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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, is a world-renowned tourist destination known for its vibrant entertainment, gaming, and nightlife scene, as well as its stunning architecture, attractions, and events.

• The city was founded in 1905 by John C. Fremont, a famous explorer and politician.

• Las Vegas was once a small railroad town supplying nearby Hoover Dam construction workers.

• In 1941, the iconic Las Vegas Strip began to take shape, with the construction of the El Rancho Vegas hotel.

• The Bellagio Hotel and Casino, opened in 1998, is one of the Strip's most iconic properties.

• The Fountains of Bellagio display choreographed water, music, and light performances 30 times a day for free.

• The High Roller observation wheel, located on the Strip, takes 30 minutes to complete one rotation.

• The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, offers a unique look at the history of organized crime.

• The Ethel M Chocolate Factory,located on the outskirts of town, offers free samples and behind-the-scenes tours.

• Only about 10% of Las Vegas' water supply comes from Lake Mead; the rest comes from groundwater, recycled water, and municipal wastewater treatment plants.

• The iconic 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign, designed by Betty Willis in 1959, has been duplicated around the world in various forms.

• The Albuquerque International Sunport, located over 200 miles from Las Vegas, is often mistakenly printed as the destination on flight itineraries.

• The city has over 200,000 hotel rooms, making it one of the largest hotel concentrations in the world.

• Las Vegas Strip

• Downtown Las Vegas

• Fountains of Bellagio

• Carson Kitchen

• The Capital Grille

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