Las Vegas Attractions Outside Of The Casinos

A trip to Las Vegas doesn’t have to be all about gambling and the casinos.  There are a lot of adventurous and scenic excursions you can take to experience Las Vegas from a different perspective.

For starters, you can take a 30 mile ride to see Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam.  This National Historic Landmark and architectural masterpiece is really something to see.  Just the massive size alone will have you wondering how something like this was actually created and that make for an interesting story itself and will be a piece of American history forever.  You can also rent a boat  for the day and/or some jet skies and head out on the lake for a complete day of entertainment.

35 miles northeast of Las Vegas you can find Mount Charleston. This is a great getaway for tourists and Las Vegas locals alike, all year round.  Mount Charleston offers skiing, camping, lodging and plenty of trails to go hiking.  You can head up there for the day and enjoy a picnic and a nice stroll through the scenic trails of nature.

To the west of Las Vegas, about 15 miles away, you will find Red Rock Canyon, which is a National Conservation Area. There is one main road that loops around the entire area, 13 miles in length, and will provide you with plenty of scenic views and stop-off points to allow you access to the many hiking trails and other activities in the area. Some of the best activities include rock climbing, hiking and camping. The natural beauty and scenic views at Red Rock are spectacular.

Those are the top three attractions in Las Vegas outside of the casinos, however there are plenty more to see and do too. Just decide what your interests are and desires and I am sure you can find it in the surrounding Vegas area.