Lana's Guidebook
Sightseeing
I highly recommend buying the National parks pass at the entrance, if you don’t have one. That pass will get you not only to Red Rocks but also to Willow Beach and Mead Lake. It is the same pass you will use in Death Valley or Yosemite. Please note: except summer months, reservations are required for the Parks. It is done online on Recreation.gov. Reservation costs 2 dollars if you have the pass. Please wear comfortable shoes, sunblock, hat, and have plenty of water on your hikes. It takes about 25-35 minutes to get there. It is a loop drive, so even you only hike near the first pull-out, you still have to make the whole loop exit. Please time accordingly for your returns!
On the way back you can stop at some delicious restaurants or exercise more!
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Red Rock Canyon þjóðgarður
1000 Scenic Loop DriveI highly recommend buying the National parks pass at the entrance, if you don’t have one. That pass will get you not only to Red Rocks but also to Willow Beach and Mead Lake. It is the same pass you will use in Death Valley or Yosemite. Please note: except summer months, reservations are required for the Parks. It is done online on Recreation.gov. Reservation costs 2 dollars if you have the pass. Please wear comfortable shoes, sunblock, hat, and have plenty of water on your hikes. It takes about 25-35 minutes to get there. It is a loop drive, so even you only hike near the first pull-out, you still have to make the whole loop exit. Please time accordingly for your returns!
On the way back you can stop at some delicious restaurants or exercise more!
It is so beautiful and tranquil. You can rent kayaks and enjoy the Colorado river’s chilly waters on a hot day! It takes an hour to get here. Parking is a minute's walk from the beach! National park pass works here. No reservations are required. You can call them at 928-767-4747 with questions if you want to rent a kayak, etc.
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Willow Beach
It is so beautiful and tranquil. You can rent kayaks and enjoy the Colorado river’s chilly waters on a hot day! It takes an hour to get here. Parking is a minute's walk from the beach! National park pass works here. No reservations are required. You can call them at 928-767-4747 with questions if you want to rent a kayak, etc.
It is a strenuous hike down the canyon, and then you have to climb back up. It is a full-day adventure! At the steeper sections ropes are hanging to assist with scrambling up or down. Please wear appropriate shoes. Down the Canyon you will soak at hot springs and enjoy the chilly Colorado river. This area is close the Hoover Dam. It takes about 50 min to Hoover Dam, and just about an hour to the Gold strike trail head. Parking is free. There are other hot springs with similar hikes a couple of exists farther towards Arizona, - they are known as Arizona hot springs. Enjoy! You might want to rest at the river or visit a museum or a show tomorrow😉 Dogs are not recommended
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Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail
Gold Strike Hot Springs TrailIt is a strenuous hike down the canyon, and then you have to climb back up. It is a full-day adventure! At the steeper sections ropes are hanging to assist with scrambling up or down. Please wear appropriate shoes. Down the Canyon you will soak at hot springs and enjoy the chilly Colorado river. This area is close the Hoover Dam. It takes about 50 min to Hoover Dam, and just about an hour to the Gold strike trail head. Parking is free. There are other hot springs with similar hikes a couple of exists farther towards Arizona, - they are known as Arizona hot springs. Enjoy! You might want to rest at the river or visit a museum or a show tomorrow😉 Dogs are not recommended
Late spring -summer - early fall destination unless you want to see the snow! Multiple trails and different peaks known as Mount Charleston. It is alpine setting, and only 40 minutes away from the house. You can go all the way to the top of Mount Charleston! It is a very long hike, and please do the research first. Higher elevation, cool air, stunning views. There are multiple easier hikes , e.g. https://www.gomtcharleston.com/mary-jane-falls/ . Entrance is free unless you are going to use the picnic area. Please check the information for fee/reservations for Cathedral peak picnic area on Recreation.gov
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Mount Charleston
Late spring -summer - early fall destination unless you want to see the snow! Multiple trails and different peaks known as Mount Charleston. It is alpine setting, and only 40 minutes away from the house. You can go all the way to the top of Mount Charleston! It is a very long hike, and please do the research first. Higher elevation, cool air, stunning views. There are multiple easier hikes , e.g. https://www.gomtcharleston.com/mary-jane-falls/ . Entrance is free unless you are going to use the picnic area. Please check the information for fee/reservations for Cathedral peak picnic area on Recreation.gov
https://www.leecanyonlv.com
It is a ski resort in the wintertime! Please check the web for more information
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Lee Canyon
6725 Lee Canyon Rdhttps://www.leecanyonlv.com
It is a ski resort in the wintertime! Please check the web for more information
Lake Mead
Rigorous, but significantly shorter than the hike to mount Charleston if you are into topping out peaks! Farther from the house.
Gass Peak
Rigorous, but significantly shorter than the hike to mount Charleston if you are into topping out peaks! Farther from the house.
The history is cool. Day light time permitting: Combine the visit with Arizona or Gold Strike hot springs, or visit the souvenir shop nearby in Boulder City
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Hoover-dæmið
The history is cool. Day light time permitting: Combine the visit with Arizona or Gold Strike hot springs, or visit the souvenir shop nearby in Boulder City
Eiffel turnar útsýnissvæði
3655 S Las Vegas BlvdSlotZilla Zip Line
425 E Fremont StFood scene
Yassou Greek Grill Cafe
7871 W Charleston BlvdGood kebab, salads, and fried calamari . 2.6 miles away
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Grill
Vegetarian options as well. 0.4 mile away
Afandi Restaurant & Market
5181 W Charleston BlvdNext to the Mexican place 0.4 mile away
We love this sushi place . Nothing fancy but fresh and good portions . Now -if you want something really out of this world, treat yourself to Hiroyoshi Japanese cuisine (0.3 mile from the house, you can walk there). Make a reservation ahead of time.
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Sushi Fever
7985 W Sahara AveWe love this sushi place . Nothing fancy but fresh and good portions . Now -if you want something really out of this world, treat yourself to Hiroyoshi Japanese cuisine (0.3 mile from the house, you can walk there). Make a reservation ahead of time.
Lou's Diner
431 S Decatur BlvdTraditional breakfast nearby
Le Paris French Bakery
Good bakery and coffee 3 miles away
Decent steaks and Italian foods. Make a reservation ahead of time, it is quite popular among locals. 2.8 miles away
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Herbs & Rye
3713 W Sahara AveDecent steaks and Italian foods. Make a reservation ahead of time, it is quite popular among locals. 2.8 miles away
Rustic house is a chain restaurant/pub/sport bar open 24 h and serves salmon bites, steak and lobster, Al’s garage mud pie, ribs, cheesesteaks, etc. Wednesdays and Saturdays all day are usually discounted for lobster and steak ($19), Mondays and Thursdays for steak and king crab , Sundays for steaks . Similar chain is John Cutter
Rustic House Boca Park
Rustic house is a chain restaurant/pub/sport bar open 24 h and serves salmon bites, steak and lobster, Al’s garage mud pie, ribs, cheesesteaks, etc. Wednesdays and Saturdays all day are usually discounted for lobster and steak ($19), Mondays and Thursdays for steak and king crab , Sundays for steaks . Similar chain is John Cutter
Milano Restaurant & Bar
Excellent Italian food on the Strip
Parks nearby
If you like to walk around or jog, there are a couple of parks nearby. This one is 0.3 mi away. Two areas for dogs with water stands. There are also Essex/ West Charleston park 1.5 mi away, and Cottonwood Canyon park 6 mi away
This little park is only 0.3 mi away from the house if you like to take a walk or jog around. It has workout stations for dips, push up, hyperextensions; there are monkey bars and pull-up rings. There is a small/ elderly dog and an “all other dogs” area with doggy water fountains and a miniature obstacle course. You can also drive or jog/ride a bike 1.5 mi to Essex/West Charleston park, which seems to be a touch bigger. You can go 4.5 mi to the Old Spanish trail, or you can check out Pueblo park or Cottonwood canyon park, which are 6 mi away
Gary Dexter Park
800 Upland BoulevardThis little park is only 0.3 mi away from the house if you like to take a walk or jog around. It has workout stations for dips, push up, hyperextensions; there are monkey bars and pull-up rings. There is a small/ elderly dog and an “all other dogs” area with doggy water fountains and a miniature obstacle course. You can also drive or jog/ride a bike 1.5 mi to Essex/West Charleston park, which seems to be a touch bigger. You can go 4.5 mi to the Old Spanish trail, or you can check out Pueblo park or Cottonwood canyon park, which are 6 mi away
Cottonwood Canyon
915 Canyon Bluff CirclePools
Desert Breeze Aquatic Center
8275 Spring Mountain RdPavilion Center Pool
101 S Pavilion Center DrGood size affordable pool if you are into swimming
Garside Pool
250 S Torrey Pines DrEos fitness is a very affordable and popular option with pools, saunas , jacuzzi, massage “capsules”, movie theater cardio area, free weights, etc. The closest one is Alta /Rainbow intersection 1.6 miles away. It is quite fancy . The other one (smaller, but also good) is on Sahara/Cimarron intersection 3.1 mi. Eos is open 24 hours. If you are here for a while and into gyms, may be it is worthwhile asking for membership, - and you have an unlimited free quest pass ( you have to go together). Under 40 dollars /month for both of ya. Don’t forget to bring a lock for lockers
EōS Fitness
Eos fitness is a very affordable and popular option with pools, saunas , jacuzzi, massage “capsules”, movie theater cardio area, free weights, etc. The closest one is Alta /Rainbow intersection 1.6 miles away. It is quite fancy . The other one (smaller, but also good) is on Sahara/Cimarron intersection 3.1 mi. Eos is open 24 hours. If you are here for a while and into gyms, may be it is worthwhile asking for membership, - and you have an unlimited free quest pass ( you have to go together). Under 40 dollars /month for both of ya. Don’t forget to bring a lock for lockers
Shopping
Peaks & Pedals Gear Exchange
7171 W Craig RdOutdoor gear on a budget
Polish Deli
5900 West Charleston BoulevardThe closest grocery /deli to the house. Delicious quality foods
Chinese supermarket, exotic fish and foods. There are Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese restaurants in the vicinity. Don’t leave anything valuable in the car
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168 Market
3459 S Jones BlvdChinese supermarket, exotic fish and foods. There are Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese restaurants in the vicinity. Don’t leave anything valuable in the car
Popular supermarket with fresh meat, vegetables, and fruit 1.5 mi away
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Mariana's SuperMarkets
3631 W Sahara AvePopular supermarket with fresh meat, vegetables, and fruit 1.5 mi away
Supercenter 1.5 mi away. A smaller Walmart is even closer: one block west (right turn) from Charleston /Jones on Community college drive
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Walmart Supercenter
4505 W Charleston BlvdSupercenter 1.5 mi away. A smaller Walmart is even closer: one block west (right turn) from Charleston /Jones on Community college drive
Venetíu Las Vegas
3355 S Las Vegas BlvdFancy mall which looks like boutiques in Venice
Check out their web for performance! Not pricey and excellent!!!
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
361 Symphony Park AvenueBorgartillaga
Samgöngur
Chinatown plaza
Don’t leave anything valuable in the car in China town if going there to enjoy Asian foods