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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do near Las Vegas [2025]
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Grand Canyon National Park
4.7
/5
968 reviews
8.6
From INR 17660.31
Based on 719 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +19286387888
Address: Arizona, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Changing Colors of Rock Walls at Sunrise and Sunset
Majestic red & yellow rock formations
Saved by 308 users220 positive reviews
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Standing on the edge of the cliff of Grand Canyon National Park, the scenery in front of you will make you hold your breath. The rock layers are like a painting of time, from reddish brown to golden yellow, and each layer has witnessed the changes of the earth for billions of years. The canyon is deep and magnificent, the Colorado River meanders at the bottom of the valley, the sun shines on the rock walls, and the colors change with time, which is so beautiful that people are reluctant to look away.
You can feel the shock of the Grand Canyon more by exploring on foot. Whether it is the Bright Angel Trail on the South Rim or the Kaibab Trail on the North Rim, you can see the canyon scenery from different angles along the way. There are steep cliffs under your feet and endless wilderness in the distance. Walking in it is both exciting and awed. If you have enough time, take a helicopter to overlook the canyon, or ride a mule deep into the valley. The feeling of being there is even more indescribable. In the face of such a magnificent nature, any language seems pale. Only by experiencing it in person can you feel its true shock.
Grand Canyon National Park is absolutely stunning! The massive, colorful expanses are incredibly beautiful and almost surreal to look at. Whether you're into hiking or just want to take in the views, it's a place that makes you feel small in the best possible way. Definitely a must-visit!
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Seven Magic Mountains
4.5
/5
19 reviews
5.8
Based on 679 reviews
38.6 km from downtown
Phone +17023815182
Address: S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89054, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
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This was a quick and easy drive from airport and then back to The strip. We had rented a car for a day from the airport rental center to do this
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✨Highlights
After the American Cristo Mountain, the Chilean Five Finger Mountain, and the Mexican Underwater Museum... there is nothing that modern artists dare not challenge. Swedish artist Ugo Rondinone and his team spent 5 years building these 7 totem-like boulder mountains in the desert south of Las Vegas. ⛰️This artwork uses 33 boulders, each weighing 18,000 to 26,000 kilograms, and each mountain is 21 to 23 meters high. Such a huge public artwork will be exhibited in 2021, so don't miss it if you pass by!
⛰【Attractions Guide】
Detailed address: S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89054
Transportation Guide: On the way from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, you can search for seven magic mountains on the self-driving navigation, which is easy to find.
Tour time: 20 minutes. You can stay longer if you want to take pictures. It is relatively small and there are not many tourists. The whole Colorful Mountain belongs to you.
Ticket price: Free Free Free Free
Photography skills:
1️⃣It is recommended to go in the morning or afternoon to take pictures of the sunset. The backlight at noon will not be good!
2️⃣You can wear plain clothes. The stones are already very bright. White tee with jeans and white shoes is very good! Cool American West wind!
4️⃣Use wide-angle shooting for better results, or sit on one of the stones, the long legs effect is also very good! Choose one of the colorful stones as the background, and take close-ups of people.
5️⃣The sun in California is too bright, and the wind is quite strong at the scenic spot, so wear sunglasses!
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Death Valley National Park
4.5
/5
158 reviews
5.7
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17607863200
Address: United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
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This national park is so big, you can see deserts, salt lakes, colorful rocks and other geological features. It takes at least 1 day to drive there, and there are about 6 scenic spots. The wind and sand are very strong, and the sun is very hot, so you must take good sun protection. If each scenic spot is placed in China, it must be enclosed and charged separately. Each has its own unique style and is worth visiting. The national parks in the United States are very large, and some areas in them don’t even have mobile phone signals, let alone the vendor stalls commonly seen in domestic scenic spots. Prepare food and water before going. The toilets are also simple toilets and the conditions are very poor. Be mentally prepared.
Came here on September 29, 2017.
Come to Death Valley National Park, you can feel the harsh geographical environment of the western United States and the hard times of people pioneering.
The entire national park is very large, including different landforms and human activity relics. The more important attractions include:
1. Badwater Basin, which is the lowest place in North America, with an altitude of -85.5 meters. In addition, the surrounding mountains block the water vapor, forming a huge white saline land, like a scar.
2. Dante’s View is a good place to have a bird's eye view of Badwater and take beautiful tourist photos.
In addition, there are gold mine relics, sand dunes, five-color rock trails and even swamps, etc., which should be liked by friends who like outdoor hiking or self-driving off-road.
Death Valley National Park is between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and it takes 2.5 hours and 4 hours to drive from these two cities respectively. If you want to come, it is recommended to set off early in the morning, and bring enough water and fill up the gas.
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Joshua Tree National Park
4.8
/5
70 reviews
5.7
From INR 1809.34
Based on 887 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17603675500
Address: California, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5 day
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Good for a day trip. we spent ~3 hours inside. it was a little over one hour drive from Palm Springs.
The park is very big. It takes several hours or several days to drive in. There are many zones, but we chose to go to an easy and interesting place.
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5
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Grand Canyon South
4.3
/5
8 reviews
5.4
From INR 17660.31
Based on 23,574 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +19286387888
Address: Rim Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Witness the magnificent sunrise from Mather Point
Overlook the kilometer-deep grand canyon from the glass bridge
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most developed area of Grand Canyon National Park, the South Rim offers amenities such as bus service, hotels and water stations, but is also more crowded than the North Rim.
There are several routes to the Grand Canyon, namely the south, north and west. The north is relatively remote, and many of the west routes are one-day tours with glass plank roads. The south edge is full of self-guided tourists. You can stay in Tusayan for one night first, and then spend the whole day here the next day. You can park your car in a free parking lot nearby, and then take the free sightseeing bus of the scenic area. The sightseeing bus will stop at every sightseeing spot until the end, so you can choose to get off at the point you want to see, and just walk a short distance. After watching, wait for the next bus to take you to the next point, or you can choose to walk to the next point. In short, it is quite convenient. Pay attention to sun protection, bring enough water and dry food, there are no shops or vendors selling things along the way, only one at the end.
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Hoover Dam
4.5
/5
336 reviews
5.2
Based on 9,657 reviews
40 km from downtown
Phone +17024942517
Address: United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
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離開拉斯維加斯後來到1931年興建的胡佛水壩，位於美國亞利桑那州與內華達州交界處的全美國🇺🇸最大水壩，同時也是電影變形金拍攝場景。來到胡佛水壩最有趣的，就是因為水壩本身連接了亞利桑那州、內華達州，兩州存在著一小時的時差，因此短短幾步之間的兩座塔柱上，分別顯示了兩州不同的這時間，多走一步你就多了一個小時呢！
During a trip to Las Vegas, we took a day and drove out to Hoover Dam. We signed up for a tour, which included a mini documentary and a guided trip down to see the inner workings of the dam. Very educational - we saw one of the greatest American engineering marvels from the Great Depression era, all designed from pen and pencil and built by man. The dam was constructed under budget and ahead of schedule too!#hooverdam #american #engineeringmarvel
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
4.7
/5
169 reviews
5.0
Based on 26,525 reviews
26.9 km from downtown
Phone +17025155350
Address: Mountain Springs, NV 89161, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Saved by 155 users104 positive reviews
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Red Rock Canyon was amazing, from the geographic striations in the rock to the Petroglyphs, there was something for all age groups to love!
A quick getaway from the city lights of Vegas!! Amazing views. Great pics taken by my family when we were here!
No.
8
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Valley of Fire State Park
4.4
/5
53 reviews
4.6
Based on 4,842 reviews
63.7 km from downtown
Phone +17023972088
Address: Moapa Valley, NV 89040, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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We loved the Valley of Fire for a quick trip out of Las Vegas. It is only about an hour away, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to explore! There were some nice walks to do here too, some east and some harder. You don’t even have to leave the car if you don’t want to!!
What a pleasant surprise, just about an hour away from the strip. Our trip this time was focused on Death Valley. At the end of the trip, came to Valley of Fire
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Desert View Watchtower
4.8
/5
37 reviews
4.4
>100 km from downtown
Phone +18008582808
Address: Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Lookout Tower 360 Degree Panoramic Observation Deck
Overlook the panoramic view of the Grand Canyon from the watchtower
48% positive reviews
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Very good scenery, not many people, there are parking lots, toilets, and watchtowers. It takes some time to queue up for the watchtower. It's free to climb the tower. Next to the RV parking lot, you can walk to the edge of the cliff. The angle of this dead branch is very ideal. There are also many cactus flowers 🌵, various colors, yellow, red, pink, very beautiful
The river bend of the Colorado Grand Canyon is surrounded by huge rocks shaped like a horseshoe, which together with the surrounding rocks form a stunning landscape. The soil of the Grand Canyon is mostly brown, dancing with the light and shadow of the sun, creating a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
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10
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Mojave Desert
4.7
/5
23 reviews
4.2
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17602526108
Address: California 92332, USA
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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Las Vegas is a city built in the desert. The Mojave Desert is the largest desert in the United States. Although it is not as spectacular as what we saw in Xinjiang, the scenery is indeed very beautiful.
The Mojave Desert is the largest desert in the United States. It is not far from Las Vegas by car. I came here with a tour group. The desert is not desolate and the scenery along the way is also very good. According to the tour guide, the end of the desert is New York.
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