The Vegas Strip has always been the scene of action, progress, and growth, and the year 2016 will be no exception. Caesars Palace celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016 with a $75 million makeover of its Roman Tower. It will now be called The Julius Tower.

The classic resort Riviera will be imploded and the space it occupies will be a part of the expanded Convention Center. This demolition promises to be a great show, so get your seats early.

Budweiser is putting in a beer park restaurant featuring over 100 types of beer for the tasting. An outdoor grill will be used to make the burgers and steaks and it will overlook the Bellagio Fountains across the street.

Hooters Nightclub, which opened just last summer, has been sold and will be getting a major renovation for the New Year.

The Jewel Nightclub with private suites will be catering to those who want to see as few people as possible.

The Lucky Dragon, an Asian themed resort, will likely be opening this year as construction is nearly finished on it.

The Intrigue Nightclub is keeping the waterfall formerly used by Trys, who was in business on the site for 10 years.

SPEEDVEGAS, which is not on the strip, but nearby, is a 100 acre complex of fast cars! Professionals and amateurs alike can engage in real drag racing and other fancy driving.

More plays as interactive superheroes, Transformers and Avengers, are also coming to Vegas.

One more Las Vegas Arena will be built, though there are no sports teams in Vegas. It will be the fourth arena here. MGM Resorts has another mid-size concert venue being built at The Monte Carlo Theater and Park, while The Blue Men group is moving across street to Luxor.

Resorts World construction is starting up again, having languished since 2007 when the economy crashed and burned.

ARIA Convention Center is getting bigger. They are expanding into the spot where The Cirque du Soleil was produced.