Ethel M Chocolate Factory
Self-guided tours available for factory and outside botanical garden and cactus display.
Hoover Dam
34 miles from Las Vegas; 726 feet high from bedrock; wonder of the modern world. Tours of inside and outside of dam available. In July 1994, the 30-millionth visitor toured the dam since it opened. Black Canyon River Raft Tours available below dam. Check it out: usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam
Dream Racing
Named by TripAdvisor as “The Best Driving Experience” in Las Vegas, Dream Racing is the five-star driving experience located at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Home to the world’s largest supercar selection and exclusive Ferrari F430 and 458 GT, Lamborghini Super Trofeo and Porsche Supercup race cars, this is a once-in-a-lifetime exotic car racing experience.
Whether in the driver’s seat or the passenger seat, guests will feel the adrenaline rush from the race car and racetrack, just like a professional. Dream Racing’s specialized team is capable of handling group sizes from 10–10,000, and experiences from exclusive VIP to large corporate outings, by offering a wide range of amenities and activities to fit every group’s needs. Check it out: dreamracing.com or call 702.599.5194
If you want to experience what it is like to live in the desert, visit these attractions to learn more about the local ecosystem.
Death Valley
135 miles from Las Vegas; 40 minutes by plane; lowest elevation on North American continent at 280 feet below sea level. Zabriskie Point, Twenty Mule Team Canyon and Scotty’s Castle tours available.
Grand Canyon
About 300 miles from Las Vegas; 1½-hour flight by plane; tours available.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Closest point 25 miles from Las Vegas. More than 550 miles of shoreline, swimming, water skiing, camping, boating, fishing and six marinas. Tours available. Check it out: nps.gov/lake
Mt. Charleston
Tours available. 35 miles from Las Vegas; highest elevation 11,918 feet. Winter skiing, picnicking, hiking and horseback riding.
Red Rock Canyon
15 miles west of Las Vegas; 3,000-foot escarpment produced by thrust fault. Bureau of Land Management Visitors Center and scenic area of rock formations and desert. Check it out: redrockcanyonlv.org
Springs Preserve
The Springs Preserve is a 180-acre cultural institution designed to commemorate Las Vegas’ dynamic history and to provide a vision for a sustainable future. The Preserve features museums, galleries, outdoor concerts and events, colorful botanical gardens and an interpretive trail system that meanders through a scenic wetland habitat.
Valley of Fire State Park
About 55 miles from Las Vegas. Scenic landscapes of hidden canyons and unique rock formations, petroglyphs and remains of ancient Indian civilization; Nevada Park Service visitors center. Tours available. There is a $10.00 entrance fee per vehicle. Check it out: parks.nv.gov/vf.htm