Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city known primarily for gambling, shopping, fine dining, and nightlife and is the leading financial and cultural center for Southern Nevada. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its consolidated casino–hotels and associated entertainment. A growing retirement and family city, Las Vegas is the 31st-most populous city in the United States, with a population at the 2010 census of 583,756. The population of the Las Vegas metropolitan area was 1,951,269. The city is one of the top three leading destinations in the United States for conventions, business, and meetings. Las Vegas is also one of the top tourist destinations in the world.
Established in 1905, Las Vegas incorporated as a city in 1911. The city's tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and this image has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs.
► Bellagio (20120920) ► Guy Savoy’s Kitchen (20120922)
► Bellagio (20130314) ► Miscellaneous Las Vegas
► Caesar’s Palace (20120919) ► Mob Museum (20120924)
► Caesar’s Palace (20130314) ► RT93 to AkChin AZ (20120921)
► Flamingo Wildlife (20120917) ► The High Roller LINQ Project at The Quad
► Miscellaneous Pictures From Las Vegas
Caesars Entertainment is redefining the Las Vegas skyline with The LINQ, an open-air retail, dining and entertainment district, anchored by the world's tallest observation wheel, known as the High Roller. Located at the heart of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, The LINQ will span more than 300,000-square-feet of gross space and feature more than 30 unique retail, dining and entertainment experiences.
The High Roller observation wheel will be the focal point of the unique urban entertainment district. Topping out at 550 feet and measuring 520 feet in diameter, the High Roller will eclipse both the London Eye and Singapore Flyer. Facing north and south, the wheel will feature 28 glass-enclosed cabins that will unveil broad views of the famed-resort city in the 30 minutes it takes to complete one full revolution. Each cabin will accommodate up to 40 people and will be available for individual or group experiences.