Las Vegas is the county seat of Clark County, in a basin on the floor of the Mojave Desert, and is surrounded by mountain ranges. Much of the landscape is rocky and arid, with desert vegetation and wildlife. It can be subjected to torrential flash floods, although much has been done to mitigate the effects of flash floods through improved drainage system. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife, with most venues centered on downtown Las Vegas and more to the Las Vegas Strip just outside city limits in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester. The Las Vegas Valley serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center in Nevada.
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Transportation Guidlines:
Airport Transportation
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
- Located ~2 miles from the Strip.
- Offers taxis, rideshare pickups (Uber/Lyft), rental cars, shuttles, and buses.
- Shuttle services are common for hotels and conventions.
Public Transit:
Deuce on the Strip
- Double-decker buses running 24/7 along Las Vegas Boulevard.
- Popular with tourists for hopping between hotels and attractions.
- Affordable with passes available (2-hour, 24-hour, 3-day).
Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) (Note: Currently suspended, subject to return)
- Faster, limited-stop service from the Strip to Downtown Las Vegas and Fremont Street.
Local RTC Bus Network
- Connects neighborhoods and suburbs to the city center.
- Air-conditioned, reliable, and wallet-friendly.
Monorail:
Las Vegas Monorail
- Elevated train that runs along the east side of the Strip (behind hotels).
- Stops include MGM Grand, Bally’s/Paris, Flamingo, Harrah’s, Convention Center, Westgate, and Sahara.
- Fast, clean, and frequent service.
Taxis & Rideshare:
Taxis
- Available at designated taxi stands (especially at hotels and the airport).
- Cannot be hailed on the street — must be taken from designated points.
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
- Widely available and often cheaper than taxis.
- Hotels have marked rideshare pickup areas.
Driving & Parking:
- Rental cars available at McCarran Rent-A-Car Center.
- Parking at casinos used to be free, but many now charge (with exceptions for loyalty members).
- Las Vegas streets can get congested, especially during conventions and weekends.
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