Enjoy yourself in Las Vegas, NV, Nevada
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by Vegas offers many tours to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and you can even go skiing. And for all the ladies out there... shopping is awesome, and so is the wellness and beach program. No wonder that this is a top destination in the US, enjoy!
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Las Vegas History
Spaniards were the ones who gave Las Vegas its name, and they used the water from the area while they headed west and north from Texas on the Old Spanish Trail. During the 1800s, parts of the valley had artesian wells in them that supported the extensive areas of meadows, which is how Las Vegas got its name, as vegas means meadows in Spanish. On May 3, 1844, John C. Frémont went to the valley of Las Vegas while the area was still a part of Mexico. Frémont was the leader of an observer, scout, and scientist group of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. After the annexation, Brigham Young sent 30 missionaries from the Church of... Read more »
Recent reviews for Las Vegas
Vegas again and again - Nov 26, 2006, by MadSuh
I stayed down at Isaac's place for a night down in Long Beach. He just got a new place so it was all empty. I did have some cushions and a sleeping bag:) We went out that night and some drunk guy called me fag because of the man purse I am... Read more »
Getting around in Vegas - Feb 22, 2006, by travelgrove-editor
Population: 478,434 Major Airports: McCarran International Airport (LAS) When to Go: The summers are scorching hot, but this is one of the best times to go if you are looking for cheap deals. Other times of the year to get a great deal... Read more »
Best clubs in Las Vegas - Jun 25, 2008, by mohds2
Las Vegas, it is a town that really never sleeps. No doubt, there are enjoyable things to be done in the daytime, but in the evening, things are reversed. Las Vegas is always notorious for starting new disco bars and celebration centers. As... Read more »
What to do in Vegas - Mar 6, 2008, by lindamura
Vegas, Baby! Vegas! Las Vegas is situated in the lower part of the state of Nevada and sits in the center of the Mojave Desert, who would have guessed to find in the desert, a city of lights, and all you can eat buffets, casinos and... Read more »
How Vegas became the Gambling Capital - Jun 25, 2008, by mohds2
Las Vegas is in the western region of the United States and it is situated in the state of Nevada. The Spanish word 'Las Vegas' means 'The Meadows' in English and was at first found in the 1829 by the group of explorers led by Antonio... Read more »
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