Top 10 Attractions in Nevada

From the neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip to jaw-dropping views of the Grand Canyon to the magnificent ski resorts of Lake Tahoe, Nevada is a captivating vacation destination and a land of adventure and entertainment. Enjoy these popular Nevada attractions:

1. Las Vegas Casinos
   Discover non-stop gaming action and world-class entertainment in Las Vegas - a city that never sleeps. From the Bellagio's Tuscan-themed elegance to the glamorous gambling of Caesars Palace to the classic Vegas mystique of the Flamingo, Las Vegas is your sure bet for glamour, gambling and good times. Enjoy high-stakes excitement, fantastic shows and soaring entertainment at the hottest casinos in Vegas, including: Golden Nugget, Mirage, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino, Tropicana Resort and Casino, Harrah's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park, Wynn Las Vegas, Bally's Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Luxor Hotel and Casino, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Casino Royale, and Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon.
   
   
2. Las Vegas Strip
   The heart of Las Vegas is the Las Vegas Strip - Las Vegas Boulevard - an entertainment wonderland. All along the Strip, you will find hot shows, wild nightlife, amazing sights, world-class shopping, luxurious themed resorts, and, of course, world-renowned casinos that attracts visitors from across the globe. In addition to all of these appeals, the Las Vegas Strip also offers its guests many thrilling attractions such as Stratosphere, an enormous observation tower with incredible views of the Las Vegas strip at night, and Fashion Show Mall. One can always find a place in the crowd that's gathered before the pirate ship of Treasure Island prior to one of their many daily performances, and the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino serves delectable French cuisine for a romantic evening. For another of the many Las Vegas activities to engage in on the strip, go to the Mirage and witness the eruption of the Volcano!
   
   
3. Fremont Street Experience
   On the street that began it all! Pedestrians are welcomed to walk down the magnificent neon accented promenade of Fremont Street. At this frequently filmed and photographed venue for entertainment, visitors can view the world's largest television screen, the Viva Vision, a modern-day marvel that utilizes over 12 million lights and pumps out approximately 550,000 watts through the device's speakers. All of this creates for a visually stimulating experience with crisp and moving sound. Suspended 90 feet over the pedestrian mall comprised of retail kiosks and a pair of performance stages, the magnificent LED screens will gain the attention of all that are passing by. The Fremont Street Experience is also home to 60 restaurants and 10 casinos, making this vintage Vegas attraction a must for all visitors.
   
   
4. Grand Canyon Tours From Las Vegas
   Carved by the Colorado River over the span of 6 billion years; the Grand Canyon is the world's largest and grandest gorge. The way in which the walls of the canyon alter colors throughout the day and depending on the location of the sun is something that must be witnessed in person to believe. A large portion of this mile-deep, 233 mile long naturally formed wonder can be viewed within the Grand Canyon National Park. Along with being the source of mesmerizing views and great photo opportunities, the Grand Canyon is a natural treasure for exploring roads, hiking trails, braving helicopter rides, or floating the currents of the Colorado River. The canyon is a gift of timeless beauty and majesty that transcends experience and humbles us. Discover beautiful hiking trails and follow the ravens soaring above the north and south rims. Listen for the roar of the rapids and savor a sunset. There are several bus, helicopter, plane and van tours that depart from Las Vegas daily.
   
   
5. Lake Tahoe, Nevada
   Located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range - straddling Nevada's western line - 26 miles southwest of Reno, Lake Tahoe is the United States' deepest and, arguably, most majestic lake. Impossibly beautiful, Lake Tahoe tempts the traveler with world-class skiing, spectacular beaches, lush alpine golf courses, exciting casinos, and hikes along the magnificent natural wonder on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Discover all of the opportunities a summer trip to Lake Tahoe offers - fishing, boating, water skiing, and picnics on the emerald lake as you embrace the breathtaking mountain horizon. Spend your days summiting majestic peaks for that ultimate Lake Tahoe view, hitting the links at 11 pristine golf courses, or relaxing at Lake Tahoe's sandy beaches for the perfect vacation. Don't miss fabulous summer festivals, including the Lake Tahoe Music Festival and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.
   
   
6. Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park
   Located on Rancho Drive, Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park houses over 40 species currently listed on the World Conservation Union's Endangered Species List as well as more than 200 species extraordinary plants and animals. The only remaining family of Barbary Apes can be visited here in addition to the largest assembly of Swamp Wallabies on the continent. This educational and intriguing Las Vegas destination exhibits a number of other animals including chimpanzees, eagles, parrots, flamingos, wild cats, and venomous reptiles. Currently, popular residents of the park are an Indo-Chinese female tiger and a couple of rare fossas, a mongoose-type creature that is naturally found in Madagascar. One exhibit titled “Alligator Pathway” exhibits two Chinese and American alligators that are each seven feet in length. The most venomous rattlesnake known to man is in the reptile house of the Zoo in the Mojave Green, as well as an extremely rare Belizean eyelash viper. The Zoo also offers picnic tables, a concession stand, and a gift shop.
   
   
7. King Tut's Tomb and Museum
   The Luxor Las Vegas brings you back to the time of the pharaohs with their impressive museum that displays an exquisite replica of the famous tomb of young King Tutankhamen that Howard Carter, British archaeologist uncovered back in 1922. This fun and family-friendly attraction allows visitors the chance to witness what the stone treasure and burial chambers inside a pyramid would have really looked like in the ancient time. Guests can guide themselves through this walking tour exhibition that begins in front of two large television screens that provide you with background to the history of the tomb of King Tut. Also, part of the experience is a real stone used in the construction of one of the real Pyramids of Giza and the replica model of a chariot that would have belonged to a pharaoh.
   
   
8. Red Rock Canyon
   Named for its red colored sandstone formations, Red Rock Canyon is a natural treasure and one of the most scenic places in Nevada. A narrow valley of mountains, cliffs and hills 15 miles west of downtown Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon features a 13-mile scenic drive, spectacular desert landscape, over 30 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, interpretive programs and a Visitor Center. A destination of dramatic beauty, peaceful serenity and unique geologic features, Red Rock Canyon is a magical place for hiking, biking, rock climbing, photography, and horseback riding.
   
   
9. Hoover Dam
   Rising 700 feet above the raging Colorado River, 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam is an engineering feat like few others ever accomplished. Built during the Great Depression, this colossus brought electricity and water to millions and transformed the American Southwest. A concrete gravity-arched dam and power plant in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, between Arizona and Nevada, Hoover Dam is such an impactful and revolutionary monument that it is recognized as a US Historic Landmark. Lake Mead is the reservoir created behind the dam.
   
   
10. Nevada Golf
    With its daunting landscapes, diverse terrain and physical beauty, Nevada's golf courses are challenging and spectacular. Golf Digest names 5 Nevada courses as the top 100 public courses in America, and Golf Week has 5 Silver State courses on its list of America's Top 100 Resort Courses. Nevada's most impressive public venues - Shadow Creek, Wolf Creek, Edgewood, Cascata and Reflection Bay - provide unforgettable rounds of golf. Throughout the southern desert, oases of green caress the rocky terrain. Within a two hour drive of Las Vegas, golfers will discover 50 golf masterpieces, including championship courses such as the Tournament Players Club at Summerlin and The Canyons, home of the PGA's Las Vegas Invitational. In the north, around the majestic mountains and pristine lakes, you'll find Montreux Golf and Country Club, home of the Reno-Tahoe Open, Edgewood Tahoe, and The Divine 9, the heavenly golf courses around Carson City. With the world's leading spas and the bright lights and action of Nevada's nightlife and casinos, there's more to a Nevada golf vacation than the fairways.
    
    

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