{"id":6246,"date":"2020-09-10T11:23:22","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T11:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=6246"},"modified":"2021-10-22T09:51:18","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T09:51:18","slug":"day-trips-from-las-vegas-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/travel\/day-trips-from-las-vegas-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Awesome Day Trips From\u00a0Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although it might be tempting to spend all of your time in Las Vegas <\/a> at the casinos and going to shows, there is a lot to offer if you’re up for renting a car and taking a road trip from Vegas<\/a>. We came up with 5 day trips from Las Vegas that are less than a 3-hour drive. They include one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, an engineering marvel, and some ethereal rocks. No matter which day trip you choose, you won’t be disappointed! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Canyon National Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just a little more than 2 hours’ drive over the border into Arizona<\/a> you can visit one of the most awe-inspiring pieces of nature in the world. Grand Canyon National Park <\/strong>contains most of the Grand Canyon<\/strong> itself and is a great place to spend a day hiking or to do a longer backpacking trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A view over a portion of the Grand Canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Valley of Fire State Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Less than 1 hour from Las Vegas is Valley of Fire State Park<\/strong>, known for its brilliant red sandstone formations. You can also find petrified trees and petroglyphs here, and it’s a perfect place for hiking and camping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rocks in the Valley of Fire State Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hoover Dam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The iconic Hoover Dam<\/strong>, built during the Great Depression, sits on the Colorado River and provides hydroelectric power, water for irrigation and more. It also serves to keep Lake Mead <\/strong>to the east full. You can do a tour of the dam and there’s a walkway where you can see the grandness of it, and get a view of Black Canyon<\/strong>. You can get to the Hoover Dam in just 40 minutes from downtown Las Vegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A view of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t have time to drive to Valley of Fire State Park, you can also see red sandstone and the nature of the Mojave Desert at Red Rock Canyon<\/strong>. It’s only a 20-minute drive from downtown Las Vegas. If it’s too hot to get out of the car, you can do a 13-mile scenic drive through the park. In cooler weather, there are several trails for hikers of every ability. You can also go camping at a basic campground in the park, but this is closed during the summer months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Red Rock Canyon is just outside Las Vegas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mt. Charleston<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know you can go skiing less than 1 hour from Las Vegas? That’s right, you can go from the desert to the slopes by driving about 45-minutes west to Spring Mountains National Recreation Area<\/strong> and Mt. Charleston<\/strong>. There you can hit the slopes at Lee Canyon<\/strong>, although it should be noted that the skiing options are for advanced skiers. Those who want to go tubing or do some easier skiing can instead go to Rabbit Peak<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mt. Charleston just outside Las Vegas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SIXT Rent a car in Las Vegas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can book a SIXT rent a car at one of our convenient locations in Sin City, including downtown<\/a> and at the airport<\/a>. If you want to feel like a high roller, book a luxury or exotic car and cruise the Las Vegas Strip. Or when you’re visiting with family or with colleagues for a business trip, opt for an SUV with more passenger and cargo room. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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