The Las Vegas Strip and Bellagio Fountains
City, about 15 min awayThe famous boulevard of giant themed hotels, with a free fountain show set to music.
Good for teens, couples, grandparents
Hoover Dam
History, about 35 min awayThe huge 1930s dam on the Colorado River, with tours inside and a walkway on the bridge above.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Red Rock Canyon
Nature, about 30 min awayA scenic loop drive and short hikes among bright red sandstone cliffs.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Valley of Fire State Park
Nature, about 60 min awayNevada's oldest state park, with fiery red rock formations and ancient rock carvings.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Nature, about 30 min awayA vast desert reservoir with lakeside drives, boat rentals and easy trails.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Springs Preserve
Family, about 25 min awayGardens, trails and family museums on the site of the springs that gave Las Vegas its start.
Good for kids, grandparents
The Mob Museum
History, about 25 min awayA downtown museum on organized crime and law enforcement in a former federal courthouse.
Good for teens, couples
Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk
Adventure, about 135 min awayA glass walkway out over the canyon rim on Hualapai tribal land; a long day trip.
Good for teens, couples