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WELCOME TO OUR CITY
 City of Las Vegas,
Paleo-Indians first visited the Las Vegas valley hundreds of years ago. They lived as nomads, traveling and camping in different locations. These people left behind petroglyphs that help us tell our early history.
10,000 Years Ago
A young scout named Rafael Rivera is the first person of European ancestry to look upon the valley. His discovery of a valley with abundant wild grasses growing and a plentiful water supply reduces the journey by several days. The valley is named Las Vegas, Spanish for "The Meadows." 1829 READ MORE
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NEWS & EVENTS
New video Las Vegas Recap,
From The Travel Channel.
Andrew uncovers the excessive luxury of Las Vegas's cuisine and resorts.
Jersey Boys
The music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is ubiquitous. Whether or not you realize it, you've heard their songs on the radio, in TV commercials, movies or covered by a contemporary artist. Their repertoire of hits like, "Sherry," "Walk Like a Man" and "Big Girls Don't Cry" are ingrained in American pop culture. .
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Las Vegas History