Attractions

You'll never run out of things to do in Las Vegas. And while you might not always come out ahead in the casinos, many of the other popular attractions won't cost you a dime. They include the Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand Hotel, Forum Fountain Shows at Caesars, the Musical Fountains at Bellagio, the White Tiger Lair at the Mirage and the Sunset Stampede at Sam's Town.

Or, if you prefer the beauty of nature to the bright lights of the city, check out some of the nearby outdoor attractions:

Grand Canyon National Park - Words can barely describe the views. So come experience the legend for yourself.  A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size; 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area - Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. It is also home to thousands of desert plants and animals, adapted to survive in an extreme place where rain is scarce and temperatures soar.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Just a few miles north of The Strip, Las Vegas Motor Speedway sits like a diamond in the desert. One of the most complete racing complexes in the world, its 1,600 acres includes road courses, a three-eighths mile oval, a dirt track and a state-of-the-art drag racing facility. At its heart, however, is the 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway, home of a 400-mile race on the Nextel Cup Series, as well as Busch and Truck Series events.

Mt. Charleston - As the highest elevation in Nevada, Mt. Charleston is the perfect venue for winter skiing, hiking and horseback riding. Mount Charleston is a year-round getaway for Las Vegas' residents and visitors, with a number of hiking trails and a modest ski area. The mountain, which is snowcapped more than half the year, can be seen from parts of the Las Vegas Strip when looking toward the west. Mount Charleston has nearly 200 camp sites and over 150 picnic areas, some of which are RV accessible.

Hoover Dam - The Western Hemisphere's tallest concrete dam offers a sightseeing experience unlike any other. This dam, located 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, is named after Herbert Hoover, who played an instrumental role in its construction, first as the Secretary of Commerce and then later as the President of the United States. Construction began in 1931 and was completed in 1935, more than two years ahead of schedule.

Red Rock Canyon - Take a hike among 3,000-foot high petrified sand dunes and cascading waterfalls in a Mojave Desert environment.