Interesting Facts About Las Vegas
According to the Las Vegas.gov web site, Vegas had a total population of 538,653 according to the 2005 Census Bureau. This included 269,827 Males and 268,826 Females.
There were 67,576 persons living in Las Vegas who were 65 years and over and over 393,383 persons were over the age of 18. This same report, reported that there were 42,540 little people under the age of 5 years old. (Preschool business big business in Las Vegas?)
Total housing units were listed at 228,139 and owner occupied housing units listed at 120,635, with renters at 84,053. However, the surprising news was that there were 23,451 housing units that were vacant
!The same web site confirmed that Las Vegas was in deed 100 years old on May 15, 2005 and that the first hotel and casino to open in Las Vegas was the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino in 1906. (Wasn’t that the same year as the San Francisco earthquake?)
The Moulin Rouge, the city’s first integrated hotel, opened in 1955 and in 1957, topless showgirls debuted on the Las Vegas Strip in “Minsky’s Follies” at the Dunes.
Visitors stay an average of 3.6 nights when visiting Las Vegas (and smart visitors, visit midweek)
A marriage license cost around $55 in Nevada and many couple choose to marry in Las Vegas because there is no blood test or waiting period. (wonder how long this will last)
In 2004, there were over 22,000 conventions held in Las Vegas and to our knowledge this number has gone up since 2004.
So when looking for discounts and promotions -- we determined that the best deals are brokered according to the mega hotel/casino calendar of events (conventions) from year to year. However, there are a few things that remain constant. 1) Las Vegas is low on visitors right before Christmas and 2) the discount coupon booklets work all year round. Purchase one meal (at top restaurants) and get one meal free!
Eat out in Las Vegas For Half Price! And for Entertainment - Why pay full price when you can get Las Vegas Shows & Dining for Half Price!Travel Now - Pay Later?
$18.00 a month for your Las Vegas trip?
One Half Off Your Entertainment!
RIVIERA, Comedy Club, EXCALIBUR, "Thunder From Down Under" or the
TROPICANA'S
"Folies Bergere" and don't forget BALLY'S "Jubilee!" Entertainment, that
can be enjoyed for one half off. The Entertainment Coupon cost
$49.95 and includes over $1,200 worth of Discounts. Why pay full price when you can get Las Vegas Shows & Dining for Half Price!
Las Vegas Perks offers you "2 for 1" Shows, Dining, Attractions and Tours. Certificates - One person pays, the other person goes FREE. East Coast residents should allow at leas 12 days to receive their booklet order and West Coast residents should allow 8 days. International orders should select Hotel Delivery because the company does not ship outside of the US.
If you are already in Las Vegas; then you can call and have your booklet delivered that same day. Please read Las Vegas Perks FAQ.