ASH MEADOWS WILDLIFE REFUGE

A popular location for photographers and city folks alike, Ash Meadows Wildlife Refuge
features unique plants, endangered pupfish, nature trails and picnic areas just outside
Pahrump. Visitors can check out migrating birds in the fall and take a dip in the Crystal
Reservoir during warmer months. More Info

 

<h3">BRIAN HEAD RESORT

It's just three and a half hours from Vegas, but you'll feel a million miles away. The
abundant greenery, lava flow formations and numerous lakes bring you into an entirely
different world. Ski in winter without worrying about long lift lines. For a cool, crisp escape
from the city, Brian Head Resort offers ultimate seclusion. More Info

 

BRYCE CANYON

The gorgeous Bryce Canyon National Park offers amazing views of vibrantly-colored rock
formations as well as a diversity of trees, flowers and wild animals. Located in Utah,
approximately 270 miles northeast of Las Vegas, visitors can enjoy 50 miles of hiking trails
for all fitness levels. More Info

 

CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT

Located in between Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks sits
at an altitude of 10,000 feet. Marvel in the beautiful red sandstone cliffs and catch views of
wildflowers, green meadows, lakes and an abundance of trees. If you're looking for a
change of scenery, then this place is for you. More Info

 

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

Death Valley is known for more than just heat. It also features the Racetrack dry lake bed
with famous rolling stones -- after rain, winds blow the stones hard enough to fall off the cliff.
The Ubehebe Crater (once a hangout for infamous killer Charles Manson) measures an
astounding 800 feet deep and a half-mile long. More Info

 

DESERT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Hikers, campers, hunters and photographers will love the Desert National Wildlife Refuge,
which features unique plants, bighorn sheep, nature trails and picnic areas just outside Las
Vegas. More Info

Inverter

With only a harness and T-bar separating you from the concrete floor 50 feet below, the Inverter gives new meaning to the term hang tight. More Info

 

Motion Rides at Circus Circus' Adventuredome

Produced by a crack team of filmmakers, animators and special effects wizards, the four-minute ReBoot the Ride is the latest film to take advantage of the popularity of the Internet. More Info

 

Sling Shot

A quick and fun ride, the minute-long Sling Shot is a must-ride attraction at the Circus Circus Adventuredome, and one of only six of its kind in the United States. More Info

 

Stratosphere Tower

View the city in 360-degree panorama at the Stratosphere Tower. More Info

 

Frog Hopper

A mini version of the Turbo Drop, Frog Hopper allows children to experience the fun in a seven-seat car that contains one adult seat. More Info

 

Desperado

From the top of the first hill, a tunnel burrowing into the desert looks like an anthill. By the time the Desperado rams through it, the train is careening at about 80 mph. More Info