Las Vegas, authoritatively the City of “Sin City” and frequently referred to just as “Vegas”, is the 28th-most populated city in the United States, the most populated city in the province of Nevada, and the area seat of Clark County. The city grapples the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan region and is the biggest city inside the more noteworthy Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is a universally eminent significant resort city, known basically for its betting, shopping, fine eating, amusement, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley all in all fills in as the main monetary, business, and social place for Nevada. The city charges itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is popular for its mega casino– inns and related exercises. It is a best three goal in the United States for business traditions and a worldwide pioneer in the friendliness business.

The city is home to several museums, including the Neon Museum (the location for many of the historical signs from Las Vegas's mid-20th century heyday), The Mob Museum, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, the DISCOVERY Children's Museum, the Nevada State Museum and the Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park.

The city is home to an extensive Downtown Arts District, which hosts numerous galleries and events including the annual Las Vegas Film Festival. "First Friday" is a monthly celebration that includes arts, music, special presentations and food in a section of the city's downtown region called 18b, The Las Vegas Arts District. The festival extends into the Fremont East Entertainment District as well. The Thursday prior to First Friday is known in the arts district as "Preview Thursday." This evening event highlights new gallery exhibitions throughout the district. The Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts is a Grammy award-winning magnet school located in downtown Las Vegas.The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is situated downtown in Symphony Park. The world-class performing arts center hosts Broadway shows and other major touring attractions, as well as orchestral, opera, ballet, choir, jazz, and dance performances.

Las Vegas is also known as the Gambling Capital of the World, as the city currently has the largest strip of land-based casinos in the world. The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, located downtown along the Fremont Street Experience, is the oldest continuously operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas; it opened in 1906 as the Hotel Nevada.