Las Vegas may be known for hospitality and tourism. . and it should be, because we do it right! But there is so much more to our incredible city. The Las Vegas metro is 2.3 million people and growing! In fact, we are in the top 25 fastest growing places. UNLV is in the middle of this growth and a location that has a growing reputation as an international city – not just an international destination. There is so much to do, though, whether you are a local or a visitor. Las Vegas boasts: - Three National Recreation Areas and other nature preserves with more than 150 hiking trails, mountain biking, horseback riding and even skiing (in the winter of course!) - 50+ Museums & Galleries - Image: The Smith Center for the Performing Arts; hosts many types of shows; musicals, plays, operas, ballets, symphony orchestras, cabaret jazz shows, comedy shows - 30+ Hotels & Resorts on the Las Vegas Strip -Image: the Strip; Gaming, non-gaming, luxury shopping, world renowned chefs, concerts and shows, UFC and Boxing - 3 Major League Professional Teams - Golden Knights Hockey (also Silver Knights minor league) - Las Vegas Raiders (UNLV Rebels share the state of the art Allegiant Stadium) - Las Vegas ACES WNBA team - Also have the Las Vegas Lights USL Soccer Team - Las Vegas 51’s minor league baseball (NY Mets Triple A affiliate) - And don't forget Formula 1 racing! And if you somehow manage to finish all the fun things to do in Las Vegas Metro – we are conveniently located 4-6 hours from the beach, the Grand Canyon (and other national parks), major ski slopes, and cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Diego are quick flights that leave multiple times per day. Disneyland, Universal Studios and more are only a short hop away.