Las Vegas

by The Linguist

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 641,903 people. Las Vegas is located within Clark County and serves as the county seat.

History

Las Vegas was founded in 1905 when 110 acres of land adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks were auctioned. The city was incorporated in 1911. The city grew slowly until 1931 when Nevada legalized casino gambling. This led to the construction of many iconic casino-hotels along Las Vegas Boulevard such as the Flamingo, Sahara, Dunes, and Stardust.

Learn more about the history of Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Wikipedia page.

Economy and Major Employers

The economy of Las Vegas relies heavily on tourism, gaming, and conventions. Some of the major employers in Las Vegas include:

  • MGM Resorts International – 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 891-1111
  • Caesars Entertainment – 1 Caesars Palace Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109, (866) 227-5938
  • Wynn Las Vegas – 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 770-7000
  • The Venetian – 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 414-1000
  • Las Vegas Sands – 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 414-1000

Learn more about the Las Vegas economy at the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance website.

Attractions and Landmarks

Las Vegas is world famous for its casinos, hotels, and entertainment venues along the Las Vegas Strip. Some of the most popular attractions include:

  • Fremont Street Experience – 425 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, (702) 678-5600
  • The Las Vegas Sign – 5200 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118 (N 36° 10′ 23.676” W 115° 8′ 14.772”)
  • Bellagio Fountains – 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (N 36° 6′ 59.316” W 115° 10′ 24.384”)
  • The Mob Museum – 300 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, (702) 229-2734
  • High Roller Observation Wheel – 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 322-0593

Check out the official Las Vegas tourism website for more attractions and things to do.

Sports Teams

Las Vegas has teams in many major professional sports leagues:

Government

The City of Las Vegas government website can be found at https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/. The mailing address for Las Vegas City Hall is:

City Hall
495 S Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

The phone number for Las Vegas City Hall is (702) 229-6011.

Las Vegas is located within Clark County in the state of Nevada. Visit the Clark County website for more information.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Las Vegas is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). The RTC operates a network of buses throughout the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Learn more at the RTC website.

Education

Las Vegas public schools are operated by the Clark County School District. The district serves all of Clark County, including the city of Las Vegas. Visit the Clark County School District website for more information.

Las Vegas is also home to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). UNLV is a public research university located just east of the Las Vegas Strip. Visit the UNLV website.

Public Library

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District operates many public libraries throughout the metro area. The main branch is located at:

Las Vegas Library
833 Las Vegas Blvd N
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Learn more at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District website.

Museums

Some of the top museums in Las Vegas include:

  • The Mob Museum – 300 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, (702) 229-2734
  • The Neon Museum – 770 N Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101, (702) 387-6366
  • National Atomic Testing Museum – 755 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, (702) 794-5151

Map of Las Vegas

Map of Las Vegas, Nevada showing major roads, landmarks, and the Las Vegas Strip area.