Las Vegas Information
Las Vegas is indescribable because of
the many facets that make up this beautiful city. It's the only
place that everyone in the world seems to know of and that has
much more to discover than meets the eye.
Early settlers traveled westward as pioneers founded Las Vegas.
They built the Hoover Dam and initiated the gaming industry
in the 1930's. Las Vegas soon became known for its fine cuisine
and spectacular attractions.
Basic facts about Las Vegas:
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Weather: |
Las Vegas has
a desert climate with low humidity. The
average temperature during the year is 80 degrees. As
oneof the most sunny cities in the United States, Las
Vegas has 320 days of sunshine and just 4.19 inches of
rain annually.
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Elevation: |
Las Vegas is
2,174 feet above sea level. |
Las Vegas Background:
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A large inland sea
covered Southern Nevada and the
Las Vegas Valley for millions of years. When this sea
receded, it revealed fire-colored oxidized minerals in
gray
limestone with blood-red sandstone.
About 65 million years ago, a huge
fault thrust in which
two crustal plates collided shoved one plate over the
other. The result was the rugged outcroppings of red
sandstone and gray limestone throughout Las Vegas and
the Las Vegas Valley.
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While tourism is definitely Las Vegas'
main industry, over 35 million fun-seekers come to enjoy the
resort hotels each year and are ready and willing to spend millions
of dollars on their visit.
Since Las Vegas showcases some of the world's best entertainment,
it is known as "The Entertainment Capital in the World".
Showgirls, cabaret style night clubs, and magnificent entertainment
is the trademark that Las Vegas has inherited.
Today, Cirque de Soleil has three different shows at various
hotels along the Las Vegas strip. A big attraction is the newly
built Coliseum where Celine Dion flies in by helicopter to perform
nightly at Cesear's Palace. Top billing goes to Jerry Seinfeld,
Bette Midler, Elton John, Gladys Knight, Howie Mandel, Gloria
Estaban, Brittney Spears, Metallica, Rod Stewart, and George
Carlin, just to name a view.
Local hotels that cater to Las Vegas residents promote many
shows that cost as little as $20 per person. There is something
for everyone including Magic Shows, Improv Theaters, Musicals,
the Philharmonic Symphony, and the very popular Michael Flatley's
Lord of the Dance.
Each hotel offers something unique when it comes to Las Vegas
entertainment. For example, Cesear's Palace is known for the
Forum where beautiful life-like moving statues sing and entertain.
The Luxor's Egyptian museum and I-Max attract children and adults.
There are roller coasters at New York New York and the Sahara
and a refreshing Water Park right on the strip for all the family
to enjoy.
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Las
Vegas Strip, you can escape to Red Rock, Mt. Charleston, Laughlin,
or visit the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon. Many of the finest
golf courses in the world are found in the Las Vegas Valley
where championship courses are available for visitors to enjoy.
Many new Las Vegas real estate owners choose one of the many
available golf
course homes in the Las Vegas Valley.
Currently, the southwestern metropolitan area of Las Vegas that
is home to 1.4 million people is populated by people from every
state in the country and has a vast amount of countries represented
as well.
Las Vegas is "business friendly" and the Las
Vegas business climate promotes advantages that other states
do not offer. The employment rate maintains itself at a high
level because of its pro-business environment. There is no corporate
income tax, no franchise inventory tax, and no unitary tax and
employees do not pay state income tax. Together with tax savings
and a lower cost
of living, Las Vegas creates an environment that allows
families to live, work and play as they better their lives.
Most people moving to Las Vegas appreciate the dry climate and
mild winters. The beautiful desert landscape surrounded by majestic
mountains is a sight to see. The protective arms of the maintains
seem to wrap around the city as it grows and flourishes.
If you are planning to purchase a home or relocate in the Las
Vegas area, contact
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