[Buzz123]

People always wonder why we live in Las Vegas. Not only is it the most exciting city in the country, but we are literally surrounded by incredible beauty, and fun things to do, within relatively short drives from Las Vegas.

There are two very nice videos on this page. Watch: Utah National Parks | Utah.com

...and a couple more here: Highway 12 Scenic Byway | Utah.com

I'm sure many of us would like to keep this a secret, but it's already out.

[tijlover]

A low-income, car-less bus rider will hotly disagree with you!

For the too-many minimum wage workers in this town, they ask themselves every day: What's so exciting about living here?

[MountainBiking]

I agree with Buzz123 that Las Vegas is the most exciting city in the country with gorgeous surroundings. Las Vegas is always pulling a rabbit out of a hat. Sure Las Vegas is going through tough times with employment and the housing market (that seems to be finally rebounding) but the city will eventually pull out of this temporary rut and thrive once again. Viva Las Vegas!

-Cheers.

[Clarkcty]

Originally Posted by tijlover

A low-income, car-less bus rider will hotly disagree with you!

For the too-many minimum wage workers in this town, they ask themselves every day: What's so exciting about living here?

It's not always a bed of roses for everyone so try to improve your living condition and stop being miserable. You can always move out of town! I love it here!!

[NLVgal]

What some fail to comprehend is that some of us were born and bred here. We have family and long-term friends here. Some of us even have careers here.

Las Vegas, is a city with an energy all it's own. It will chew you up and spit you out if you don't come in with the right amount of cynicism. That said, it's a place where people come to redefine themselves. Often successfully. Other times, not.

[UTES]

I've lived in a handful of states and over 30 different cities throughout the West. I travel a lot. One thing I've noticed is how polarizing Las Vegas is for many people. Most seem to either love it or hate it. This city really brings out strong opinions in people. Note: For the record, I'm a part-timer in Las Vegas. I'm a legal resident due to property ownership, but a part-timer nonetheless.

Locals I know in Las Vegas seem to have some of this love/hate relationship going on. Whenever I wax poetic to them about the city, they are surprisingly quick to point out the flaws in their home town. And, they're quick to say things like, "Well, you don't know the real Las Vegas like we do." It's almost like they're trying to talk me out of liking Las Vegas. Seriously, it'd be nice to have a conversation with a local who, when I praise Las Vegas, simply responds with, "Yes. It's a nice place. I like it too."

Bill

[Raiderman]

I'm fortunate that my neighbors love it here. Yes, that's right, I actually talk to my neighbors and they are very nice people. I talk to them when I go to the mailbox or walk over to the pool every afternoon to lie out in the 105 degree sun or take a swim in the pool. My neighborhood is AMAZING. The weather is absolutely perfect for me. I love that I'm NOT trapped inside for 5 months out of the year like I was in New England from November-March. I love that any night of the week I can go watch live music somewhere if I want. The sidewalks don't roll up at 9:00pm. I love that I can take day trips to places I've never been, and overnight trips to places I remember as a kid. I love that I live in a city where people want to come visit, as we left many friends back East, but our calendar is starting to fill up with visitors. And I love that I can afford a place here where I have 2 bedrooms and a loft JUST for those visitors. And I love that I get to show people this amazing valley for the first time when they come out to visit. Nope, can't think of anything that I don't love. Maybe I should start drinking too much, gambling too much, whoring, or "shysting" (can I use that as a verb??).. then I will be just as miserable as our troll who obviously hates itself enough to find fault with anywhere it is.

[von949]

Originally Posted by UTES

I've lived in a handful of states and over 30 different cities throughout the West. I travel a lot. One thing I've noticed is how polarizing Las Vegas is for many people. Most seem to either love it or hate it. This city really brings out strong opinions in people. Note: For the record, I'm a part-timer in Las Vegas. I'm a legal resident due to property ownership, but a part-timer nonetheless.

Locals I know in Las Vegas seem to have some of this love/hate relationship going on. Whenever I wax poetic to them about the city, they are surprisingly quick to point out the flaws in their home town. And, they're quick to say things like, "Well, you don't know the real Las Vegas like we do." It's almost like they're trying to talk me out of liking Las Vegas. Seriously, it'd be nice to have a conversation with a local who, when I praise Las Vegas, simply responds with, "Yes. It's a nice place. I like it too."

Bill

People will find flaws in their hometown. No surprise what they find in LV. No matter what, residents of this city still forget that this is HOME until they leave.

[BBMW]

Anyone trying to live on minimum wage anywhere is not going to be having fun. This has nothing to do with LV.

Originally Posted by tijlover

A low-income, car-less bus rider will hotly disagree with you!

For the too-many minimum wage workers in this town, they ask themselves every day: What's so exciting about living here?

[MSchu]

Thinking about going to Utah with weekend... any advice on a "lite" two day trip there with the least amount of driving into the state?