana alive for all to enjoy.

"Tropicana Las Vegas is collaborating with esteemed institutions such as the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), the Neon Museum, and the Showgirl Museum to preserve the heritage and items of sentimental value within the Tropicana. Through these partnerships, we will be able to document and showcase the unique history and cultural impact of Tropicana Las Vegas," the Instagram post reads.

One person suggested, "Please rescue the mosaic on the ceiling over the table games." Another added, "The Trop is old Vegas. It's really going to be missed."

Being on the iconic Las Vegas Strip for 67 years means the hotel and casino holds tons of history and memories in its walls.

The Tropicana was featured in the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," when James Bond stayed in a suite at the hotel.

The hotel was also a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack and has lots of mob history to share. At its height, the hotel hosted A-list performers including Debbie Reynolds, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Sammy Davis Jr., and more.

The Tropicana was home to the city's longest-running show, "Folies Bergere." The topless review had a nearly 50-year run!

While the doors are closed, people who visit the Strip before October can still see the hotel standing tall.

Demolition is planned for October, which will make room for a 30,000-seat, $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium to house the Athletics who will relocate to Vegas from California. The ballpark is expected to open in 2028.

The stadium will take up 9 acres of the 35-acre piece of land from the Tropicana.

According to The Telegraph, owner of the property, Bally's Corporation said in a statement, "The master plan for the rest of the property will accelerate once the Athletics' ballpark concept design is finalized. Bally's is aligned to deliver a unique development worthy of this iconic site on the Strip."

Thanks for the memories, Tropicana. You will be missed by many!