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Day trips from Las Vegas

Places you can visit in a day from Las Vegas and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
19 km from Las Vegas
Red Rock Canyon offers striking sandstone cliffs and easy hiking just 30 minutes west of the Strip.
2

Hoover Dam
38 km from Las Vegas
Hoover Dam is an engineering landmark on the Nevada‑Arizona border with guided tours and views of the reservoir.
3

Lake Mead National Recreation Area
21 km from Las Vegas
Lake Mead provides water‑based recreation, from boating to scenic drives along its shoreline.
4

Valley of Fire State Park
67 km from Las Vegas
Valley of Fire showcases vivid red rock formations and petroglyphs in a desert setting.
5

Mount Charleston
22 km from Las Vegas
Mount Charleston delivers cooler mountain air, forest trails, and winter snow near the city.
6

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
46 km from Las Vegas
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area offers extensive hiking and wildlife spotting in rugged terrain.
7

Boulder City Historic District
35 km from Las Vegas
Boulder City Historic District features modest early‑20th‑century buildings and a relaxed small‑town vibe.
8

Lake Las Vegas
21 km from Las Vegas
Lake Las Vegas is a man‑made lake with waterfront walking paths and casual dining options.
9

Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area
32 km from Las Vegas
Sloan Canyon presents desert hiking with ancient petroglyph panels and open vistas.