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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Top 10 State Parks 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.
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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. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 228 reviews
A number of areas for visitors along Lake Tahoe, with the most popular being Sand Harbor.
Reviewed By G2055DWpatriciah - Denver, United States
We planned the tour at the beginning of our trip so we would have an idea of where we might want to return. The tour was more fun and informative than we ever imagined. It was literally one of the best parts of our trip! Jim was an amazing guide.
3. 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.
4. Cathedral Gorge State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
Wonderful state park with hiking trails and lots of interesting erosion features. Nice ground, clean neat with showers and restrooms I am a visitor trying to review this park
Reviewed By CindyChoj - Hailey, United States
We planned a stop at Cathedral Gorge for a stretch break on drive from Jerome Idaho to Caliente Hot Springs (and on to Phoenix the next day. The Gorge did not disappoint. We parked at Miler Point, made our way down the stair into the Gorge and jogged a nice four mile loop mostly on trail across slopes and along a wash beside pink rock cathedral formations. Nice trail, well marked with poles; some wet slogs through caliche soil due to recent rains. Campground very pretty in the hardwoods.
5. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Located next to Red Rock Canyon, this perfect picnic area is the grounds of what once was a ranch house owned by billionaire Howard Hughes.
Reviewed By billwS6046UA - Bozeman, United States
This is a beautiful site, a short ride from downtown, with some interesting historical significance. It is usually about 10 degrees cooler than the strip.
6. Mormon Station State Historic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By 8-drank-was-merry - Naples, United States
"Located in the quaint town of Genoa, Mormon Station’s lush lawns and mature trees make it an idyllic location to gather with friends and family. The site of Nevada’s first permanent, non-native settlement, Mormon Station was built in 1851 as a trading post along the Carson Route of the California Trail, providing much needed supplies to weary travelers crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Today, the park is home to a reconstructed version of the original 1851 trading post that burned down in 1910 and a museum with original pioneer era artifacts." (From the park website) There is a small museum with artifacts and written descriptions that is informative and gives a good feel for the history and significance of the site. A Park Ranger is also present - he was very helpful, eager to answer questions we had. Outside there is a fenced in area with additional artifacts and descriptions, giving you a feel for how the trading post may have looked (but in a more manicured way). The park is well groomed with bathroom facilities and picnic benches. The park is always open and admission is free. The museum has a $1.00 fee and the schedule is based on the season you visit. If you are in the area I would highly recommend visiting this park. The time spent is dependent on how thorough you are in reading plaques in museums. Across the street there is a Court house Museum that is also excellent.
7. Galena Creek Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Popular year-round, this regional park offers hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Reviewed By pudgyyogi
This is a very easy hike and has lots of pretty views. Dog friendly and kid friendly. Watch out for soggy parts on the trail when snow is melting.
8. Floyd Lamb State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By ME979 - Las Vegas, United States
A member of my party suggested Floyd Lamb State Park to take in Tule Springs Ranch. From the entranced drove to and found the first parking adjacent to the ranch buildings where we set off on the walking paths, checking out the various builds associated with the working ranch in its hay day, turned private guest ranch in the 1930's. What lay beyond the ranch was a welcoming sight, little by little the oasis that came into view as a canopy of trees shading us, we looked out over a small lake in an abundance of water fowl. The walk continued as lake after adjoining lakes were visited. What I came away with:: parking first at the ranch not knowing the lakes, trees & waterfowl were beyond our view, thus allowing us to stumble into the oasis slowly. I would return next time with lunch in hand and take in the tranquility of the area....
9. Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By worldcycle38 - Stateline, United States
Remote location with plenty of history. Suggest making more than a daytrip of it. Bring your camping gear for there is a nice campground. Wander around the ghost town, take a tour of the mine if it is open and by all means go check out the Ichthyosaur fossils. Really cool location in remote Nevada.
10. Kershaw Ryan State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By 864DavidW864 - Brownwood, United States
Was headed to Ely and needed an overnight spot to gave this a try. Glad we did. At $25 a night, with full hook ups, it was best deal of the trip. About 15 sites and only 5 were occupied, so it was a quiet time. The sites are big and level but not much shade. With the high cliffs on each side, the sun sets "early" so you get that shade early. The bathrooms were the nicest of our trip, too. You do pay $2 in quarters for the shower, but you get 4 mins and the water is warm....and the shower stall is tile, big and clean! The campground is at the entrance to the park and about 2 miles back in the "park/green spot" area with picnic grounds, wading pool and trails. All in the "valley" area.
