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1. GAMING
Nevada casinos generated a gross gaming revenue of $9.4 billion in 2002. Clark County (Las Vegas) accounted for $7.6 billion of the statewide total.
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2. HOOVER DAM
More than 33 million visitors have toured this massive structure since tours began in 1937. Hoover Dam is an arch-gravity dam, 660 feet thick at its base and 726 feet high. It provides 4 to 5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
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3. FREMONT STREET
Visitors to the Fremont Street Experience enjoy an exciting pedestrian promenade in the neon center of downtown Las Vegas. Five city blocks are covered with a canopy of 2.1 million lights enhanced by 550,000 watts of sound and special effects. The free, one-of-a-kind light and sound shows are presented nightly at dusk. Many special events and concerts are held throughout the year at the Fremont Street Experience.
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4. RED ROCK CANYON
Located just 15 miles west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is a picturesque area of rock formations and desert with a 3,000-foot escarpment. Red Rock is a favorite destination for hikers and riding enthusiasts and is home to feral horses, wild burros, bighorn sheep, coyotes and a variety of desert plant life.
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5. WELCOME LAS VEGAS SIGN
Designed in 1956, this treasured icon greets visitors arriving by car and is synonymous with Las Vegas. The famous sign is featured on limited-edition license plates commemorating Las Vegas' centennial in 2005.
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6. THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
The neon lights of world-class resorts light up the famous Las Vegas Strip, making it one of the most recognizable streets in the world. The Las Vegas Strip is home to 10 of the 10 largest hotels in the United States.
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7. THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
The Las Vegas Strip is both an All-American Road and a National Scenic Byway, prestigious federal designations awarded to roads recognized nationally and internationally for their outstanding and highly unique qualities. Extraordinary sights include a giant Egyptian pyramid, a medieval castle, the New York City skyline, an Italian lakeside village, the Eiffel Tower, Venetian canals, and a Roman temple. With neon everywhere, it's like no place else on earth.
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8. SHOPPING
Las Vegas offers a multitude of shopping experiences to suit every taste and budget. From the upscale specialty shops and chic boutiques found in Las Vegas' lavish resorts, to outlet malls and retail centers, Las Vegas is a shopper's dream come true.
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9. WEDDINGS
Las Vegas has long been known as the "Wedding Capital of the World," and it's no wonder-more than 120,000 marriages were performed in Las Vegas in 2002. Las Vegas offers the ultimate freedom of choice, ranging from Elvis presiding over a 24-hour drive-through chapel to a lavish soirée at one of the world's premier resorts, from a breathtaking outdoor ceremony at Mt. Charleston to a traditional ceremony in a church packed with guests.
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10. DINING
A dining mecca in the desert, Las Vegas offers AAA Five Diamond Award winning restaurants, outdoor and theme cafes, quaint eateries, classic buffets and new gourmet buffets.
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11. ATTRACTIONS
From thrilling roller coasters to white tigers and dolphins to wax museums and gondola rides, Las Vegas has attractions for all ages and interests.
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12. GOLF
Las Vegas has more than 50 golf courses to meet the needs of players of every level. Many challenging and intriguing Las Vegas courses were designed by world-renowned golfers. Bali Hai, shown here, is the only championship course located on the Las Vegas Strip.
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