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Hoover Dam ©Bureau of Reclamation Reflection Bay Golf Club ©Reflection Bay Golf Club Sundance Helicopter tour ©Sundance Helicopters Make your way outside Las Vegas for these real-deal Nevada locales, complete with postcard-worthy scenery and outdoor activities you can't find anywhere else. SUMMERLIN 25 MINUTES WEST Mingle with locals and take advantage of year-round golfing, spas, and shopping. Find designer labels at Tivoli Village’s local boutiques, book a massage and some R&R at Spa Aquae at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa and spend time absorbing the area’s dazzling natural landscapes. RED ROCK CANYON 30 MINUTES WEST Bring your camera and take in wide open blue sky and brilliant red rock formations at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Rock climbers will appreciate the sandstone cliffs. Hike or mountain bike world-class trails or book a Sundance Helicopter tour and see it all from above. Indulge in a post-adventure spa treatment or meal at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa afterwards. LAKE LAS VEGAS 35 MINUTES EAST Get your fill of water activities on this serene 320-acre lake with kayaking, sailing and yacht cruises. Play a round of golf on the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed course at Reflection Bay Golf Club. Stroll charming cobblestone pathways as you shop and dine at Aston MonteLago Village Resort. BOULDER CITY 40 MINUTES SOUTHEAST Lake Mead is the big draw here, luring water lovers to this picturesque boating and jet skiing destination. Take a guided tour of the Hoover Dam and get a behind-the-scenes look at an engineering masterpiece. Nearby Wildfire Boulder features casino gaming and delicious American eats at Wild Grill. MOUNT CHARLESTON 50 MINUTES NORTHWEST Verdant woodlands, gorgeous views of the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountain range and winter activities spanning snowshoeing to sledding, along with skiing and snowboarding (yes, in Nevada!) Make this an outdoor lover’s dream. Kick back at The Resort on Mount Charleston with a cocktail in the lounge or stay the night in one of their unplug and unwind suites. MESQUITE 1 HOUR, 20 MINUTES NORTHEAST Take your pick of activities at this outdoor adventure mecca. Mountain biking, sky diving, hiking, golfing, Tvs – it’s all here. Set up home base at the CasaBlanca Hotel, Casino, Golf & Spa, where luxurious amenities, live entertainment and fine dining await. Relax with a massage package at Eureka Casino Resort or play at one of seven nearby golf courses.
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