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Andy Hafen Mayor From The Mayor Gerri Schroder Councilwoman On behalf of my colleagues on the city council and the residents of our community, it is my pleasure to invite you to visit the dynamic and exciting city of Henderson. We hope that after viewing this Debra March guide you will agree that Henderson should be your next leisure or Councilwoman business destination. John F. Marz Henderson is central to three of the greatest man-made attractions in the world: the neon of the famous Las Vegas Strip; the splendor Councilman of Hoover Dam; and the tranquility of Lake Mead. Henderson is the second largest city in Nevada. However, we are still a place where Sam Bateman you can experience all the hospitality of a small town and the Councilman excitement of a big city. Robert A. Murnane This guide is designed to offer you an opportunity to familiarize yourself with all Henderson has to offer. Henderson has been City Manager ranked as one of the best cities to live in America, and with seven championship golf courses, over 4,000 hotel rooms and a vast array Gregory W. Blackburn of shopping choices and dining experiences, Henderson is sure to Assistant City Manager please the most discerning visitor as well. Should you have any questions about what Henderson has to offer Barbra Coffee you after viewing this guide, please contact us at 1-877-775-5252. Director, Economic We hope you will find Henderson a great experience and that you Development & Tourism will return soon! We strive to make our premier city one that when you leave, you can’t wait to return. Sincerely, Mayor Andy Hafen City of Henderson CITY OF HENDERSON Department of Economic Development & Tourism 200 Water Street Henderson, NV 89015 VisitHenderson.com • (877) 775-5252 Contents CITY MAP ................. 4 Get a bird’s-eye view of Henderson accommodations, meeting facilities and golf courses located within city limits. Director’s Welcome QUICK FACTS .............. 6 Catch up on city statistics and interesting facts. Get ready to explore everything the City of Henderson has to offer. We are the best of all worlds, with the upscale dining, shopping and amenities one would expect from Nevada’s second-largest city combined with the small- STAY & MEET .............. 7 town hospitality residents and guests have come to expect and enjoy. Check out all the places to stay and meet with your Henderson is home to a wide array of upscale resorts and budget-friendly hotels, with more than 4,000 rooms to choose from for every occasion. For group while in Henderson. golfers, comfortable year-round temperatures, natural desert landscapes and a variety of championship courses and tournaments make Henderson a premier destination for a day on the greens. GOLF ..................... 23 Discover a world of outdoor adventure at Lake Las Vegas and Lake Mead Offering some of the best golf in the Southwest, with options such as paddle boarding, boating, fishing and sightseeing. For Henderson is the place to be for a fulfilling life on those with an interest in bicycling, you’ll be pleased to know Henderson the links. is a League of American Bicyclists designated Bike Friendly Community. Explore the exciting 35-mile River Mountains Loop Trail or take a fun ride along any of the more than 100 miles of trails that crisscross our city. VISIT ..................... 29 Henderson also has a well-deserved reputation as the cultural hub of Not all entertainment is found on the Las Vegas Strip. Southern Nevada, hosting some of the region’s finest events. These include The area is filled with amazing places to see and visit. the area’s largest classic car show, sports competitions and seasonal favorites such as our annual WinterFest holiday celebration; St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, complete with the largest parade of its kind in the RELAX. 31 state; Art Festival of Henderson, featuring fine artists from throughout the Southwest; and the popular Ho’olaule’a Festival, one of the most World-class pampering will leave you feeling relaxed, anticipated Pacific Islander celebrations in the region. rejuvenated and ready for action! In addition, the Henderson Pavilion—Nevada’s largest outdoor amphitheater—hosts a wide variety of local, regional, and national performers with a roster that’s a virtual who’s who. This family-friendly SHOP .................... 33 venue is also home to the Henderson Symphony and offers both covered Get the inside scoop on Henderson shopping seating and a spacious open lawn area perfect for relaxing while you enjoy destinations that will fulfill your every need. the show. Whatever your interest, our Destination Planning Guide is an excellent resource to help plan your next vacation or meeting. Should you have any PLAY ..................... 35 questions, our staff is here to help. Please give us a call at 877-775-5252 or check out the latest and most up-to-date information at VisitHenderson.com. Culture on a grand scale with signature events all year long at state-of-the-art entertainment venues. Whether it is for business or pleasure, I hope you will enjoy your stay in Henderson as much as we enjoy having you as our guest. Sincerely, Barbra Coffee Director, City of Henderson Department of Economic Development & Tourism To Reno Lake Mead Lake Las Vegas To Salt Lake City ARADISE RD P A ST A 12 93/95 F 16 AIN VIST AIN VIST MOUNT TROPICANA AVE MOUNT McCarran BOULDEBOULDER HWY Y International RUSSELL RD B KW D P PATRICK LN 14 EA Airport M KE 2 LA SUNSET RD Y I W K P . R Y D D D E V V SUNSET RD L L L L E 1 L L B B D D E E A A 17 R R V V D D E E WARM SPRINGS RD E 8 N N N N 9 V E AV E AV A 5 E E L R R L G G G A 10 V V O Y O WINDMILL PKWY R EASTERN EASTERN R A A E STEPHANIE ST 3 PECOS RD 215 20 RACE TRACK RD A 7 19 E P 4 HORIZON RIDG KW 15 Y “The Strip” C HORIZON VD D 11 93/95 6 LAS VEGAS BL 18 15 H G To Boulder City . ROSE PKWY ST 13 Anthem To Los Angeles 4 To Reno Lake Mead Lake Las Vegas To Salt Lake City ARADISE RD P A ST A 12 93/95 F 16 AIN VIST AIN VIST MOUNT TROPICANA AVE MOUNT McCarran BOULDEBOULDER HWY Y Hotels International RUSSELL RD B KW D P PATRICK LN 14 EA Airport M 1 COMFORT INN & SUITES KE 2 LA 2 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SUNSET RD Y I W 3 FIESTA HENDERSON HOTEL CASINO K P . R Y D D D E V V SUNSET RD L L L L 4 GREEN VALLEY RANCH RESORT E 1 L L B B D D E E A A 17 R R V V D D E E WARM SPRINGS RD E 8 5 HAMPTON INN & SUITES N N N N 9 V E AV E AV A 5 E E L R 6 HAMPTON INN & SUITES - LV SOUTH R L G G G A 10 V V O Y O 7 HAWTHORN INN & SUITES WINDMILL PKWY R EASTERN EASTERN R A A 8 HILTON GARDEN INN E STEPHANIE ST 3 PECOS RD 9 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 215 20 RACE TRACK RD A 7 10 BEST WESTERN PLUS 19 E P 4 HORIZON RIDG KW 15 Y 11 HOMEWOOD SUITES “The Strip” C HORIZON 12 WESTIN LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT & SPA VD D 11 13 THE M RESORT, SPA & CASINO 93/95 14 MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN 6 15 RAILROAD PASS HOTEL & CASINO LAS VEGAS BL 18 16 HILTON LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT & SPA 15 17 SUNSET STATION HOTEL & CASINO H To Boulder City G 18 BEST WESTERN PLUS . ROSE PKWY ST. ROSE PKWY./LAS VEGAS SOUTH ST 13 19 SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOT 20 TOWNEPLAZA SUITES BY MARRIOT Anthem To Los Angeles Golf Courses A BLACK MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE B CHIMERA GOLF CLUB C DRAGON RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB D DESERT WILLOW GOLF COURSE E THE LEGACY GOLF CLUB F REFLECTION BAY GOLF CLUB VISITHENDERSON.COM • 877.775.5252 G THE REVERE AT ANTHEM H RIO SECCO GOLF CLUB I WILDHORSE GOLF CLUB 5 HENDERSON QUICK FACTS Henderson was “born in America’s defense” during World War II, supplying the U.S. War Department with magnesium for munitions and airplane parts. Officially incorporated in 1953, Henderson has grown into a community of small town values with big city efficiencies. As the second-largest city in Nevada, Henderson is just minutes from the glamorous Las Vegas Strip, engineering marvel of the Hoover Dam and the tranquil beauty of Lake Mead. Known throughout the nation for its premier master-planned communities, relaxing resorts, outstanding parks and recreation facilities and cultural arts, Henderson offers an enhanced quality of life for those who choose to live, learn, work and play here. INCORPORATED: 1953 CITY SLOGAN: “A Place To Call Home” CITY SEAL: Circular multicolor, with mountains, lake, golf course, homes, industry and cactus depicted CITY FLAG: Blue background/white writing with “Henderson Nevada” along top, Torch in center of flag, with “Flamma Industriae” written beneath (Flame of Industry) TOTAL POPULATION: 279,226, comparable to Lincoln, Nebraska; Plano, Texas; and Newark, New Jersey TOTAL SQUARE MILES: More than 105. Comparable to Surprise, AZ; Cape Coral, FL; and Shreveport, LA ELEVATION: 1,940 feet above sea level TOPOGRAPHY: Henderson occupies the entire southern rim of the Las Vegas Valley stretching from the east of Boulder Highway to the west of Interstate 15.