Las Vegas is a top vacation destination with many vacation spots and attractions to see while you are there. It's hot in the summer so you'll want to be inside the air conditioned spots during the day and go outside early in the morning for outdoor adventures and golf.

Get Outside in Las Vegas
Everyone knows about the Vegas Strip – the long section of the “main drag” that features the newest and best Las Vegas casinos, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues. Here you'll walk by famous vacation resorts and hotel spots such as Luxor, Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, Circus Circus, MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, New York New York, Paris, and the Venetian. Vegas however has so much more to offer its visitors. Not that the strip isn't worth visiting, but to have a real memorable trip it's suggested to venture beyond the strip after you've had your fill of gambling, people-watching, shows, concerts, comedy, and nightlife.

Other nearby outdoor getaways just a short hour-long drive away include Lake Mead National Recreation Area including the amazing Hoover Dam, and Valley of Fire State Park with its ancient Indian art petroglyphs, red sandstone geography, petrified wood, and other desert features.

Vegas is also known for its golf courses. Here are just a few golf vacation spots that frequently make top ten lists: Badlands, Rio Secco, TPC, Siena, Bear's Best, Paiute, Primm Valley, Reflection Bay, and Angel Park. Visit GolfLink.com to do your research on where to golf on your trip to Las Vegas.

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