Tourists flock to the Entertainment Capital of the World for its world-renowned casinos, restaurants, shops, and shows. From the Secret Garden of Siegfried and Roy to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas casinos and resorts deliver topnotch entertainment, fine dining, and nonstop fun. But those who live, learn, and work in Las Vegas see another side of the city. Local artists and musicians exhibit their work in the downtown Arts District’s monthly "First Friday" celebration. A four-hour perimeter around the city contains millions of acres of national forests and dozens of state and national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce Canyon. Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, and the Mount Charleston ski resort are nearby, while Utah’s powdery slopes, Yosemite, and the Pacific coastline are within a day’s drive. With sunny days 300 a year and short, mild winters, it’s no wonder National Geographic Adventure named Las Vegas the "Best City to Live and Play," Inc. magazine dubbed it the "Hottest Large City in America," and Forbes magazine ranked it among the top three “Best Cities to Find a Job.” Come join us in Las Vegas, an oasis of possibilities in the breathtaking Nevada desert.