Enjoy all that Henderson Nevada has to offer

HISTORY

Henderson, Nevada emerged as a township with the construction of the Basic Magnesium Plant and quickly became the main supplier of the “miracle metal” in the country. In 1953, Henderson was incorporated as a city and is now the second-largest city in Nevada.

AMENITIES

The southern Nevada quality of life features award-winning healthcare providers, accredited parks, international attractions and a wide range of education. Henderson ranks among the safest and best places to live according to Forbes and Money Magazine. Levi Strauss & Company, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Amica and Toyota Financial are among the major corporations operating locally. Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican is the largest medical facility in Henderson, NV and was the first, fully-accredited hospital in southern Nevada. Clark County School District operates numerous public schools and there are also several charter, college preparatory and private schools in the Las Vegas Valley. Higher education includes University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada State College at Henderson, College of Southern Nevada and Art Institute of Las Vegas.

RECREATION

Arts, culture, outdoor adventure, shopping, history and more are featured in southern Nevada. St. Jude Heart Art, Clark County Heritage Museum, Neon Museum and Murals in the Water Street District are a few of the popular cultural attractions. The Hoover Dam and Lake Mead span the Arizona-Nevada state line in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. The dam is over 700 feet high and is visited by nearly 1 million tourists each year. Springs Preserve is 180 acres of botanical gardens, trails, exhibits and events. Lake Las Vegas Resort, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Valley of Fire State Park are just a few of the outdoor attractions. Annual events held locally including Heart & Soul, Henderson Heritage Parade & Festival, Ho’olaule’a Festival and Winterfest.

A hot desert climate in Henderson, NV consists of mild winters, hot summers and nearly 300 days of sunshine. The area receives just five inches of rain annually and snow is very rare.