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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
500 East Washington Avenue at Las Vegas Blvd. North
Las Vegas, NV 89158
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“Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park” Wcities.com
“Find out about local history with stops at spots around valley” Las Vegas Review-Journal
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #340 of 575 attractions in Las Vegas
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Traveler Description: Built by missionaries in 1855, this fort is considered the birthplace of Las Vegas.
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Attraction type: Historic village
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: 500 East Washington Avenue
at Las Vegas Blvd. North Las Vegas, NV 89158
Tel: 702 486 3511
Fax: 702 486 3734

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“Disappointing”
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2 of 5 stars
CLEMichigan   12 contributions
Michigan
May 11, 2005
7/7 found this review helpful

The previous reviewer must have had a different "tour guide." We had 5 in our party, one of whom is Mormon. When we arrived, the employee stressed it was a self-guided tour. We were the only people there until almost the end when another couple came. When you step out into the "fort", you see a brick wall and a... more

“Very interesting site”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
MInneapolis, MN
May 2, 2003
9/10 found this review helpful

This historic site is a nice departure from the lights and glare of Las Vegas. Las Vegas played an important role in developing areas farther west.We got the imporession that very few people visit this site as the tour guides seemed really happy to have some one to talk to.Very much worth the stop. Just north of downtown on Las... more

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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort Address

500 East Washington Avenue, at Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas, NV 89158
Tel: 702 486 3511 Fax: 702 486 3734