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Mount Charleston
Take Highway 157 off of Interstate 95. About 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas.
702-897-8800
One of the most scenic areas in the Las Vegas Valley, this recreation area features hiking and horseback riding in the summer and skiing and snowboarding during the winter. A great getaway from the hustle and bustle of Vegas.

Red Rock Canyon
Take Charleston Road about 13 miles west of Las Vegas.
702-363-1921
If traffic is good you can get here in about 20 minutes from The Strip. There's a ton of hiking trails or if you're lazy you can drive the 13-mile scenic loop. Stop at the visitors center near the main park entrance for more details.

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Las Vegas Horseback Riding
800 N. Rainbow Rd.
702-838-8001
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This full-service company offers a variety of horseback tours through Mount Charleston, Red Rock, The Grand Canyon, and more.

Mount Charleston
Take Highway 157 off of Interstate 95. About 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas.
702-897-8800
One of the most scenic areas in the Las Vegas Valley, this recreation area features hiking and horseback riding in the summer and skiing and snowboarding during the winter. A great getaway from the hustle and bustle of Vegas.

Red Rock Canyon
Take Charleston Road about 13 miles west of Las Vegas.
702-875-4191
There are several companies that offer guided horseback tours through scenic Red Rock Canyon but one of the best, least inexpensive, and most convenient can be found at the Bonnie Springs Ranch Stables.

South Point Equestrian Center
9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
702-796-7111
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4,400-seat arena and 1,200 climate controlled horse stalls, a 250’ x 125’ show arena floor, and overlooking bar.

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Lorenzi Park
Washington St. near Rancho Rd.
Lake, museums, playgrounds, jogging, gardens, lawns, and more. To get there take Sahara west from The Strip to Rancho Road and turn right. Take Rancho north to Washington Street and turn left. The park is on your left.

The Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View
702-822-8344
Opened in 2007, this brilliant and beautiful cultural and environmental oasis covers 180 acres and features an interpretive center, desert living educational facilities, historical attractions, hiking trails, botanical gardens, wetlands, and much more. For a full review and more information check the Springs Preserve page in the Attractions section.

Sunset Park
Sunset Road and Eastern Avenue
Jogging, swimming, tennis, gardens, and more. To get there take the Strip south to Sunset Road and turn left. The park is on the southeast corner of Sunset and Eastern, just past McCarran airport.

UNLV Botanical Gardens
Paradise Road and Tropicana Avenue
Arboretum and walking paths. A lovely respite from the Vegas hubbub. Take Flamingo to Paradise and turn right. Take Paradise to the main entrance of UNLV.

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Lake Mead
601 Nevada Way
702-293-8907
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Swimming, boating, skiing, jetskiing, fishing, cruises, and more.

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