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Only a half-hour drive from the Vegas strip, Lake Mead is a day trip that cannot be missed. I highly encourage renting a car for this excursion (see my transportation tip).
Lake Mead Marina offers rentals such as fishing boats, Sea-Doo's, pontoon boats, and ski boats. The prices per hour are very reasonable, and because a two-hour rental minimum is all that is required, you don't have to spend an entire day on the water. (Unless, of course, that's what you want to do!)
Nothing can be more peaceful than a day spent on the lake. You'll forget that you are only a short distance away from the excitement and crowds of the Vegas strip. Lake Mead is a beautiful, serene landscape that must not be missed.
Bring a cooler full of water (you'll need it!) and do not forget the sunscreen! Also, you may want to stop at a deli or convenience store on your drive to the lake and pick up some sandwiches so you can have a picnic lunch on the water! Leave a Comment
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The fun really begins as soon as you start from Las Vegas. In the thirty minutes it'll take you to reach Bonnie Springs, you'll experience a desert wonderland of cacti, plants, and unique trees: The Yucca, the Barrel Cactus, the Prickly Pear, and the Joshua. You will see what is called "The Lord's Candle". the long stem that grows out of the center will burn for hours like a torch. The prospectors and settlers used them for light long before lanterns were abundant or even available.
When you reach Bonnie Springs, you'll see that they are nestled at the foot of majestic peaks. the colorful bluffs are a monument of historic mysteries. in fact, from the porch of our museum you'll see a door-like slab carved in the face of one of our peaks. the logical speculation is that it was an Indian altar but no one knows for sure. It is these things, however, and things like this that make a visit to Old Nevada so wonderfully unusual and so enjoyable to young and old alike.
If you're lucky you will see some of Nevada's wild life that roams free beyond the canyon walls. There are wild donkeys, horses, coyotes, polecats, badger, deer, elk, and big horn sheep. And, along with the poisonous sidewinder and green Mojave, there is the only poisonous lizard in the United States - The Gila Monster.
Enjoy swimming, horseback riding, the petting zoo, cocktails, dining, and the excitement of the Old West at the Bonnie Springs Motel.
They have beautiful themed rooms complete with fireplaces and luv tubs, or threy have kitchen suites available which are great for the whole family. For our motel guests, we offer our horseback riding Breakfast Ride, a 1-hour guided ride and breakfast, for only $25. The ride is at 9:00 am, and reservations must be made by 7:00 pm the night before. Leave a Comment Address: Right off CharlestonPhone: 1-702-875-4191Directions: Take Charleston west right past Red Rock Canyon about 10 minutes and its on the right side...watch out for BurrosWebsite: http://www.bonniesprings.com/index.html
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To observe the true beauty of the high desert you should make the trip to Red Rock National Conservation Area. Head west on Charleston Boulevard about 16 miles from Las Vegas. The Bureau of Land Management operates a visitors' center where they exhibit plant, animal and desert life. Don't miss the drive around the 13 mile scenic loop as it winds through the colorful red rocks, Joshua trees and the unusually beautiful desert scenery. Admission is $5 per car. see if you can find the hidden waterfall and pond and streams. Bring a lunch and have a picnic there. Leave a Comment
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Outdoor pools surrounded by private bungalows provide havens for relaxation. A full-service beauty salon and spa offer a variety of therapeutic and rejuvenating body care treatments in the European tradition. They are a world class spa featuring a complete range of unique facilities and services for both men and women.
They offer everything from Watsu or mudbath to a "couples massage" where you and your loved one can experience the wonderful relaxation of a massage together. Every spa experience includes access to our soaking mineral pools and eucalyptus steam room. The hair and nail salon offers all types of hair treatments, manicures, and pedicures.
For reservations and information, call (800) 459-PLAY (7529) ext. 6760. Locally, call (702) 346-6760. Certain restrictions apply.
All spa & salon treatments & prices are subject to change. Leave a Comment Phone: 1-800-459-playDirections: 1 hour north of Las Vegas on 1-15. You can't miss it.Website: http://www.casablancaresort.com/ Other Contact: My favorite place on Earth
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Valley of Fire State Park is only about an hour drive from the Strip but it is like another world. The open feeling and beauty of the land and the heat of the desert are a wonderful break from the cold air-conditioned casinos on the strip......but I like the casinos too, don't misunderstand me. Leave a Comment
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Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area
This beautiful park is less than an hour west of town. There is a 13-mile one way loop through the park with lots of places to stop for a hike. This is supposed to be a great place to see wild burros, but we never saw any. Leave a Comment Directions: Map to Red Rock CanyonOther Contact:
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IF YOU LOVE TO DRIVE FAST, THEN YOU MUST GO TO THE RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE AT THE LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY. THEY ACTUALLY LET YOU DRIVE AN ACTUAL NASCAR THAT HAS ABOUT 700 HORSE POWER AND GOES ABOUT 170 MPH. ON THIS TRACK.THEY ALSO HAVE A RIDE ALONG PROGRAM FOR THOSE THAT DON'T WANT TO DRIVE.
BY FAR THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING THINGS THAT I HAVE DONE. Leave a Comment Address: LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAYPhone: 1-800-BE-PETTYDirections: JUST NORTH OF THE STRIPWebsite: WWW.1800BEPETTY.COM
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Valley of Fire State Park is located 50 miles north of Las Vegas via I-15. This destination is well worth the drive. There are beautiful red rock formations throughout this well kept State Park. You'll find plenty of places to safely pull off the road to snap picture after picture. There are several trails and each trailhead has picnic tables and restrooms. The rock formations are truly something to behold and words cannot describe how breathtaking the landscape is.
Entrance Fee: $6.00 per vehicle per day.
Camping Fees: $14.00 per night per vehicle (6.00 + 8.00).
Open: dawn to dusk
Visitors Center: 8:30 - 4:30 Address: 50 Miles north of Las VegasPhone: 702-397-2088Directions: I-15 north to 169 south to the park entrance.
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Red Rock Canyon is just a 20-minute drive from the Strip, but eons in scope. The rocky playground was formed by an earthquake along the Keystone Thrust Fault about 65 million years ago. An impressive result was a 13-mile wide, sheer escarpment that towers at an elevation of nearly 8,000 feet over rusted cliffs and deep canyons. It's a feat of natural architecture that would make Bellagio developer Steve Wynn envious. Considering the tacky twosome I encountered, perhaps the park is too close to downtown Vegas. But, with more than 30 miles of hiking trails and hundreds of climbing routes, the Canyon has plenty of escape routes. Leave a Comment Directions: RED ROCK CANYON ESCAPE: Take I-15 to Charleston Blvd. Head west for 15 miles. The road dead-ends at the park. Entrance fee is $5 per car. Visitor center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Tel: 7
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The Hoover Dam is just a quick trip away from Las Vegas and worth the trip. You've seen it on TV, now see it for yourself. It's hard to believe something so large was created back in the early 1900's.
Take the Dam Tour, walk across the dam and check out the gift shop.
OPERATING HOURS:
Parking Garage: Open 8:00 AM -- Close 6:00 PM
Visitor Center: Open 9:00 AM -- Close 5:00 PM
The Hoover Dam Visitor Center is open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. All times are for the Pacific time zone.
Note: Ticket sales for the Discovery Tour will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. The visitor center will close at 5:00 p.m. To see it all, we recommend visitors arrive by 3:00 p.m. Pedestrians are prohibited from the top of the dam during hours of darkness.
The busiest season is in the summer from Memorial Day until Labor day. Another busy time is during Spring Break. The slowest months are January and February. At all times, the least crowded tours are during the first two hours of the day. Leave a Comment
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