10 Best Places to Visit in Nevada

Places to Visit in Nevada: The first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Slot machines, roulette, and blackjack is the city of Las Vegas.  But you’ll be surprised that the State of Nevada has much more to it than just casinos. With Canyons, Conservation Parks, and fascinating art and architecture, Nevada sure has numerous tourist destinations. With its capital in Carson City and being the 9th least densely populated state, Nevada offers tourist locations of natural scenic beauty as well as modernized cities which is the perfect blend for a vacation. Important cities of Nevada include Sun Valley, Paradise, Henderson, and Spring Valley.

1. Las Vegas

Known as the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ and nicknamed ‘Sin City’, Las Vegas Strip and Downtown are the most popular tourist attractions of Nevada. With gambling as the major activity of the city, the hotels, casinos, lights, and extravagantly bright and glittering shows and events are alluring and enticing.

2. Fremont Street

Huge neon-lighted display signs welcome you at Fremont Street and the sound of Ka-Ching fills the air as lucky tourists hit jackpot at the next biggest casino-centric area. It is also a very popular filming location.

3. Chinatown Plaza

A shopping-centric area with authentic Chinese articles and traditional ambiance, this place offers irresistible street food delights and delicacies. Oriental artifacts adorn the area and the place is alive during the Chinese New Year.

4. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area   

With the enchanting view of the red rock formations and sandstone patterns, this place is famous for hiking and rock climbing.  It is also popular for its bicycle touring and the Ghost Town Replica of Bonnie Springs.

5. Great Basin National Park

A mountainous region and notable for its pin groves, this park is home to the Lehman caves. Excellent camping opportunities await tourists and abundant wildlife surrounds the place. Captivating views of the conifer forests and the Stella Lake is sure to leave you awestruck.

6. Zion National Park

Located at the border of Nevada, this park is known for its unique geography as it possesses four very different zones such as desert, river, forest, and mountain. Hence, a large diversity of flora and fauna exits, and tourists are guaranteed tantalizing scenic beauty.

7. Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Popular for activities such as fishing, swimming, boat rides, and other water recreational activities, Lake Mead NRA also attracts tourists because of its hiking trails and camping possibilities. Many rare fish species inhabit the lake and uncommon plants are found in the surroundings.

8. Valley of Fire State Park

The oldest state park of Nevada, its name originates from the red sandstone and sand dunes which reflect the sun’s rays and creates surreal shades of red. The park features natural rock edifices such as Fire Canyon Arch and Elephant Rock and offers camping and picnicking.

9. Smith Center for the Performing Arts

The first of its kind in the nation and equipped with state of the art theatres, studios, and halls, this temple of art is sure to trigger and arouse a fancy for artwork.  Also, host to ballet and orchestra shows.

10. Cathedral Gorge State Park

Uncommon and eccentric formation of columns and spires on the rocks make it a sight to behold. Caves, crevices, and passages in this natural chasm collaborated with the texture and rich color sculpts a natural marvel.

So try your luck at a jackpot, refresh yourself while camping amidst natural beauty, and look out for souvenirs to take back home from this holiday destination.