Entertainment capital of the world, Nascar races, the big rodeo once a year, Area 51 --- trying to think of what's not already been mentioned.
Vegas has more five star restaurants than any other place in the world along with famous chefs such as Wolfgang, Emeril, Bobby Faye --- many others who have leading (not 5 star) restaurants on strip and was rated no. 2 in the world for shopping following Rome. Heard there's some incredible room rates available on the strip these days and there's some unbelievable buffets (a/k/a stuff-its) and delis, bakeries, etc., in the hotels. Probably the best prices available on planet earth for real estate right now. Many people are picking up 2nd homes at rock bottom prices. used to have more morman wards than any other place in the world. cleveland clinic was considering opening in vegas.