Las Vegas is a city full of
twists, turns and surprises. It’s not just the casinos and the entertainment
either: the city itself is full of surprising facts. Here are seven shockers
that you probably didn't know about Las Vegas.
Fact #1: The Misplaced Strip
Las Vegas is most famously known
for its strip of casinos and world class hotels. Most commonly referred to as
the Vegas Strip, it’s easily the most notorious few miles in the United States.
The surprise? The strip (the
whole thing) isn’t actually in Las Vegas.
It’s actually in the Township of Paradise, in Clark County. It’s simply named
the Vegas Strip for convenience and for marketing.
Fact #2: “I’m Not Going to Gamble”
One of the most common lies told
in Las Vegas is “I’m not going to gamble.” In a fairly comprehensive survey,
researchers found that only 13% of the people who came to Las Vegas came to
gamble. By the end of their stay