Henderson first emerged in the 1940s during World War II after the completion of the Basic Magnesium Plant. The town became the key supplier of magnesium to the United States War Department. The plant used power from the Hoover Dam to separate the metal from its ore using electrolysis. A quarter of all United States wartime magnesium came from the plant in Henderson. After the end of World War II, the production of magnesium was no longer necessary, and the future of Henderson became uncertain. Most of the employees moved away from Henderson, and enrollment in schools in the area reduced by two-thirds. In 1947, the US War Asset Administration (WAA) offered Henderson for sale since the town was deemed a war surplus property. The Nevada legislature visited the town for a weekend to evaluate the possibility of buying Henderson. The legislators approved a bill that gave the Colorado River Commission the authority to purchase the industrial plants in Henderson. Henderson was incorporated on April 16, 1953, as the City of Henderson. Over the years, Henderson has experienced immense economic growth and moved from a manufacturing economy to a more diversified one.

You can never run out of things to do while living in Henderson. It has numerous parks and recreational centers that give you quick access to various outdoor activities. You can visit the parks to hike, bike, camp, fish, and picnic with your family or friends. The Clark County Wetlands Park sits on an area of 2,900 acres, and it’s the largest park in the city. The park has a nature preserve trail that is perfect for hiking. Other parks you can visit in the city are River Mountains Loop Trail and Bootleg Canyon.

If you own Henderson real estate, you can go shopping in the city's several shopping malls and various stores. Some of the shopping centers you can visit in Henderson include the District at Green Valley Ranch, Water Street District, and the Galleria at Sunset. When you are done shopping, you can do dining at one of the finest restaurants in the city. You can eat the original Philly Cheesesteak at Straight from Philly, sample some of the best pizzas in the city at Settebello Pizzeria, and enjoy Thai food at Penn’s Thai House.

You can also try your luck at some of the casino resorts in Henderson. If you have a few dollars to spare after buying real estate in Henderson, you can try and win more at some of the casino resorts in the city. You can go to the M Resort Casino and enjoy a game of Blackjack or Poker, and you might win big. Other casinos you can visit in Henderson include Emerald Island Casino, Rainbow Club Casino, and Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, among others.