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

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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

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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

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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

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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/