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- I've lived in Las Vegas for two years, and I've noticed several misconceptions outsiders have of the city.
- Most Americans only think of Las Vegas as a hotbed of tourism, gambling, and partying.
- But I've discovered a city that has much more to offer - including a strong community that is proud to call Vegas home.
Las Vegas is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, with nearly 7 million tourists visiting the city from around the world last year.
Most outsiders know Las Vegas only as a partying and gambling hotspot in the middle of the desert. While the city's famous Strip does feed into stereotypes of the city, as do shows like "CSI" and "Las Vegas," that's far from the only side of the city.
There's actually a sprawling city beyond the Strip with a rapidly growing metro population of 2.2 million people.
I moved to Las Vegas in 2017 - after years of never wanting to visit - when my girlfriend got a job with the new NHL team, the Vegas Golden Knights. It only took a few weeks for me to realize the city has plenty more to offer than casinos and hotels.
Here are the biggest things people get wrong about Las Vegas.