Want to learn a bit more? Or just check out some nifty neon? Try these!
Best collection of old signs:
http://www.neonmuseum.org
They're a super cool museum that has rescued a LOT of old neon signs from casinos in Las Vegas that were torn down. I highly recommend visiting them when you're in Vegas!
For more on the history of neon, try these:
http://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/a-blaze-of-crimson-light-the-story-of-neon
http://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-neon-signs-1992355
So what is neon exactly?
For the sciencey side of things, try the following. Interesting things to fuel your juicy brain.
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/neon
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_sign