Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway had to be spectacular. Ordinary has no shot in a city where you can see Paris, Venice, New York and ancient Rome all in the space of a few blocks. So just a few miles north of “The Strip,” Las Vegas Motor Speedway sits like a diamond in the desert. One of the most complete racing complexes in the world, its 1,600 acres include road courses, a three-eighths mile oval, a dirt track and a state-of-the-art drag racing facility. Read more
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam is 727 feet high, 1,244 feet long, 660 feet thick at the base, and 45 feet thick at the crest. It weighs 5,500,000 tons and contains 3,250,000 cubic yards of concrete. Two spillways, one on each side of the canyon, protect the dam and powerhouse from overflow. The Lake Mead side of the dam, the water is over 500 feet deep.The amount of water released through the dam in a day can be as high as 299,200 gallons (40,000 cfs) or as low as 52,360 gallons (2000 cfs ) depending on how much water is needed down stream. Read more
Paris Las Vegas
Paris Las Vegas features authentic replicas of famous French landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe and the Hotel de Ville, as well as facades of the Paris Opera House and The Louvre. The resort’s signature replica is a 50-story half scale Eiffel Tower, where visitors can dine in a gourmet restaurant 100 feet above the Strip, or travel (via glass elevator) to an observation deck at the top for a panoramic view of the Las Vegas Valley. Read more
Grand Canyon Las Vegas
Named the greatest natural wonder of the world, the Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years by the swift water of the Colorado River, as well as by constant exposure to the wind and sun. The result, miles of formations of rocks and earth, greets the eye in a profusion of striking colors and depths. The Grand Canyon is located 300 miles southeast of Las Vegas, approximately 6 hours by car. The South Rim is open year-round. You can drive along the rim or see it by mule. For those who would rather see the sights by air, several airlines offer regularly scheduled air tours. Read more
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is located in southeastern California and also parts of it are in southwestern Nevada. It is between the Amargosa Desert in Nevada and the Inyo National Forest in California. The park is transected from east to west by California Highway 190. On the east in Nevada, Highway 95 parallels the park from north to south with connecting highways at Scotty’s Junction (State Route 267), Beatty (State Route 374), and Lathrop Wells (State Route 373). Read more
The Palms Las Vegas
The Palms Hotel has been catering to celebrities since it first opened in late 2001. In 2002, it was the resort where participants of MTV’s The Real World: Las Vegas stayed, and the hotel features its own world class recording studio where artists like Lil’ Jon, The Killers, Michael Buble, Britney Spears and Vegas favorite Celine Dion can lay down a few tracks before hitting the town. Even if you aren’t a rock star, you can still live out your rock and roll fantasy at the Palms. Read more
Old Mormon Fort
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, Las Vegas, NV hotels, motels and other travel lodging options are listed below in order of their distance from Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park. Click on any Nevada hotel or accommodation from the list below to view information, details, the current rates or to make reservations online. The lists to the right show other nearby points of interest, nearby cities and nearby outdoor activities and trails for you to explore in the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park and Las Vegas areas. Read more
Wynn Las Vegas
The Wynn Las Vegas is located on the Vegas Strip on 217 acres - the former site of the Desert Inn Casino. The resort showcases a 111,000 sq.ft. casino, 2,716 hotel rooms, 74,700 square feet of retail space, over 223,000 square feet of convention space, distinctive dining experiences, a 2,087-seat showroom an exclusive on-site 18 hole championship golf course and ountry club. The resort features a One of a kind Ferrari and Maserati dealership and art gallery. Read more
Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas
Planet Hollywood Las Vegas is a casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The resort was formerly known as The Aladdin. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is re branding the hotel as a Sheraton Hotel and will operate the hotel portion of the project. Planet Hollywood re branded and operates the rest of the property under the Planet Hollywood brand. Read more
Volcano at Mirage, Las Vegas
Since its opening in 1989, the Mirage volcano became one of most popular attractions on the Las Vegas Strip. In 1996, the volcano added new water, lighting and sound effects. Wet Design, the company responsible for The Fountains of Bellagio, is leading the design team. Additional information on the new volcano will be available later this year. Read more
