Las Vegas is not all about its world-renowned hotels, casinos, restaurants, nightclubs, shows and theme attractions, but the Sin City is also known for many amazing natural attractions around it. Rugged mountains, lively rivers, red rock canyons, lush national parks and deep desert valleys offer stunning scenery and myriad outdoor recreational opportunities.
Discover the wonders of Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Mojave Desert, Bryce Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, and the Lake Mead - the largest artificail lake in the western hemisphere.Take a scenic helicopter tour to Grand Canyon, discover the engineering marvel of Hoover Dam, a boat cruise to Lake Mead, a hiking trip to Red Rock Canyon, a river rafting trip to Colorado River and much more on tours to Las Vegas. For your quick reference, Flights Hotels Tours brings to you a short description of best tourist attractions around Las Vegas.
Tourist Attractions Around Las Vegas
The Grand Canyon: One of the world's most spectacular natural attractions, the Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge, created by the Colorado River over millions of years. Located some 300 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Grand Canyon measures around 277 miles in length, 1-18 miles in width, and up to 1 mile (1,600 m) in depth. The Grand Canyon is known for its stunning natural beauty, and attracts millions of visitors every year from all across the globe. It's largely contained within the world-famous Grand Canyon National Park.
Hoover Dam: Located approximately 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas in Black Canyon on the Colorado River, the 726.5 ft Hoover Dam is one of the greatest wonders of the modern engineering. One of the world's most specatacular dams, Hoover Dam offers great experience and photo opportunity that is not to be missed. The Hoover Dam Museum houses historical artifacts relating to the workers, and construction of the dam and Boulder City. It's also a perfect base to begin the Colorado River rafting adventures.
Red Rock Canyon: Situated just 10 miles (16km) west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is breathtaking 3,000 ft (914m) high red rock formations in the Mojave Desert, providing great opportunity for hiking, picnic, and nature walks.
Death Valley National Park: Established in 1933, the Death Valley National Park is located east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in southeastern California. The park covers an area of approx. 5,219 square miles encompassing Saline Valley, Death Valley, and parts of several mountain ranges. The floor of the Death Valley is 282 ft below sea level, making it the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere.
Also one of the hottest places on the earth, Death Valley National Park is home to a unique variety of flora and fauna, which have adapted to the harsh climatic conditions.
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