The south end of the Las Vegas Strip is looking busier everyday. Decades ago, Nevada Highway 604 comprised what is commonly known by residents and tourists as the Las Vegas Strip. Visitors coming in from California would pass the landmark sign just south of Russell Rd. which reads, “Welcome to Fabulous Las
Vegas, Nevada.”

Today, I-15 provides a more convenient, multi-lane passage into Vegas. Located a
few miles south of Las Vegas’ trademark sign is Blue Diamond Rd., which also becomes Nevada Highway 160 for westbound travelers. Another few miles south of Blue Diamond Rd. is Highway 146, better known to eastbound travelers as Saint Rose Parkway. With these three highways intersecting the south end of the Las Vegas strip, it’s no wonder people always ask themselves, “Where does Las Vegas end and Henderson begin?”

Las Vegas extends east of I-15 in a few areas south of Blue Diamond Rd. However, Henderson comprises a decent share of the southeast corner of the valley. In fact, world famous resorts like Monte Lago and Lake Las Vegas are located within Henderson’s city limits.

Regardless of the confusion among Las Vegas and Henderson citizens, both cities appear to be utilizing every tract of land within their boundaries. West of I-15, development communities like Southern Highlands and Mountain’s Edge are expanding Las Vegas beyond the mountainous border, almost into the neighboring town of Sloan. East of I-15, Seven Hills and Sun City Anthem are among several communities that branch into Henderson’s mega-community, Green Valley.

This outburst of communities has made necessary the construction of many new large projects including Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center and the Las
Vegas Outlet Center (formerly Belz Factory Outlet Mall). Although hotels and casinos may not be viewed as a necessity, the southern explosion in the valley
has led to resorts like the Silverton and the South Point Hotel and Casino (formerly known as South Coast).

Regardless of the confusion of West Henderson addresses becoming East Las Vegas Addresses along major streets, the two cities have come a long way in
growing together as a community. Green Valley’s attempt to emancipate itself from Henderson and be recognized as its own city in the 1990’s now seems to
be a distant memory. There may never be a HenderVegas Major League Baseball team, but that won’t stop these two cities from continuing to grow as Nevada’s main source of revenue.

Learn more about Henderson.