By Carl Pruit
Located on the Colorado River about 1 1/2 hours south of
Las Vegas, the city of Laughlin, Nevada is a special blend of big city attitude with a small town feel. It hosts several casinos along the river front, but the city also has many fun activities for you to enjoy. If you have never been to Laughlin, check out all the exciting adventures that await you here.
Haunted Laughlin Tour
Explore the dark side of Laughlin when you take a Haunted Laughlin Tour. You will learn about the mysteries behind the city and about the frequent sightings of ghosts around the cemetary and throughout town. The tour begins at the Preferred Outlets Mall in Laughlin and winds through the town and nearby Oatman, visiting local spots where mysterious and unexplained events have taken place, as well as actual encounters with spirits. Your tour guide will provide a great deal of insight and information about the strange happenings around Laughlin. This tour provides a fun alternative to the casino environment.
Haunted Laughlin Tour
1955 S Casino Dr
Preferred Outlets Mall
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 299-1271
London Bridge Jetboat Tours
Imagine gliding down the Colorado River in a jetboat, when you take a London Bridge Jetboat Tour. This tour begins in Laughlin, where you will board your jetboat and travel down the river approximately 58 miles to Lake Havasu City, the home of the London Bridge. The tour gives you time to take in the scenery of Lake Havasu as well as enjoying a meal at one of the many restaurants near the bridge. From there you will go back up the river for a round trip adventure lasting approximately 6 hours. Be sure to bring a camera and plenty of film as you go through picturesque Topock Gorge with its ancient Indian petroglyphs and beautiful rock formations.
London Bridge Jetboat Tours
PMB 508
1650 S. Casino Drive
Laughlin, NV 89029
(888) 505-3545
http://www.jetboattour.com/index.htm
Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection
Enjoy a trip back to the past when you see Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection at the Riverside resort Hotel and Casino. This special collection of vintage automobiles includes Steve McQueens motorcycle, antique trucks, elegant limousines, muscle cars of the 1960s and even a few horseless carriages. There are also vehicles owned by famous mob bosses and cars used in many films. The museum exhibit is free to the public and open every day on the third floor of the Riverside's South Tower. With over 30,000 square feet of showroom as well as a gift shop where you can pick up souvenirs and mementos of your visit, you will be able to enjoy the true beauty of these classic cars.
Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection
PMB 500 S Casino Drive
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-2622
http://www.riversideresort.com/entertainment.aspx?id=175
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About the Author:
Carl Pruit has been a freelance writer since 2005, specializing in service journalism and travel. His work has appeared on various websites. Born and raised in California, Pruit attended Contra Costa Community College in San Pablo, Calif. and received an associate degree in the administration of justice.
