Just 16 miles from Lake Las Vegas, enjoy Antiquing, homemade ice cream and an assortment of restaurants and quaint shops. Distance: 20 Miles More Info | Directions

Ever imagined what it’d be like to soar from the top of a mountain with an eagle’s eye view? Or envisioned a new eco-friendly way to explore mountain terrain without leaving a trace of your journey behind? Then let your imagination become reality and experience the thrill and the beauty of Boulder City’s newest eco-adventure…

An hour away from the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas Strip is clean air, spectacular views, and the serenity of the mountains. Located in the Toiyabe National Forest, this 12,000-foot-high mountain offers a number of recreational activities, including picnicking, camping, hiking and skiing. Distance: 53 Miles More Info | Directions

Approx. 112 miles from Lake Las Vegas, just a 2 hour and 30 minutes drive Discover one of the natural wonders of the world. Measuring one mile deep and about 280 miles long, the canyon offers spectacular views. Explore the roads, hike along the winding paths or venture through the rapids of the Colorado River….

Let your spirit soar aboard a helicopter tour. Choose a tour of Lake Mead, the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, the Las Vegas Strip at night or a picnic quest along the shores of the Colorado River. Distance: 20 Miles More Info | Directions

The Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest state park, named after the red sandstone rocks formed millions of years ago by a shift in the Earth’s crust, faulting, and wind and water erosion. Visitors can see rock domes, beehives, pillars and other formations. For more information, call (702) 397-2088 (57 miles from Lake Las Vegas)….

Admire the scenic views of the 3,000-foot-high red rock formations, along with the unique plant and animal life as you drive, hike or picnic in the Red Rock Canyon. About 45 minutes from Lake Las Vegas and worth the trip after your visit To Red Rock Canyon, stop at Bonnie Springs Adults and kids of…

The hottest, the driest, the lowest. Characterized by streaming sand dunes, snow-capped mountains and 3 million acres of stone wilderness, Death Valley is home to the most unique plants and animals. Only the strongest survive in these harsh conditions. If Death Valley is a must see while you are staying in Las Vegas, an over-…

Named one of the Top 10 Construction Achievements of the 20th Century, Hoover Dam continues to draw crowds more than 70 years after its creation. Located just outside Lake Las Vegas, this national historic landmark is the highest concrete dam in the Western Hemisphere, standing at more than 725 feet above the Colorado River. Hoover…

The 16th largest man-made lake in the world, and the largest man-made lake in the Western Hemisphere, offers year-round recreation from boating and swimming, to hiking and wildlife viewing. The park is home to thousands of desert plants and animals adapted to survive in a climate with high temperatures and little rain. For more information,…