Seven (ish) “Fallout: New Vegas” Locations You Can Visit in Real Life

[Ryan Bates]

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October 23rd marks an important day for any fan of the Fallout franchise, as it was on this day in 2077 that the US and China launched enough nuclear lethality to obliterate civilization as we know it in the Great War. Take note, readers: you have 52 good years left, unless some idiot in Washington, DC decides to speed things up, but I mean, who would be stupid enough to do that, amirite? Fortunately, since it’s not 2077, many of the sites in the Fallout series are still intact in their pre-war design, and with the both the Obsidian spinoff of the franchise turning 15 this year as well as the Fallout TV series setting its second season in New Vegas, now’s a great time to visit some of the sites found in Fallout: New Vegas before they become horribly irradiated and infested with mutated ants and feral ghouls. So take a swig of Sunset Sarsaparilla, strap a Big Iron on your hip, and check out these spots next time you’re patrolling the real-life Mojave. And remember, you’re nobody till somebody loves you. And that somebody is me. I love you. VEGAS STRIP The most obvious location in Fallout: New […]
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What Real Locations Inspired Fallout: New Vegas?

Fallout: New Vegas turns 15, with the TV series heading to New Vegas. Explore the real Mojave sites behind the game’s iconic landmarks.

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[Awakens]

With the way things have been going, I honestly think Vegas might start looking like one of those Fallout exhibits sooner than later. When Trump messed up the economy there by threatening Canada about becoming the 51st state, it really hurt the city. Canadians used to be one of Vegas’ most consistent tourist groups, and once they stopped going, everything started to feel emptier. Vegas depends heavily on tourism, and without those visitors from up north, a lot of hotels and casinos have been struggling to fill rooms. You can already feel that slow decline when you walk through the Strip — fewer crowds, fewer new projects, more closed shops. It’s not quite the wasteland from New Vegas, but if things don’t recover, the comparison might not feel so far off.

 

[Travis]

It’s amazing how closely the game’s locations reflect the real Nevada area. I’ve been to Red Rock Canyon and the Pioneer Saloon before, and you can really feel that desert solitude Obsidian captured. I didn’t even know the saloon hosts Fallout fan events; that’s such a clever way to connect the fandom to the real history of the place. It’s kind of surreal to realize that these virtual wasteland settings are based on actual spots you can visit today.

 

[Pasta City]

I think what’s cool about New Vegas is how it teaches you real geography without you even realizing it. I didn’t know much about Nevada before playing, but after exploring the map, I can actually picture where Red Rock Canyon or Lake Mead are. The real places look cleaner, of course, but it’s strange how familiar they feel even if you’ve only been there through the game.

 

[RascalCoon]

Reading this made me nostalgic about how Fallout: New Vegas captured the strange beauty of the Mojave. It’s fascinating that so many of the game’s places actually exist, and you can visit them without worrying about Deathclaws. I’ve been to the real Fremont Street and seeing Vegas Vic in person gave me chills—it’s like stepping into Freeside. I never realized The Landmark inspired the Lucky 38, but that connection with Howard Hughes makes total sense. Hughes really was like a real-life Mr. House. I might plan a trip to Goodsprings next year just to have a drink at the Pioneer Saloon.

 

[JackBb]

Cool read - New Vegas really nailed that dusty retro-futuristic vibe, and it’s wild how many real-world places inspired the map. Vegas does have that magic, but honestly, you don’t have to hop on a plane to get a taste of that thrill anymore.
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[Padosh]

If you're a fan of Fallout: New Vegas, you'll be pleased to know that many of the locations from the game can be seen in real life. For example, the Las Vegas Strip served as the basis for New Vegas, and the Hoover Dam inspired the famous location of the final battle. The real town of Goodsprings looks almost like it does in the game — there's even a saloon that resembles the Prospector. You can also visit Red Rock Canyon, where the Hunnies lived in the game, and the real Black Mountain, which served as the prototype for Mount Tabitha. Even solar stations like Nevada Solar One have become real-life counterparts to HELIOS One. And nearby is Boulder City, which also made its way into the game almost unchanged.

It's almost like a tour of New Vegas — just without the deathclaws and raiders.

 

[StevenHanks2]

Cool read - New Vegas really nailed that dusty retro-futuristic vibe, and it’s wild how many real-world places inspired the map. Vegas does have that magic, but honestly, you don’t have to hop on a plane to get a taste of that thrill anymore.
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