Food Tours Are Available For Tourists Short On Time

Anyone who has been to Las Vegas realizes that there is world-class entertainment around every corner. The city itself was built for this type of thing, ultimately starting as a stopover in the desert for weary travelers as they crossed to California. The Mojave Desert is quite intimidating, and represented multiple days of travel in the past across a wasteland where there was little as far as water, food or shelter of any kind. Because of the stretch of land being so inhospitable, Las Vegas itself became a stopover, not because of much else except it's proximity. It represented roughly the half-way point on a typical trip across the desert, and the valley location provided more shelter than surrounding areas. Las Vegas itself struggled until it realized that if it were to offer all of the things that people cannot get elsewhere, they might not just stop over, but actually might travel to the city as a destination itself. Over time, people began to travel to Las Vegas from California and Arizona, to partake in activities like gambling and drinking, and even legal prostitution on the city outskirts. Las Vegas became a place where by offering what people were looking for, could be a draw to an area that few would otherwise visit. It defied all odds, and became an oasis in the desert.

As more and more money was injected into the local economy Las Vegas grew. More people moved to the area in search of opportunity as the tourism industry boomed. Ancillary businesses became popular, like the “adventure travel” industry which provided tours to national parks and protected spaces in the surrounding desert. Las Vegas represented the perfect starting place for these types of tours, ultimately offering a world-class airport and hotel rooms, and a half-day drive to any number of national parks. All of these places are protected from encroachment and development is not allowed near them, so the nearest city that has a large airport becomes the starting point. Las Vegas was the most logical choice due to its already being set up for tourists.