21 Nicknames for Vegas and the History Behind Them Visual Story

By Gabrielle T

Introduction

21 Nicknames for Vegas and the History Behind Them Visual Story

There are numerous nicknames for Vegas. Learning the history behind them can help you get...

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Adult Disneyland

One Las Vegas name that shouldn't be a surprise is Adult Disneyland. With its bright...

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Desert Oasis

The Las Vegas Strip is one of Nevada's most famous landmarks. While there are numerous...

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Glitter Gulch

Glitter Gulch has been a term used to refer to Downtown Las Vegas since the...

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Gluttony Central

Las Vegas's alternate name, Gluttony Central, isn't surprising to most people. The plethora of bars...

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Hot Vegas

Of all the Las Vegas names that exist, Hot Vegas might be the most literal...

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Sin City

Sin City is Las Vegas's most famous nickname. It's interchangeable with the city's actual name...

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That Sleepy Little Town in the Desert

In modern days, That Sleepy Little Town in the Desert is a misnomer. However, it...

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Lost Wages

Coined by Milton Berle, Lost Wages is a Las Vegas nickname that hits close to...

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The City of Lights

Though more often associated with Paris, the City of Lights has occasionally been used to...

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The City of Dreams

Though not as frequently advertised as some alternate names, Las Vegas has earned a reputation...

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The City of Opportunity

The City of Opportunity may not be one of the most well-known nicknames for Las...

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The City of Second Chances

Part of Las Vegas's charm is that it's always changing. There's a joke that nothing...

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The City That Shines

Las Vegas's lights have earned it multiple titles, one of which being the City That...

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The Desert Jewel

The Desert Jewel may not be a popular nickname for Vegas, but it's one of...

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The Entertainment Capital of the World

Las Vegas has long been considered the Entertainment Capital of the World. Between concerts, magic...

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The Gambling Capital of the World

While being the world's gambling capital is no longer a true Las Vegas fact, that...

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The Marriage Capital of the World

The Nevada fact that a lot of weddings take place on and around the strip...

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The Neon Capital of the World

One look at the Las Vegas area at night, and it's not surprising it's come...

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The Boneyard

The Boneyard is one of the most obscure names for Vegas. It's actually considered a...

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The Divorce Capital of America

Las Vegas is known for many unique things. One of the most surprising of which...

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The City That Never Sleeps

New York City might be the City The Never Sleeps on the East Coast, but...

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Conclusion

In Summary

Las Vegas is a vibrant place full of things to see and experience, many of...

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