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Lake Mead ©Las Vegas News Bureau Cabana Club ©Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa Just outside of the Strip, discover exciting destinations with their own appeal. LAS VEGAS SPRINGS PRESERVE 15 MINUTES NORTHWEST Stroll the nature trails in this 110-acre botanical garden, filled with more than 1,200 species of plants, from cacti and succulents to trees and flowers. LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY 20 MINUTES NORTHEAST Feel the excitement as racecars roar past you on this legendary raceway, home to high-speed NASCAR and NHRA races. Or, take a spin around the track yourself in an exotic supercar with Dream Racing or Richard Petty Driving Experience. SUMMERLIN 25 MINUTES WEST Mingle with locals and take advantage of year-round golfing, spas and shopping. Find unique labels at Tivoli Village’s local boutiques or big-name brands at Downtown Summerlin’s shops. Or, book a massage at Spa Aquae inside JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. RED ROCK CANYON 30 MINUTES WEST See brilliant red rock formations at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area when you go horseback riding with Cowboy Trail Rides. Afterward, refuel at one of the many restaurants at nearby Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa. 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 Nicklausdesigned course at Reflection Bay Golf Club, and then unwind with a massage at Spa Ravella at Hilton Lake Las Vegas. For dinner, enjoy fresh seafood and Wagyu beef at Marssa Steak & Sushi at The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa. BOULDER CITY 40 MINUTES SOUTHEAST Lake Mead is the draw here, luring water lovers to this boating and jet skiing hotspot. Take a guided tour of Hoover Dam for a behind-the-scenes look at an engineering marvel, or get a view from above with Sundance Helicopters. Nearby Wildfire Boulder features casino gaming and delicious American eats at Wild Grill. MOUNT CHARLESTON 50 MINUTES NORTHWEST Go on a hike and take in dramatic views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and then kick back with a cocktail in the lounge at The Resort on Mount Charleston. MESQUITE 1 HOUR, 20 MINUTES NORTHEAST Take your pick of activities at this outdoor adventure destination. Mountain biking, skydiving, hiking, golfing, ATVs — it’s all here. Set up home base at the CasaBlanca Hotel, Casino, Golf & Spa or Eureka Casino Resort. ©Richard Petty Driving Experience
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