Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
To see some of the most spectacular natural scenery you're ever likely to set eyes on, don't miss the incredible Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on your holiday to Las Vegas. Although it only takes around 20 minutes to drive to the nature park from the Strip, you'll feel like you're in a different world compared to the bright lights of the city.
Arriving at Red Rock Canyon you'll see amazing red rock formations and a set of high sandstone peaks. If you hire a car, there's a one-way loop road that stretches for over 20 kilometres around the park, taking you past the best of the sights. Make sure you stop at the Keystone Thrust Fault, and see the springs and waterfalls at Ice Box Canyon and Lost Creek. The park's perfect if you love hiking and exploring, with mountain biking and rock climbing being really popular activities.
Make sure you have lots of water with you as the sun gets very hot. When you get hungry, sit down to eat a packed lunch at the Red Spring Picnic Area, as you enjoy your unique setting for lunch. There aren't any facilities in the park after you go past the entrance, where you'll find toilets and a visitor's centre where you can get information and pick up some trail maps.
Stick around at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to see the rock turn a deeper shade of red as the sun starts to set. Or make the short trip to Mount Charleston for more beautiful scenery. When you head back to the city, go for a sunset dinner at the Stratosphere Tower, or watch some live music at the Fremont Street Experience.
More Things To Do ideas
Find more Things To Do in Las Vegas: Best Las Vegas Nightclubs | Caesars Palace | Circque Du Soleil | Dessert Dune Buggies | Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride | High Roller Las Vegas | Las Vegas Fremont Street | Las Vegas Freemont Street | Las Vegas Strip | Mount Charleston USA | Neon Museum | Stratosphere Tower
Best hotels in Las Vegas
Excalibur Hotel & Casino
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
23961 reviews
Golden Nugget Hotel
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
14053 reviews
Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
32509 reviews
Caesars Palace Las Vegas
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
29487 reviews
New York - New York Hotel & Casino
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
29618 reviews
Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
25317 reviews
Flamingo Las Vegas
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
47304 reviews
Circus Circus Las Vegas
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
14274 reviews
The Cromwell
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
6473 reviews
Luxor Hotel & Casino
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
57488 reviews
The Venetian Las Vegas
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
34149 reviews
ARIA Resort & Casino
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
37431 reviews
Paris Las Vegas
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
37960 reviews
Bellagio Hotel & Casino
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
9215 reviews
MGM Grand Las Vegas
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas
44026 reviews