Las Vegas Information
Las Vegas is a unique city with many exciting attractions. In addition to the famous Las Vegas Strip, the city is home to many fine libraries, museums, community theaters, art galleries, and parks, which are enjoyed and supported by more than 1 million local residents. As one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States, southern Nevada is an example of modern urban living.
Mild desert temperatures make outdoor recreation possible throughout the year in southern Nevada. Within a 30-mile radius lie the shores of Lake Mead, massive Hoover Dam and the Colorado River recreation area, the snow-skiing and hiking trails of 12,000-foot Mount Charleston, and a panorama of red-rock mountains and eroded sandstone landscapes. In addition, the city is only four to five hours by car from the beaches of Southern California and the national parks of Utah and Arizona.
Las Vegas enjoys a mild year-round climate, yet there are noticeable seasonal differences. The annual average temperature is 79 degrees Fahrenheit, but it is not unusual for the mercury to hit the 110 degree mark during the summer and dip in the 30s in the winter. Annual rainfall amounts to only 3.5 inches. Las Vegas is located 2,180 feet above sea level.
For guests not accustomed to the desert climate, it will be very important to drink plenty of fluid, to carry bottled water during your stay, and to wear sunscreen when outdoors. Guests are encouraged to pace themselves until they adjust to the altitude and weather extremes. Guests choosing to visit the famous Las Vegas Strip need to take precautions to secure valuables and should stay in well-lit areas at all times. Guests under 21 years of age are welcome in the resorts but are not allowed in the gaming areas, including the video poker and slot machine areas.
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