Just 25 minutes from the Strip, this is our most popular tourist destination for nature scenes in Southern Nevada. Go hiking, or just enjoy the drive of the beautiful scenic loop.

They say the devil lives here. If that's true, we strongly recommend NOT visiting here in the summer months. Beautiful landscapes of several kinds, with little to no life to be found. This is an all-day trip from Vegas if you're looking to visit.

More than likely, if The Grand Canyon is just a part of your trip to Vegas (and not the main destination), you're going to want to hop in a helicopter for a quick morning or afternoon flight. The Grand Canyon should be labeled "in-person only"...because no photo will ever match how you feel when you are standing next to it. 

More like 45 minutes from the Strip, the Valley of Fire is full of outrageous scenery, in many cases feeling more like Mars than Planet Earth. Less traveled than Red Rock, but also worth the visit.

A 45 minute drive from the Strip, if you're going to visit Lake Mead and NOT rent a boat, you might as well also plan to visit Hoover Dam because they're all one special, beautiful outing from the Strip that won't take more than a 3-5 hours. 

A beautiful combination of red rocks, canyons, water, and greenery, Zion deserves its own reputation; this is several hours' drive from Vegas, but if you're on a long vacation and could spare a couple of days, try Zion and Bryce Canyon for unforgettable views.