Exciting Las Vegas Day Trips

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What are some good day trips near Las Vegas?

Exciting Las Vegas Day Trips

Away from the crowds along the Strip, there are Las Vegas vacation home rentals nestled in nature that are within a short drive to some of America's greatest natural wonders. Outside of the neon landscape of Vegas, there are breathtaking desert, canyon and mountain landscapes waiting to be discovered. Grab a guidebook and a map and head out in your rental car or book an organized tour. Here are some day trip ideas for your Las Vegas must-see-must-do list:

  • Valley of Fire State Park is located about one hour northeast of Las Vegas. It derives its name from incredible red sandstone formations formed by the shifting sand dunes during the age of the dinosaurs. Sites of interest within the park include: Arch Rock, Beehive formations, Elephant Rock, Mouse's Tank, Rainbow Vista. Seven Sisters and Poodle Rock. Look for examples of ancient Indian art on Atlatl Rock.
  • See the Grand Canyon without the 300 mile drive. Scenic Airlines runs deluxe guided air and ground tours that include a flight over the canyon, a bus excursion through the park and lunch. Tour prices start at $219 for an experience that is sure to be a highlight of your vacation.
  • Visit HooverDam. Located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas at the Nevada-Arizona border, Hoover Dam has been hailed as "the Eighth Wonder of the World.” The engineering marvel stands 736 feet high, 1,244 feet wide at its crest, and is 660 feet thick at its base with enough concrete in its structure to pave a highway across the United States . Two guided tours leave at regular intervals throughout the day.

   

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