About this city
Also known as: A Place of Innovation
Excellently positioned in the southeast corner of the Las Vegas Valley within Clark County immediately adjacent to Las Vegas, Henderson is the state's second-largest city and a booming economic and corporate powerhouse. Developed initially during World War II with the construction of the massive Basic Magnesium Plant, which rapidly became the nation's premier defense provider of chemical magnesium for Allied military aviation, the planned city experienced a phenomenal population boom. Today, Henderson has successfully transitioned from an industrial center into one of the country's most upscale, master-planned residential communities, celebrated nationwide for its premier safety metrics, luxury hillside lifestyle country clubs, and advanced corporate research networks. The contemporary cityscape is defined by master-planned neighborhoods, sprawling outdoor dining plazas, and high-tech corporate offices.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Wander through the beautifully designed botanical trails and view blooming desert flora at the Erika Marigold Cacti Garden. Shop premium international designer brands and enjoy open-air plazas along the extensive avenues of The District at Green Valley Ranch. Walk or run the scenic hilly paved loops inside the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area boundary paths.
