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About Las Vegas

Las Vegas was originally established as a stopover for pioneers and later founded as a railroad town in 1905. Today, Las Vegas is a thriving, fast-growing metropolis.

As the seat for Clark County, Las Vegas is home to more than 590,000 residents, several higher education institutions, many technology companies, and numerous businesses in the convention and tourism industries. More than 38 million people worldwide visit the city each year to explore state and national parks, tour historic sites, savor world-class cuisine, attend special events, and conduct business.

Additional Information

The following articles [PDF files] on Las Vegas and the surrounding region are from the AAG Newsletter.

• Nuclear Nevada
• A Short, Short Story About Nevada's Missing Mexicans
• Explore the Grand Canyon
• Las Vegas in Film
• The Greening of Las Vegas
• Las Vegas, Water, and the West
• Demography and Sustainability of the Urban Southwest
• Nevada's Springtime Landscapes Ideal for Geography Field Trips
• Improbable Metropolis: How Las Vegas Beat the Odds]

Visit PlacesOnline.org for other more information, including Web sites and resources.

Nevada Area Travel Books Available for Purchase

The following books on Las Vegas and the surrounding region are available from the AAG at 10% off the retail price plus free shipping!* Order via the online meeting registration or meeting registration form.

Lonely Planet Las Vegas City Guide ($17.10)

Las Vegas sparkles in the desert like a neon mirage - but it feels real enough the second you hit The Strip. Enjoy the big tickets then go off-Strip to the arts district, the locals-only eateries and grandest of all canyons. Includes pull-out map and monorail guide, 8-page color section of interviews with Las Vegas locals, excursions to Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Death Valley and more.

Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park ($18.00)

Mother Nature pulled out all the stops to create the Grand Canyon, slicing through Arizona with 277 miles of red-rock spires, stomach-churning drops and wide open spaces. It's the ideal destination for hikers, geology nuts and connoisseurs of the widest sunsets. Includes 17 itineraries including Las Vegas, Route 66, Sedona, Flagstaff and Skywalk, more than 40 hikes for all levels, or tackle the canyon by bike or on horseback, and topographical maps and full-color section.

Off the Beaten Path Nevada ($12.55)

A wealth of ghost towns, rodeos, Indian powwows, state parks, historic sites, hiking trails, and fishing and hunting opportunities beckon the Nevada traveler. Some of Nevada's more unusual attractions and events include the annual Elko Running from the Bulls, the Virginia City Camel Races, and of course, Route 375--the "Extraterrestrial Highway"--where a number of UFO sightings have been reported. These and many more are found in this offbeat guide to Nevada.

*Free shipping applies to U.S. orders only. International orders can be picked up in Las Vegas or pay an international shipping fee. The AAG will contact you directly regarding your order.