Las Vegas is widely popular as the “The Entertainment Capital of the World” is known for gambling, shopping and dining. It has earned the name of “Sin City” due to an overwhelming presence of adult entertainment oriented activities. Las Vegas is one city a must for all visitors who visit the United States of America.

Three things you should know about Las Vegas

• The ratio of slot machine to its residents in Las Vegas 8:1.
• The famous Las Vegas Strip is not a part of Las Vegas but falls under the jurisdiction of Clark County.
• Las Vegas has the maximum number of hotel rooms compared to any other city in the world.

Three historical facts about Las Vegas

• The prehistoric landscape of Las Vegas known as Las Vegas Valley is believed to be discovered by an American explorer and mountaineer Jedediah Smith in 1827.
• Las Vegas was officially founded as a city on May 15, 1905.
• Peter Buol was the first Mayor of the city who served the city from 1911 to 1913.

Things to do

Some of the must see spots that are charming and intimidating at the same time are:

• The Bellagio Fountains provides an amazing show of high shooting fountains and Cirque du Soleil
• Enjoy the view of famous Shark Reef Aquarium and enjoy the shows at an array of clubs
• Pool parties, casinos and much more fun filled activities other than the usual spots like museums, art galleries, Madame Tussauds and  the zoo

Shopping opportunities

A shopper’s delight as it has everything from world famous designer stuffs to affordable things. Some of the famous and prominent shopping spots among many are Town Square Las Vegas, Miracel Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, and The Forum Shops at Caesars and The Shoppes at The Palazzo.