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Henderson, NV US - Overview

Henderson is a city in Nevada adjacent to Las Vegas. Henderson was incorporated as a city of Nevada in 1953. The city spans over 94 square miles. It has a population of more than 300,000 people. Henderson is served by four major highways and it is linked with one railroad line.

In World War II, Henderson emerged as the main supplier of Magnesium. Some major magnesium plants were established in Henderson that supplied airplane engines, frames and other parts of planes.

In Henderson, there is a an increased number of shopping malls, movie theatres, casino resorts, night clubs, luxurious hotels, restaurants, cultural centers, theme parks, zoo and many other recreational facilities for the people of all ages.

Henderson also has great attractions for tourists from all over the world. Some of the most popular places of attraction in Henderson are Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, and Casino, Ethel M Botanical Cactus Gardens, Acacia Demonstration Gardens, Nevada State College, Veteran's Wall, Black Mountain Recreation Center, Fiesta Henderson, Galleria at Sunset, Fiesta Henderson, Towbin Dodge, Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Lake Las Vegas etc.

Henderson is also a home to the most famous restaurants of USA. The top rated restaurants include Alba Brohters Pizza, Batellis Ristorante Italiano, Blueberry Hill Restaurant and Lounge, China Inn Restaurant, Comos Restaurant, Momo Sushi, Todd's Unique Dining Restaurant, Billys East, Chevys Fresh Mex Restaurant, Express Layne Café, Felipitos Mexican Food and many more.

Henderson offers a number of transportation options including, metro buses, railway and private taxis. The McCarran International Airport is located in the northwest of the city.

Henderson also produced a lot of notable singers, authors and players including Mike Matusow, professional poker player, Hunter and Michael Tylo, actors, Pierre Omidyar, eBay founder, Gladys Knight, singer, Wanderlei Silva, mixed martial artist, Wanderlei Silva, mixed martial artist and Janet Jackson, singer etc.

Some of the most popular hotels in Henderson are Residence Inn By Marriott Las Vegas/Green Valley, Courtyard By Marriott Green Valley, Montelago Village Resort, Hawthorn Inn & Suites - Henderson, MonteLago, Fiesta Henderson Station Casino, SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand, Holiday Inn Express Las Vegas, Courtyard By Marriott Las Vegas, Comfort Inn & Suites and Trump International Hotel.

Henderson is also regarded as a favorite tourism spot. It attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. It offers something to all. Whatever is your style and taste, you will find Henderson to be a wonderful travel destination.

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