1. Michael Way
Michael Way is a neighborhood located in central Las Vegas that is known for being in the middle of all the Las Vegas action. This central location makes it easy to get around town to enjoy all that the city has to offer. This neighborhood has no shortage of activities from movie theaters and skate parks to historic parks and museums. Michael Way is a very walkable area with plenty of shopping and offers quick access to the North Las Vegas airport for all of your travel needs.
2. Lone Mountain
Lone Mountain gets its name from a solitary hill that is detached from the Red Rock National Conservation Area. It is a rocky butte located northwest of central Las Vegas that offers breathtaking views of the city. Lone Mountain offers a 3.2 mile perimeter trail that is great for hiking, biking, and even horseback riding. This area has many beautiful homes along with horse ranches and natural terrain. Lone Mountain offers an abundance of recreational areas like Lone Mountain Discovery Park and Majestic Park, which includes 12 playing fields.
3. Summerlin North
Summerlin North is an association that is part of a mater planned community called Summerlin. Summerlin North offers beautiful housing with low crime rates that gives the community a happy and safe feeling. This community has been noted to be one of the best places to live and play and has held up to that name. There is never a lack of activities that fit any lifestyle! There are plenty of places for hiking and biking and there are plenty of community pools to splash and play around in. Downtown Summerlin offers the best shopping and dining in the area helping North Summerlin keep to its name!
4. Centennial Hills
Centenniel Hills is one of the more recent master planned communities of the Las Vegas area. This community is a great place to live with many different styles of homes for you to choose from. The focal point of this community is the Centenniel Hill Shopping Plaza full of boutique stores, restaurants, and movie theaters. Centenniel Hills also has one of the largest community parks in the Las Vegas Valley area which is great for unlimited outdoor fun!
5. North Cheyenne
North Cheyenne is a community that is mostly of retired residents that offers a nice and quiet setting. There are plenty of places to eat and shop and it is in close proximity the the North Las Vegas Airport. The traffic here is incredibly light for the area and it has plenty of sidewalks to enjoy the view. North Cheyenne is rated one of the best neighborhoods of the Las Vegas area and residents have plenty to keep them busy!
6. Charleston Heights
Charleston Heights is a great neighborhood that residents enjoy in the Las Vegas area. There is plenty to do in Charleston Heights including the highly-rated Charleston Neighborhood Park which has plenty of room for play including an open grass field, playground equipment perfect for kids, barbeque areas for getting together, and a wrap-around track that’s great for walking. Charleston Heights is also full of plenty of activities like dining and shopping to keep the fun going and is in close proximity to Las Vegas where you can keep the fun going through the night!
7. East Las Vegas
East Las Vegas is a smaller community that is a part of the Las Vegas Valley area that offers a lot of shopping and dining experiences. Residents can enjoy a night out on the town with little worry of running out of activities as East Las Vegas has much to do as well as being in close proximity to Las Vegas itself. This neighborhood has many different homes available from houses to apartments to go with the needs of different people. Whether you’re a single occupant or looking for a family area, East Las Vegas is a great fit for you!
8. The Lakes
The Lakes naturally gets its name for being a master-planned community that is at the waterfront. This community is surrounded by many man-made lakes that offer beautiful views of the waterfront. The Lakes offers its residents a resort feeling with close proximity to many shops and resources. The main Lake is exclusive to homeowners in this community giving a highly sought after vibe. There are many activities that residents can enjoy including many walking trails and water sports. Housing options include many large single-family homes and condominiums giving different options to fit many lifestyles.
9. Rancho Charleston
Rancho Charleston is a top-rated community to live in located near Las Vegas. This neighborhood is full of shopping and dining options and is close to all that downtown Las Vegas has to offer. Rancho Charleston is also in close proximity to the University of Nevada which is great for students and professionals alike. This neighborhood has many sidewalks to commute with and is completely dog friendly! Housing here is incredibly affordable giving both options to homeowners and renters to fit their needs.
10. West Las Vegas
West Las Vegas is one of the most historic neighborhoods in the Las Vegas area. This area is also known as Historic West Las Vegas and is close to both the Las Vegas Strip and the “Spaghetti Bowl” intersection of I-15 and US-95. This community offers many historical sites to visit both in clubs and casinos. Being in such close proximity to Las Vegas, West Las Vegas offers a lot of dining and shopping options as well as endless entertainment!
11. Sunrise
Sunrise, Las Vegas is a nice neighborhood not far from East Las Vegas that has a population of around 18,000 residents. There is much to do in Sunrise to stay busy with shopping and dining options for any craving. Sunrise is close to all the fun that Vegas has to offer and is great for families being close to the Discovery Children’s Museum for a day of learning.
12. Tule Springs
Tule Springs in Las Vegas is one of the larger urban retreats in the Las Vegas Valley. This significant desert ecosystem is made up of small lakes that formed an oasis in the Mojave Desert. This area was home to many Native Americans in the pre-Columbian era and is listed as an archeological site on the National Register of Historic Places. This neighborhood is near the Red Rock Conservation Area and has many dining options. The community is filled with nature all around and offers great school systems for families.
13. Sun City Summerlin
Sun City Summerlin is a 55-year active adult community that offers great views of both the mountains and the Vegas Strip. This adult community has many different amenities such as fitness centers, an Olympic sized pool, and an 18-hole golf course. Sun City Summerlin is part of the Summerlin master-planned community that is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, great shopping, and some of the top-notch resorts, casinos, and spas. Residents can enjoy many different forms of entertainment like guest speakers, movies, and theatrical and music performances.
14. Kyle Canyon
Kyle Canyon is a community that is one of the top 3 places to live in Las Vegas, and one of the top 10 places to live in Nevada. Naturally, this area has many different parks and scenes of nature to offer that outdoor feel without being too far from the downtown life of Las Vegas. This neighborhood has around 14,000 residents that enjoy the natural beauty surrounding them and is great for families. Families in the area can enjoy many of the picnic areas as well as the highly-rated schools in the area.
16. Green Valley
Green Valley is an upscale neighborhood that is a part of Henderson, Las Vegas. Green Valley is Southern Nevada’s first master-planned community founded in 1978 consisting of 8,400 acres on the southside of the Las Vegas Valley. This great community offers several different amenities from shopping to bars and restaurants. This area is a part of the Clark County School District which offers many different schools for the residents of this neighborhood. With the many shopping areas available and all the dining options around, residents can always find entertainment in this community.
17. Henderson
Henderson is the second-largest city in Nevada and only 16 miles away from the first, Las Vegas. This city is a part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area occupying the entire southeastern end. Henderson is known historically for its magnesium supply during World War ll and is also the location of Lake Las Vegas. Henderson has much to offer in the sense of entertainment whether you’re wanting to get some of the best shopping or hike some of the amazing trails. Henderson is known for being easily accessible, safe, and overall charming.
18. Mountains Edge
Mountains Edge is a planned community in the incorporated town of Enterprise, Nevada. It came to be in February of 2004 in the southwest part of Nevada. Not only is this community one of the most sought out for beautiful homes in Las Vegas, but it also has its own networks of neighborhood shops, professional buildings, and schools. Whatever can’t be found in this wonderful community is nearby with the Las Vegas Strip whether you want to find a new place to eat or just enjoy the entertainment. If you want to escape a bit, Mountains Edge also has some of the best parks and trails that offer beautiful views of nature.
19. Spring Valley
Formed in May of 1981, Spring Valley is a community that is in close proximity to the Las Vegas Strip. This town originally started as a small area that has since grown to incorporate much of the southwest quarter of the Las Vegas Valley. Spring Valley is known as one of the best suburbs to live in within the Las Vegas area offering many places to eat and great schools. This diverse community offers a safe place for residents to live and is close enough to the amenities Vegas has to offer without being caught in the middle of the hustle and bustle.
20. Paradise
Paradise is a community that was started in December of 1950 and has since grown to being the 4th most populated area in Nevada. This community is known for being home to many tourist attractions including much of the Las Vegas Strip and being central for travel for being home to the McCarran International Airport. Paradise not only has access to some of the greatest school but is home to the Universtiy of Nevada. There are many great places to dine, shop, and enjoy endless entertainment within Paradise making it a wonderful place to visit or even stay.
21. Winchester
Winchester is an unincorporated town that contains some of the Las Vegas Strip and was originally referred to as Paradise A. In 1953 it was given the name of Winchester and is referred to as such still today. This community sits in the east-central part of the Las Vegas Valley and is in close proximity to Las Vegas. Residents consider Winchester a safe neighborhood and it has access to many parks and entertainment options whether it be in the community or a short drive to Las Vegas.