Summer vacations away from Vegas can be stressful. You have to decide the best days to fly out to your destination and hope that you don’t end up with delayed flights. Avoid the waiting time at the airport, and plan a summer getaway near Las Vegas. There are so many nearby Las Vegas getaways that can transport you to a new place without having to travel far.
Check out these driving trips from Las Vegas to destinations that allow you to avoid the stress of visiting the airport. These close getaways from Las Vegas will make you want to go on more than just one getaway this summer.
These five summer destinations will transport you away from the Las Vegas heat to great outdoor spaces and cities that are ready to be discovered.
For those 100 plus degree summer days, get away for the weekend to Mount Charleston. This close getaway from Las Vegas will cool you off from the unbearable heat. There is lodging at the Resort on Mt Charleston that provides spa amenities so you can relax and unwind. With only a 50-minute drive from Las Vegas, it will give you an opportunity to make it a day trip or a whole weekend.
Tucked away an hour and half from Las Vegas, Laughlin offers you the feel of the Strip with a more local feel. They have a wide array of hotels to stay, and there is a riverwalk that runs parallel to the Colorado River. In some parts of the riverwalk, you even have access to take a dip in the river! Laughlin offers great dining options, shopping, and entertainment.
If you want to head north for the summer, a place similar to Laughlin is Mesquite, NV. If you want to practice your drive, Mesquite offers six golf courses that provide a challenge to golfers and has some phenomenal views. This destination is only an hour and a half away but has a variety of hotels where you can stay, as well as various activities and attractions.
For a longer driving trip from Las Vegas, Zion National Park in Utah will give you the perfect nearby getaway. Zion National Park is an estimated three hours away from Las Vegas and is the perfect place to camp. If you aren’t a camping kind of person, they also have “glamping” so you don’t have to sleep on the floor. You can explore the natural landscapes of the national park or head into St. George to explore the city life.
Take a dip into the lake with this nearby getaway to Lake Havasu. Famous for their London Bridge, this destination is great for the water sports enthusiast. They offer an endless amount of water sports, like kayaking, fishing, and even some extreme water sports. If you have a boat, you can keep it in the marina and then take it out for the day on the river. Keep cool this summer in Lake Havasu.
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