Top Things to do in Nevada
Top Hotels in Nevada
- 1. Bellagio Las Vegas
- 2. Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
- 3. Park MGM Las Vegas
- 4. The Venetian Resort
- 5. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
- 6. Paris Las Vegas
- 7. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection
- 8. Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
- 9. Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino, a Radisson Hotel
- 10. Silverton Casino Hotel
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The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Nevada, United States
Las Vegas is the place to go for the best nightlife, gambling, live shows and dining in the U.S. But there's plenty to do in Nevada for all types of travelers. The state boasts more than 100 beautiful golf courses, and water lovers can relax on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Set your sights on the mountainous landscape, perfect for hiking, or tour the famous Hoover Dam. World class resorts with top of the line spas are located throughout the state's major cities and tourist locales.
Restaurants in Nevada
1. Valley of Fire State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,507 reviews
Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000-year-old Indian petroglyphs. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays. The park is open all year.
Reviewed By Dubai-Mafia - London, United Kingdom
We went for a day trip and we are so glad we did, the drive up is amazing, so beautiful and the road is something i can only describe as "in a movie" You cannot appriciate mother nature until you visit the valley of fire. A truly amazing place!
2. National Automobile Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,760 reviews
Offering more than 224 vehicles on display, this museum contains one of the greatest car collections anywhere.
Reviewed By charlesdenises2015
Amazing to see old autos in such great shape. This was the largest auto collection that I have seen. I saw a couple of "firsts" like a gold plated Delorean, Elvis owned Cadillac, cars used in movies.. Allow about 2 hours to walk thru and see it all, so many, and some are one of a kind, signed, or other special detail.
3. California Trail Historic Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 258 reviews
Get hands-on with Western history at the California Trail Interpretive Center, where visitors can immerse themselves in the experiences of emigrants and Native Americans during the United States' period of Western Expansion. Programs and live demonstrations every day: the calendar is on our website. Fun and educational for all ages, with hiking trails for the more adventurous sorts!
Reviewed By R9762DFdarlenes
If you have an interest in pioneer history, or you just need a great rest stop with clean restrooms, stop at the Interpretive Center! It's great! It's also a great place to take kids, especially if they are learning about history. You could seriously spend several hours there! In the past, they have one weekend in late May or June, when they have something like living history days. Outdoor displays and activities. People dressed in period costumes, etc. It's seriously great! Plan to spend the night in the area though because you will be tired from all the fun!
4. Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By 437jessl
We took a day trip to the ghost town and gold mine while we were staying in Vegas and we're so glad that we did. We rented a car on the strip and made the relatively short drive, enjoying views of mountains and desert on the way (nice change of scenery). We were relieved to find that the visitor center/gift shop were nice and cool inside as it was over 100° outside and the woman who was running the place and dog Callie were very welcoming. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, and we're loved learning about the history of the ghost town and gold mine. After the tour we drove a few miles down the road and went for a swim in the Colorado River. By far our favorite day in Nevada!
5. Secret Cove Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By CoachDaddy85 - Ocean City, United States
Fairly easy hike from road parking. Alternative parking in chimney cove - easy walk from there along access road then a well defined path to the cove. People were discreet and cool. Will return.
6. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26,046 reviews
Visitors can admire colorful rock formations on several hiking trails or on a 13-mile scenic drive.
Reviewed By JerriAL1 - Johnston, United States
Spent half a day in this park in January when we wanted to get out of Vegas and do some hiking and exploring. The park fee for a vehicle day pass is $15 and well worth the time spent here. It was just over 60 degrees so plenty comfortable for us northerners and we wore shorts with a long sleeve top, had on sunscreen and carried water on our hikes. There is a 13 mile one way scenic loop which you can drive through and see plenty just stopping at the overlooks. There are also many hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate to difficult with a variety of elevation rises and lengths that you can choose from to see petroglyphs, hidden falls, scenic views and nature’s beauty more close up. The guide which you can access online or pick up in paper form has a map and very good descriptions of all scenic views, overlooks and hiking trails. Be aware that if you plan to rely on your phone, service is not reliable throughout the park. I recommend arriving early to beat the crowds especially on weekends or when the weather is more inviting. There is a visitor and information building with bathrooms and some information on the park and animals and land but stop on your way in because with a one-way route you won’t have another opportunity. We spent about 4 hours in the park and hit a few of the highlights, stopped at the scenic overlooks and hiked 4 different trails. Check park hours as well because they vary with the seasons. We will be back to explore the area more but the time we spent gave us time to explore the park and hit the highlights.
7. Pahrump Valley Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 411 reviews
Located in the beautiful and wild countryside of Pahrump Valley, this winery offers free tours, picnic facilities and special events throughout the year.
Reviewed By Tellmers54 - Las Vegas, United States
We love the Pahrump Valley Winery. It is a favorite place to show visitors and for enjoying a great meal. They offer free tasting of their award-winning wines, and tours of their expanded wine-making facility. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They have recently added some wines from California, a nice addition to the local vintages. The gift shop offers some fun and classy items, including apparel, jewelry, wine accessories, and wine-themed gifts. The restaurant - Symphony's - offers delicious menu items, in a country-club casual environment. Reservations recommended.
8. Grapevine Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Visitors come to this canyon in the Nevada desert to view its Indian petroglyphs, some of the first known to man. Truly an amazing site, many of the etchings go 40 to 50 feet below the sand level and are hundreds of years old. A few of the more common ones have been translated but the rest remain a mystery.
Reviewed By F6659JNlarrys - Fulton, United States
On our way back to Vegas after spending the night in Laughlin we decided to make a stop at Christmas Tree Pass and check out Grapevine Canyon, we're so glad we did, just incredible! Words and pictures can't truly do justice to the beauty of this area. 1st of all it's about 2 miles back off the main road following a dirt road so it's a bit slow going but not an issue if you have an SUV or a pickup. Once you get back to the parking area it's a short hike back into the canyon and it's well worth it to see the Petroglyphs and all. We had never seen anything like this before and glad we stopped by to see, just amazing! It's not a far drive from the strip so if you're in Vegas and want to try something new check this out, just incredible!
9. The Neon Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,076 reviews
Founded in 1996, the Neon Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. The Neon Museum campus includes the outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard, a visitors’ center housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby and the Neon Boneyard North Gallery which houses additional rescued signs and is available for weddings, special events, photo shoots and educational programs.
Reviewed By JadePlant10 - McLean, United States
We absolutely loved the Neon Museum - we did General Admission for the Boneyard with the special Tim Burton elements and we also did the Brilliant light show. The Brilliant light show was fun, but I preferred walking through the main area and having the opportunity to take a lot of photos and really take in the history. We used the app and that was very cool; there were also some docents posted around that also provided information if you want it. I thought the whole exhibit was very well organized - from the check-in to each section and how they lead you around. We did have a car so that made it easy to get there and back from the strip. Definitely recommend going at night! On a side note - we wanted to have dinner somewhere local/not on the strip and asked the people at the help desk for recommendations. They pointed us towards Casa Don Juan and it was really great - so extra thanks to the person at the desk that gave us that information!
10. Sand Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 757 reviews
Rocky coves and boulders to jump off of are the primary features of this beach.
Reviewed By RevfromCA - Sacramento, United States
This is a beautiful state park well worth the $10 entrance fee along the east shoreline of Lake Tahoe. You can use the entrance fee the same day to visit Cave Rock state park as well which is closer to South Lake Tahoe. The walking paths along the shore of Sand Harbor are very nice and the scenery is excellent. Check out the visitors center as well.
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