Drivable Weekend Getaways From Las Vegas, NV
James Hughes
James Hughes was born in Reno, NV and spent most of his life in Nevada, Southern California, and Tucson, Arizona...
James Hughes was born in Reno, NV and spent most of his life in Nevada, Southern California, and Tucson, Arizona...
Grab your snacks and get your playlists ready, we’re going on a road trip!
Whether you've got a three-day weekend coming up that you want to take advantage of or you're looking for a getaway from Las Vegas, we have some suggestions to make the most of your weekend trip.
1. Lee Canyon, LV
Distance from Las Vegas: 40 minutes
A wonderful place for you and the family to spend the weekend and ski the slopes.
2. Red Rock Canyon
Distance from Las Vegas: 30 minutes
Red Rock Canyon features a one-way 13-mile scenic drive, hiking and trails, plants and wildlife, geology, camping, cultural resources and much more.
3. Hoover Dam
Distance from Las Vegas: 45 minutes
A jaw-dropping experience to see one what used to be the world's largest dam. The Dam is a National Historic Landmark and has been rated by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of America's Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders.
4. Valley Of Fire
Distance from Las Vegas: 3 hours 45 minutes
World-renowned for its 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone, Valley of Fire State Park contains ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years.