Las Vegas Valley, Metropolitan statistical area in southern Nevada, United States.
Las Vegas Valley is a metropolitan area in Clark County that includes several cities such as Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas. The region sits in a desert basin surrounded by dry mountains and spreads over a wide, flat terrain with broad streets and low buildings.
Artesian wells supplied water to the desert starting in 1829 and attracted early settlers. Legalizing gambling in 1931 launched the rapid growth of the region and turned it into a major city.
The Smith Center hosts classical concerts and theater performances, while the city conducts many weddings each year, often in small chapels. Bright neon signs and illuminated boulevards at night shape the urban landscape and draw visitors who stay out late.
Wide freeways and multilane roads connect the different parts of the city, and a car is practically necessary to get around. Summers can be very hot, so early mornings or evenings are more comfortable for exploring.
The region holds a very large number of hotel rooms and surpasses any other metropolis worldwide in accommodation capacity. Many hotels offer restaurants and entertainment open around the clock, so visitors can be active at any hour.
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