Las Vegas/Henderson and East

One area of Henderson, Green Valley, was the first master planned community in the state.

By car

From Arizona, Boulder City, Lake Mead or Lake Las Vegas

If you are coming from Boulder City or Arizona, you can either take US 93 or Route 166, Route 166 is Lakeshore Drive and is going to change into State Route 564 once, you are not overlapping with Route 147 anymore. Or in US 93, it will change into a freeway as soon as you pass the Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino. If you came from Lake Mead or Lake Las Vegas, get on SR 564 and still continue until you enter Henderson. If took U.S 93, you will have to pass through Boulder City, and never take the exit after crossing over Veterans Memorial Dr intersection. It will head to Searchlight and Needles. And, then, once you get, it will change into an overlapping I-515, and, take any exit you want, this includes Wagonwheel Dr/Nevada State Dr, Boulder Hwy, Horizon Dr, College Dr, or any exit, as long is not on I-215.

From Central Las Vegas

Get on I-515, or I-215, or whatever road you take to get to Henderson Drive. And to enter Central Henderson via I-515, take exit 61 to Lake Mead. And on I-215, none, Continue till end of freeway.

From N. Las Vegas

Get on I-15, and then get on I-515 or I-215, do the same as Central Las Vegas.

By plane

Henderson Executive Airport (HSH) is the town's main airport, acting primarily as a reliever airport for the much busier (LAS).

There are several sites to see in the Henderson area. They include:

• Ethel M Chocolate Factory

  phone: +1 702-435-2608
  address: 2 Cactus Garden Dr
  Offers a free tour and has a large cactus garden.

• Clark County Museum

  phone: +1 702 455-7955
  address: 1830 S. Boulder Hwy
  Historical exhibits include restored houses from various decades of Henderson's history.

• Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

  phone: +1 702 267-4180
  address: 350 E. Galleria Dr
  Located within the Water Treatment Facility, this 140 acre preserve has nine ponds which attract migratory waterfowl and resident birds.

• Lion Habitat Ranch

  phone: +1 702 595-6666
  address: 382 Bruner Ave.

• National Atomic Testing Museum

  phone: +1 702 794-5151
  address: 755 E Flamingo Rd
  Artifacts, pictures, maps and video footage presenting nuclear weapons testing and development in the southwestern US. If you're interested in science and history it's definitely worth visiting, and it's also a great break if you've become tired of the Strip. Videography requires special permission.

• U.S. Route 95 at nightThis route climbs gradually northwest of Las Vegas so that the Strip's neon lights remain visible for a remarkably long distance, appearing as a luminous cloud from the furthest point.

• Clark County Wetlands Park

  phone: +1 702 455-7522
  address: 7050 E. Wetlands Park Ln.

• Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art

  phone: +1 702 895-3381
  address: 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.

• The Simpsons HouseFull-size replica created to closely mimic the design of the cartoon house from The Simpsons.

• Cowabunga Bay Water Park

  phone: +1 702 850-9000
  address: 900 Galleria Dr.

• Reflection Bay Golf Club

  phone: +1 702-740-4653
  address: 75 Monte Lago Blvd.

• The Gun Store

  phone: +1 702 454-1110
  address: 2900 E Tropicana Ave
  In addition to being a gun store, the range gives you a chance to shoot an automatic weapon. Photo ID required. Beware long lines. A 2-3 hour long wait is not unusual on weekends and busy days.

• Pinball Hall of Fame

  address: 1610 E. Tropicana Ave
  Old-style pinball machines and the newest ones from Stern are there, all in very good condition. Some favorite arcade games too. Definitely worth a look.

• Maverick Helicopters

  address: 6075 S Las Vegas Blvd
  Helicopter tours that will take you over the Grand Canyon or above the neon lights and mega resorts of the Las Vegas Strip, as well as helicopter tours that include rafting down the Colorado River.

• Number One Escape Room Las Vegas

  phone: +1 702 528-1459
  address: 1775 East Tropicana Suite 100
  The Number One Escape Room is a live escape room game. You have no tools except your wit and brains. You and your team of 2-5 people have 60 minutes to break out from one of six unique locked rooms.

• UNLV Rebels

  phone: +1 702 739-FANS
  The athletic teams of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, better known as UNLV, are popular in the area. The Rebels are members of the Mountain West Conference, which has been expanding and now has 12 members for football and 11 members for other sports. The most famous UNLV team is the men's basketball team, known as the "Runnin' Rebels"; though not as strong as in their heyday from the late 1970s through the early 1990s, they remain solidly competitive and very popular. Most of the school's sports venues are on campus, but the football team plays at in the suburb of Whitney, well to the east of campus, and will join the relocated Las Vegas Raiders at that team's new Allegiant Stadium, just west of I-15, in 2020. The central ticket office for all UNLV sports is at the Thomas & Mack Center, home to men's basketball.

• Mountain West Conference basketball tournaments

  address: Thomas & Mack Center
  Of the four NCAA Division I conferences that hold their men's and women's basketball tournaments in the Las Vegas area, the MW is the only one that holds events in this part of town. The MW's men's and women's teams converge on the Thomas & Mack Center every March to determine the teams that will receive the league's automatic berths in the NCAA men's and women's tournaments.

• National Finals Rodeo

  address: Thomas & Mack Center
  The season-ending event of the annual Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit is held over 10 days in December just off the Strip at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus.

Gambling

There are many casinos of varying sizes throughout the Henderson Area and gambling is a popular pastime. The casinos range from the upscale Green Valley Ranch to smaller, more intimate "locals" establishments.

• Green Valley Ranch

  address: 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy

• Jokers Wild Casino

  phone: +1 702-564-8100
  address: 920 N. Boulder Hwy.

• Klondike Sunset Casino

  phone: +1 702 826-3866
  address: 444 W Sunset Rd

Two weekly farmers markets are held in Henderson, weather and wind permitting. They are at 240 Water St. in front of City Hall (Thursdays from 9AM to 4PM), and 200 S. Green Valley Pkwy (Fridays from 10AM to 4PM).

• Galleria at Sunset

  phone: +1 702 434-0202
  address: 1300 W. Sunset Rd.

• The District at Green Valley Ranch

  phone: +1 702 564-8595
  address: 2225 Village Walk Dr

• Town Square

  address: 6605 S Las Vegas Blvd
  About half a mile south of Mandalay is an outdoor mall in the style of a small Mediterranean town that stands out amidst all the air-conditioned, indoor malls. The idea of open-air shopping in the summer in the desert might seem crazy at first, but an extensive network of trees, shadow alleys and water sprayers let you actually enjoy sunny afternoons outside. All shops and restaurants here have their own, distinguished one- or two-story houses. The mall centers around a square featuring trees, ice-cream and coffee stands and benches to rest.

• Las Vegas Premium Outlets South

  phone: +1 702 896-2247
  address: 7400 S Las Vegas Blvd
  120 outlet stores in an indoor setting complete with two food courts.

• Hofbräuhaus

  phone: +1 702 853-2337
  address: 4510 Paradise Rd
  The Hofbräuhaus replicates the world famous Bavarian Hofbräuhaus beer hall with festive German food and nightly entertainment. Patrons have an option of dining in the beer hall with live music in the evening or the quieter beer garden. Reservations recommended for quicker seating.

• Envy Steakhouse

  address: 3400 Paradise Rd
  Inspired by Chef Richard Chamberlain, the menu includes premium quality, fresh ingredients from select purveyors around the country, featured in innovative dishes. Kobe filet, prime rib roast, black angus filet and prime bone-in rib eye. The walk-in wine cellar features 1,500 bottles of wine.

• Bahama Breeze

  address: 375 Hughes Center Dr
  Serves great tropical food. Large portions with a great atmosphere. Famous for their jerk chicken pasta, cinnamon mashed sweet potatoes, and wide variety of hand-crafted tropical drinks such as the Bahamarita. This is a great place to get away and relax from the crowds of people on the Strip.

• Ellis Island Casino Restaurant

  address: 4178 Koval Ln
  The $6.95 steak special is consistently voted one of the best deals in Las Vegas. It's not on the menu, so ask for it specifically. If steak is not your thing the restaurant has plenty of other selections at cheap prices. In addition, Ellis Island has barbecue every night from 4-10PM. Ellis Island also brews its own beer, and serves them in the casino bar in 20-oz glasses for $1.50.

• Lawry's The Prime Rib

  phone: +1 702 893-2223
  address: 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy
  Juicy, succulent portions of the company namesake, Prime Rib. All prime rib dinners include original spinning bowl salad, Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes and whipped creamed horseradish. If you don't want prime rib (but why eat at a place called the Prime Rib if you don't want it?) there's always a ribeye steak available and a couple fish dishes.

• Mr. Lucky's 24-7

  address: Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd
  Sandwiches, salads, and sundaes are popular at the rock and roll diner, but nothing compares with the people watching! Open 24 hours per day!

• Nobu

  address: Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd
  A staple for Las Vegas sushi lovers, newcomers will discover a fusion of traditional Japanese cuisine with Latin spices and flavors.

• Pink Taco

  address: Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd
  Decoration and staff are half pirate ship, half Suicide Girls, but the Mexican food (and the margaritas) are tasty and served in generous portions.

• Double Down Saloon

  phone: +1 702 791-5775
  address: 4640 Paradise Rd
  Perhaps the finest dive bar in Vegas. A bit out of the way, but plenty of atmosphere.

• Freakin Frog

  phone: +1 702 597-9702
  address: 4700 S Maryland Pkwy
  Nice bar off the Strip with a very large beer selection and live music on weekends.

• Vanity

  address: Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd
  14,000 square feet, 64 VIP booths, terrace overlooking Hard Rock Beach Club.

• Best Western Plus Henderson

  phone: +1 702 564-9200
  address: 1553 N Boulder Highway
  115 guest rooms and suites, each with a 32” flat panel television, microwave and mini refrigerator. Property amenities include a heated outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, free wireless internet, and a business center.

• Blue Chip Vegas

  address: 2630 Sunridge Heights Parkway
  Pools, deluxe kitchens, marble baths, HD flat-screen televisions, and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet throughout the suites.

• Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley

  phone: +1 702 434-4700
  address: 2800 North Green Valley Parkway

• Fiesta Henderson Hotel & Casino

  phone: +1 702-558-7000
  Standard rooms, economical and tasty dining, and excellent games. Room rates for players are especially attractive.

• Hawthorne Suites

  phone: +1 702 568-7800
  address: 910 S. Boulder Highway

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

  phone: +1 702 990-2323
  address: 441 Astaire Dr

• Ravella At Lake Las Vegas

  address: 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway

• Residence Inn Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley

  phone: +1 702 434-2700
  address: 2190 Olympic Ave

• Sunset Station Hotel and Casino

  address: 1301 W. Sunset Rd.

• Wingate by Wyndham - Henderson

  phone: +1 702 568-0027
  address: 3041 St. Rose Parkway
  Plush accommodations, executive two-bedroom suites and flexible meeting space.

• Arizona Charlie's Boulder

  phone: +1 702 951-9000
  address: 4445 Boulder Hwy
  Casino hotel and RV park. Easy access from interstate and reasonable prices; great for overnight stays passing through Vegas. The lower floors of their sister property on the western side of Las Vegas, Arizona Charlie's Dacatur, may be a one of the better options in the region for observant Jews who need a place to stay on the Sabbath.

• Boulder Station

  phone: +1 702 432-7777
  address: 4111 Boulder Hwy
  A modest hotel that's part of the local Station Casinos chain, with lower rates and better games than those typical of Vegas hotels.

• Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort

  address: 2711 W Windmill Ln
  Nice clean RV park south of the Strip, 50 amp full service hookups. Two pools and hot tubs. You'll need to drive or take a shuttle to the Strip. Easy access from I-15.

• Sam's Town

  phone: +1 702 456-7777
  address: 5111 Boulder Hwy
  Large motel property with considerable parking, including excellent facilities for RVs.

• Thousand Trails Las Vegas RV Resort

  address: 5225 Boulder Hwy.
  Has swimming pool, spa, WiFi and laundry facilities.

• M Resort Spa Casino

  phone: +1-702-797-1000
  address: 12300 Las Vegas Blvd S

Budget

• Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino

  phone: +1 702 731-2020
  address: 3500 Paradise Rd
  Free complimentary shuttle service to the Strip.

• Super 8 Koval Lane

  address: 4250 Koval Ln
  The world's largest Super 8 is 1 block away from the Strip.

Mid-range

• Hilton Grand Vacations Suites-Las Vegas (Convention Center)

  phone: +1 702 946-9210
  address: 455 Karen Ave
  Studios, one- & two-bedroom suites next to the Convention Center and monorail. Meeting space. Suites have full kitchens & washer/dryer.

• Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

  address: 3000 Paradise Rd
  This 3000-room hotel and casino is just north of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a couple of blocks east of the Strip. There is a monorail station is next to the lobby.

• Las Vegas Marriott

  phone: +1 702 650-2000
  address: 325 Convention Center Dr
  The rooftop foyer presents beautiful sweeping views of the landscape.

• Platinum Hotel

  address: 211 E Flamingo Rd
  Boutique non-gaming hotel, all rooms are suites with kitchen and private balcony. Two blocks from the Strip.

• Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel

  phone: +1 702 784-5700
  address: 3400 Paradise Rd
  Non-gaming, non-smoking hotel. No resort fees.

• Embassy Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Convention Center

  phone: +1 702-893-8000
  address: 3600 Paradise Road

• Residence Inn Las Vegas Hughes Center

  phone: +1 702 650-0040
  address: 370 Hughes Center Dr
  Non-gaming, non-smoking hotel. No resort fees.

• Hyatt Place Las Vegas

  phone: +1 702 369-3366
  address: 4520 Paradise Rd
  Popular for business travelers. 42" flat panel HDTV and free wi-fi in each room. Free breakfast and airport shuttle.

Splurge

• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

  phone: +1 702 693-5000
  address: 4455 Paradise Rd
  An entertainment resort located on 16.7 acres on the corner of Harmon and Paradise Road, inside the Paradise Corridor.