LAS VEGAS

Beyond

THE STRIP

Venture outside Las Vegas for more unique experiences and must-see attractions, including casino stops, museum tours, outdoor attractions and delicious eats.

BOULDER CITY

40 minutes southeast of The Strip

Escape to a desert playground where hiking, boating and aerial adventures await. Start your morning with a hike along the

Historic Railroad

Trail for views of Lake Mead. Get out on the water with a mid-day sightseeing trip with Lake Mead Cruises. Learn about local history at the Hoover Dam Museum, then take a guided tour of Hoover Dam for a behind-thescenes look at an engineering marvel. Refuel with a stop by Fox

Smokehouse BBQ

for fall-off-the-bone barbecued meats and Southernstyle sides.

LAKE LAS VEGAS

35 minutes east of The Strip

A manicured oasis of pristine golf courses, waterfront eateries and luxurious hotels, this picturesque lakeside retreat is a year-round escape. Start your day with freshly baked French pastries at Le Cafe Du Lac. Play a round of golf at one of the fabulous area courses, or unwind with a massage at Spa Ravella at

Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort &

Spa. At night, stroll the cobblestone walkways of the Mediterraneaninspired MonteLago Village and enjoy smooth jazz and wine at the recently opened Vino Del Lago wine lounge.

LAUGHLIN

90 minutes southeast of The Strip

Nestled along the Colorado River, discover Laughlin, packed with resorts, spas, outdoor recreation and fabulous dining options. Explore the Colorado River by kayak, river cruise or strolling along the Riverwalk. See over 70 rare automobiles at Don

Laughlin’s Classic

Car Museum. Then, spend an evening at

Laughlin River Lodge Hotel &

Casino for five themed casinos for the adults and a video arcade, Gamer’s Alley and Strike Bowl bowling alley for kids.

MESQUITE

80 minutes northeast of The Strip

Desert adventures seamlessly pair with posh resorts at this city near the Nevada-Arizona border. Set up home base at the

CasaBlanca Hotel, Casino, Golf & Spa or Eureka Casino

Resort, then take your pick from an array of activities, such as biking, hiking, golfing and ATV riding. Learn about local pioneer history at the Virgin

Valley Heritage

Museum, or peruse the art exhibits at

Mesquite Fine Arts Center. ST. GEORGE, UTAH

90 Minutes northeast of The Strip

Make the trek over state lines to St. George, Utah, one of the most popular destinations in the area. Get behind the wheel of an ATV and explore 20,000 acres of sand dunes at Sand

Hollow State Park.

Catch a concert or Broadway musical in an outdoor entertainment venue surrounded by red rock cliffs at

Tuacahn Center for

the Arts. Or, spend a day of rest and relaxation at Red Mountain Resort’s

Sagestone Spa &

Salon where you can treat yourselves to massage therapy, hand and foot care and more.

Road Tripping

Taking a road trip to Vegas? Check out these itineraries if you're driving in from L.A., Phoenix or San Francisco.

LOS ANGELES > LAS VEGAS

270 miles // 4 hours This straightforward stretch northbound on I-15 will take you through wide-open deserts and past quirky attractions.

Stop 1: Pioneer Saloon Step back into Wild West days at this 1913 saloon-turned-Hollywood movie set in Goodsprings, where a poker game among prospectors turned into a notorious gunfight and where Clark Gable learned the news of his wife’s death in a plane crash.

Stop 2: Seven Magic Mountains Stand amid seven towers of stacked boulders painted in electrifying colors at this public art installation by Ugo Rondinone, 25 minutes south of The Strip.

Stop 3: Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign Mark the start of your Las Vegas vacation with a picture in front of this iconic neon sign dating back to 1959.

PHOENIX > LAS VEGAS

300 miles // 4 hours, 45 minutes The majority of this road trip meanders north on US-93, passing by historic attractions and foodie favorites along the way.

Stop 1: Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner Steeped in nostalgic Americana, this teal and bubblegum pink roadside diner on Historic Route 66 in Kingman is the place to stop for a hamburger, French fries and an old-fashioned milkshake.

Stop 2: Hoover Dam In Boulder City, marvel at this engineering masterpiece, considered the world’s tallest dam when it was built in the 1930s.

Stop 3: Ethel M Chocolates Factory At this candy factory in Henderson, see how chocolates are made from the self-guided viewing aisle, stroll the 3-acre cactus garden and pick up sweet treats in the gift shop.

SAN FRANCISCO > LAS VEGAS

610 miles // 11 hours, 45 minutes While there is a faster, more direct route, this multi-day road trip will take you through spectacular natural beauty at parks and places you’ll want to stop and stay overnight.

Stop 1: Yosemite National Park Take in sweeping vistas of El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Fall from Tunnel View, the overlook that made photographer Ansel Adams famous.

Stop 2: Death Valley National Park Stop at Zabriskie Point to enjoy views of undulating badlands in vibrant yellow, red and sand colors, offset by snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Stop 3: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Cruise along the 13-mile Scenic Drive through the canyon’s fire-red rock formations and past thickets of Joshua trees and prickly pear cacti.