Tourism

ACLU challenges Las Vegas Strip bridges law in federal court

A woman stops to take a selfie on a pedestrians bridge at Las Vegas Blvd. and Park Ave. Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is suing Clark County over an ordinance that bans stopping or standing on pedestrian bridges on the ...

City moving forward on youth sports plans at former Fiesta Henderson site

Henderson plans to build an indoor sports facility on the site of the former Fiesta Henderson resort. Located at the corner of Lake Mead Pkwy and Fiesta Henderson Blvd on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

The city of Henderson plans to build an indoor sports facility on the site of the former Fiesta Henderson resort, with the remainder of the site offering other amenities that would complement ...

Exposure associated with Super Bowl only enhances Las Vegas’ image

Super Bowl LVIII signage and displays are projected onto Caesars Palace, Bellagio fountain and all around the Las Vegas strip, Wednesday, February 3, 2024.

Today's matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will be broadcast in nearly 200 countries, bringing unprecedented attention to Las Vegas, said Steve Hill ...

Las Vegas host committee’s community initiatives to continue beyond the Super Bowl

Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft and his daughter Alivia, 3, help plant a Chinese Pistache tree during an NFL Green tree-planting event at the Silverado Ranch Community Center Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Even after the game at Allegiant Stadium, when the majority of San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs fans have left, the community service will remain.

Flamingo Road businesses, freed from F1 bridge, face new dilemma

People walk down Flamingo Rd where a temporary bridge built for the Formula 1 race has been removed Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

For Randy Markin, it was a day of celebration when the temporary vehicular bridge along East Flamingo Road was finally taken down. After months of down profit due to construction spurred by last year’s inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, a Flamingo Road mostly clear of orange cones and reduced lanes was a sign of hope for ...

Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds

Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds

A proposed high-speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Southern California got another boost on Tuesday with Biden administration approval to issue $2.5 billion ...

New Nevada state park opens this month, showcasing 25,000-year-old fossils

The visitors center at the Ice Age Fossils State Park features this skeletal display of a camelops, sometimes known as “yesterday’s camel.” Ice Age Fossils State Park, the Nevada Division of State Parks’ newest venue, will open to the public Jan. 20 at 8660 N. Decatur Blvd.

Some 25,000 years ago, the area near the modern-day 8660 N. Decatur Blvd. was home to a spring and marshland. It sustained Columbian mammoths, camelops (or yesterday’s camels), dire wolves, lions, and ...

Welcome to 2024: Las Vegas delivers on New Year's bash

Luke Browning, left, and Brittany Browning of Kentucky share a kiss as fireworks explode over the Plaza in Downtown Las Vegas on New Years Eve Monday Jan. 1, 2024.

Visitors exchanged hugs and kisses, shouted “Happy New Year” and blew on horns in joyous celebration. Metro Police didn’t report any major incidents ...

Las Vegas ready to ring out 2023, ring in 2024

Scenes from the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2022.

Las Vegas will ring in the new year as it always does: with an array of bespoke shows and other entertainment opportunities, in addition to multiple, massive displays of fireworks.

Allegiant stopping Las Vegas to Reno flights

An Allegiant Air passenger jet takes off from McCarran International Airport Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.

Allegiant Air will stop flights from Las Vegas to Reno in January, the company said this week.

Las Vegas airport ready for holiday rush, but are all those passengers prepared?

People wait in the Southwest ticketing line at Harry Reid International Airport Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022.

More than 115 million Americans are expected to travel over the Christmas and New Year holidays — more than a 2% increase from the same time last year and the second-highest ...

'More in ’24': Plans in place for Las Vegas' NYE fireworks extravaganza

From left, LVCVA showgirl Jennifer Autry, LVCVA CEO and President Steve Hill, Las Vegas Events President Tim Keener, Steph Mackenzie with 97.1, Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson, CEO and President of Fremont Street Experience Andrew Simon, Fireworks by Grucci Director of Business and Development Scott Cooper and LVCVA showgirl Tara Taylor stand on a stage during an event held to announce details for Americas Party 2024 at the Fashion Show Mall Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.

The New Year’s Eve fireworks display over Las Vegas Boulevard will last eight minutes using 12,000 electrical circuits and 66 pyrotechnicians, officials coordinating the annual “America’s Party” over the Strip ...

Ely is open for business

This undated file photo shows the Swamp Cedar Natural Area, a tribal site known as the swamp cedars, considered sacred by a number of Shoshone tribes in Ely, northeast Nevada

Nevada is a sprawling state with most of its people in two population centers. But beyond the reaches of Las Vegas and Reno is a land filled with attractions and history. Some of them, of course, might not be familiar to most Nevadans. The Sun has reached out to mayors and representatives of the Silver State’s 19 cities, giving them a platform in our pages to talk about their area’s history and attractions and to describe what makes them special and what challenges they face.

Northeastern Nevada city a home for outdoor enthusiasts

Angel Lake, located near Wells, is a great place for all types of outdoor enthusiasts.

Nevada is a sprawling state with most of its people in two population centers. But beyond the reaches of Las Vegas and Reno is a land filled with attractions and history. Some of them, of course, might not be familiar to most Nevadans. The Sun has reached out to mayors and representatives of the Silver State’s 19 cities, giving them a platform in our pages to talk about their area’s history and attractions and to describe what makes them special and what challenges they face.

Fontainebleau celebrates its long-awaited debut on the Las Vegas Strip

A casino floor is shown during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas welcomed community leaders and the first guests for a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning at the Strip’s newest resort and casino. The festivities included ...