Vegas “Fun” Facts

The El Rancho was the first major resort built on the Vegas Strip in 1941.

The Golden Gate was the first hotel/casino to open in Sin City in 1906.

A marriage license costs $55 in Las Vegas. There is no blood test or waiting period required.

Did you know that 17 of the world’s 20 biggest hotels are located in Las Vegas?

There are 15,000 miles of neon lighting in Las Vegas.

Nevada is the nation’s leader in gold production.

The average length of stay in Vegas is 3.7 nights.

25% of visitors to Vegas come from Southern California.

Did you know that Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state?

The first topless showgirls appeared at the Dunes in 1957.

Saddled horses were banned from casinos in 1938.

Nevada has no state income taxes.

The Cal-Neva hotel/casino in Lake Tahoe is the only casino that you can stand in both Nevada and California.

Vegas has imploded 14 casinos since 1993.

Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo Hotel in 1946.

In 1968 Howard Hughes purchased the Desert Inn because he was asked to leave by management.

The tallest observation tower in the United States is the Stratosphere in Las Vegas.

Did you know that 80% of travelers to Las Vegas return for another visit?

The Bellagio Fountains are home to 8 acre Lake Coumo.

The average tourist’s gambling budget per trip is just over $500.

The average age of a visitor to Las Vegas is 49.

85% of Nevada is owned by the federal government.

Did you know that shrimp consumption in Las Vegas exceeds that of the entire US combined?

Nevada is known as the Silver State.

In 1870 camels were still used as pack animals in Nevada.

Las Vegas was 100 years old in 2005.

There is a slot machine for every 8 residents in Las Vegas.

The famous Wyatt Earp used to be a sheriff in Tonopah Nevada.

The Rio Hotel/Casino has a 50,000+ bottle wine cellar.

There are more hotel rooms in Las Vegas than any other place on earth!