There is never a lack of things to do in Henderson. Whether your taste is for the arts and culture, fine dining and shopping or enjoying today's top entertainers, Henderson has something to offer.
At Henderson's
Lake Las Vegas Resort, MonteLago Village's cobblestone streets guide visitors through lakeside cafes, art galleries and museum-like collections of the world's most exclusive boutiques. Reminiscent of the charming ambiance of an Italian village, MonteLago is complete with sunset cruises aboard authentic gondolas.
The District at Green Valley Ranch is described as a unique metropolitan lifestyle experience with more than 40 stores and restaurants lining both sides of a bustling "Main Street," topped off by 88 luxury lofts and flats and offices. The first "urban" design location in the Las Vegas valley, The District includes such nationally recognized shopping establishments as REI, Talbots, Pottery Barn, Brighton and Jos. A. Banks among many others.
The Galleria at Sunset features 140 world class stores, including Dillard's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Robinsons May and JCPenney. Boutiques and eateries are set amidst two levels of splashing fountains, vaulting skylights and desert blooms.
Henderson's Bird Viewing Preserve provides the public a venue to see and learn about birds in a human-made habitat providing naturally occurring food sources for resident, migrating and nesting birds. The city-owned preserve is home to more than 200 species of birds.
Located in the heart of Henderson, the Water Street district is home to a variety of unique independent retailers, restaurateurs, art galleries and more. In addition, the Water Street District serves as the heart of the community where numerous parades, performances and other activities draw residents and visitors to downtown from around the region.
The Arts Council of Henderson produces regular cultural events programs including Nevada Shakespeare in the Park. The annual festival held in October, has grown to become one of the largest cultural events in Henderson.
Henderson's Fabtech Desert Classic, Henderson's premier desert racing event, draws racers and spectators from across the country. A host of festivities lead up to race day providing entertainment for the entire family. Several classes of off-road vehicles, buggies, ATV's and motorcycles compete on a rugged 300-mile desert course.
Harry Connick, Jr., Leann Rhimes, Kathy Mattea, LL Cool J, Smokey Robinson, Andrea Bocelli, and Train. Those are just a few of the world's top entertainers who have appeared or are scheduled to perform at Henderson venues, including Lake Las Vegas Resort, Green Valley Ranch Resort and the popular Henderson Pavilion.
The Pavilion is the largest outdoor amphitheater in Nevada and the first of its kind in Southern Nevada. The Henderson Pavilion is a state-of-the-art venue for the visual and performing arts with a stage that can accommodate performances from soloists to full-scale Broadway productions.
