Nevada means far more than just Las Vegas casinos and neon lights. Yes, the Strip dominates with its themed resorts, Cirque du Soleil shows, and round-the-clock entertainment, but venture beyond the famous boulevard and you’ll discover Red Rock Canyon’s dramatic geology, the surreal art installation at Seven Magic Mountains, quirky gold mine tours, and day trips to Hoover Dam and Death Valley. Nevada combines audacious entertainment with genuine desert beauty and Old West mining history.
These Nevada travel articles focus heavily on Las Vegas (covered extensively in its own section) with additional pieces about Red Rock Canyon, the Techatticup Gold Mine, Seven Magic Mountains, and scenic drives connecting Nevada to Arizona. The Las Vegas guides cover everything from the essential 101 things to do besides gamble to choosing the best Cirque du Soleil show for children, finding where locals actually eat and drink, and honest reviews of attractions including the Neon Museum, ARTE Museum, Omega Mart, and the Atomic Testing Museum.
Travel in Nevada works brilliantly whether you’re planning a classic Vegas weekend, a family-friendly trip avoiding the casinos, or using Las Vegas as a base for exploring the surrounding desert landscapes. Hire a car if you want to explore beyond the Strip — public transport serves the Strip adequately but reaching outlying attractions requires wheels.
Las Vegas travel stories
- The best single piece of advice for visitors to Las Vegas.
- 101 things to do in Las Vegas besides gamble.
- Which is the best Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show for children?
- What is the cheapest Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show?
- 7 best things to do in Las Vegas with seven-year-old children.
- Which hotels are on the Las Vegas Monorail?
- Where locals eat and drink in Las Vegas.
- How to visit the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign without using a taxi.
- Why it’s worth visiting Dante’s View on a day trip to Death Valley.
- Reviews of the ARTE Museum, Neon Museum, Museum of Illusions, Atomic Testing Museum, Area 15 and Omega Mart.
- Plan your visit to the Strat Tower.
Stories about elsewhere in Nevada
- Is it worth visiting Seven Magic Mountains from Las Vegas?
- Why an ebike tour is the best way to explore Red Rock Canyon.
- The best stops on the drive from Las Vegas to Williams, Arizona.
- The best stops on the Kingman to Las Vegas drive.
- The best route from Las Vegas to Lake Havasu City.
- The quirky tour of the Techatticup Gold Mine.
- How to see Hoover Dam from the water.
- A practical guide to visiting Rhyolite, Nevada’s most spectacular ghost town.
