Lifestyle
The casual and relaxed lifestyle available in the Las Vegas Valley represents yet another significant asset, and the quality of life is often measured by natural beauty and unique cultural opportunities. Strong support for the arts and a sun-drenched climate are prime attractions to this oasis in the high desert. Outdoor recreation offers unique sites such as Hoover Dam and the Lake Mead Recreational Area; Mount Charleston Recreation Area for wintertime sports, campgrounds, multi-purpose trails and ghost towns; pristine Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

The cultural community in Las Vegas is flourishing in both performing and visual arts. Newcomers will discover the finest art exhibitions, dance, opera, symphony, or live stage theatre. Museums preserve the area’s rich cultural heritage. Sports enthusiasts can look forward to world-class competition in golf, rodeo, boxing, bowling, off-road and hydroplane races. The University of Nevada Las Vegas boasts nationally ranked teams; including the UNLV Rebels football and the championship UNLV basketball team, the Runnin’ Rebels. Sports fans can also cheer on the Las Vegas Golden Knights Hockey Team or Get crazy with the Las Vegas Raiders NFL Team in their state of the art stadium.

Long recognized as one of the nation’s most popular vacation destinations, Las Vegas is emerging as also first-rate center for business and development. Any newcomers to the Las Vegas Valley who only recall the city as it appeared a decade ago will have difficulty recognizing the urban landscape. In just a single decade, Clark County and Las Vegas added more than 400,000 new residents. More than half of the people living in this area today were not residents 10 years ago. During this same timeframe, a dozen world-class resorts had their grand openings along world famous The Strip. The historic Fremont Street area transformed into a dazzling pedestrian mall complete with entertainment and a laser-lighted canopy.

Characterized by prosperity, the Las Vegas Valley claims an even brighter future. This gleaming desert jewel is still a fertile place where the individual can be a moving force that makes the right things happen.

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