Las Vegas
From PinkApproved
The glittery desert city of Las Vegas is among the leading U.S. travel destinations for gays and lesbians. Las Vegas does have some of the world's most over-the-top and spectacular attractions and entertainment. It's no surprise that so many conventions and major events are held here. Over 38 million visitors come to Las Vegas to stay at its lavish hotels, see some of the country's best shows and performances, shop at the luxury and outlet shops, enjoy a fast-growing fine dining scene, and take in the burgeoning arts and cultural landscape.
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Did You Know?
- Boulder City is one of only two towns in Nevada where gambling is illegal, the other city being Panaca. Originally, this town was created to house the workers on Hoover Dam.
- Las Vegas mega resorts are common today, but the first major resort built on the Las Vegas Strip was the El Rancho in 1941.
- Elvis Presley performed in 837 consecutive sold out shows at the Las Vegas Hilton Casino.
- The Riviera was the first high-rise hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, it was nine stories tall
- Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state. The highest point is at the 13,145 foot top of Boundary Peak.
- The first airplane to land in Las Vegas occurred in 1920 and it was piloted by Jack Beckley and landed at Rockwell Field which was located on what is now the Sahara Casino property.
