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Las Vegas Day Trips
Interested in Las Vegas day trips? A variety of Las Vegas day trips, including destinations and attractions, lie within a short drive of the Las Vegas Strip such as national parks, old mining towns, recreation areas, ski resorts, state parks and more. Some of the most popular Las Vegas day trips include Grand Canyon National Park, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead Recreation Area, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboarding Resort, Valley of Fire State Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park and Bonnie Springs Ranch, among others.
Bonnie Springs Ranch/Old Nevada
Experience the Wild West at Old Nevada, a replica of an 1880’s mining town, which is located at 115-acre Bonnie Springs Ranch. Highlights include riding stables and guided horseback rides...
Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum
Located in the historic Boulder Dam Hotel (built in 1933) just 30 minutes from Las Vegas and 15 minutes from the Hoover Dam, the Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum traces the rich...
Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino Thrill Rides
The Old West-themed Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino in Primm (along the Nevada-California border) offers a fun park...
Grand Canyon National Park
Airplane, helicopter and bus tours are all available from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. By airplane and helicopter, tours usually include a bird’s-eye view of not only the Grand Canyon...
Hoover Dam
The majestic Hoover Dam, which created Lake Mead, was built during the Great Depression and completed in 1936. A National Historic Landmark, the Hoover Dam (named after President Herbert Hoover)...
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Just a short, 30-minute drive Southeast of Las Vegas lies Lake Mead, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. More than 100 miles long, Lake Mead National Recreation Area boasts 550 miles of shoreline and features numerous recreational opportunities such as swimming...
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboarding Resort
Located less than 50 miles Northwest of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort lies within the Lee Canyon Ski Area and boasts an elevation of 9,510 feet and a 1,000-foot vertical drop...
Lost City Museum of Archeology
Established by the National Park Service in 1935, the Lost City Museum of Archeology features Native American artifacts recovered from the Pueblo Grande de Nevada. The Lost City Museum also contains...
Mt. Charleston Recreation Area
The beautiful Mt. Charleston Recreation Area offers an abundance of picnic areas, campsites and hiking trails, including the strenuous North Loop Trail, which winds for 10 miles to the summit of Mt. Charleston...
Nevada State Railroad Museum
Take a historic train ride from the Nevada Southern Railway to Railroad Pass with plenty of interesting and scenic views along the way.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
The 197,000-acre Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which is located just 15 miles West of Las Vegas, offers visitors the chance to view fascinating geological formations and outcroppings along a 13-mile...
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
The 520-acre Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is located about 20 miles West of Las Vegas at the base of Red Rock Canyon. Facilities at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park include a visitor center...
Valley of Fire State Park
Nevada’s largest and oldest state park, Valley of Fire comprises 34,880 acres and was dedicated in 1935. Named for its incredible red sandstone formations, Valley of Fire State Park is home to a variety...
Yosemite National Park
Designated a World Heritage Site, Yosemite National Park became a national park in 1890 and is located 137 miles from Las Vegas. View giant sequoia trees, wildlife...
Zion National Park
Zion National Park is located approximately 156 miles from Las Vegas. Zion is a Hebrew word meaning “sanctuary” or “place of refuge.” The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is open daily from... |
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