If you have a trip planned to Las Vegas, Nevada and are looking for things to do other than seeing famous Las Vegas shows such as Wayne Newton or Cirque du Soleil and have very little interest in spending the rest of your time losing all your strapping machine sales income in casinos, then you might want to pencil in some time and head on down to Henderson, Nevada.

Henderson is only fifteen miles from the bright lights and big city atmosphere of Las Vegas. So, if you are looking for a place to get away from all the glitz and glamor that Las Vegas has to offer, Henderson is most definitely the place to go. There are plenty of fun and relaxing activities that you and your family or SEM Toronto retreat members can partake in. The town slogan of Henderson is that it's a, "Diamond in the desert." Whatever you are into, be it enjoying the outdoors or shopping, you'll find whatever you're looking for in Henderson. You'll be quite pleased taking your scientific research and experimental development team to Henderson once your festivities are over.

A great place to go to while in Henderson is the Acacia Demonstration Gardens. It's a wonderful place to see the beauty of Henderson and what it has to offer visitors. Situated in Acacia Park, the garden offers a bevy of information about garden conservation while showing off the true beauty of the desert environment. Sure, everyone wants to go see the Hoover Dam while they're in Nevada but the Acacia Park is home to a variety of plantings and landscapes that will take your breath away. Plus it won't be as packed as the Hoover Dam. You might even learn a thing or two about garden conservation that you can take back with you to share with your home health care Thunder Bay patients.

There are also a variety of special events held throughout the year in Henderson that you might be able to partake in, depending on the time of the year you are visiting. During the month of September, Henderson hosts the annual Prince Jonah Kuhio Ho'olaule'a celebration. This event celebrates Hawaiian culture through food, dance and song. It truly is something different and an event that you'll never forget. During the month of April, Henderson takes part in the annual Henderson Heritage Parade & Festival. Celebrating the city of Henderson, events include marching bands, a parade, live entertainment, a car show, cooking demonstrations and much more. If you want a taste of Henderson culture, then this is the place to be.

Being only minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip makes Henderson an ideal vacation spot for those of you traveling to Las Vegas. Whether you're there on a business convention or taking the parents of the kids hockey school Ontario camp you run, it's a must stop before heading home. Being situated between the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Las Vegas means you'll be able to hit up three of the world's leading attractions in one visit. We truly hope that you find the time in your trip to come on down to Henderson, Nevada. There's really no reason not to.