By Lars Tramilton
Mesquite is a city located in southeastern Nevada. This Clark County city is right by the Arizona state border and is a big gambling destination, known for having many vibrant casinos and sprawling golf courses. It is a popular tourist location due to its many glittering casinos. Whether you want to go gambling, visit a museum or play a game of golf, there is no shortage of exciting things to see and do while vacationing in Mesquite.
Eureka Casino
The Eureka Casino in Mesquite is also a hotel and restaurant. This is a great casino to go gambling in while in Mesquite, with countless games including Let it Ride, roulette, three-card poker, slot machines, craps, video poker and much more. You can even watch your favorite sports games on the Seasons Patio of the casino, or enjoy a game of bingo. The casino is also home to a sprawling golf course.
Eureka Casino/Hotel
275 Mesa Blvd.
Mesquite, NV 89027
Telephone: (702-346-4600)
Virgin Valley Museum
The Virgin Valley Museum is a fascinating place to visit while in Mesquite. This museum is located inside of a historic building that has been everything from a library to a hospital. The exhibits in this museum primarily depict the years between 1875 and 1935, including relics such as a 1949 television, vintage quilts, old picture collections, the very first slot machine used in the Valley region and much more. Other fun parts of the museum are a parlor room in the authentic twenties manner and a media center.
Virgin Valley Museum
25 W. Mesquite Blvd.
Mesquite, NV 89027
Telephone: (702-346-5705)
Mesquite Fine Arts Center and Gallery
The Mesquite Fine Arts Center and Gallery is a lovely place to explore culture and art in the Mesquite area. This gallery displays a multitude of artworks from all age groups and cultural backgrounds. This diverse gallery encourages local artists to share their artwork with the community. There is a mixture of both permanent and temporary exhibits on display at this gallery.
Mesquite Fine Arts Center and Gallery
15 West Mesquite Blvd
Mesquite, NV 89027
Telephone: (702-346-1338)
Cosmic Bowling Center Complex
If you want to enjoy a good old-fashioned game of bowling while in Mesquite, try the Cosmic Bowling Center Complex. This bowling alley is open twenty-four hours a day and offers a lot of fun entertainment activities, including an arcade full of video games and bingo. There is also a snack bar and lounge within the complex. This is a fun place to relax and unwind while in Mesquite and the excitement never stops because it never closes.
Cosmic Bowling Center Complex
100 Pioneer Blvd
Mesquite, NV 89027
Telephone: (702-346-7777)
Mesquite Recreation Center
The Mesquite Recreation Center is an extensive facility full of activities and recreational options. Whether you want to play racquetball, dance, do aerobics, have a traditional gym-style workout, play ping pong, pool, enjoy basketball, splash around on a water slide, or go wall climbing, you will be able to find something entertaining to do at this recreation center in the heart of the city. In the summertime, there is an outdoor swimming pool on the premises.
Mesquite Recreation Center
100 West Old Mill Road
Mesquite, NV 89027
Telephone: (702-346-8732)
About the Author:
Lars Tramilton has been writing professionally since 2007. His work has appeared in a variety of online publications, including CareerWorkstation. Tramilton received a bachelor's degree with a focus on elementary education from Kean University.