Tips 1 - 3 of 3 Las Vegas Off The Beaten Path
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This day trip is certainly NOT undiscovered but it really is worth the effort. About an hours drive from Las Vegas is the beautiful area of Lake Mead a shimmering oasis in the middle of desert. This huge lake with its yacht marina is quite a surprise after driving thru dry arid countryside. Theres a large carpark and a walk over the wooden pier out to the restaurant/shop area where you can feed hundreds of big fish jumping and clammering for the morsels of bread etc that tourists throw to them. Lots of water sports here and boats for hire. We went in June and it was HOT...probably 110F! When you leave Lake Mead drive onto to the Hoover Dam, again well worth the visit but dont get too near the edge if you havent a head for heights!! Theres a tour which takes you down to the bottom of the dam to see the turbines etc and the information is really interesting...like enough concrete was used to make the dam wall as would build a road from San Francisco to New York!!
Leave a Comment
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Visiting Las Vegas? Read reviews about Las Vegas Hotels Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Just about 25miles south of Vegas on the 1-15, right on the California State line, is another small casino resort, Primm Valley. Theres a large shopping outlet there as well as some attractions and rides for the kids. I must admit the shopping outlet seemed to be about 15 yrs behind everywhere else, but we were on our way back from the Hoover Dam after taking a drive thru the desert, and decided to call in. Its quite a sight as you are driving thru the dry arid desert when suddenly up pops a whole resort with casinos and rides...worth a drive out if you need a break from the Strip.
Leave a Comment
Other Contact: Primm Valley Casino Resort
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If you´ve got a car and a free day you should visit the old mining town of Oatman, across the State line in Arizona. Just a couple of hours away from Vegas its a great day out for all the family. This town is frequented by the wild burros who live in the surrounding countryside so great for the kids to feed them. See my Oatman page for lots of details.
Leave a Comment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Join a Discussion Las Vegas to Grand Canyon road trip
(2 replies, Thursday, Nov 12, 2009, 12:41 AM UTC) VT meet in Vegas Nov 7-12
(2 replies, Saturday, Nov 7, 2009, 8:41 PM UTC) Visiting Vegas in June '10
(2 replies, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009, 2:17 PM UTC) Be the first to reply to these questions Has The Aztec Inn Changed In The Last 15 Years?
(no replies yet, Sunday, Sep 6, 2009, 2:27 AM UTC) PRIMA CARD
(no replies yet, Saturday, Sep 5, 2009, 11:03 AM UTC) White Water Rafting
(no replies yet, Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 9:11 PM UTC) » All Las Vegas Posts
» Ask about Las Vegas
- Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa Las Vegas / Henderson
2300 Paseo Verde Drive, Las Vegas
- Arizona Charlie's Decatur
740 South Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas
- Marriott Suites Las Vegas
325 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas
- Super 8 Motel
4435 Las Vegas Blvd North I-15 Exit 48, Las Vegas
- Extended Stay Las Vegas East Flamingo
1550 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas
- Comfort Inn Las Vegas (4350 Paradise Road.)
4350 Paradise Road, Las Vegas
- Crestwood Suites Las Vegas Flamingo
2530 E Flamingo Rd (former Hearthside By Villager), Las Vegas
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club on the Las Vegas Strip
2650 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas
- Oakwood At Summerlin
2600 South Town Center, Las Vegas
- Stratosphere Hotel and Casino
2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas
- Sonoran Suites Of Las Vegas At Monaco Park
8350 West Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas
- Plaza Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas
1 Main St (also known as Jackie Gaughan's Plaza), Las Vegas
- Best Western Parkview Inn
921 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas
- Summer Bay Resort Las Vegas
100 Winnick Avenue, Las Vegas
- Travel Inn Downtown Las Vegas
2028 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas
|
 Comments for RAINBOWWINGS about Las Vegas | | | | |
Waalewiener Thu Mar 27, 2008 20:21 UTC
Ohh yes this is definately the Vegas that I know the Wynn is now all finished Another BIG Casino is going up where tha Stardust used to be Things are rolling right along in Vegas there is NO place like it in the world | davesut Mon Jun 25, 2007 00:24 UTC
$20K! No wonder you like Vegas, well done. | Herkbert Tue May 8, 2007 03:00 UTC
Hi Christine... Great tips and pics on your Vegas page. We're going in two weeks and I can't wait. Thanks for sharing.. Tom | St_Vincent Sun Jul 16, 2006 22:28 UTC
Great Vegas page Christine, I also spent 10 days there last year during the bicentennial, didn‘t win $20k though!! I usually stay Downtown but might try a Strip hotel next year when I plan to go back. Good tip about the table lessons. Cheers Clive |
|
|
email me
add as friend
on Mar 29, 2006
