| Be prepared to be entertained when retiring to an | | | | named after a major figure in the hotel/casino |
| active adult retirement community in Las Vegas. | | | | industry (go figure!), hosts the Vegoose Festival |
| Known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World", | | | | which features some of the biggest names in rock |
| Las Vegas does not lack when it comes to putting | | | | and roll, country and pop music. |
| together you list of "Things to Do in Retirement." | | | | Ballet patrons will enjoy the Nevada Ballet Theater |
| Las Vegas offers retirees much more than just the | | | | and for those who enjoy the outdoors, you'll |
| glitz and glam nightlife of casinos along the strip. It | | | | definitely want to buy tickets for live, theatrical |
| also offers active adults in retirement outdoor | | | | performances held at the outdoor Super Summer |
| adventures, performance and visuals arts, as well as | | | | Theater at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. |
| volunteer opportunities. | | | | If artwork is your fancy, the Las Vegas strip is |
| "To-Do In Retirement Item #1": Enjoy the Outdoors! | | | | actually a great place to view classics by Ansel |
| Las Vegas has 300+ sunshine days which makes it | | | | Adams and Roy Lichtenstein – you'll find them at |
| the perfect place for outdoor activities. Here you can | | | | the Las Vegas Bellagio Resort. And, while you're |
| hike, bike, walk, and camp to your heart's desire. | | | | there, stroll on down to the Luxor and view the |
| Lake Mead is a popular place for local waterskiing and | | | | Bodies Exhibition. The Exhibition showcases real |
| Mount Charleston attracts those who love the snow | | | | full-bodies and organs, provides a detailed, |
| in wintertime. | | | | three-dimensional vision of the human form. Tickets |
| Did I mention golf (like anyone would even consider | | | | are $29 for those 65 and older, $28 for local |
| golf in retirement…!)? Choices abound when in | | | | residents. |
| comes to golf in Las Vegas. You can schedule | | | | "To-Do In Retirement Item #3": Enjoy Giving Back! |
| tee-times at over 60 golf courses and, if you really | | | | For those of you who are excited that you now |
| want a good value with challenge, book a time at the | | | | have the time to contribute to your community and |
| Tuscany Golf Course by Lake Mead. It was voted | | | | share your time, talents and compassion, many |
| "Best Value Course" and "Vegas' Toughest Golf Hole | | | | non-profit and charity organizations call Las Vegas |
| #9" in 2008. | | | | home. Such organizations include the Ronald |
| Like to watch golf? Las Vegas also hosts many | | | | MacDonald House, Boys and Girls Club and The |
| televised golf tournaments such as the PGA Tour's | | | | American Cancer Society. |
| Michelin Championships at Las Vegas, LPGA Takefuji | | | | Retiring as an active adult in Las Vegas provides a |
| Classic and Wendy's Three-Tour Challenge. | | | | wealth of things to do. You will never lack for an |
| "To-Do In Retirement Item #2": Enjoy the Arts! | | | | item on your "To-Do" list. If you are looking for other |
| If music is your tune, The Las Vegas Philharmonic fills | | | | retirees to join you as you experience the various |
| the air with melody at concerts throughout the year. | | | | items on your list, consider living in a Las Vegas |
| The Las Vegas Philharmonic is a nationally recognized | | | | active adult retirement community. You'll be sure to |
| orchestra and a six-time recipient of the Best | | | | find others just as active as you! |
| Performing Arts Group award. Sam Boyd Stadium, | | | | |