Nipton, Small Town South Of Las Vegas To Become ‘Circus Village’

If you've seen "Absinthe" at Caesars Palace or "Opium" at The Cosmopolitan, you know that these Las Vegas shows are two of the most entertaining tickets money can buy. Behind the creation of both of these fabulous shows is the production company, Spiegelworld. And now, rather than set another awe-inspiring performance on the Las Vegas Strip, the production company has opted to an even bigger attraction - an entire circus village.

The small, unincorporated California desert town of Nipton (located about an hour south of Las Vegas) has been purchased by Spiegelworld. Yes. The production company bought a 'real life Schitt's Creek' to create the world’s first ‘Circus Town.’

While we don't know exactly how much the production company paid for the town of Nipton, we do know that the town has been up for sale since 2020, and the town was listed at a price of $2.75 million.

According to News 3, a spokesperson for Spiegelworld disclosed that the intention behind the project is to "revive the town as 'the center of the circus company's global operations,' where artists and performers can create and experiment."

As of now, the plan for Nipton is to offer a limited number of visitors an "art-directed, luxury accommodation and restaurant experience," along with offering an artist-in-residence program to "build on Nipton's existing sculpture commissions." But no plan is in stone, as a creative team is set to develop ideas for a show in February when they visit the town. However, we do know that the plan is to create a show inspired by Formula One's Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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People are leaving their home state and moving to Las Vegas, according to a recent study about 2022 moving trends.

As home, condo, townhome, etc. prices decreases and buyers pull back, we may see another "great Las Vegas" migration once home prices are low enough.

Moving to Vegas definitely has its perks. No state income tax, great weather for the most part, no mosquitos, a general low-cost of living when compared to other major cities like LA, New York or Chicago. And there's never an issue on where to go, what to eat and what to do.

Living in Las Vegas is so desirable that our population has grown for the past 10 years. According to a study done by 24/7 Wall Street, Vegas' population grew nearly 19 percent from 2010 to 2020. The overall population in Nevada grew by 16% during the same time period.

By 2060, the University of Nevada Las Vegas Center for Business and Economic Research predicts that Southern Nevada's population will reach 3.3 + million people, which is a significant increase.

As people leave their own state, Nevada seems to be a prime destination for those who are seeking economic opportunity, a chance in pace or just want to re-locate for a better cost of living.

For those who are born-and-bred Las Vegans then this list may be slightly annoying to you. I mean, there is a saying about specific drivers (we're talking to you, California and maybe Utah).

But, we encourage our native Las Vegas residents to relish in our state's success! I mean, let's face it. It's better to be a destination than a city people are looking to escape from.

As a non-native resident of Clark County, I can attest that moving to Las Vegas was one of the best decisions I've ever made. From escaping blizzards, horrible congested city traffic and enjoying the plethora of entertainment, it's no wonder why people are moving to Vegas.

Stacker compiled a list of the top 10 states that people are moving from, see the list below. Sorry to these states and cities for stealing their residents. We hope there are no hard feelings.

It looks like people are leaving the Windy City for another city that is the "windy city" of the West! Chicago is the fifth-most-popular state when it comes to where people are coming from when relocating to Las Vegas.

It looks like San Diego is sending its residents to Las Vegas by a large amount. Possibly the high cost of living contributes to the reason why people are flocking away from beautiful San Diego and coming to Viva Las Vegas.

Phoenix is another city that is losing a few of its residents to Las Vegas. According to Stacker, Las Vegas is the eight-most-popular relocation destination for those who are moving out of Phoenix.

Let's hear it one time for Riverside! But sadly, we're stealing residents from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. According to Stacker, Las Vegas is the fourth-most-popular destination for those from Riverside.

Los Angeles takes the #1 spot for cities that are sending their residents to live in Las Vegas! However, Los Angeles is also the most-popular city that people from Las Vegas end up relocating to.

A Nevada State Park was just voted for having one of the best colorful backgrounds in the world.

Pantone, a company that specializes in providing color categorization, released its "color of the year," which is Viva Magenta. Travel Experts at Planet Cruise created a list of must-see destinations based on Pantone's color of the year. These places are perfect for your next photo opportunity or travel wish list.

At the top of the list ranks Nevada's very own Valley of Fire State Park.

According to a press release from Planet Cruise, the state park covers nearly 40,000 acres in Overton, Nevada. The bright red Aztec sandstone wedged between layers of grey and tan limestone create an environment that radiates "viva magenta." The team at Planet Cruise said in their press release that this park has one of the best colorful backgrounds in the world.

The travel experts at Planet Cruise have rightfully picked Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park as the top location when it comes to the real-life emulation of this color. From the fiery stone, the everlasting memories made at that park for locals, and the enduring nature of the tock, Valley of Fire is truly the perfect example of viva magenta.

"Viva Magenta’s organic origins hail from the cochineal beetle. This insect produces carmine dye, one of the most precious, strongest, and brightest of the natural dye family. The red tone of Viva Magenta connects us to original matter, imbibing us with a primordial signal of strength," Pantone's website states.

The website further states, "Viva Magenta offers us the assurance and motivation we need to weather long-term disruptive events. Three years deep into a pandemic, facing a war, an unstable economy, social unrest, supply chain breakdowns, and mounting climate change, we need to heal. And still, we need to find the motivation to continue."

The other destinations that made the list include other jaw-dropping locations across the globe. From flower fields to copper-colored beaches, these places will leave you wanting to hop on a plane!

If you're interested in seeing the entire list of must-see travel spots for the most beautiful viva-magenta-inspired backgrounds then scroll down below.

Valley of Fire's bright and vibrant red rocks makes this a no brainer when it comes to must-see destinations of Pantone's color of the year. Located in Overton, Nevada, this park is a great escape for Vegas locals who want to get away from the city for a little bit. The national park is open all year round and can be reached by car on all designated driving routes.

This destination is a bucket-list item for many people. Rainbow Mountain is located in Peru's Andes Mountains, and it's often part of a Machu Picchu escapade. A sedimentary deposit of minerals created the rainbow-colored rocks that have become the location's main attraction point. This is one of National Geographic's “Top 100 Places To Visit Before You Die." The vibrant rocks have slivers of viva magenta within the huge mountains. Beautifully breath-taking, this destination is something from a storybook. 

Often called one of the most "beautiful" gardens in the world, Keukenhof Gardens is only open for the tulip season. The season starts on Marc 24 and ends on May 14. Attendees can see crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and early tulips flower at the start of the season. The plethora of bright and vibrant colors makes this garden a top destination for this year's color of the year travel list!

Possibly one of the most distinguishable wetlands in the world, Panjin Red Beach in China's Dawa County. The bright red plant Suaeda salsa is all over the area. According to TravelandLeisure.com, the seepweed species soaks the saltwater from the sea, which then turns the group of plants into a bright red color. The sea of red is the epitome of viva magenta. This destination can be reached by bus or train; then, visitors can take the designated walkway throughout the wetlands to view the beautiful scenery, according to Planet Cruise. 

The beautiful bright, almost pink, colored water in Australia is a trip that's truly worth it. Hutt Lagoon is located in the Indian Ocean's mid-west region of West Australia. The carotenoid-producing algae Dunaliella salina is what gives the water a red color. The fact that this lagoon looks "fake" is what makes this natural occurrence the perfect destination for those who want to visit "viva magenta" destinations. Planet Cruise says the best time to visit Hutt Lagoon is during the summer. According to WesternAustralia.com, the water can vary in color from bubble gum pink, lilac and even dark red.