What's Different about Las Vegas?
Did you know Las Vegas is the only major city in the American West founded in the 20th century? It actually grew from a tiny, desert-bound railroad service center to the fastest-growing metropolis in the country by the end of the century. This remarkable transformation occurred because of shrewd entrepreneurship, an extensive transportation network, and good access to water. Permissive state laws also helped.
Las Vegas is now a place of spectacular entertainment, hence the Entertainment Capital of the World nickname. It has elaborate hotels and large casinos, arenas for adult fantasies.
But what makes it different from other cities in the world? There are several factors.
#1. It has countless lights and is the brightest spot on Earth.
#2. The fantastic architecture- you can see the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty in one day!
#3. Wealth is everywhere. If you want to hobnob with rich people, come to Vegas.
#7. It has the Bellagio, one of the country's largest hotels, with over 5,000 rooms. The Bellagio is also one of the most expensive hotels ever constructed in the world.
#8. You can forget about time. Las Vegas casinos are notoriously windowless, with no clocks showing.
#9. There was a time that Las Vegas was derided as a cultural backwater. But the city has grown to become an economic power that supersedes the output of many countries.
#10. Vegas is one of the leading vacation destinations, not just in the US but in the world. More than 40 million people visit Vegas annually.
#12. Life and fun never stop. It's a 24-hour economy.