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The '''MacDonald Highlands''' are a series of highly affluent residential neighborhoods in [[Henderson, Nevada]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2005/dec/11/from-atop-the-hill-the-right-to-a-view/|title=From atop the hill, the ‘right to a view’|publisher=''[[Las Vegas Sun]]''|date=December 11, 2005|accessdate=September 13, 2011}}</ref> in the foothills of [[Black Mountain (Nevada)|Black Mountain]]. The neighborhood is part of the [[Las Vegas Valley]].
The '''MacDonald Highlands''' are residential neighborhoods in [[Henderson, Nevada]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2005/dec/11/from-atop-the-hill-the-right-to-a-view/|title=From atop the hill, the ‘right to a view’|publisher=''[[Las Vegas Sun]]''|date=December 11, 2005|accessdate=September 13, 2011}}</ref> in the foothills of [[Black Mountain (Nevada)|Black Mountain]]. The neighborhood is part of the [[Las Vegas Valley]].


The highlands are situated approximately 15 miles (25&nbsp;km)<ref>[http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=FRpwJQId-qkk-Sk1nD041tPIgDG6TC7YjxUmXg%3BFbnaJgIdUrIi-SG48Ox9Mul6Dw&q=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV+to+Las+Vegas+Strip,+Nevada+593,+Las+Vegas,+NV&aq=4&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=55.586984,79.013672&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&ll=36.079627,-115.136032&spn=0.112238,0.154324&t=h&z=13&saddr=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV&daddr=Las+Vegas+Strip,+Nevada+593,+Las+Vegas,+N= Driving directions to LV Strip from Highlands]</ref> from the [[Las Vegas Strip]] and 20 miles (32&nbsp;km)<ref>[http://www.google.com/maps?saddr=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV&daddr=E+Bonneville+Ave&hl=en&sll=36.126922,-115.142899&sspn=0.11217,0.154324&geocode=FRpwJQId-qkk-Sk1nD041tPIgDG6TC7YjxUmXg%3BFfrWJwIdLvci-Q&vpsrc=0&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=13&t=h&z=13= Driving directions to Downtown from Highlands]</ref> from [[Downtown Las Vegas]]. It sits on the edges of the [[McCullough Range|McCullough Mountains]] and overlooks much of Henderson and [[Greater Las Vegas]] including the [[Las Vegas Strip]].
The highlands are situated approximately 15 miles (25&nbsp;km)<ref>[http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=FRpwJQId-qkk-Sk1nD041tPIgDG6TC7YjxUmXg%3BFbnaJgIdUrIi-SG48Ox9Mul6Dw&q=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV+to+Las+Vegas+Strip,+Nevada+593,+Las+Vegas,+NV&aq=4&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=55.586984,79.013672&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&ll=36.079627,-115.136032&spn=0.112238,0.154324&t=h&z=13&saddr=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV&daddr=Las+Vegas+Strip,+Nevada+593,+Las+Vegas,+N= Driving directions to LV Strip from Highlands]</ref> from the [[Las Vegas Strip]] and 20 miles (32&nbsp;km)<ref>[http://www.google.com/maps?saddr=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV&daddr=E+Bonneville+Ave&hl=en&sll=36.126922,-115.142899&sspn=0.11217,0.154324&geocode=FRpwJQId-qkk-Sk1nD041tPIgDG6TC7YjxUmXg%3BFfrWJwIdLvci-Q&vpsrc=0&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=13&t=h&z=13= Driving directions to Downtown from Highlands]</ref> from [[Downtown Las Vegas]]. It sits on the edges of the [[McCullough Range|McCullough Mountains]] and overlooks much of Henderson and [[Greater Las Vegas]] including the [[Las Vegas Strip]].


It is one of the highest points of [[Greater Las Vegas]]. Although guard-gated, and separated from other Henderson neighborhoods by the Dragonridge Country Club, it is bordered by the communities of Del Webb to the west, The Canyons to the southwest, McCullough Hills to the northeast and west, and Green Valley Ranch to the northwest.
It is one of the highest points of [[Greater Las Vegas]]. Although guard-gated, and separated from other Henderson neighborhoods by the Dragonridge Country Club, it is bordered by the communities of Del Webb to the west, The Canyons to the southwest, McCullough Hills to the northeast and west, and Green Valley Ranch to the northwest.

The Highlands are home to multiple corporate executives, real estate developers, professional athletes, actors and actresses, real estate executives, philanthropists, and politicians.


In September 2007, [[Nancy Walton Laurie]] purchased a {{convert|17878|sqft|m2|adj=on}} residence in MacDonald Highlands for $17.5 million.<ref name="lv">[http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/articles/2007/09/14/news/iq_16635811.txt Las Vegas Business Press :: News : Inspirada brings 'New Urbanism' feel to Henderson community<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In September 2007, [[Nancy Walton Laurie]] purchased a {{convert|17878|sqft|m2|adj=on}} residence in MacDonald Highlands for $17.5 million.<ref name="lv">[http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/articles/2007/09/14/news/iq_16635811.txt Las Vegas Business Press :: News : Inspirada brings 'New Urbanism' feel to Henderson community<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

Revision as of 18:09, 27 April 2016

MacDonald Highlands
Neighborhood of Henderson
The south entrance gate to MacDonald Highlands, at Horizon Ridge Parkway.
The south entrance gate to MacDonald Highlands, at Horizon Ridge Parkway.
StateNevada
CountyClark
CityHenderson
Mountain RangeBlack Mountain

The MacDonald Highlands are residential neighborhoods in Henderson, Nevada[1] in the foothills of Black Mountain. The neighborhood is part of the Las Vegas Valley.

The highlands are situated approximately 15 miles (25 km)[2] from the Las Vegas Strip and 20 miles (32 km)[3] from Downtown Las Vegas. It sits on the edges of the McCullough Mountains and overlooks much of Henderson and Greater Las Vegas including the Las Vegas Strip.

It is one of the highest points of Greater Las Vegas. Although guard-gated, and separated from other Henderson neighborhoods by the Dragonridge Country Club, it is bordered by the communities of Del Webb to the west, The Canyons to the southwest, McCullough Hills to the northeast and west, and Green Valley Ranch to the northwest.

In September 2007, Nancy Walton Laurie purchased a 17,878-square-foot (1,660.9 m2) residence in MacDonald Highlands for $17.5 million.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "From atop the hill, the 'right to a view'". Las Vegas Sun. December 11, 2005. Retrieved September 13, 2011. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Driving directions to LV Strip from Highlands
  3. ^ Driving directions to Downtown from Highlands
  4. ^ Las Vegas Business Press :: News : Inspirada brings 'New Urbanism' feel to Henderson community
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