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Places of Interest

The University of Nevada-Las Vegas (1957) is in the city. Nellis Air Force Base (a major regional employer), Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the Hoover Dam are nearby. The Nevada State Museum and Historical Society features exhibits on Nevada's history from 12,000 bc to 1950. Major sporting events are held at the Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, home to the Las Vegas Posse of the Canadian Football League. Casinos, tours, and outdoor activities, such as pirate duels on artificial lakes, laser cannons, and the Circus-Circus Grand Slam Canyon, are immensely popular, as are casino shows and the numerous wedding chapels.