WTF Las Vegas guide
Plan trips to Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire, and other destinations within reach of Las Vegas.
Day trip · 4.5 hrs
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The South Rim offers 280 miles of views into a mile-deep chasm carved by 6 million years of erosion. Mather Point at sunrise is a life-defining experience. Helicopter tours from Boulder City get you there in 90 minutes.
Day trip · 2.5 hrs
The Hualapai Nation's West Rim is closer to Las Vegas and features the Grand Canyon Skywalk — a glass-bottomed horseshoe bridge 4,000 feet above the canyon floor. The Hualapai Ranch and Colorado River boat tour add a full day of experiences.
Day trip · 2.5 hrs
Utah's most-visited national park. The Narrows — a hike through the Virgin River inside a slot canyon — is one of the greatest outdoor experiences in America. Angels Landing's chain section offers views that justify every ounce of effort.
Day trip · 2.5 hrs
The most otherworldly landscape in the American Southwest — thousands of orange and pink hoodoo spires rising from a natural amphitheater. The Navajo Loop and Queens Garden trail combination is among the finest short hikes in the national park system.
Day trip · 2 hrs
The hottest, driest, lowest national park in the US. Badwater Basin is 282 feet below sea level — the lowest point in North America. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Artist's Palette, and Zabriskie Point are all within a single day's drive from Las Vegas.
Day trip · 2.5 hrs
The most-photographed slot canyon in the world. Navajo Nation permits and guided tours only — beams of light penetrate the narrow sandstone passageway in perfect photographic gold at midday. Horseshoe Bend, just 4 miles away, is equally spectacular.
Day trip · 1 hr
Nevada's oldest and most spectacular state park. 150-million-year-old red Aztec sandstone formations, 4,000-year-old petroglyphs, and the most dramatic desert scenery in the state. A full-day visit covers Mouse's Tank, Fire Wave, and White Domes trails.
Day trip · 0.5 hrs
The most impressive structure built in the United States in the 20th century. The Powerplant Tour takes you inside the working turbines 500 feet below the dam's crest. Combined with Lake Mead kayaking, this is the best half-day trip from Vegas.
Confirm current hours, prices, access, age rules, and availability with the official venue before you go.