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Please be sure to review our community guidelines before commenting. Thank you! 11 Crazy Las Vegas Facts to Surprise You Las Vegas can dazzle, impress, and surprise. Here are 11 weird Las Vegas facts you may not know. From the truth about where the Las Vegas Strip really is (hint: It’s not Las Vegas) to its secret subterranean world, here’s the scoop on what really happens in Sin City. Las Vegas Facts The Las Vegas Strip Isn’t Actually in Las Vegas The Las Vegas Strip is a paradise for many. In actuality, the Las Vegas Strip is in Paradise. Most of the 4.2-mile Las Vegas Strip (a drag that includes popular Las Vegas hotels like MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, and Wynn Las Vegas) is actually in the neighboring town of Paradise. Prostitution Is Illegal in Las Vegas Despite the many signs promoting the sex industry in Las Vegas, prostitution is in fact prohibited in Sin City and the rest of Clark County. Prostitution isn’t only illegal in Las Vegas, it’s also banned in Nevada’s other major city, Reno. Cities in other Nevada counties, however, permit prostitution. Las Vegas Hotels – 150,000 of Them! There are 149,213 Las Vegas hotel rooms, according to 2015 figures supplied by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The average nightly room rate was $120. With those figures and without inflation, it’ll take a Las Vegas aficionado nearly 409 years and $18 million to stay in every Las Vegas hotel room. Las Vegas Casinos Swap Competing Casino Chips For those feeling a hot streak coming on while at Caesars Palace but who have only a pocketful of MGM Grand chips, fret not--it’s likely the house will take your “foreign chips” just the same. While most Las Vegas casino hotels will swap out competitors’ casino chips, this privilege is only honored in Nevada. Las Vegas: Bright Lights, Big City An icon on the Las Vegas Strip, the Luxor Light Beam at the Luxor Las Vegas is now operating at only half-strength from what it illumined in its 1993 debut. Not that this distinction is visible to the naked eye.Arguably the brightest light beam on Earth, it’s said that the beacon is visible from as far as 100 miles away. The House Wins; Powerball Players, Not So Much You’ll catch nary a sight of a Powerball or scratch ticket in the self-proclaimed Gambling Capital of the World. Why? Despite legalizing casino gaming in 1931, the sale of lottery tickets is still prohibited in the state of Nevada. The Best Casino Hotel in Las Vegas Is … Those with Lady Luck on their side can tempt fate at dozens of Strip casinos. But the most popular Las Vegas casino hotel right now is uptown at the luxury Wynn Las Vegas. With earnings of $528 million in 2014, the highly profitable Wynn Las Vegas outpaces its competitors by offering a vast portfolio of the Strip’s most popular entertainment, including nightclubs, restaurants, shows, and, of course, gambling. At press time, average standard hotel room rates at the 4.5-star Wynn Las Vegas ranged between $220 and $600. There Is a Las Vegas Show for Every Taste From Britney Spears to Cirque du Soleil and David Copperfield to Zombie Burlesque, there’s a stage fulfilling just about everyone’s taste in Las Vegas. Las Vegas shows include headlining music and comedy acts, musical productions, and magicians. And there’s no shortage of sites discounting Las Vegas show tickets. In addition to Las Vegas shows, TicketNetwork also offers sports tickets; VegasTickets.com specializes in concerts; and BestOfVegas.com also has discounted Las Vegas hotel rates at hotspots including the Venetian Las Vegas Hotel Resort & Casino and The Cosmopolitan. Wedding Bells: Kitschy Hitchings in Las Vegas A stack of flapjacks and a quickie wedding may both sound like great ideas after a night of partying in Las Vegas. Luckily, the breakfast food chain diner Denny’s offers spontaneous couples a side of nuptials with their Grand Slams.At $199, the wedding package includes a wedding officiant, use of the diner’s chapel, a pancake wedding cake, a Champagne toast, and two breakfasts. Train for Post-Apocalypse Warfare in Las Vegas Those looking to learn the essential post-apocalyptic skill of knife throwing can take lessons at the Zombie Apocalypse Store. You can also stock up on end-of-world gear or replace the shirt lost at the craps table.Learn the fine art of zombie annihilation in a live-combat zone at Adventure Combat Ops. Former Navy SEALs and Green Berets train you to strategically take down the walkers through tactical strategies. There’s a Subterraneous World with Over a 1,000 Residents Just Below the Las Vegas Strip It’s estimated that more than a thousand people live underneath the city of Las Vegas.These storm drain dwellers have made subterranean homes in the over 200 miles of flood tunnels. The home to Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center and 20 Olympic governing bodies, a vast outdoor paradise studded with celebrated natural landmarks, an 1870s resort town turned bustling metropolis — Colorado Springs is no average destination.
18 fun facts about Colorado Springs Fact 1 The city was of Colorado Springs was founded in 1871. It is located at the base of the Pikes Peak Mountain at an elevation of 1. 6 kilometers above sea level. Fact 2 Colorado Springs is often simply called The Springs. Fact 3 The city enjoys over 300 days of sunshine every year. Fact 4 For tourists who throng to the city every year there are more than 50 attractions to visit. Fact 5 The famous American physicist, Nikola Tesla built his lab in this city and conduction experiments testing the wireless transmission of electricity in 1899. Fact 6 Dr Frederick McKay, a native living in Colorado Springs, introduced the idea of using fluoride to prevent tooth decay. Fact 7 Colorado Springs has been rated as the number 1 most physically fit cities in the US. Its nickname is "Olympic City USA!" Fact 8 The song, America the Beautiful, was written by Katharine Lee Bates after she visited the city and was inspired by its beauty. The Monument Divide and the Rocky Mountains protect this city from harsh weather. Fact 9 There are both army and air force bases located here as well as an air force academy and multiple military installments. Fact 10 The Garden of the Gods is one of the most famous parks in the United States and it is located in Colorado Springs. Fact 11. At an elevation of 6,035 feet, Colorado Springs has two-thirds of the oxygen found at sea level and the summit of 14,115-foot Pikes Peak has only half. Reach the summit of Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain by car, foot or bike — but be sure to give your body a few days to adapt to the higher altitude before heading up the mountain. Fact 12. Built in 1929, the Royal Gorge Bridge is the highest suspension bridge in North America at 956 feet above the roaring Arkansas River. The impressive structure held the title of world’s highest until China’s Beipan River Guanxing Highway Bridge was completed in 2003. Be awed by the gorge’s grandeur by riding a gondola across or soaring on the zip line over the gorge for the ultimate adrenaline rush. Fact 13. Downtown Colorado Springs’ north-south streets are named after mountain ranges, and the east-west streets are named after rivers. Stroll the walkable, lively streets to discover delicious eateries and live entertainment, and admire outdoor sculpture installations from the city’s Art on the Streets program. Fact 14. Modeled after resort towns in Europe, Colorado Springs gained the nickname “Little London” when it was established in 1871. Travelers still journey from near and far for the area’s beauty and natural attractions and to indulge in pampering experiences at luxe properties like The Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Fact 15. The Manitou Incline was originally built for cable cars to carry materials to build pipelines. Today, it is a rigorous workout that ascends 2,000 vertical feet in under one mile. While you can climb the popular, calf-burning trail yourself, it is not meant for the faint of heart. Manitou Incline Tips >> Fact 16. Old Colorado City was the first city built in El Paso County and was Colorado’s first capital. Explore the historic district — now home to over 100 artists and crafters — or plan your trip around annual events that pay homage to its history, like Territory Days each Memorial Day weekend. Fact 17. Garden of the Gods Park's famous red-rock formations were created millions of years ago during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line, and there's archaeological evidence that prehistoric people roamed the area in the 1300s B.C. Spot notable formations like Kissing Camels and Balanced Rock at the free city park, where you can also check out an interactive Visitor & Nature Center and partake in outdoor pursuits like hiking, biking and rock climbing. The natural wonder is ranked as the No. 1 park in the U.S. by TripAdvisor users. Fact 18. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb held its first race in 1916 on Pikes Peak, making it the second-oldest auto race in the U.S. after the Indianapolis 500. Watch top drivers from around the world test their skills up the 156 twists and turns of the mountainside every June. 10 Fun Facts About Phoenix, Arizona
Englishman “Lord” Phillip Darrell Duppa suggested the name Phoenix to describe a city born from the ruins of a former civilization. If you think that’s interesting, this city has a lot more in store for you. Here are some more tidbits about Arizona’s capital and largest city. 1. Phoenician Population Phoenix is the only state capital with a population of more than one million residents, with over 1.6 million people (as of 2017). It’s the most populous state capital in the US, the fifth most populous city nationwide, and the most populous city of the state of Arizona. The Greater Phoenix Area (including the surrounding cities of Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, and Tempe) has a population of nearly 4.5 million and covers 2,000 square miles. Consistently outpacing U.S. population growth over the last 18 years, the area is projected to grow by nearly 60 percent in the next decade or so, which is incredible to think about considering the population of the entire state of Arizona is currently just over 7 million. 2. No Daylight Saving Time Daylight saving time is controversial, and the Grand Canyon State decided to forgo “springing forward” and “falling back” with the rest of the country. Enjoy consistent clocks year-round. 3. Desert Paradise There are only 21 deserts in the world—four in North America—and Arizona is the only state in the U.S. to have a section of all of them within its borders. Greater Phoenix is located in the Sonoran Desert, with an elevation of 1,117 feet above sea level. It’s not your typical dry desert, though. The Sonoran Desert is actually one of the wettest and greenest deserts in North America due to the 3-15 inches of annual rainfall it sees. Just one look at those spring wildflowers and you’ll see how unique this desert is. 4. The Saguaro Cactus The Sonoran Desert is also one of the few native habits for the saguaro cactus, a type of cactus that can grow more than 40 feet tall and live more than 150 years. It can take 50 to 100 years for the saguaro cactus to grow its “arms”. It’s illegal to harm a saguaro in Arizona, and you’ll be facing felony charges if you cut one down without a permit, even on your own property. While we’re on the subject, it is also illegal for a donkey to sleep in a bathtub—state law. 5. Weather With an average of over 100 days where temps sit at 100°F or above (late May-early September), it’s an understatement to say Phoenix is hot. According to the National Climatic Data Center, Phoenix is sunnier than any other major metropolitan area in the US, with 334 days of sunshine a year. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 122°F at Sky Harbor International Airport on June 26, 1990. Even in the winter, temps hover around 67 degrees and rarely dip below freezing. And, you can ditch your umbrella—it only rains about eight inches annually. The tradeoff for the warm desert weather is wind/dust/sand storms called haboobs, which can last up to three hours. According to the National Weather Service, Phoenix experiences about three of these large, dangerous storms a year, usually between June and September when it’s super dry. 6. Industry The pillars of Arizona’s original economy were the “Five C’s”: Copper, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus and Climate. Now, the major industries in Greater Phoenix are high-tech manufacturing, tourism, and construction. Four Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Greater Phoenix: Freeport-McMoRan, Avnet, Republic Services, and Insight Enterprises. 7. Snowbirds Going hand in hand with tourism, hospitality is another major industry in Greater Phoenix, with its many Five Star/Five Diamond, Four Star/Four Diamond resorts. There are nearly 500 hotels and more than 40 resort properties with over 62,000 guest rooms to house the 22+ million people who visit metropolitan Phoenix each year. Each winter 400,000 “snowbirds” hibernate in the Phoenix heat, from Oct/Nov-April/May. 8. Outdoor Recreation Greater Phoenix has become one of the top golf destinations in the world, thanks to its almost 200 golf courses. But if a round of 18 holes isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other outdoor activities to enjoy when it’s not too hot, like hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Hit the trails at the largest municipal park in North America–South Mountain Park and Preserve. Hike up Camelback Mountain, a mountain that resembles, wait for it…the hump and head of a kneeling camel. Or, have some fun in the sun at one of the six lakes within a 75-minute drive of the city. The plentiful outdoor activities make up just one of the many reasons to move to Phoenix. 9. Culture Another fun thing to do is check out the world’s largest collection of desert plants at the Desert Botanical Garden. Head to the Heard Museum or Pueblo Grande Museum for some Native American history. Or visit the home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Taliesin West. The Phoenix Art Museum is the Southwest’s largest art museum, and there’s even a museum dedicated to musical instruments that’s been ranked one of the country’s best. 10. Sports Sports fans have all their bases covered in Phoenix, with franchises in all four major pro sports leagues: Phoenix Suns (NBA), Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), Arizona Cardinals (NFL) and Arizona Coyotes (NHL). Even NASCAR fans won’t be disappointed since ISM Raceway hosts two NASCAR events each racing season. Baseball might be the Phoenix area’s bread and butter, though. Half of MLB teams (15 total in the Cactus League) come to Phoenix for Spring Training, including the Cubs, White Sox, Royals, Dodgers, Brewers, Oakland A’s, Padres, Giants, Rangers, and of course, the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Arizona Cardinals play at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, one of the Phoenix area’s best neighborhoods. The stadium which features both a retractable fabric roof and a roll-out grass field. Magic! State Farm Stadium will host Super Bowl LVII in 2023, as well as college football’s annual Fiesta Bowl. Warriors4Trump Comment Policy
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