| Las Vegas, "The Entertainment Capital of the World" welcomes 35 million people a year. Visitors enjoy luxurious hotels, unique shopping experiences, dazzling stage shows, first rate restaurants, and world class gaming. Of course, Las Vegas is also a golfer's paradise, with championship golf courses.Las Vegas, Spanish for "the meadows," was founded by Mormon missionaries. These settlers were followed by westward-traveling pioneers and, later, by the men who built Hoover Dam, the area's first big tourist attraction. The legalization of gambling in the 30s transformed Las Vegas into a place where a street lined with stately pleasure domes tempted travelers searching for excitement, cuisine, entertainment and shopping.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, Valley of Fire, and Death Valley are all short hops from the Strip. |
