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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Things to do in Nevada, United States: The Best Canyons
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.
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1. Lamoille Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 82 reviews
Sometimes referred to as Nevada's Yosimite, the canyon is filled with beautiful rock formations.
Reviewed By 68kevanj - Norman, United States
Wow! What a surprisingly beautiful and peaceful place! I've driven across Nevada dozens of times...this time, I wanted to see something different. So I found this on the internet and took the scenic drive on our way to California. Most people drive straight down from Elko on nice roads...this is the short way. We wanted an adventure, so we took the grand tour going south from Wells on 93, through Clover Valley on 232, and then across the northern part of Ruby Valley on 229. Just west of the pass, we turned south on a dirt road towards Lamoille. The road was descent, and we had quite the adventure. We just had a normal SUV, and this route was no problem. After arriving in Lamoille, we drove up the road into the canyon, stopping periodically to enjoy the beauty and peace. Also, lots of waterfalls from the melting snow. Reminded us of Glacier National Park. In my opinion, the most awesome drive in Nevada! Super peaceful, super clear,super beautiful.
2. Gold Strike Canyon Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 77 reviews
Relax in one of the many hot springs along the trail.
Reviewed By ljoland
We stopped by late in the day and started down the trail and it was like being on a movie set waiting for something creepy to happen. I'm sure there were Sand People from Star Wars watching us. Being smart, we realized that hiking an unknown trail with obvious obstacles late in the day wasn't smart, so we just did a partial hike. Our goal was to find hot springs, so we bravely came back EARLY the next day and were rewarded by being the only people on the trail for a while. Lots of really cool scrambles and rope climbs (I admit I was a little sore the next day) and we took the time to soak in a hot spring. There are several so pick your spring. We brought towels and the right things to wear in our packs. The end of the trail is a huge reward as you are right on the Colorado River with a beautiful view of the memorial bridge by Hoover Dam. Perfect place for a picnic (leave nothing but footprints!!!!). So we highly recommend this trail if you actually like to hike and climb and have common sense. It was a blast.
3. White Owl Canyon
4. 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.
5. 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!
6. Kyle Canyon
7. Ice Box Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
This canyon is part of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and is good for hiking.
Reviewed By rduinc - Saint Louis, United States
Great hiking and climbing in this part of Red Rock Conservation area. Nice thing is you can go off the path, but it's very easy to get back, unlike some other places we have hiked/climbed.
8. Hoover Dam Bypass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11,341 reviews
Reviewed By DadFlad - Wilmington, United States
Free...another "must do"!! The Hoover Dam Bypass 1/4 mile away from official Dam parking with their own parking area 10 minutes with a rest stop ( there are many at each level) to climb up the various flights of steps ( inclines for disabled ) to get to the walk across the viewing bridge ..you will feel safe great pictures of Dam and Colorado River and Lake Mead and surrounding areas
