Arts and culture. Recreation and adventure. Incredible entertainment venues. Combine all of this with a beautiful climate and a thriving economy, and you'll find no better place to call home than Las Vegas!

As Las Vegas continues to grow and diversify, the city is truly becoming a leader, not only as an entertainment destination and a thriving center for business and industry, but from a community standpoint as well. From neighborhood parks and recreation centers to upscale cultural arts offerings through institutions such as the Las Vegas Philharmonic and the Nevada Ballet Theatre, today's Las Vegas Valley brings an undeniable richness to its residents' quality of life.

"Since moving here from San Diego about three years ago, I have been amazed at how the valley has grown and how it continues to have so much to offer new families relocating here. There are many great things for all ages, such as visiting museums, going on nature hikes, taking camping trips to nearby camp areas and quick trips to Lake Mead to relax by the water. For sport advocates we have youth and adult sports leagues. My family and I are happy to call Las Vegas our home."

—Kenya Drake, Mortgage Consultant, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage MAC.

Not only is there much to see and do in Las Vegas, there are also plenty of jobs, thanks to a healthy, diverse job market and pro-business environment. The cost of living is lower than in many comparable U.S. cities, due in part to the absence of any personal income tax and moderate property taxes.

For nearly 14 years, the U.S. Census Bureau has shown Nevada growing faster than any other state in the nation. New commercial and residential property is continually coming on the market. Master-planned communities dot the city's landscape, providing a small-town atmosphere within a large, glamorous city. The city's diverse people, communities, jobs and attractions make Las Vegas one of the best – and most unique - places to live, work and play.

ARTS & CULTURE

–Performing Arts

In addition to the wide array of world-class performances on the Las Vegas Strip, Southern Nevada residents enjoy a wealth of fine and cultural arts offerings valley-wide. From ethnic food festivals and neighborhood community center productions to Broadway-caliber off-Strip performances, the local arts scene is continually evolving.

Las Vegas Philharmonic and Nevada Ballet Theatre

The Las Vegas Philharmonic and Nevada Ballet Theatre, two cultural institutions and mainstays on the Las Vegas performing arts scene, have been redefining the quality of life for all Las Vegans.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic

3271 S. Highland Dr.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 893-7757

www.lvphil.com

Created in 1998, the Las Vegas Philharmonic is the third largest arts organization in the state. Today there are more than 1,000 Philharmonic season subscribers and a Guild that has grown to nearly 200 members. These two groups support the orchestra's varied programming and ever-expanding season lineup. In addition to its performances, the Philharmonic provides cultural outreach programs for more than 20,000 Clark County School District students each year. A Young Artists Competition is also conducted annually with winners performing solos in the Concert Series. The Philharmonic's main season begins each September.

Nevada Ballet Theatre

1651 Inner Circle Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89134

(702) 243-2623

www.nevadaballet.com

Established in 1972, Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) is a professional ballet company and dance academy that also provides outreach and educational programs. A leading cultural organization in Nevada, the company's 35 members have been recruited from around the world. Performances range from romantic era classics to high-energy contemporary ballets. The theatre is located in a 36,000 square-foot, world-class facility featuring seven dance studios, scenery and costume shops, a library and a fully-equipped Pilates studio. The academy provides both intensive education in the highly-structured and disciplined techniques of dance and related performing arts as well as classes for fun and fitness.

            *           Performing Arts Schedules, please see pg. 316

            *           Food Festivals, please see page 260

Arts Organizations & Information

Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts

3265 E. Patrick Ln.

Las Vegas, NV 89120

(702) 458-7575

www.fernadair.com

Classes are offered in dance, music, children's theater, gymnastics, cheerleading and aerobics. Events such as workshops, concerts and competitions are held throughout the year.

Bridge Gallery

City Hall, 2nd Floor

400 E. Stewart Ave.

Las Vegas, NV  89101

A variety of two-dimensional artwork is displayed on the second floor of City Hall and along the breezeway connecting City Hall to the Stewart Avenue parking garage. Rotating exhibits may include paintings, drawings, photography and/or banners. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Las Vegas Master Singers

5967 Bristol Crest Ln.

Las Vegas, NV  89139

(702) 222-9608

The Charleston Heights Arts Center

Decatur and West Charleston Boulevards

800 Brush St.

Las Vegas, NV  89107

(702) 229-6383

This center is open to the public and provides a variety of cultural arts programs, concert series, lectures and art exhibits. The center hosts the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre and Las Vegas Civic Ballet Association classes. Amenities include s 364-seat theatre, ballroom and conference facility. Space is available for rent.

Reed Whipple Cultural Center

821 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV   89101

(702) 229-6211

The Reed Whipple Cultural Center is headquarters for the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre and the Las Vegas All-Star High School Jazz Band. Center programs include a children's summer concert series, cultural arts classes, concerts and art exhibits. The theatre, ballroom and conference room are available for rent. 

The Twin Lakes Gallery,

700 Twin Lakes Dr.

Las Vegas, NV  89107

(702) 486-5205

Located next to the Derfelt Senior Center in Lorenzi Park, The Twin Lakes Gallery exhibits watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings by local and out-of-state artists on a monthly basis. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.

West Las Vegas Arts Center

947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89106

(702) 229-4800

The West Las Vegas Arts Center has served the African-American community in West Las Vegas for 10 years. Offerings include art exhibits, cultural arts classes, concerts and community-focused programs and film series. Amenities include dance, music and recording studios.

Theaters

The Empress Theatre Co.

2900 S. Valley View Blvd., Ste. 82

Las Vegas, NV  89102

(702) 871-9750

This movie theater features auditoriums with high-quality sound systems, stadium seating, handicap seating and listening-impaired devices.

Neonopolis 14

450 E. Fremont St., Ste 370

Las Vegas, NV  89101

(702) 385-2450

www.crown-theatres.com

Located in the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas, this movie theater features auditoriums with high-quality sound systems, stadium seating, handicap seating and listening impaired devices.

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV

4505 Maryland Pkwy.

Box 455036

Las Vegas, NV  89154

(702) 895-3663

http://nct.unlv.edu

This professional repertory theater is housed in the Judy Bayley Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The organization engages national and international theater professionals in all disciplines for residencies with the company. Students have opportunities for internships.

New York Theatre, Inc.

5333 S. Arville, Ste 209

Las Vegas, NV  89120

(702) 795-0487

Super Summer Theatre

Show time: 8:00 p.m.

For information and directions, visit

www.supersummertheatre.com or call

(702) 594-PLAY.

For a "theatre under the stars" experience, many residents head out to Super Summer Theatre, located in the historic Spring Mountain Ranch state park. The historic park encompasses 520 acres of an old ranch near the base of the cliffs of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and is only about a 20-minute drive from Las Vegas. Super Summer Theatre stage productions have wide appeal. Past productions have included "Seussical the Musical," "Once Upon a Mattress" and "Guys and Dolls." Food concessions include a variety of snacks, beverages and main-course entrees. Picnic baskets and blankets are welcome.

Utah Shakespearean Festival

351 W. Center St.

Cedar City, UT  84720

(435) 586-7880

www.bard.org

One of the oldest and largest Shakespearean festivals in North America, the Utah Shakespearean Festival is the 2000 Tony Award recipient for Outstanding Regional Theatre. The festival attracts nearly 150,000 people annually and educational programs are held year-round. Each year the Festival Education Department tours an abbreviated version of a Shakespearean play to schools throughout the Southwest.

V Theater & Event Center

3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd.,  Ste. 360

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 260-7200

Located inside the Desert Passage Mall at The Aladdin (soon to be Planet Hollywood), the 1,500 seat V-Theater & Events Center is home to "V" The Ultimate Variety Show. This venue attracts more than 10,000 visitors every week.

–Visual Arts

The visual arts are alive and well in Southern Nevada. Across the city, numerous galleries and museums will tickle the fancy of art and history buffs. Street fairs that offer a combination of diversions – arts, entertainment and social time – are also crowd favorites.

For contemporary painting and sculpture, architecture, design and multimedia art, the Guggenheim Hermitage Museum is sure to please. Located in The Venetian Resort Hotel  Casino, the museum was conceived for the presentation of special exhibitions. This state-of-the-art enclosed exhibition space houses masterworks from the Guggenheim and Hermitage museums in a unique setting. The museum changes exhibits twice a year.

For a different arts and cultural vibe, many Las Vegas residents head downtown on the first Friday of the month to First Friday. Centered around Charleston and Main Streets in the heart of the Downtown Arts District, First Friday is an ongoing monthly arts, entertainment and social event featuring an eclectic mix of events, from art exhibits to theatrical presentations, musical performances and poetry slams.

First Friday is a stage for local galleries and Las Vegas' vital downtown cultural scene. Visitors can listen to live local bands play throughout the evening while they "people watch," sample new restaurants and visit diverse shops and attractions. For information call (702) 384-0092 or visit www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org.

ART GALLERIES

Art Affair

5525 S. Decatur Blvd., Ste. 103

Las Vegas, NV  89118

(702) 368-7888

Art pieces at this gallery include collectible autographed sports and celebrity memorabilia, animated art cells, oils, serigraphs, watercolors, posters and mirrors.

Art de Vignettes, LLC

4235 W. Post Rd.

Las Vegas, NV  89118

(702) 221-8350

www.artdevignettes.com

This premier art gallery features fine art in all mediums including art glass, sculpture, mosaic glass and art jewelry and clothing.

Art Encounter

3979 Spring Mountain Rd.

Las Vegas, NV  89102

800-395-2996

(702) 227-0220

www.artencounter.com

This art mecca offers custom framing, appraisal services and art in virtually all styles and mediums.

Avanti Art Studio

8172 Horseshoe Bend Ln.

Las Vegas, NV 89113

(702) 221-0333

www.avantiartstudio.com

Avanti Art Studio features the works of artist Anne Furno.

Galleria di Sorrento

3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 369-8000

www.gdsorrento.com

Located at Caesars Palace, Galleria di Sorrento offers art consultations, custom framing, original paintings, sculptures and other art pieces. The gallery is also available for special events.

Gallery of Sculptures & Antiquities

5115 S. Decatur Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89118

(702) 221-4868

www.gallerylasvegas.com

This fine arts gallery specializes in eclectic art work from around the globe including Asian art, custom water fountains, paintings and sculptures, antiquities and jewelry.

Images of Nature

3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Ste. 400

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 731-0503

www.imagesofnaturewebstore.com

Located at The Desert Passage Shops at the Aladdin (soon to be Planet Hollywood), this gallery features Thomas D. Mangelsen's limited edition prints, posters, calendars, cards, books and puzzles.

Regis Galerie, Inc. 

3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Ste. 2060

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 414-3637

Located in the Venetian Hotel & Casino, this gallery features 19th Century French antiques, period art glass, 19th and 20th century bronzes, oil paintings, chandeliers and Oriental art.

Ron Lee's World of Clowns Gallery

7665 Commercial Way, Ste. A

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 434-1700

www.ronlee.com

Enjoy the world's largest collection of limited edition clown sculptures. Other collections include the Emmett Kelly Jr. Collection, Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Figurines and the complete Disney Showcase Collection. A free, self-guided tour is offered.

Tom & Elaine Coleman

1003 Santa Ynez Ave.

Henderson, NV 89015

(702) 564-4001

www.tomandelainecoleman.com

Porcelain and stoneware artwork is exhibited and sold. Workshops, books and Geil kilns also are available.

Trinity Black Art Gallery

2657 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Ste. D

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

(702) 399-1125

www.trinityblackart.com

Trinity Black Art Gallery showcases African American paintings and specializes in works by African American artists. Custom framing services are also available.

Art Source International

1081 E. Santa Anita Ave.

Burbank, CA 91501

(818) 558-5200

An art dealer, Art Source International also has an art gallery.

RECREATION & SPORTS

Recreational opportunities abound in Southern Nevada. Whether you're looking for an exciting adventure or a scenic path to stroll down, you'll find it here. Within a short distance of Las Vegas, adventure-seekers can go whitewater rafting, snow skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, horseback riding and kayaking or skirt across the desert on a variety of motor vehicles. Via land, sea and air, area travel and tour operators offer the young at heart breath-taking expeditions to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and other havens of natural and man-made beauty.

A host of traditional activities—golfing, tennis, swimming, fishing, camping, sightseeing cruises and photographic tours—are also available in the Las Vegas Valley. College sports teams, Arena League football, Minor League baseball, a professional hockey team, a professional rodeo competition and professional boxing are big draws for those who prefer spectator sports.

–Tennis

Nevada Tennis Association

1333 N. Buffalo Ste. 130

Las Vegas, NV 89128

(702) 792-8384

A variety of classes, programs and events are available for tennis players of all age and skill levels.

PARKS AND TRAILS

A wide variety of parks and trail systems are scattered throughout Southern Nevada. From intimate neighborhood parks with picnic tables and benches to multi-acre outdoor play areas with water features and massive playgrounds, you can find it in Las Vegas! Developers and municipalities across the valley are incorporating a number of open spaces, biking/walking paths and ball fields into neighborhood design. The number of parks is continually changing. Listed below is a sampling of what's available valley-wide.

–City of Las Vegas

Fifty-four public parks, including dog parks and skate parks are located in the city. Many of the city's public parks have lighted basketball courts, playground equipment, aquatic facilities, picnic areas and walkways. Concerts and other entertainment often take place at area parks. The city's Department of Leisure Services also maintains community centers, golf courses, hiking trails, senior citizen programs and cultural facilities. For more information, call

(702) 229-6397 or visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/information.

–City of North Las Vegas

The City of North Las Vegas has 32 parks and facilities that range in size from less than an acre to 160 acres. Park amenities may include playground equipment, picnic areas, barbecue grills, swimming pools, horseshoe pits and shuffleboard. Also available at many parks are fitness stations, walking paths and sports facilities for basketball, tennis, soccer, football, baseball, softball, track and field, racquetball and volleyball. For more information, call the City of North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Department at

(702) 633-1171 or visit www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/Departments/ParksandRecreation/ParksAnd
Recreation.cfm.

–City of Henderson

Henderson's Parks and Recreation Department maintains more than 43 public parks that encompass more than 900 acres.  The department is one of only 13 agencies in the country with accreditation from both the National Recreation and Park Association and the National Gold Medal for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Administration. With an award-winning sports program, the city maintains 62 ball fields, 40 tennis courts, two indoor and seven outdoor swimming pools and 57 miles of trails as well as six recreation facilities. Contact the department at

(702) 267-4000 or visit www.cityofhenderson.com/parks.

–Boulder City

Boulder City's Recreation Department is responsible for 11 parks in addition to a recreation center, swimming pool, ball fields, tennis courts, a hiking trail and the Reflections Center – a landscaped area composed of seven sculptures that change annually. Park benches and walkways surround the area. For more information, call

(702) 293-9256, or visit www.bcnv.org/departments/parks_rec/-parks.htm.

–Clark County

Clark County's Department of Parks and Community Services maintains various types of parks, including six dog parks, 68 local parks and facilities, 17 rural parks and facilities, 18 skate parks, a sport shooting park, wetlands park and 15 special interest facilities. These include golf courses, a horse park, BMX track, a radio-controlled airfield, radio-controlled car track and Sunset Park Lake. Open year-round for fishing, the lake is a popular destination for those who enjoy remote control boating. Local park amenities include picnic areas, a skate park, horseshoe pit, walking course, swimming pools, playgrounds and athletic facilities for hockey, tennis, basketball, volleyball and soccer.

Clark County also maintains after-school activities, teen and youth programs and aquatics facilities. The county provides an arts education program, camps and camp sites, museums, community centers, special events and exhibits and community outreach services. Additional offerings include a folk art program, opportunities for artists, neighborhood services, sports programs and a desert garden. For information on the department's services and facilities, call (702) 455-8200, or visit www.co.clark.nv.us/parks/homepage.htm.

–State of Nevada

The Nevada Division of State Parks maintains 24 state parks and recreational areas throughout Nevada. Those located in Southern Nevada include Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area, Floyd Lamb State Park, Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and Valley of Fire State Park. State parks offer opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, boating and nature study. Many of these parks also offer shower facilities and a chance to visit some of the area's historic sites. For park information, visit http://parks.nv.gov.

Other attractions within the park system include Mount Charleston, Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Hoover Dam. Mount Charleston is the tallest peak in the Las Vegas area and has recreational areas in Kyle and Lee Canyons. Lake Mead is the largest man-made lake in the Western Hemisphere. Amenities include camping, boating and swimming. Hoover Dam, a popular tourist spot, is considered to be one of the engineering wonders of the world. For more information on state parks and recreational areas in the Southern Nevada region, call (702) 486-5126.

RECREATION AREAS – Parks/Marinas

Lake Mead Resort

322 Lakeshore Rd.

Boulder City, NV 89005

(702) 293-3484

Zion Lodge (inside Zion

National Park, Utah)

P.O. Box 400

Cedar City, UT 84721

(435) 586-9476

www.zionlodge.com

This lodge offers cabins and opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, climbing and cycling.

–Ski Resorts

Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort

3620 N. Rancho Dr., Ste. 103

Las Vegas, NV 89130

(702) 645-2754

www.skilasvegas.com

From November to April, this resort at Mount Charleston's Lee Canyon offers skiing at all skill levels. Sledding and snow terrain breakdown is 20 percent beginner, 60 percent intermediate and 20 percent expert.

Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort

55 1/2 19th Ct.

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

(310) 318-7327

–Lodges

Bryce Canyon Lodge

P.O. Box 400

Cedar City, UT 84721

(435) 586-9476

This beautiful "in-the-park" lodge is on the National Historic Register. Western cabins feature gas fireplaces, two queen beds and full baths. A quiet and relaxed atmosphere allows guests to get reacquainted with nature.

Grand Canyon Lodge

P.O. Box 400

Cedar City, UT 84721

(435) 586-9476

The lodge offers a variety of amenities and information about Grand Canyon excursions.

–Skydiving

Flyaway Indoor Skydiving

200 Convention Center Dr., Ste. A

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 731-4768

A SkyDive Las Vegas, Inc.

1401 Airport Rd., Ste. 4

Boulder City, NV 89005

(702) 759-3483

www.skydivelasvegas.com

Free fall and tandem jumping is offered from a twin turbine jetliner. Enjoy views of the Las Vegas Strip, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the Colorado, River Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston, the Valley of Fire and surrounding states.

–Motorcycle Dealers

Las Vegas Harley-Davidson-Buell

2605 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 431-8500

Las Vegas Harley-Davidson-Buell

7100 W. Sahara Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 876-2886

Las Vegas Harley-Davidson-Buell is the world's largest dealership in physical size.  The dealership offers parts, service and rentals as well as a wide variety of products, equipment and accessories.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

–Boat Dealerships

Marine Max, Inc.

3800 Boulder Highway

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 732-7297

www.marinemax.com

Marine Max, Inc.

2548 Wigwam Pkwy., Suite 101

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 735-2695

www.marinemax.com

Marine Max is the world's largest boat retailer.  They are your expert when it comes to sales and service of your yacht, be it new or pre-owned.

–Bowling Services

K&K Bowling Services

6020 West Flamingo Rd., Ste. 7

Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 259-2695

www.bowlinglasvegas.com

–Camping

Kampgrounds of America KOA

500 Circus Circus Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 738-9707

www.koa.com

Located near the Las Vegas Strip, KOA offers a heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, 400 full hookup recreational vehicle RV sites, a video arcade and full service convenience store.

Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort

2711 W. Windmill Ln.

Las Vegas, NV 89123

800-566-4707

www.oasislasvegasrvresort.com

Amenities include beautiful landscaping, full RV hookups, swimming pools, golf, a fitness center, a convenience store, a restaurant, a poolroom, planned events and social gatherings.

Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

P.O. Box 5547

Mt. Carmel, UT 84755

800-293-5444

–Fishing Equipment & Supplies

Las Vegas Fly Fishing

7520 Washington Ave., Ste. 140

Las Vegas, NV 89128

(702) 838-6669

www.lvflyfish.com

In addition to its large selection of fly fishing products, Las Vegas Fly Fishing offers classes, guided trips and travel opportunities throughout the United States.

–Horse Stables & Rentals

Bonnie Springs-Old Nevada

1 Gunfighter Ln

Blue Diamond, NV89004

(702) 875-4400

Cedar Ridge Farm Egyptian Arabians, LLC

190 E Shelbourne Ave

Las Vegas, NV 89123

(702) 845-6752

E-Z Up Stirrup Extender Co.

13175 Blue Diamond Rd

Las Vegas, NV 89124

(702) 875-4831

Schafer, BJ

7772 Arnold Palmer Way

Las Vegas, NV 89149

(702) 228-1802

Silver State "Old West" Tours

919 E. Tropicana Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 798-7788

www.silverstatetours.com

Visit a ranch and go horseback riding on area trails, take riding lessons and experience a camp-out! Other offerings include covered wagon and stagecoach rides, western meals, roping, horseshoe pitching and Native American entertainment.

Southern Nevada Racing Stables

631 N Stephanie St., Ste 547

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 567-9928

Terra Ranch, LLC

728 Keil St.

Henderson, NV 89015

(702) 567-8100

–Rafting

Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures

Hacienda Hotel & Casino Hwy 93

Boulder City, NV 89005

(702) 294-1414

Western River Expeditions

931 W. Edgehill Ln.

St. George, UT, 84770

800-453-7450

www.westernriver.com

Western River Expeditions offers a variety of guided raft tours through some of the most spectacular rivers and canyons in the West. A variety of package options are available.

–RV's

Lake Mead RV Village

268 Lakeshore Rd.

Boulder City, NV 89005

(702) 293-2540

Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort

2711 W. Windmill Ln.

Las Vegas, NV, 89123

(702) 260-2020

Tahiti RV

4730 Boulder Hwy.

Las Vegas, NV, 89121

(702) 451-8892

(702) 453-1108

www.tahitirv.com

Enjoy whitewater rafting vacations in the Grand Canyon, Utah and Idaho. River and ranch trips, specialty tours and camping opportunities are

available.

HOTELS & GAMING

American Casinos and Entertainment

2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89104

(702) 383-5382

Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

3773 Howard Hughes Pkwy., Ste 490 S

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 567-7000

Arizona Charlie's Hotel & Casino

4575 Boulder Hwy

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 951-5800

Arizona Charlie's Hotel & Casino

740 S. Decatur Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89107

(702) 258-5200

Bally's Las Vegas

3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 739-4111

Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel

128 E. Fremont St.

Las Vegas, NV  89101

(702) 382-1600

Boyd Gaming Corporation

2950 Industrial Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 792-7231

California Hotel

PO Box 630

Las Vegas, NV 89125

(800) 634-6505

Caesars Palace

3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 731-7110

Casa Blanca Resort

950 W Mesquite Blvd.

Mesquite, NV 89022

(702) 346-4000

Convention Center Drive

Hotel & Casino, LLC

305 Convention Center Dr.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 952-8000

Eureka Casinos & Urban Group

275 Mesa Blvd.

Mesquite, NV  89027

(702) 346-4646

Fitzgeralds Las Vegas

301 Fremont St.

Las Vegas, NV  89101

(702) 388-2188

Flamingo Las Vegas

3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 733-3111

Fremont Hotel & Casino

P.O. Box 940

Las Vegas, NV  89125-0940

(800) 634-6460

Golden Palm Casino Hotel

3111 W. Tropicana Ave.

Las Vegas, NV  89103-5643

(702) 798-1111

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

4455 Paradise Rd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(800) HRD-ROCK

Harrah's Las Vegas

3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 369-5000

Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino

3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 731-3311

Las Vegas Hilton

3000 Paradise Rd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 732-5683

Main Street Station Casino, Brewery & Hotel

P.O. Box 7625

Las Vegas, NV  89125

(702) 387-1896

Paris Las Vegas

3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 946-7000

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

3700 W. Flamingo Rd.

Las Vegas, NV  89103

(702) 777-7777

Stardust Resort & Casino

3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 732-6493

Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower

2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89104

(702) 380-7777

The New Frontier Hotel & Casino

3120 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 794-8400

The Platinum Hotel and Spa

3900 Paradise Rd., Ste. 170

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 365-5000

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Lake Las Vegas

1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy.

Henderson, NV  89011

702) 567-4700

The Royal Resort

99 Convention Center Dr.

Las Vegas, NV  89119

(702) 278-3456

Wynn Las Vegas

3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89109

(702) 770-7000

AREA ATTRACTIONS

In Las Vegas, there are countless ways to have fun. Breathtaking thrill rides and entertainment of every variety draw visitors from all across the globe. For those who think gaming is all Las Vegas offers – think again.

–Amusement

Cyberpunx

4620 Meadows Ln., Ste. B-6

Las Vegas, NV 89107

(702) 880-7869

www.lvcyberpunx.com

Dansey's Indoor R/C & Hobbies

741 N. Nellis Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89110

(702) 453-7223

www.danseys.com

Fast Lap Indoor Kart Racing

4288 S. Polaris Ave., Ste. 109

Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 736-8113

www.fastlaplv.com

Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix

1401 N. Rainbow Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89108

(702) 259-7000

www.lvmgp.com

Laser Quest

7361 Lake Mead Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89128

(702) 243-8881

Sandy Valley Ranch

1891 Pago Ct.

Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 255-7948

www.sandyvalleyranch.com

–Race Tracks

Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Inc.

7000 N Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89115

(702) 632-8042

–Skating Rinks

Skate Zone, Inc.

1261 E. Calvada Blvd.

Pahrump, NV 89048

(702) 727-4386

–Zoo

Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary

PO Box 750129

Las Vegas, NV 89136

(702) 645-4224

SPORTS PROFESSIONAL

Friendship Sports, Inc.

P.O. Box 19390

Las Vegas, NV 89132

(702) 539-2193

www.friendshipsports.com

Friendship Sports hosts various women's, men's and co-ed tournaments for those who enjoy playing soccer.

Premier Sports Management

1000 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Ste. 440-128

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 992-9201

www.premiersportsonline.com

This marketing, events and public relations company provides services to virtually every segment of the sports industry.

–Baseball

Las Vegas 51s - Cashman Field

850 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89101

(702) 386-7200

www.lv51.com

E-mail: info@lv51.com

The Las Vegas 51s Triple-A baseball team is affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team is the longest-enduring franchise in the history of professional minor league sports in Southern Nevada. Owned by Mandalay Properties, the team plays at Cashman Field in downtown Las Vegas.

–Gymnastics

Academy of Gymnastics & Dance, Inc.

1000 N Stephanie St., Ste 1

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 795-3332

Desert Gymcats Gymnastics

950 S Cimarron Rd.

Las Vegas, NV  89145

(702) 798-FLIP

Gymcats Gymnastics

440 S Parkson Rd., Ste B

Henderson, NV 89015

(702) 566-1414

–Hockey

Las Vegas Wranglers Professional Hockey - Orleans Arena

4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 471-7825

www.lasvegaswranglers.com

Las Vegas' professional hockey team offers tickets to games, a youth mini-camp, a kids' club and special promotions at various games. The team is part of the National Conference western division of the ECHL, the leading professional development league for the American and National Hockey Leagues.

–Indoor Football

Las Vegas Gladiators

1580 E. Desert Inn Rd.,1st Fl.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 731-4977, ext. 233

Website: www.lvgladiators.com

E-mail: kmiller@lvgladiators.com

The Las Vegas Gladiators is an arena league football team founded in 1997. The team is part of the American Conference, Western Division. Home games are held at the Thomas & Mack Center.

–Martial Arts

American Karate School

3220 North Jones Boulevard

Suite 6 & 7

Las Vegas, NV 89108

(702) 636-2257

www.americankarateschool.com

STADIUMS & ARENAS

Thomas & Mack Center/Sam Boyd Stadium/Cox Pavilion

4505 Maryland Pkwy., Box 40003

Las Vegas, NV 89154

(702) 895-3727

www.thomasmack.com

www.samboydstadium.com

www.coxpavilion.com

Located on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, these three venues offer multi-purpose meeting spaces for events, concerts, conventions and shows. In addition, several academic functions and university sports programs take place here.

Other Sports Arenas:

Las Vegas Indoor Soccer & Hockey

1400 Rampart Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV  89134

(702) 233-3600

GOLF COURSES, CLUBS AND

SERVICES

Southern Nevada is home to a number of championship golf courses. The City of Las Vegas has approximately 30 public and private courses and the City of Henderson has a growing number as well. In fact, the Las Vegas Valley is developing several new "golf course communities" that provide residents with easy access to private country clubs and golf courses. For the latest in golfing news in Las Vegas, go to www.reviewjournal.com/

recreation/golf.

–Country Clubs

Canyon Gate Country Club

2001 Canyon Gate Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 363-0303

www.canyon-gate.com

private, 18 holes

–Private Golf Clubs

Las Vegas Country Club

3000 Joe W. Brown Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 734-1122

www.lasvegascc.com

private, 18 holes

Stallion Mountain Country Club/EAGL

5500 E. Flamingo Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89122

(702) 450-8056

–Golf Courses

Aliante Golf Club

3100 W. Elkhorn Rd.

North Las Vegas, NV 89084

(702) 399-4888

www.aliantegolf.com

public, 18 holes

American Golf Corporation

1911 E Desert Inn Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 734-1796

Badlands Golf Club

9119 Alta Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89145

(702) 363-0754

www.badlandsgc.com

public, 27 holes

Bears Best

11111 W. Flamingo Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89135

(702) 804-8500

www.bearsbest.com

public, 18 holes

Boulder Creek Golf Club

1501 Veteran's Memorial Dr.

Boulder City, NV 89005

(702) 294-6534

www.bouldercreekgc.com

public, 27 holes

Cascata Golf Club

One Cascata Dr.

Boulder City, NV 89005

(702) 294-2000

Desert Pines Golf Club

3415 E. Bonanza Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89101

(702) 450-8002

www.golfdesertpines.com

public, 18 holes

Desert Rose Golf Course

5483 Clubhouse Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89122

(702) 431-4653

www.americangolf.com

public, 18 holes

Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort

PO Box 1

Death Valley, CA 92328

(760) 786-2345

Green Spring Golf Course

588 N. Green Spring Dr.

Washington, UT 84780

(435) 673-7888

www.greenspringsgolfcourse.com

public, 18 holes

Lake Las Vegas Resort

1605 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy.

Henderson, NV 89011

(702) 992-7342

Las Vegas Golf Club

4300 W. Washington Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89107

(702) 646-3003

www.americangolf.com

public, 18 holes

Las Vegas National Golf Club

1911 E. Desert Inn Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 734-1796

www.americangolf.com

semi-private, 18 holes

Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort

10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Boulevard

Las Vegas, Nevada 89124

888-326-2833

www.lvpaiutegolf.com

public, 54 holes

Los Prados Community Association

5150 Los Prados Cir.

Las Vegas, NV 89130

(702) 645-4523

Mountain Falls Golf Club

5001 Fox Ave.

Pahrump, NV 89061

(775) 537-6553

Painted Desert Golf Club

5555 Painted Mirage Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89129

(702) 645-2570

www.americangolf.com

semi-private, 18 holes

Red Rock Country Club

2250 Red Springs Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89135

(702) 304-5600

Revere Golf Club

2600 Hampton Rd.

Henderson, NV 89052

(702) 617-5710

www.reveregolf.com

public, 18 holes

Rhodes Ranch Golf Club

20 Rhodes Ranch Pkwy.

Las Vegas, NV 89148

(702) 740-8108

www.rhodesranch.com

public, 18 holes

Rio Secco Golf Club

2851 Grand Hills Dr.

Henderson, NV 89012

(702) 777-2400

Royal Links Golf Club

5995 E. Vegas Valley

Las Vegas, NV 89122

(702) 450-8002

www.royallinksgolfclub.com

public, 18 holes

Siena Golf Club

10575 Siena Monte Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89135

(702) 341-9200

www.sienagolfclub.com

public, 18 holes

Silverstone Golf Club

8600 Cupp Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89131

(702) 562-3770

www.silverstongolfclub.com

public, 28 holes

Sterling Golf Services

2725 S. Nellis Blvd., Ste. 2080

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 641-6400

www.sterlinggolfservices.com

Sun City Summerlin Community Association, Inc.

9107 Del Webb Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89134

(702) 966-1409

Tournament Players Club at The Canyons

9851 Canyon Run Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89144

(702) 256-2500

www.tpcthecanyons.com

public, 18 holes

Tuscany Golf Club, LLC

4511 W. Cheyenne Ave., Ste. 801

North Las Vegas, NV 89032

(702) 413-9111

www.tuscanygolfclub.com

public, 18 holes

Walters Group

5500 E. Flamingo Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89122

(702) 450-8100

www.waltersgolf.com

Wolf Creek Golf Club

403 Paradise Pkwy.

Mesquite, NV 89027

(702) 345-6710

–Golf Shops, Equipment & Supplies

Las Vegas Golf & Tennis

4211 Paradise Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 364-5111

www.olvgt.com

PART Golf Marketing Company, Inc.

2620 Regatta Dr., Ste. 102

Las Vegas, NV 89128

(702) 243-6811

www.golfsimulator.com

Paradise Golf

3455 S. Durango Dr., Ste. 110

Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 256-7949

RELIGIOUS LIFE

Las Vegas has numerous places of worship for a multitude of religions. In addition to contacting churches directly, residents can call upon religious organizations to gain insight into the many places of worship that exist in the city.

–Religious Organizations / Churches

Apex Church

262 Cliff Valley Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89148

(702) 839-3400

www.apexchurch.org

Bethany Baptist Church

210 Wyoming St.

Boulder City, NV 89005

(702) 293-1912

Black Mountain Fellowship International Church of the Foursquare
Gospel-Henderson #2

107 S Gibson Rd.

Henderson, NV 89012

(702) 564-2435

Calvary Chapel Green Valley

33 Cactus Garden Dr.

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 898-8887

www.calvarychapelgv.com

Calvary Community Assembly of God Church

2900 N. Torrey Pines Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89108

(702) 656-2900

www.ccalv.org

Canyon Ridge Christian Church

6200 W. Lone Mountain Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89130

(702) 658-2722

www.canyonridge.org

The Center for Positive Living

1008 Grainger Farm Way

Las Vegas, NV 89145

(702) 255-6412

www.thecenterlv.org

Central Christian Church

1001 New Beginnings Dr.

Henderson, NV 89011

(702) 735-4004

Christ The Servant Lutheran Church

2 S. Pecos Rd.

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 263-0802

Christian City Church & Network

9420 Lan Laguna Ct., Ste. 107

Las Vegas, NV 89134

(702) 235-0658

Community Lutheran Church

3720 E. Tropicana Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 458-2241

www.communityluthern.com

Congregation Ner Tamid

2920 N Green Valley Pkwy., Ste 5-521

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 733-6292

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

5825 W Eldora Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 871-5050

The Crossing, A Christian Church

4955 S. Durango Dr., Ste. 209

Las Vegas, NV 89113

(702) 947-2080

www.thecrossingonline.com

Crossroads Community Church

6744 Spencer St.

Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 435-7337

The Country Western Church of Las Vegas

6200 Rio Vista Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89130

(702) 437-6171

Desert Horizons Church

6080 S. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89118

(702) 897-5100

www.deserthorizons.org

Energetic Matrix Church Of Consciousness, LLC

2349 A Renaissance Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 944-1801

Faith Community Lutheran Church & School

2700 S. Town Center Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89135

(702) 921-2700

www.faithlasvegas.org

First Baptist Church Las Vegas

4400 W. Oakey Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 821-1234

www.fbclv.com

Grapevine Mountaintop

2323 S Nellis Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89104

(702) 431-8463

Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church

1100 N. D St.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 648-1784

Green Valley Baptist Church

270 N. Valle Verde Dr.

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 434-1906

www.greenvalleybc.org

Green Valley Presbyterian Church

1798 Wigwam Pkwy.

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 454-8484

www.gvpc-nv.org

Holy Trinity African Methodist

Episcopal Church

700 Lola Ave.

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

(702) 877-0790

www.holytrinitynv.org

Hope Baptist Church

2298 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 207

Henderson, NV 89052

(702) 896-5924

www.hopebaptistchurch.com

Las Vegas Church of the Nazarene

3825 S Pecos McLeod

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 451-6000

Lutheran Social Services of Nevada

800 N Bruce

Las Vegas, NV 89101

(702) 639-1730

Metropolitan Community Church of Las Vegas

1140 Almond Tree Ln., Ste. 302

Las Vegas, NV 89104

(702) 369-4380

www.coam.net-mcclv

Mountaintop Faith Ministries

2845 Lindell Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 367-1636

New Rhema, Inc.

6590 Villa Bonita Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 413-9173

Paradise Bible Baptist Church

2525 Emerson Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 732-8555

Redeemer Lutheran Church and Schools

1730 N. Pecos Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89115

(702) 642-6144

www.redeemerlcms.org

Rivers of Living Water Ministries

P.O. Box 271533

Las Vegas, NV 89127

(702) 647-6904

Rock A Christian Church

9181 Branford Hill St.

Las Vegas, NV 89123

(702) 340-6379

St. George's Anglican Church

7676 W. Gilmore Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89129

(702) 395-4576

www.anglicanpck.org

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church

5300 S El Camino Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89118

(702) 221-8245

Summerlin Presbyterian Church

10300 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 13-128

Las Vegas, NV 89135

(702) 243-0780

www.summerlinpresbyterianchurchusa.com

Summit Ridge Church

6285 Royal Brook Ct.

Las Vegas, NV 89149

(702) 395-1200

www.summitridgechurch.com

Trinity Life Center

1000 E. St. Louis Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89104

(702) 734-2223

www.trinity-life.org

Trinity United Methodist Church

6151 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 870-4747

www.tumclv.org

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas

3616 E. Lake Mead Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89115

(702) 437-2404

www.uuclv.org

Unity Baptist Church

545 Marion Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89110

(702) 459-2263

Valley Christian Center

4829 Desert Plains Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89147

(702) 845-4580

Victory Missionary Baptist Church

500 W. Monroe Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 648-2630

Warm Springs Baptist Church

2075 E. Warm Springs Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 361-7070

Youth Organizations

A C S  Workforce & Community Solutions

3909 S Maryland Pkwy.,Ste 205

Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 734-9675

Boys Hope Girls Hope

4100 W Flamingo Rd., Ste 1200

Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 839-9455

Las Vegas-Clark County Urban League

1058 W Owens Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 636-3949

Promised Land Group of Companies

5135 Camino El Norte Rd., Ste 250

N Las Vegas, NV 89031

(702) 736-4357

Tarkanian Basketball Academy

2730 S Rancho Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 355-2774

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

8050 S Maryland Pkwy., Ste 100

Las Vegas, NV 89123

(702) 222-3130

YMCA of Southern Nevada

4141 Meadows Ln.

Las Vegas, NV 89107

(702) 877-9622