They dubbed a marshy area along the way Las Vegas -- "the meadows." As explorers and settlers moved westward throughout the American continent, Utah and California became influential neighbors ...

If you're smart and exercise common sense, your stay in Las Vegas should remain safe and enjoyable. As far as safety is concerned, you should take some extra precautions when on the Strip or in a ...

Las Vegas is considerably less walkable than Reno, according to the Washington Post interactive map. The most walkable areas are near UNLV, the Strip and north of the South Las Vegas Boulevard.