Day Trips from Las Vegas

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but you don’t have to.

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When you’re ready for a break from (over-)indulging in the non-stop action, there are several spectacular spots that you can explore within driving distance of Las Vegas.

Hoover Dam in Nevada

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Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada

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Zion National Park in Utah

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Grand Canyon in Arizona

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Los Angeles, California

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