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Spanish
traders en route to Los Angeles along
the Spanish Trail in the early 1700’s sought a route that would
pass through the then
unexplored Las Vegas Valley. The Valley, with
abundant wild grasses growing and a plentiful
water supply, was named Las Vegas, Spanish for “The Meadows.”
The
discovery of minerals, including precious metals, lead to the
beginning of the mining industry in the late 19th century. The
State Land Act of 1885 offered sections of land at $1.25 per acre.
Farmers moved in and agriculture became the dominant industry for
the next 20 years. The completion of the main railway, linking
Southern California with Salt Lake City in 1905, established Las
Vegas as a railroad town. The
availability of water made Las Vegas an ideal
refueling point and rest
stop. The railroad was the principal industry in Las Vegas for the
next 25 years.
Las
Vegas was founded as a city on May 15, 1905, when 110 acres
of land situated between Stewart Avenue on the North, Garces
avenue to the south, Main Street to the west, and 5th street (Las
Vegas Boulevard) to the east, were auctioned off. The City
was governed as part of Lincoln County until 1909 when it became
the county seat for the newly established Clark
County.
Las
Vegas became in incorporated city and adopted its first charter on
March 16, 1911. At the time of incorporation, the City encompassed
19.18 square miles, and had approximately 800
inhabitants.
By
1930, Las Vegas had grown to a population of 5,165. On March 19,
1931 gambling was legalized in the State of Nevada. One
month later, the City issued six gambling licenses.
Beginning
in 1931, the construction of Hoover Dam brought an influx of
construction workers which started a population boom
and gave the Valley’s economy, which was in the grip of the
Great Depression, a needed boost.
By
1940 Las Vegas’ population had grown to 8,422. The outbreak
of World War II brought the defense
industry to the Valley. The
isolated location, along with plentiful water and inexpensive
energy, made Las Vegas an ideal site for military and defense
related industries. The defense industry continues to
employ a significant number of Valley residents. Following World
War II, lavishly decorated resort hotels and gambling casinos
offering top-name entertainment came into existence.
Tourism
and entertainment quickly took over as the largest employer
in the valley. By
1960, Las Vegas encompassed 25 square miles and had a population
of 64,405.
Throughout
the 1970’s and into the 1980’s, corporations continued to
invest in the hotel/casino industry. Gaming had become
a legitimate business, and some
properties had stock traded
on the Market.
Starting
in the mid 1980’s, a period of unprecedented growth began.
Annual population increases averaging nearly 7% caused the city’s
population to almost double between 1985 and 1995, increasing from
186,380 to 368,360, a 97.6% increase. Contributing to the
population growth was a 4% annual increase in hotel rooms and a
9.18% annual increase in jobs from 1990 through 1994. The growth
continues still. The latest population prediction in the Las Vegas
Valley is 2 million people by 2005.

Las
Vegas is nicknamed The Adult Disney- land,” but kids
of all ages gawk at the world’s most unforgettable skyline.
Where else can you see a vaulting Egyptian pyramid,
a fanciful medieval castle, the Statue of Liberty, Venice’s
Piazza San Marco, the Eiffel Tower, an erupting volcano,
and a battling pirate ship – all on the same street?! The
grand hotels along the Strip are not just extravagant facades, but re-creations of exotic locales and golden eras
past and future: virtual theme parks,
replete with rides and free animatronic and
live performances to entertain families 24 hours
a day, with restaurants, reviews and casinos that carry out
the amusement park promise of the fantastic. The
Fremont Street Experience, a five-block-long pedestrian mall
in downtown’s Glitter Gulch, is essentially a giant
screen presenting different “moving pictures” (dive bombing
jet fighters, for example) through an astonishing manipulation
of synchronized lights. Beyond the glitter and
the glitz, Las Vegas provides a plethora of cultural, scenic,
and athletic attractions.


Falling
in love with Las Vegas is easy to do. “The Entertainment
Capital of the World” welcomes 32 million people a year.
Visitors love to enjoy luxurious hotels, unique shopping
experiences, dazzling and unusual stage shows, first rate
restaurants, and world class gaming. Of course, Las Vegas is
also a golfer’s paradise with plenty of championship golf
courses.
Away
from the man-made excitement is a world of natural beauty unlike
any other place on Earth. Red Rock Canyon’s unique
rock formations are perfect for
both the photographer and the rock climbing enthusiast. Mt.
Charleston offers hiking, skiing, camping
and all the wonderful sensations of the high Sierras. Lake
Mead is perfect if you’re into water sports. The Grand
Canyon, Death
Valley and Valley of Fire are all short hops from the Strip.
If
you really fall in love with Las Vegas, you may do what almost
50,000 people a year do: relocate here! Las
Vegas is among the fastest growing cities in the country.
A near-perfect climate, favorable cost of living, healthy job
market, and business-friendly environment make Las Vegas the ideal
place to live for young families, empty-nesters, and seniors
alike. Housing is very
affordable throughout the entire Las Vegas area. Property
taxes are very low, and there is no state income tax!
Low
humidity along with ideal spring and fall temperatures make
Las Vegas a great place any
time of the year. The average
year-round temperature is 80
degrees. Las Vegas is one of
the sunniest cities in the United States – with an average of
320 days of sunshine per year, and only 4.19 inches
of rainfall.
Because
of its high desert elevation (2,174 feet above sea level)
the temperature range
can be extreme. During the
summer, daytime temperatures
often top 100 degrees. In the
winter, the temperature may drop
as low as 33 degrees, although the average high is between 50 and
60 degrees. It rarely falls below
freezing in Las Vegas. When it does, it usually
only in the early morning.
You
can enjoy a wide variety of sports year round. Though the winter
weather is less dependable than the spring or fall, the winter
months are generally
pleasant and well suited to outdoor activities. For Example,
you can water-ski on
Lake Mead in he morning, and snow ski at Lee Canyon in the afternoon.
From mid-May to mid-September, when
the heat is the most
intense, you can swim, sail,
sunbathe or water-ski. Just
make sure you have plenty
of sunscreen and a hat.
Summer is also an ideal time to
head for Mt. Charleston where the average temperature is ten
to fifteen degrees cooler
than Las Vegas.



| Power |
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Gas |
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Las
Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas
Nevada Power (702) 367–5555
www.NevadaPower.com
Boulder
City:
Boulder City Power (702) 293–9244
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Southwest
Gas Corp (702) 365–1555
www.swgas.com
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| Telephone |
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Water |
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Las
Vegas
Sprint
Telephone NV (702) 244–7400
www.sprint.com
Nevada Bell (702) 240–4000
MGC Communications (702) 310–3100
Henderson,
North Las Vegas, Boulder City
Sprint Telephone NV (702) 244–7400 |
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Las
Vegas
Las
Vegas Valley
Water District (702) 870–4194
www.lvvwd.com
Henderson
City
of Henderson
Utility Services (702) 454–3517
North
Las Vegas
City
of North Las Vegas (702) 633–1484
Boulder
City
City
of Boulder City (702) 293–9244
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| Sanitation
Services |
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Sewer
Services |
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Las
Vegas
Clark County
Sanitation District (702) 870–4194
www.cleanwaterteam.com
Republic Services (702) 735–5151
Henderson,
North Las Vegas
Republic
Services (702) 735–5151
Boulder
City
City
of Boulder City (702) 293–9244 |
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Las
Vegas
Clark
County
Sanitation District (702) 870–4194
City of Las Vegas (702) 229–2291
Republic Services (702) 735–5151
Henderson,
North Las Vegas
Henderson
Utilities Division (702) 454–3517
Boulder
City
City
of Boulder City (702) 293–9244
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| Cable |
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| Cox
Communications (702) 383–4000
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| Additional
Important Numbers |
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All
Emergency: 911

Police:
Las
Vegas
311
North Las Vegas (702) 633–9111
Henderson
(702) 565–8933
Boulder
City
(702) 293–9224
Department
of Motor Vehicles
All Nevada (702) 486–4368
US Postal
Information
General Info. (702) 361–9212
24-Hour Hotline (800) 275–8777
Chamber of
Commerce
Las Vegas (702) 735–1616
North Las Vegas (702) 642–9595
Henderson (702) 565–8951
Boulder City (702) 293–2034
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Education
UNLV (702) 895–3011
CCSN (702) 651–4000 |
Voter
Registration
Clark
County
(702) 455–2780 |
Las Vegas
Review–Journal
Main Office (702) 383–0400 |
Clark County
Building
Main Information (702)
455–4011 |
Old Republic
Title Company
Main Office (702) 737–2088 |
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Boy
Scouts of America
Boulder Dam Area Council
(702) 736–4366
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Girl
Scouts
(702) 385–3677 |
Boys
& Girls Club
(702) 367–2582
Boys
& Girls Clubs of
Las Vegas
(702) 367–2582 |
Las
Vegas Civic Ballet
Association
(702) 229–6211
Teens
for Better America
(702) 739–0602
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Project
Youth
(702) 647–5800
Silver
State Girls Soccer
(702) 259–0699
Camp
Paradise Inc.
(702) 253–7270
4-H
Programs
(702) 731–3130 |
Vegas
West Youth Soccer
(702) 228–0344
YMCA of
Southern NV
(702) 877–9622
Children’s
Concert Series
(702) 229–6511
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Boulder
City Hospital
901 Adams Blvd
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 293–4111
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St.
Rose Dominican (Siena)
3001 St.
Rose Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 616–5000 |
Desert
Springs Hospital
2075 E.
Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 733–8800 |
Summerlin
Hospital Medical Ctr.
657 Town
Center Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89015
(702) 233–7000 |
Lake
Mead Hospital Medical Ctr.
1409 E.
Lake Mead Boulevard
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 649–7711 |
Sunrise
Hospital Medical Ctr.
3186 S.
Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731–8000 |
Mountain
View Hospital
3100 N. Tenaya
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 364–1111 |
University
Medical Center
1800 W. Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 383–2000
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St.
Rose Dominican (De Lima)
102 E.
Lake Mead Drive
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 564–4420 |
Valley
Hospital Medical Center
620 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 388–4000 |
Spring
Valley Hospital
5400 S.
Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 853–3000 | |

Baha’l
(702) 385–2933
Catholic
Diocese (702) 735–3500
Congregation
Ner Tamid (702) 733–6292
1st Church of
Christian Scientists (702) 384–3043
Greek
Orthodox Youth Diocese (415) 753–3075
Hadassah –
Las Vegas (702) 798–6311
Interfaith
Counseling of the SW (702) 798–6211
Interfaith
Student Center (702) 736–0887
Islamic
Society of Nevada (702) 458–1986
Jewish Family
Services (702) 732–0304
Jewish
Federation of Las Vegas (702) 732–0556
Knights of
Columbus (702) 387–9312
Latter Day
Saints (702) 452–5011
Lighthouse
Club (702) 459–4041
Lutheran
Social Ministry of the SW (702) 734–7088
National
Council of Christians and Jews (702) 387–6225
Nautilus
Mariners (702) 384–4554
Nevada
Buddhists Association (702) 252–7339
Salvation
Army (702) 870–4330
So. Nev.
Baptist Association (702) 732–4171

Las Vegas has consistently maintained the
highest new job growth in the United
States. Of
the 25 cities likely to have the country’s highest
employment growth over the next
five years, Las Vegas ranked sixth in
a Forbes
Magazine study.
Since 1990, Las
Vegas has also ranked number 1 in high-tech
job growth (primarily high tech services).
The Nevada labor force has
increased by nearly 350,000 people in
the last decade. More than half of the new
companies that recently relocated to the Las Vegas Valley were
high-tech/manufacturing firms.
Perhaps
not surprisingly, the construction industry
continues to be a major employer
in Southern Nevada as the demands for residential, resort, office
and industrial space continue to soar. With some
6,000 new residents moving to the Las
Vegas Valley each month, residential construction
is valued at more than $2 billion
annually.
Gaming,
Las Vegas’ trademark industry has
served as the catalyst for the lion’s share
of the Valley’s phenomenal growth and
outstanding economic success. The recent
completion of four new mega resorts on
the Las Vegas Strip generated thousands
of new jobs.
From
finance to construction and retail to
service, Las Vegas’ tourist and entertainment venues
and hotel and casino resort properties
promise a steady demand for
jobs as well as creating a wealth of new business
opportunities.
Employment
Cards/Certification
If you are hired in a food and beverage or
child care position, you must obtain a
health card from the Clark County Health
District. If you are hired in hotel or
gaming, you are required to have a
Sheriff ’s Work Card. If you handle or
work directly with liquor, you are required
to have a Total Alcohol Management (TAM)
card. For information about obtaining a Sheriff ’s Work
Card call (702) 229–3465; a Health Card call (702) 383–1226;
or a TAM Card call (702) 647–1954.
Las
Vegas has continued to rank first nationally in employment growth
since 1995, according to the Arizona State University Economic
Outlook Center. With Clark County’s consistently low
unemployment rate, Las Vegas is projected to maintain its position
well into the millennium. The population explosion has
resulted in great opportunities for new businesses and more
jobs. Las Vegas continually ranks among the top cities in
job growth — an important element
to people relocating. Outlook
Magazine recently
named Las Vegas as one of the
top five cities in the country to live.
Inc.
Magazine rated
Las Vegas as the
#1 entrepreneurial city in America, citing
the thousands of new businesses that
start each year. Fortune
Magazine named
Las Vegas as the #2 city in the country
in which to do business.
Because
Tourism adds up to nearly one-third
of the state’s total tax revenue, business
owners are not subject to
corporate income tax or franchise, inventory
or unitary taxes.
Residents
pay no personal income tax. The
minimal tax burden means that Nevadans can
keep more of the money they earn.
U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic
Analysis Bureau ranks Las Vegas
as the top metro area for income per
capita, with an annual growth rate of
2.3%.
If
you are planning to relocate, Las Vegas should
always be at the top of your list of desirable
locations.
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Finding
a Job
Las Vegas Jobs: (702) 229–6346
Henderson Jobs: (702) 565–2318
North Las Vegas Jobs: (702) 633–1514
Boulder City Jobs: (702) 293–9430
State of NV Jobs: (702) 486–2920
Nevada Employment Security
Job Openings in Las Vegas:(702) 486–3300
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Clark County Social Service
Social Service is responsible for ensuring that
the County meets its health, welfare and
community responsibilities as set forth
in the Nevada Revised Statutes and
Ordinances.
1600 Pinto Lane
Las Vegas,
NV 89106
(702) 455–4270
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Las Vegas has
no personal income tax. There are no state income,
inheritance, gift or
estate taxes. The Clark County Assessor’s Office
determines the taxable value of each
parcel of land. Property taxes are figured by
multiplying the assessed value by the tax rate,
which for the 2003 tax year is an average of
$3.2877 per $100 of assessed value. 
Sales tax is
charged at retail on the sale of tangible
personal property unless exempt by statute.
A companion “use” tax is charged on property
purchased outside of Nevada and brought
into the state for use. The minimum rate
is 6.50%.
Motor vehicle
taxes – fees are annual and must be
paid on all vehicles at time of registration. Registration
fees are based on the depreciated manufacturer’s
retail price at the time of
registration. Truck costs are also based on their
gross vehicle weight established by the manufacturer.
Lodging tax
– A statewide tax of 1% of gross receipts
is imposed on the rental of (transient lodging)
hotel and motel rooms. This is in addition
to any locally imposed room taxes
which range from 0 to 11%.
 
If
you are planning on moving to Las Vegas, you will need to know the
following information.
If you have young children, there are plenty
of good, licensed people who specialize
in child care. Clark County as
more than 500 licensed day care providers
according to statistics provided by
licensing officials. Twelve centers are licensed
foot 24-hour care. If you want to enroll
a child in day care or preschool, you
must provide the facility current immunizations
and a doctor’s certificate stating
the child is in good health and has no
contagious diseases or illnesses.
Clark
County School District
The
Clark County School District services
Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson,
Boulder City, Mesquite, Indian Springs,
Laughlin and Searchlight, as
well as all rural areas in the county. It is
the 6th largest school district in the country
with 172 elementary schools, 43
middle schools, 33 high schools, 23 alternative
schools and 6 special schools. A
number of special programs and services are
offered, ranging from assistance for
physically and mentally handicapped children,
to bilingual programs, classes for
the academically talented, and magnet programs.
Official student enrollment for
the 2002-2003 school year was 255,316. Children
between the
ages of 6 and 17
are required by
Nevada Law to
attend school.
Kindergarten
is
part of the regular
school program,
but is not
mandatory. A
child must be 5
years old on or before
September 30
to attend kindergarten and
must be
6 years old
on or before September
30 to attend first grade.
Bus
Transportation
Bus
transportation is furnished for students living two or more miles from
school, with the exception of kindergarten
students.
Registration
Two
proofs of address are
required to
register students in school.
The child’s
identity must be proven by
an official document. Current immunization records
should show the child
has received: four DPT shots, three
polio doses, and two MMR shots. Previous
school records can ensure the proper
placement of your child. Once these
requirements have been met, call (702)
799–7573 to enroll your student n
the proper school. Contact the Clark County School District for
more information.
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Clark County School District
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Administrative Office
2832 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799–5011
Fax: (702) 799–0257
www.ccsd.net
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| Colleges and Universities |
Community College of
Southern Nevada
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 651–4000
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San Joaquin Valley College
4220 S. Maryland Pkwy Bldg. C
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 862–4488
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University of Metaphysics
Church Institute
925 E. Desert Inn Rd. Ste E
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
(702) 895–3011
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University of Nevada, Reno
Southern NV Office
3100 W. Charleston Blvd Ste 208
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 258–8011
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University of Nevada
School of Medicine
2040 W. Charleston Blvd, Ste 503
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 383–2638
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University of Phoenix
2975 S. Rainbow Blvd. Ste E-4
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 876–5004
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Webster University
3430 E. Flamingo Rd. Ste 350
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 435–6660
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Private Schools |
Bishop Gorman High School (9-12)
1801 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 732–1945
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Calvary Chapel (K-9)
7175 W. Oquendo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 362–9000
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Calvary Christian School (K-12)
3005 E. Cedar
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 382–5998
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Faith Lutheran (6-12)
1251 Robin
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 648–7047
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1st Good Shepherd Lutheran (K-6)
301 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 382–8610
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First Presbyterian (K-8)
515 W. Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 382–3611
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Green Valley Christian (K-3)
711 Valle Verde
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 454-4056
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The Hebrew Academy (K-8)
9700 W. Hillpointe Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 255–4500
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Jewish Community Day (K-8)
2761 Emerson
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 650–2800
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Lake Mead Christian Academy (K-12)
540 E. Lake Mead Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 565–5831
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Las Vegas Day School (K-8)
3198 S. Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 362–1180
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Las Vegas Jr. Academy (K-10)
6059 W. Oakey Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 871–7208
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The Meadows School (K-12)
8601 Scholar Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 254–1610
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Merryhill School (K-6)
5505 Durango Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 889–2803
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Mountain View Christian (K-12)
3901 E. Bonanza Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 452–1300
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New Horizons Academy (K-12)
6701 W. Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 876–1181
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Our Lady of Las Vegas (K-8)
3046 Alta Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 878–6841
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Paradise Christian (K-10)
2525 Emerson Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 732–8256
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Redeemer Lutheran Elementary (K-6)
1730 N. Pecos Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 642–6144
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St. Anne School (K-8)
1813 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 735–2586
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St. Christopher School (K-8)
1840 N. Bruce St.
N. Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 642–1154
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St. Francis de Sales (K-8)
1111 Michael Way
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 647–2828
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St. Joseph School (1-8)
1300 Bridger Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 384–6909
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St. Viator School (K-8)
4246 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 732–4477
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Trinity Christian School (K-12)
950 E. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 735–5778
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Warren Walker (K-10)
2150 Windmill Pkwy.
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 896–8430
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| Technical/Vocational
Schools |
Career
Training Institute
(Business and Medical Career School)
4820 Alpine Place, Ste B-102
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 870–5256
Clark County
Adult High School
2701 E. St Louis Ave,
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799–8655
Paramount
Dealers Academy
3280 E. Tropicana Ave, Ste G
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 451–5911
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Education
Dynamic Institute, Inc.
701 N. Rancho Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 648–6888
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Las Vegas
Gaming and Technical School
3030 S. Highland
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 733–3030
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Local:
Las Vegas Citizen’s Area Transit (CAT) services
the residential
routes of Las Vegas and Henderson in addition to
the Strip. Taxi service is also available 24 hours a
day.
Citizens
Area Transit
3200 W. Tompkins
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) CAT–RIDE
(702) 228–7433
National:
Rail: Union
Pacific has daily switching, piggyback service,
and Amtrak passenger service. Amtrak National Rail Passenger
Service For
Station information only, call:
(702) 386-6896
1 N. Main Street, Jackie
Gaughan Plaza
For Reservations and schedule
information, call toll
free: 1–800–872–7245
Highways: Major
highways include:
Interstate 15 N/S to Salt Lake City, Los Angeles
and San
Diego
US
95 N to Reno US 93 S to Phoenix and Tucson
Air Travel: There
are approximately 95,000 passengers that
fl y in or out of McCarran International Airport on nearly
900 daily flights. It serves more than 35 million passengers
every year. It is the 7th busiest airport in the
U.S. and the 11th busiest
in the world. Currently,
more than 26
airlines provide nonstop
service to more
than 70 domestic and
international destinations.
McCarran offers
nonstop scheduled service to Canada, Germany, Japan,
Singapore and Mexico. Private aviation is serviced at
McCarran, North Las Vegas Air Terminal and Sky
Harbor. Contact your favorite air carrier for more information.
Department of
Motor Vehicles
The
Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety issues driver’s
licenses and vehicle registrations, patrols
the state highways and supervises criminals on parole or
probation. There are four full service MV
offices in Las Vegas. New residents may use a valid driver’s
license and vehicle registration from their former state for up
to 0 days. At
any time during the 30 days they may turn them in for Nevada
items, but they must do so within
30 days or before the out-of-state items expire, whichever
occurs first. (Exception: You must
have a valid Nevada driver’s license when you begin work in Las
Vegas. Proof of valid insurance and a smog check are
required to register your vehicle in Nevada. Registration
costs vary, depending on the year and
make of your vehicle. On the next page is a fact sheet
from the DMV listing everything you should need to know about
driving your vehicle in Nevada. Insurance
Information Under
Nevada law, drivers must carry state-approved vehicle
insurance that is written by a Nevada licensed
insurance agent. The minimum coverage requirements are
$15,000 bodily injury, $30,000 per person,
per accident and $10,000 property damage. A
proof of insurance card must be in the vehicle at all
times, along with a smog certificate. B o t h must
be presented when registering he
vehicle on a yearly basis. The fine
for non-compliance with
insurance can be as high
as $500.

 
There
are 64 golf courses here for your pleasure all within the Las
Vegas area: 32 public, resort and semi-private courses,
16 private courses (of which you can play 15), 3 par 3 courses, 2
specialty driving ranges, plus 13 courses
within 1 hour or less drive. Not listed or described here,
there are 12 other courses that you can play, less than
2 hours drive in the Saint George, Utah area. There are more
courses under construction due to open soon -
PLUS 21 courses in various planning stages. By the end of this
year, you will have more than 70 courses in the valley area to choose from. The
green fees range from $27 to $500 The Las Vegas weather allows for
golf to be enjoyed almost
year round. With an average of 320 days of sunshine and 14 days or
less of freezing temperature, you should be
able to enjoy a round of golf anytime during the year.
| Las Vegas
Courses
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Badlands Golf Club
9119 Alta Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
702 242-GOLF
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Bali Hai
5160 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-397-2499
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Callaway Golf Center/Divine Nine
6730 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702 896-4100
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Canyon Gate Country Club
2001 Canyon Gate Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
702 363-0303
Pro Shop: 702 363-0481
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Desert Pines Golf Club
3415 Bonanza Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702 450-8000 or 888-397-2499
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Desert Rose Golf Course
5483 Club House Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89122
702 431-4653
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Las Vegas Country Club
3000 Joe W. Brown Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702 734-1122
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Las Vegas Golf Club
4300 W. Washington
Las Vegas, NV 89107
702 646-3003
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Las Vegas National Golf Club
1911 E. Desert Inn Rd
La Vegas, NV 89109
702 382-GOLF
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Las Vegas Paiute Resort
10325 NV-Wav Kaiv Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89124
702 658-1400
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Los Prados Country Club
5150 Los Prados Cir. LV
702 645-4523
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Painted Desert Golf Course
5555 Painted Mirage Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
702 645-2568 or 800-GOTRY18
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Red Rock Country Club
2250 Red Springs Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
702 360-5959 (Pro Shop)
702 360-2223 (Membership)
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Rhodes Ranch Country Club
9020 Rhodes Ranch Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89113
702 740-4114 or 888 311-TEES
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Royal Links Golf Club
5995 Vegas Valley Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89122
702 450-8000, 888-397-2499,
702 450-8123 (Pro Shop)
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Siena Golf Course
10575 Siena Monte Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
888 689-6469
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Silver Stone Golf Club
7251 West Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
877-888-2127 or 702 562-3770
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Spanish Trail Country Club
5050 Spanish Trail Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
702 364-0367
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Stallion Mountain Country Club
5500 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89122
702 450-8000,
888-397-2499
702 456-2440 (Pro Shop)
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Sun City Las Vegas Golf Club
9201-B Del Webb Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89128
702 363-4373
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Tournament Player Club
(TPC) at
Summerlin
9851 Canyon Run Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89134
702 256-0111
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Tournament Players Club
(TPC)
Canyons
9851 Canyon Run Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89134
702 256-2000
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North Las Vegas Courses
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Craig
Ranch Golf Course
628 W. Craig Rd.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702 642-9700
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North Las Vegas Golf Course
324 E. Brooks
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702 633-1833
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Shadow Creek
5400 Losee Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
702 791-7161
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Sunrise Vista Golf Course
2841 Kinley Dr.
Nellis AFB, NV 89191
702 652-2602
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| Henderson/Green Valley Courses |
Anthem
Country Club
25 Anthem Club Dr.
Henderson, NV 89014
702 914-7888 or 888 882-6843
702 914-3000 (Membership Info)
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Black Mountain Golf and
Country Club
500 Greenway Rd.
Henderson, NV 89015
702 565-7933
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Desert Willow Golf Course
2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.
Henderson, NV 89012
702 263-GOLF
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Dragon Ridge Country Club
552 S. Stephanie St
Henderson, NV 89014
877 614-9100 or 702 614-4444
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Legacy Golf Club
130 Par Excellence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89014
702 897-2187
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Reflection Bay Golf Club/Lake
Las Vegas Resort
1600 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89011
702 740-4653
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Rio Secco Golf and Country
Club
2851 Grand Hills Dr.
Henderson, NV 89012
702 889-2400 or
888-To-Secco
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South Shore Golf Club/Lake
Las Vegas Resort
29 Grand Mediterra
Henderson, NV 89011
702 558-0022
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Southern Highlands Golf Club
1 Robert Trent Jones Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89141
877-261-1010 or 702 263-1000
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The Revere/Sun City Anthem
2600 Evergreen Oaks Dr.
Henderson, NV 89012
702 259-4653
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Wildhorse Golf Club
2100 Warm Springs Rd.
Henderson, NV 89014
702 434-9000
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The
library district was formed in 1965 through the efforts of
citizens concerned
with providing free public library service
to residents living outside the
incorporated areas of Clark County. Today
the consolidated Las Vegas/Clark County
library district serves over a million residents. The district consists of 12
urban and 11 rural
libraries serving Clark County. Services
include access to fiction, nonfiction, compact
discs, video and audio cassettes, reference
material, typewriters and magazines. A strong emphasis on the
Young People’s Library
Department includes regular story times
for various ages, films based on books
for children and special programs. Each
year the Summer Reading Program encourages
children to keep up on reading for
fun while they are out of school. A
library card is issued free of charge. Picture
identify caption with current address
is requested. Cards may be obtained
and used at any of the libraries listed.
The card must be presented whenever
materials are checked out. Card
holders are responsible for all materials
checked out against the card
and, therefore must notify the library
immediately when the card is
lost or stolen. Replacement charge for
lost or stolen cards is one dollar. Children
under 18 must be accompanied by
a parent or guardian with acceptable
I.D.
| LAS VEGAS
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Clark County Library
1401 E. Flamingo
(702) 733-1810
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Enterprise Library
25 E. Shelbourne Ave.
(702) 369-3000
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Green Valley Library
2791 N. Green Valley Pkwy.
(702) 435-1840
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Las Vegas Library
833 Las Vegas Blvd. No.
(702) 382-3493
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Rainbow Library
31 S. Buffalo Dr.
(702) 243-1323
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Sahara West Library of Fine
Arts Museum
9600 W. Sahara Ave.
(702) 228-1940
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Spring Valley Library
4280 So. Jones Blvd.
(702) 368-4411
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Summerlin Library & Performing Arts Ctr.
1771 Inner Circle Dr.
(702) 256-2217
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Sunrise Library
5400 Harris Ave.
(702) 453-1104
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West Charleston Library
6301 W. Charleston Blvd.
(702) 898-3682
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West Las Vegas Library
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
(702) 641-2111
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Whitney Library
5175 E. Tropicana Ave.
(702) 454-4515
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| BOULDER CITY
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Boulder City Library
813 Arizona Street
(702) 293-1281
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| HENDERSON
|
James I Gibson Library
280 Water ST.
(702) 565-8402
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Malcolm Branch
80 N. Pecos
(702) 263-7522
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Pittman Library
1608 Moser Dr.
(702) 565-5816
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Senior
Citizens
In the last
20 years, sunny Southern Nevada
has become one of the leading
retirement destinations. With this steady growth of senior
residents, there have been a number of organizations and programs
designed with the senior in mind. The latest census survey
showed there were more than 188,000 retirees living in Southern
Nevada. 51% have lived here for 11 years or more. Because of
the large senior population,
most government
agencies, including ark
and recreation departments, consider senior citizen needs a
priority.
American
Association of Retired
Persons
The fastest
growing senior population in
the US is here in Nevada. AARP
has expanded to meet the needs of Las Vegas with a new AARP Las
Vegas Information Center located in the Cannon Center, 340 N. 11th
St, Las Vegas. This center is AARP’s largest US facility, and
promises to be a valuable source
of information and resources
for AARP members and the
community. For more information, call (702) 386–8661
| Important Phone Numbers
|
|
Senior Centers
Boulder City (702) 293–5510
East Las Vegas (702) 456–1243
Henderson (702) 565–6990
Howard W. Cannon (702) 366–1522
Katherine Center (702) 732–2054
Mesquite (702) 364–5290
|
Transportation
EOB Senior and Handicapped
Transportation (702) 646–4203
Citizen’s Area Transit ADA Para transit
(702) 228–4000
TDD (702) 676–1834
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Employment/Volunteering
AARP
Senior Community Service
Employment (702) 648–3356
CCSN Senior Community
Employment (702) 648–3336
Foster Grandparents (702) 647–1515
Help of Southern
Nevada (702) 369–4357
Nevada Business Services
55+ Program (702) 647–4929
Nevada Employment
Security Department (702) 486–3300
RSVP (702) 383–1163
Senior Companion
Program (702) 382–0721
SCORE (702) 388–6104
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| Las Vegas Community Centers
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Guinn Community Center
6480 Fairbanks Rd. (702) 455–8393
Lowden Community Center
3333 Cambridge (702) 455–7169
Orr Community Center
1520 E. Katie Avenue (702) 455–7196
Whitney Community Center
5700 Missouri Ave (702) 455–7573
Winchester Community Center
3130 S. McLeod (702) 455–7340
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Parkdale Community Center
3200 Ferndale (702) 455–7515
Sunrise Community Center
2240 Linn Lane (702) 455–7600
Sunset Park Offi ce
2601 E. Sunset Rd. (702) 455–8200
Von Tobel Community Center
3610 E. Carey Ave (702) 455–7699
Walnut Cecile Community Center
3880 Cecile Ave. (702) 455–8402
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LAS VEGAS 51s
AAA Baseball Cashman Field
300 S. 4th Street Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89101
www.lv51.com
702 798-7825
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LAS VEGAS MOTOR
SPEEDWAY
6000 Las
Vegas Blvd. North
Las Vegas, NV 89115
www.lvms.com
702 644-4444
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UNLV FOOTBALL
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl
7000 E Russell Rd
www.unlvrebels.com
(702) 895-UNLV (8658)
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UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS
College Basketball
Thomas and Mack
www.unlvrebels.com
(702) 895-UNLV (8658)
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NATIONAL FINALS
RODEO
Thomas and
Mack
4505
S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
702 895-3900
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UNLV THOMAS AND
MACK
CENTER
4505 Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Tickets 895-3900
Or www.tickets.com
1-888-464-2468
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UNLV SAM BOYD
STADIUM
7000 E. Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Tickets 895-3900
Or www.tickets.com
1-888-464-2468
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Las
Vegas is well known for the glamour, the glitter and the gambling,
but Las Vegas has evolved over the years to become
more family friendly town. With several theme parks, family shows,
rides, water parks and animal features not seen anywhere else, Las
Vegas has become a great place for family entertainment. Here is a
list of fun places to go that the whole family can enjoy.
ADVENTUREDOME AT CIRCUS CIRCUS - America’s largest
indoor theme park features a double-loop, double corkscrew
roller coaster and numerous attractions for kids of
all ages. 2880
Las Vegas Boulevard South (702) 734-0410
ARCHERY RANGE
- The Clark County Parks and
Recreation’s archery
range is open year round and features 32 practice
targets ranging in distance from 10 to 70 yards. 6800
East Russell Road (702) 367-1505
AUTO
COLLECTION
- The Imperial Palace Antique and
Classic
Auto Collection features more than 300 antique, classic
and special interest automobiles. 5th
Floor of the Imperial Palace Hotel (702) 731-3311 BELLAGIO
CONSERVATORY - This glass-domed 90,000-square-foot
conservatory features 1,200 bins of exotic plants
and flowers such as orchids, lilies and hyacinth. The
Bellagio Conservatory displays are changed monthly and
admission is free. Bellagio
Hotel (702) 693-7111
BONNIE
SPRINGS/OLD NEVADA: This was originally
a
stop over for covered-wagons heading to California
on the Old Spanish Trail.
Visitors are taken back
in time to this Old Western
Town, with gun fights on the streets, a wax museum,
opera house, horseback riding,
miniature train, petting
zoo, and restaurants and shops. To get
there take Charleston Blvd west
about 18 miles and follow the sign.
(702) 875-4191
CAESARS
MAGICAL EMPIRE:
Caesars Palace invites you
to
come enjoy a mystical dining experience in a remarkable underground
world. Caesars
Palace Hotel (702) 731-7333 CAESARS
FORUM SHOPS: Inside the Forum Shops at Caesars
various different upscale stores and shops abound. Also
there are fountain and light shows in the center of each wing
of shops. Caesars
Palace Hotel (702) 369-4008
COMPETITION GRAND
PRIX:
The Competition Grand
Prix features three GO-CART tracks, two 18-hole miniature
golf courses, and an arcade. 2980
S. Sandhill Road (702) 431-7223
CONEY
ISLAND EMPORIUM-
Enjoy an exciting array
of
amusements and activities, including interactive laser tag, virtual
reality games, bumper cars, a shooting gallery and all the
latest simulators. New
York-New York Hotel 1-888-696-9887 EIFFEL
TOWER -
Paris Las Vegas brings
you the chance
to ride to the
top of a 50- story
replica of the Eiffel
Tower, one of
the most famous landmarks
in the world. Paris
Hotel Las Vegas
(702) 946-7000
EIFFEL
TOWER- Paris Las Vegas
brings
you the chance to ride to the
top of a
50 s or replica of the Eiffel
Tower, one of the most famous landmarks
in the world. Paris
Hotel Las Vegas (702) 946- 7000
ETHEL M CHOCOLATE FACTORY & CACTUS
GARDENS-
Tour our
chocolate factory where you will see and learn
about the creation of chocolate. At the conclusion of the
tour you will be invited to sample one of Ethel M’s delicious chocolates
or hand dipped ice cream. Stroll through one
of the world’s largest Botanical Cactus Gardens, featuring over 400
varieties of cacti and desert plants from around the
world. 2
Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, off Sunset Road. 1-800-438-4356
THE FOUNTAINS OF
BELLAGIO-- The Fountains of
Bellagio
span more than 1,000 feet with streams of water soaring
as high as 240 feet in the air. The shows are choreographed to music
ranging from the classic arias of Luciano Pavarotti
to the romantic styling of Frank Sinatra. 3600
South Las Vegas Boulevard at Flamingo. (702)
693-7111
FREEMONT STREET EXPERIENCE
- The Fremont Street
Experience is a pedestrian promenade in downtown Las
Vegas. This five-block, open-air experience features a misting
system, retail carts, kiosks, and street performers. A
spectacular light and sound show runs from dusk to midnight daily.
Between
Main Street and Las Vegas Boulevard. (702)
678-5777 or 1-800-249-3559
GAMEWOR |