5 MORE Small Towns to Explore Near Las Vegas

5 MORE Small Towns to Explore Near Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Strip welcomes you to endless gambling scenes, abundant slot machines, day and night parties, and plenty of shows. The outskirts of Las Vegas offer visitors a more subtle and relaxing experience.

Outside Las Vegas, various charming towns provide nature adventures and exploration of historic places. They are also reasonably close to Sin City, making them ideal for a perfect day trip out of town. 1. Laughlin [caption id="attachment_41806" align="alignnone" > Colorado River [/caption]

• Drive from Las Vegas: 90 minutes (US-95 N) or 1 hour 55 minutes (US-93 N)

Laughlin is a natural paradise. The town's unique landscape offers excellent hiking trails and relaxing river trips, and even the expansive desert has many hidden treasures. Take a trip back in time and learn more about the historic Oatman Ghost Town. Lake Mohave and the Colorado River also offer beautiful locations for tourists and residents to enjoy multiple water sports. Popular Attractions Colorado River Heritage Greenway Park & Trails

• Address: Laughlin Civic Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029
• Hours: every day (6 am to 11 pm)
• Phone: (702) 455-8200

Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area

• Address: 4220 Needles Hwy, Laughlin, NV 89029
• Hours: every day (7 am to 5 pm)
• Phone: (702) 298-1859
• Website: https://parks.nv.gov/parks/big-bend-of-the-colorado

Mystical Laughlin Labyrinths

• Address: Thomas Edison Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029
• Hours: Open 24 hours
• Website: https://labyrinthlocator.com/

Lake Mohave

• Address: Lake Mohave, Laughlin, NV 89029
• Phone: (928) 754-3272

Colorado River Walk in Laughlin

• Address: Casino Dr Laughlin, NV 89029

Davis Dam

• Address: 8 miles N of Laughlin, Laughlin, NV 89006, ext. 3628
• Phone: (928) 754-3628
• Website: https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=47

2. Goodsprings [caption id="attachment_41807" align="alignnone" > Pioneer Saloon Nevada [/caption]

• Drive from Las Vegas: 36 minutes via I-15 N

If you want a ghost town to explore while visiting Las Vegas, add Goodsprings to your bucket list. The town offers the best Wild West ghost town trip. With over 120 years of history, Goodsprings is a historic relic cherished by many, located in the most successful South Nevada mining districts. Don’t forget to visit Pioneer Saloon, which has served customers since 1913 and is the oldest bar in south Nevada. Popular Attractions Pioneer Saloon

• Address: 310 NV-161, Goodsprings, NV 89019
• Hours: Sunday to Thursday (9 am to 9 pm), Friday and Saturday (9 am to 12 am)
• Phone: (702) 674-6809
• Website: https://pioneersaloonnv.com/

Goodsprings Library

• Address: 365 San Pedro St, Goodsprings, NV 89019
• Hours: Tuesday to Thursday (1 pm to 7 pm), Friday and Saturday (10 am to 3 pm)
• Phone: (702) 874-1366
• Website: https://thelibrarydistrict.org/locations/GS/

Miner's Cabins & Campbell Stone Canin

• Located on NV-161 near Revere Street in Clark County
• Website: https://www.goodspringsnv.org/miner-s-cabins-campbell-stone-canin

Goodsprings Community Church

• Address: 490 San Pedro Street POB 677, Goodsprings, NV 89019
• Hours: Sunday (9:30 am to 10:45 am, 11 am to 12:30 pm)

Yellow Pine Mill Site (1898, 1910)

• Website: https://www.goodspringsnv.org/yellow-pine-mill-site

3. Mesquite [caption id="attachment_41808" align="alignnone" > Mesquite Fine Arts Center[/caption]

• Drive from Las Vegas: 70 minutes via I-15 S

Mesquite welcomes you to a serene vacation experience, whether traveling alone, as a couple, or with family. The town boasts an untouched, rugged desert setting with famous high-end golf clubs. Mesquite's gaming and nightlife experience will quench your thirst for partying. Popular Attractions Donkey History Museum

• Address: 355 W Mesquite Blvd F10, Mesquite, NV 89027
• Hours: Tuesday to Thursday (10 am to 4 pm), Friday to Sunday (9 am to 5 pm)
• Phone: (702) 346-2538
• Website: https://donkeyrescue.org/projects/donkey-history-museum

Mesquite Fine Arts Center

• Address: 15 W Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027
• Hours: Monday to Saturday (10 am to 4 pm)
• Phone: (702) 346-1338
• Website: https://www.mesquitefineartscenter.com/

Casablanca Resort, Casino, Golf and Spa

• Address: 950 W Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027
• Hours: Open 24 hours
• Phone: (877) 438-2929
• Website: https://casablancaresort.com/

Desert Rose Park

• Address: 640 W Old Mill Road Mesquite NV 89027
• Hours: Sunday to Thursday (5:00 am to 10:00 pm), Friday to Saturday (5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
• Phone: (702) 346-8732
• Website: https://www.mesquitenv.gov/locations/desert-rose-park

Hillside Arboretum

• Address: 501 Hillside Dr, Mesquite, NV 89027
• Hours: Sunday to Thursday (5:00 am to 10:00 pm), Friday to Saturday (5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
• Phone: (702) 346-8732
• Website: https://www.mesquitenv.gov/locations/hillside-arboretum

4. Pahrump

• Drive from Las Vegas: 65 minutes via NV-160 E

Despite being a small town, Pahrump offers relaxing five-star resorts and thrilling outdoor sports. There are also plenty of historic monuments and artifacts. Explore the Coffinwood, a coffin-themed home, and learn more about the craft of coffin making. Popular Attractions Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

• Address: 8757 Spring Meadows Rd, Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
• Hours: every day (9 am to 4 pm)
• Phone: (775) 372-5435
• Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ash-meadows

Pahrump Valley Museum

• Address: 401 E Basin Ave, Pahrump, NV 89060
• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday (9 am to 5 pm)
• Phone: (775) 751-1970
• Website: https://pahrumpvalleymuseum.org/

Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club

• Address: 4767 S, 3601 NV-160, Pahrump, NV 89048
• Hours: Every day (7 am to 5 pm)
• Phone: (800) 391-6891
• Website: https://www.springmountainmotorsports.com/

Mountain Falls Golf Club

• Address: 5001 Clubhouse Dr, Pahrump, NV 89061
• Hours: Every day (7 am to 5 pm)
• Phone: (775) 537-6553
• Website: https://mountainfallsgolfclub.com/

Coffin it Up

• Address: 2875 Sunset St, Pahrump, NV 89060
• Phone: (775) 537-1276
• Website: https://www.coffinitup.com/

5. Beatty [caption id="attachment_41810" align="alignnone" > Goldwell Museum[/caption]

• Drive from Las Vegas:  100 minutes via US-95 S

Famously known worldwide as the Gateway to Death Valley, Beatty has become a top-rated spot in Nevada. The town is also the gateway to Death Valley National Park, welcoming outdoors and nature lovers to many adventures. Apart from the expansive outdoor activities, Beatty has various attractions that narrate the historical and cultural achievements of the town. The town boasts a unique natural phenomenon; desert wildflowers appear around the city in mid-February, creating a picturesque view. Popular Attractions Goldwell Museum

• Address: 1 Golden St, Beatty, NV 89003
• Hours: Open 24 hours
• Phone: (702) 870-9946
• Website: https://www.goldwellmuseum.org/

Hells Gate, Death Valley National Park

• Address: California 92328
• Hours: Open 24 hours
• Website: https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm

Death Valley Nut & Candy Co

• Located in: Eddie World Convenience Store
• Address: 900 US-95, Beatty, NV 89003
• Hours: Every day (6 am to 10 pm)
• Phone: (775) 553-2100
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/DeathValleyCandy/

Beatty Museum & Historical Society

• Address: 417 Main St, Beatty, NV 89003
• Hours: Every day (10 am to 3 pm)
• Phone: (775) 553-2303
• Website: https://www.beattymuseum.org/