Fun Facts
"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!"
• The city of Las Vegas celebrated its 100th birthday on May 15, 2005.
• The first hotel and casino to open in Las Vegas was the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino in 1906.
• The famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign was created in 1959 by Betty Willis.
• The famous Las Vegas strip is for the most part, not within the city limits of Las Vegas. The majority of the strip is located within Clark County.
• A marriage license costs $60 in Nevada. Many couples choose to marry in Nevada because there is no blood test or waiting period.
Sources: Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Clark County School District, Clark County Clerk
