Las Vegas Travel and Tourism Guide

Those famous lyrics to Elvis' classic "Viva Las Vegas" pretty much set the tone for Sin City, don't they? The town that was once out in the middle of nowhere changed its course forever when gangster Bugsy Siegel came from back east and envisioned a mecca for gambling and entertainment. His famous Flamingo Hotel opened in 1946, and 61 yrs later, Las Vegas is now considered the "Entertainment Capital of the World"

The city is known for its giant hotel/casino complexes, great golfing, cheap buffets fantastic nightlife and intense summer heat. The summertimes can see temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Las Vegas is known to be getaways for bachelor/bachellorette parties and also weddings/ceremonies in casino chapels.

The city of Las Vegas was named "American City Of The Year" at the World Leadership Awards. It has been recognized as a world leader and the American City of the Year for its commitment to improving the quality of life for its residents. A few years ago they tried to make Las Vegas into a family place. Oops, big mistake. Today, they have changed back to the idea of "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas".

There are other things in the region to check out, such as Hoover Dam to the southeast, Red Rock Canyon National Park to the northwest, Valley of Fire, Lake Mead, Death Valley National Park or the Mojave desert, but in reality, if you're coming to Vegas, you're coming for the gambling and the shows on "The Strip."