From the Historic Westside to Green Valley/Anthem and Southwest to Sunrise, it has been well established that Vegas is the city that never sleeps. Of course, everyone knows about the strip, gambling, and let us not forget the recent legalization of recreational marijuana, but this begs the question: is the Sin City really all about sin? Unfortunately, thanks to years of clever marketing a la "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," sinful secrets are probably the most common attraction to outsiders. However, you don't have to look hard to see a very developed metropolis full of history and culture. Yes, the average tourist may be looking for a quick stop in the famed Sin City but, to the informed, Vegas may as well be known as the Substantial City.

While it's never a bad idea to have reliable security like ADT in a city such as Vegas, the seedier side of the strip is not as dangerous as it seems. Although the big hotels are known for their gambling facilities and services, this is only a single dimension of a much more diverse spectacle. If you really take the time to think about it, Vegas hotels are some of the largest cultural centers on the planet. Besides card tables and slot machines, Vegas hotels both attract and employ the most famous entertainers in the world. Entertainers that span a wide array of industries, from comedians to acrobats, musicians to actors, and everything in between.

Vegas isn't just about entertainment either. The hotels regularly bring the brightest minds from across the globe while hosting conferences for business, science, technology, art, and more. Believe it or not, Vegas has also become a nexus for culinary celebrity. And while the glitter of Joel Robuchon, Gordon Ramsay, and Giada are certainly something to see, there are also robust food scenes in the surrounding neighborhoods, too. Take Pho Kim Long for instance, a modestly priced restaurant serving a huge selection of authentic Vietnamese dishes in China Town, just minutes from the strip.