Are you thinking about moving to Henderson, Nevada? Most likely, you know it's about 16 miles southeast of Las Vegas but did you know Bloomberg Businessweek named it, "One of the Best Cities to Live in America"? Henderson has plenty of sunshine, mild winters, terrific schools tons of restaurants, and it's minutes away from Las Vegas. But, you might not know these ten unusual things about Henderson.

Ten Quirky Things about Henderson, Nevada

1. Streets for Coffee Lovers – If you can't get your day going without a freshly brewed java, then consider moving to one of these streets: Doubleshot Lane, Coffee Bean Place, Rich Flavor Place, House Blend Lane, or French Roast Place.
   
   
2. Home of Ozzie, the Giraffe Artist – Where else in the world can you see a landscape painted by a 3-year-old giraffe. 13 Action News reported that Ozzie the giraffe collaborated on a painting with artist, Donovan Fitzgerald. Ozzie, who lives at the Lion Habitat Ranch held the paintbrush in his lips to create his masterpiece. Keith Evans, the president of the habitat said that Ozzie is Nevada's only giraffe and the only one in the world that knows how to paint.
   
   
3. Life-size Simpsons' House – Fox and Pepsi built a full-size promotional Simpsons' house in 1997. They raffled off the life-size cartoon house but the winner took $75,000 instead of moving in. Someone else bought the house in 2001, leaving the original painting of Homer on the sidewalk.
   
   
4. Tree City USA – This city is a tree huggers paradise. For 21 years, the city earned the title, "Tree City USA." The city complied with the Arbor Day Foundation's four requirements including a working tree board, a community forestry program, a tree ordinance, and a yearly observance of Arbor Day.
   
   
5. Ironman Championship – In 2012 and 2013, the Ironman 70.3 World Championship has taken place here. Over 1,800 athletes compete in this grueling competition, swimming in Lake Las Vegas for 1.2 miles, bicycling 56 miles through Lake Mead Recreation Area, and finishing with a marathon to Henderson Pavilion.
   
   
6. Sweet Tooth Capital – To some folks, Henderson is known as the 'Sweet Tooth Capital'. If you love s'mores, consider relocating to Henderson. It is the home of Ethel M Chocolates and Kidd and Company marshmallow. All you have to do is supply the graham crackers. Gold Bond ice cream also cools off residents on sultry Nevada days.
   
   
7. Lowest Tax Rate – With the lowest property tax rate in the country, as well as no state taxes, this city is growing rapidly. Relief from taxes is one of the reasons so many people look for homes in Henderson every year.
   
   
8. Westworld – Once a 126-acre theme park, Old Vegas was booming from 1978 to 1986. Its original name was Westworld. Old Vegas was the settings for several episodes of the old TV western series, "Gunsmoke." It is now a neighborhood with over 1600 residents. Our REALTORS® in Las Vegas can tell you all about homes available in Old Vegas.
   
   
9. Lots of Lions – You may not think of southern Nevada as lion country but the Lion Habitat Ranch is home to retired MGM lions. These big cats live a leisurely retirement with visitors from around the world stopping by to meet them, take photos and even learn how to feed them.
   
   
10. Think Green – The city features more green grass and trees than any other place in Nevada with 64 public parks. These parks offer miles of hiking trails, bike lanes, and unusual landscaping for a desert climate.

Former Mayor of Henderson, Jim Gibson said, "The American dream lives itself out every day in this city. We focus on what we really do well, which is to make a wonderful place for families to live and enjoy. We have something for just about everybody." If you want a piece of this American dream, contact Wardley Real Estate for a house Henderson that is the perfect fit for your family.