Known to Tourist as the “Entertainment capital of the world” Vegas is well known for its elaborate shows, often including big-name stars from Elvis Presley to Celine Dion.

In addition, the city is home to numerous performing arts centers including  The Las Vegas Philharmonic, the Nevada Ballet Theatre, and the Nevada Opera Theatre.

The City is also famous for the Las Vegas Strip, which is its main gambling and entertainment district and is home to the nations’ largest casinos, nightclubs, and hotels. Money made on the strip, from gambling and other entertainment, is the largest contributor to the Las Vegas economy.

 Each year, around 30 million tourists visit Las Vegas, contributing over $20 billion to the state economy. The Vegas Strip began to grow in popularity after WWII when Large Hotels and Casinos Like the Flamingo were built on the Strip. The Vegas strip is also home to replicas of the worlds most famous attractions. The Replica Sphinx and a 350ft high replica of the great pyramid can be found at the “Luxor Las Vegas Hotel and Casino”

and a half-sized model of the statue of liberty is housed in the “New York-New York Hotel and Casino” in addition to many other replicas found in various hotels on the strip.  Although, the city most popular attractions are its hotels, casinos, and over 40 wedding chapels along the strip, Vegas’s landscape does offer a few scenic wonders.

Tourist can enjoy tourists can enjoy a view from Hoover Dam on the Colorado River or the beutiful neighboring mountains. Another of Vegas’ key landmarks is Nellis Air Force base just to the north of the city. The base was founded in opened in 1941 and named after William Harrell Nelli On May 1, 1950.

The town currently has two museums dedicated to immortalizing its history of organized crimes: The Las Vegas Mob Experience of the Tropicana Casino, and The Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement.

 These museums are some of the towns primary attractions, fueling the town’s image as the last frontier. Overall, Vegas’ aesthetic personality is enveloped in its entertainment industry. Most of its performance and art is geared towards attracting tourist and spurring the town’s economy.

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