Move to Henderson, NV. What's tthe area like?
Jun 13th, 2005, 06:23 AM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 430
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Move to Henderson, NV. What's tthe area like?
My son and young family are moving to Henderson and I wondered what sort of place it is? He'll be teaching 5th grade and I am wondering if it is a nice family town or is it just a mini-Vegas?
He tells me (of course) that is a wonderful place, but I have those back-of-the-head thoughts that it might be otherwise. Wondering how my 2 young grandsons will thrive. My daughter-in-law is French and very level-headed, practical and wonderful, so I know the family will be well-grounded, but I think about the town atmosphere.
I'm probably just a uneasy Gram who is too concerned.
I know you fellow Fodorites will keep me on an even keel and give me the straight scoop.
Thanks,
Minette
He tells me (of course) that is a wonderful place, but I have those back-of-the-head thoughts that it might be otherwise. Wondering how my 2 young grandsons will thrive. My daughter-in-law is French and very level-headed, practical and wonderful, so I know the family will be well-grounded, but I think about the town atmosphere.
I'm probably just a uneasy Gram who is too concerned.
I know you fellow Fodorites will keep me on an even keel and give me the straight scoop.
Thanks,
Minette
Jun 13th, 2005, 08:10 AM
#3
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Henderson is right outside of Las Vegas, about 20 minutes from the strip. We considered retiring there & did a lot of homework. On one trip, we spoke to a waitress who had a young son. She said she wasn't particularly happy with the school system & planned to move. This was probably 3 years ago.
It's a very nice area, but it's still LV!
It's a very nice area, but it's still LV!
Jun 13th, 2005, 08:22 AM
#4
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 37,416
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't live in Las Vegas, but I do live in Reno. Las Vegas is more hectic and the traffic is worse than here, but there are similarities. Both cities have University of Nevada Campuses, and both cities have gambling. Vegas of course has the strip and the big shows. When you live in a city like Reno or Las Vegas you make and live your life like you would any place else. The casinos and the gambling have never been a part of my life. People go about their business, they work, they clean their house, they work in the yard, they take the kids to little league, they go to church, PTA meetings, etc. just like any other city. Having said that, if you want to look for it, there is a "sleeze factor" in some areas of town, and also of course people that are addicted to gambling, which really can be sad. I never go into the casinos unless it's to eat now and then..Sunday brunch, something like that. I don't know if this will happen to your son, or where he's moving from, but I moved to Reno from the Bay Area and the first year we were here I had a LOT of company. After awhile the novelty wears off for everyone unless of course, a person actually has a gambling problem. So, all in all, I think your son and family will be fine.
Jun 13th, 2005, 11:06 AM
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 430
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
jbee:
By "mini-Vegas" I meant if Henderson was a place where tourists who have the same interests as a week-end in Vegas, wanted the same "strip" experience, but didn't have the money for the more expensive casino's in Vegas. I want to know what sort atmosphere and neighborhoods my grandsons will pass by on their way to school.
Leona:
As a proud mother, I can assure you that when my son arrives in Henderson, the quality of the school system will greatly improve! He is a navy Junior and started travelling in the womb. He is keen on history--especially American and European history. As a young boy, he travelled throughout the West and is eager to learn more.
On Friday afternoons, he has an hour of of Shakespeare, art history, geography, poetry, whatever he thinks will be of interest. Last year, he read "Moby Dick" to the kids and he talked about his love of the book. Well, for Christmas, instead of the usual gifts to teacher, the kids chipped in and bought him a leather bound edition of Moby Dick. One parent told my son that her son asked for only one gift for Christmas, and it was "A Children's Guide to Shakespeare." My son had a lot of tears on that one.
When I travel, he asks me to bring home a souvenir flag to hang in the classroom. So far, we have a French flag (gift of his wife) Welsh flag, UK and St. Croix,USVI.
Thanks for all replies.
M
By "mini-Vegas" I meant if Henderson was a place where tourists who have the same interests as a week-end in Vegas, wanted the same "strip" experience, but didn't have the money for the more expensive casino's in Vegas. I want to know what sort atmosphere and neighborhoods my grandsons will pass by on their way to school.
Leona:
As a proud mother, I can assure you that when my son arrives in Henderson, the quality of the school system will greatly improve! He is a navy Junior and started travelling in the womb. He is keen on history--especially American and European history. As a young boy, he travelled throughout the West and is eager to learn more.
On Friday afternoons, he has an hour of of Shakespeare, art history, geography, poetry, whatever he thinks will be of interest. Last year, he read "Moby Dick" to the kids and he talked about his love of the book. Well, for Christmas, instead of the usual gifts to teacher, the kids chipped in and bought him a leather bound edition of Moby Dick. One parent told my son that her son asked for only one gift for Christmas, and it was "A Children's Guide to Shakespeare." My son had a lot of tears on that one.
When I travel, he asks me to bring home a souvenir flag to hang in the classroom. So far, we have a French flag (gift of his wife) Welsh flag, UK and St. Croix,USVI.
Thanks for all replies.
M
Jun 13th, 2005, 11:32 AM
#6
minette20, both Ritz Carlton and Hyatt Resorts chose Henderson for the location of their golf resorts. They are surrounded by very high end homes and upscale shops...and that's the extent of my knowledge of Henderson, although the rest of it, what I saw, appeared to be like any other bedroom community! I've stayed at that Hyatt twice, not because I like to go to Vegas or gamble--I don't care for either, but because Vegas is a convenient spot to fly into for our Utah National Parks hiking, we can stay at the Hyatt at no cost and it's a beautiful resort. Our first trip we went into the strip just to see what it was about and to attend a Cirque du Soleil performance. We walked through some of the nicer hotels. My husband and son threw a few dollars away on the slots and that was it. 2nd time there we had no need to go back--spent a night on either end of our trip at the Hyatt and the rest of the time in Utah hiking. These are high end resorts though, and it's not likely that those who can't afford the Vegas strip would or could stay at either. 
Jun 13th, 2005, 12:10 PM
#7
Just for fun and to ease your mind a little about the types of people who might stay in Henderson, take a peek at these two websites:
http://lakelasvegas.hyatt.com/proper...ow/index.jhtml
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/l...s/default.html
Oh...one other nice thing about your son moving there...Las Vegas, because there is so much competition among airlines, becomes a reasonble destination for you to fly into. Start polishing up those golf clubs and hiking boots!
http://lakelasvegas.hyatt.com/proper...ow/index.jhtml
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/l...s/default.html
Oh...one other nice thing about your son moving there...Las Vegas, because there is so much competition among airlines, becomes a reasonble destination for you to fly into. Start polishing up those golf clubs and hiking boots!
Jun 13th, 2005, 12:20 PM
#8
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 555
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Okay. So here's my answer, as a Las Vegas local.
Vegas, as tourists know it, is a very small part of the Las Vegas valley. Tourists for the most part stay in those small portions and don't really venture into the city part. There's just not much to see.
Las Vegas/Henderson is just like any other city. It feels a lot like Denver, or any other comprable city, where there's good parts and bad parts. It's usually very easy to avoid the bad parts and to frequent the good parts, just with a little research.
Henderson and the outlying parts of Las Vegas do not have the "town atmosphere" that tourist Las Vegas has. They tend to be more family oriented with strong communities, parks, and available family entertainment. Casinos do exist in the areas, but many of them bring perks for the locals such as bowling alleys, movie theaters, restaurants, etc.
Since I live in Las Vegas, I don't experience much of Henderson. The city seems to have many events for the locals. They have a big park/community area that hosts many free outdoor concerts and other happenings. There's also quite a few parks and open areas for kids and families to be. It's mostly "suburbia", with different communities just melting together. There's a lot of good restaurants and shopping close, so venturing into Las Vegas proper won't generally be necessary.
As for the quality of life for your grandkids, it will be fine. The schools have the same problems as many cities this size such as growth and not enough teachers and buildings. There are some schools that are good, and some are not, but from what I understand, that's typical.
Overall, most of the tourist activity (read adult activity) is contained to the strip and surrounding area. Every now and then, a more racy advertisment might be on the back of a taxicab, but it's not any worse than something they would see in any other city.
The other perk for your grandkids in a large city is the availability of entertainment and activities. There are so many clubs, sports groups, etc. that are available for children, just like any other city. There are also a lot of children, so they should have no problem making friends.
Las Vegas really is 2 cities wrapped up into one. I hope my (long winded) reply helps alleviate at least some of your fears. It really is just like any other city, just with a big tourist attraction attached.
Vegas, as tourists know it, is a very small part of the Las Vegas valley. Tourists for the most part stay in those small portions and don't really venture into the city part. There's just not much to see.
Las Vegas/Henderson is just like any other city. It feels a lot like Denver, or any other comprable city, where there's good parts and bad parts. It's usually very easy to avoid the bad parts and to frequent the good parts, just with a little research.
Henderson and the outlying parts of Las Vegas do not have the "town atmosphere" that tourist Las Vegas has. They tend to be more family oriented with strong communities, parks, and available family entertainment. Casinos do exist in the areas, but many of them bring perks for the locals such as bowling alleys, movie theaters, restaurants, etc.
Since I live in Las Vegas, I don't experience much of Henderson. The city seems to have many events for the locals. They have a big park/community area that hosts many free outdoor concerts and other happenings. There's also quite a few parks and open areas for kids and families to be. It's mostly "suburbia", with different communities just melting together. There's a lot of good restaurants and shopping close, so venturing into Las Vegas proper won't generally be necessary.
As for the quality of life for your grandkids, it will be fine. The schools have the same problems as many cities this size such as growth and not enough teachers and buildings. There are some schools that are good, and some are not, but from what I understand, that's typical.
Overall, most of the tourist activity (read adult activity) is contained to the strip and surrounding area. Every now and then, a more racy advertisment might be on the back of a taxicab, but it's not any worse than something they would see in any other city.
The other perk for your grandkids in a large city is the availability of entertainment and activities. There are so many clubs, sports groups, etc. that are available for children, just like any other city. There are also a lot of children, so they should have no problem making friends.
Las Vegas really is 2 cities wrapped up into one. I hope my (long winded) reply helps alleviate at least some of your fears. It really is just like any other city, just with a big tourist attraction attached.
Jun 13th, 2005, 07:35 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,291
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Henderson has a very high scale area.
It also has a marshmallow factory and fudge factory that offer free tours. The kids would probably enjoy that.
As for Las Vegas itself. Most of LV is just a regular city. Very little of it is the strip. All the folks I know there only go to the strip for the free shows and meals they get coupons for in the mail.
It also has a marshmallow factory and fudge factory that offer free tours. The kids would probably enjoy that.
As for Las Vegas itself. Most of LV is just a regular city. Very little of it is the strip. All the folks I know there only go to the strip for the free shows and meals they get coupons for in the mail.
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Paytons_Grandma
United States
6
Oct 31st, 2006 04:58 PM
