Your Guide to Everything You Need to Live and Work in Las Vegas
By Chris Carney, About.com Guide
Las Vegas History
Las Vegas has a lot more history than one may think. These articles will help you understand the past of this great city.
- Weird and Fun Vegas Historical Facts
- A History of The Fourth of July
- Station Casino's Fourth of July Blast
- Celebrate July 4th With the Las Vegas 51s
- The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade
- Henderson's 4th of July Celebration
Vegas Deals
Las Vegas is the Entertainment Capital of the world and has numerous things to do, but few re free. These articles will help you save money and even get the occasional thing for free.
- Cheap Vegas - Money Saving Tips For May 2011
- MGM Unveils New Local's Only Deal Website
- Free Printable Las Vegas Show Coupons.
- Free Museum Admission for Bank of America Card
- Discount Codes for Aria at City Center
- Discount Codes and Deals for The Luxor
- Coupon Codes for $55 Cirque Tickets
How To....?
This series of How To articles will answer all your questions about living and working in Las Vegas. From voting to utilities, from job hunting to finding the nearest post office, these guides will help make life in the Valley easier.
Utilities & Services
Need to hook up new electrical service, order a recycling bin or find the nearest post office? This guide is here to provide tips, hints and directions to make these everyday errands as painless as possible.
- Las Vegas Animal Shelters
- Setting Up Your Las Vegas Utilities
- Las Vegas Utilities - Electricity
- Las Vegas Utilities - Gas
- Las Vegas Utilities - Water
- Las Vegas Utilities - Garbage
- Las Vegas Utilities - Recylcing
- Opportunity Village
- Las Vegas Animal Shelters
- Las Vegas Newspapers
Driving & Transportation
The Las Vegas Valley is a big place. From construction updates to schedule changes, this is your guide to getting around town, by bus, car, cab or monorail.
Local Issues
Las Vegas is a vibrant and growing city. From tax codes, to elections, local news to international affairs this your guide to the local issues, politics and goings on that affect Las Vegas.
- Yucca Mountain - Nuclear Waste In Las Vegas' Backyard?
- How To Register to Vote in Las Vegas?
- Who Are the Las Vegas Mayoral Candidates?
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods are the backbone of any city. In these pages you'll find information on every Las Vegas community, from the venerable City of Henderson to the Master Planned Community of Summerlin and every neighborhood in between.
- Summerlin – A Las Vegas Neighborhood
- Best Places to Eat in Summerlin
- Henderson - A Las Vegas Neighborhood
Sports & Recreation
Las Vegas is an active place. In these pages you'll find everything you need from pro and collegiate sports, local gyms and fitness classes to recreation leagues and activities.
- Walking the Las Vegas Strip
- Walking Tour of Town Square
- March Madness in Las Vegas
- What is Your Favorite Sportsbook?
Weather & Environment
The dessert can be a harsh and beautiful environment. Here is your guide to everything weather related from average temperatures to skin care tips, from environmental information to hydration tricks.