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Seats for Forklifts Henderson - Henderson, Nevada, lies within the Las Vegas metropolitan area only five miles from Las Vegas. It is Nevada's 2nd biggest city (Las Vegas is the biggest). This quickly growing suburb of 257,729 people is located in the Mojave Desert in Clark County. The city is lucky to be located near three of the world's top man-made attractions - Las Vegas Strip, the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead - and world-famous natural attractions - the Grand Canyon and Death Valley. This resort city features famous casinos, top-notch golf courses, world-class meeting facilities and celebrated attractions. Each year, thousands of tourists visit the city of Henderson to be able to get pleasure from all types of entertainment the region has to provide.
The location of Henderson was the chosen location of the WWII Basic Magnesium Plant. This plant produced magnesium to be used in airplane parts and in the munitions casings of incendiary devices. Engineer Fred D. Gibson discovered the secret of creating magnesium on a trip to Great Britain. The "miracle metal" technology gave the US and its allies an edge which helped win the war.
There are a lot of cultural attractions in Henderson, like the Water Street Arts District. This particular area consists of numerous restaurants, shops and boutiques. The Old Town Art Gallery features numerous exhibits of paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry and glass. Two vibrant Farmers Markets provide local produce and crafts. Acacia Park features the Acacia Demonstration Gardens where people can see exhibits on water conservation and artistic landscaping techniques. At City Lights Art Gallery, art lovers could participate in the visual arts through art classes, workshops and exhibits. Art a la Cart cafe is an exceptional place for craft-making. The Clark County Museum maintains some historic homes which showcase significant periods in the region's history.
Outdoors activities are also abundant around Henderson. The city's nearness to Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Red Rock Canyon and the Valley of Fire means that there are a lot of sightseeing opportunities awaiting visitors and residents. Amongst the best ways to experience the natural attractions of the area is to visit the world-famous parks, such as Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Grand Canyon National Park. Outdoor aficionados can enjoy picnicking, hiking, camping, wildlife observation, rock climbing and cycling. The recreation of a western mining township could be found within Bonnie Springs, along with horseback riding and a petting zoo. You could rent watercraft at Calville Bay Marina on beautiful Lake Mead. Mt. Charleston area is a great place for experiencing a cowboy trail ride.
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