{"id":4958,"date":"2021-03-15T20:46:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T20:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/?p=4958"},"modified":"2026-01-27T00:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T00:20:28","slug":"day-trips-from-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Best Day Trips From Las Vegas (Worth the Trip!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#14_Amazing_Day_Trips_from_Las_Vegas\" >14 Amazing Day Trips from Las Vegas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#1_Red_Rock_Canyon_National_Conservation_Area\" >1. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#2_Hoover_Dam\" >2. Hoover Dam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#3_Lake_Mead_National_Recreation_Area\" >3. Lake Mead National Recreation Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#4_Valley_of_Fire_State_Park\" >4. Valley of Fire State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#5_Mount_Charleston\" >5. Mount Charleston<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#6_Death_Valley_National_Park\" >6. Death Valley National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#7_Zion_National_Park\" >7. Zion National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#8_Gold_Butte_National_Monument\" >8. Gold Butte National Monument<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#9_Dixie_National_Forest\" >9. Dixie National Forest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#10_Coral_Pink_Sand_Dunes_State_Park\" >10. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#11_Joshua_Tree_National_Park\" >11. Joshua Tree National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#12_Bryce_Canyon_National_Park\" >12. Bryce Canyon National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#13_Los_Angeles\" >13. Los Angeles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#14_Grand_Canyon_National_Park\" >14. Grand Canyon National Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/day-trips-from-las-vegas\/#Day_Trips_From_Las_Vegas_Recap\" >Day Trips From Las Vegas Recap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p>There&#8217;s no doubt that Las Vegas is an iconic city that&#8217;s bustling with things to do. With towering hotels, exciting casinos, fabulous restaurants and bars, and captivating shows, it\u2019s an awesome vacation destination. But, I&#8217;ll admit that I sometimes just need a break from the hustle and bustle of this extravagant city. Day trips from Las Vegas are my cure to what I like to call &#8220;Sin City exhaustion.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p>When I&#8217;m in need of a <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/usa-weekend-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekend getaway<\/a>, Las Vegas is usually my first choice. The flights are pretty reasonable. Plus, I never get bored with the attractions and the amazing food scene! However, sometimes I get overwhelmed by all the tourists and need to get escape for a day.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">But, if you&#8217;re feeling the same way as me and you want to take a break from all the bright lights and slot machines, you can go on a couple of fantastic day trips from Las Vegas.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You can explore the breathtaking Valley of Fire State Park, cross the border into Utah for a trip to Zion National Park, spot celebrities in Los Angeles, or visit the famous Grand Canyon.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re looking for all of the best day trips from Las Vegas, Nevada, this guide has you covered! Here are 14 of my favorite day trips from Las Vegas.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><em><span class=\"blast mmt-sentence\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This post contains affiliate links to the products that I use and trust.<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"blast mmt-sentence\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This means that I might receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase using any of my links below.<\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"blast mmt-sentence\" aria-hidden=\"true\">See full disclosure here.<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Amazing_Day_Trips_from_Las_Vegas\"><\/span>14 Amazing Day Trips from Las Vegas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<hr>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Red_Rock_Canyon_National_Conservation_Area\"><\/span>1. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>20 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">While Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is so close to the city that it could simply be a regular Las Vegas attraction, you\u2019ll definitely want to spend your entire day there.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redrockcanyonlv.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Red Rock Canyon<\/a> is packed with things to do. You can hike one of the 26 trails, test your rock climbing abilities at the Kraft Boulders or Calico Basin, and try your hand at dirt biking on the Blue Diamond Road.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4966\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas.jpeg\" alt=\"Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is one of many day trips from Las Vegas.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas-768x500.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/red-rock-canyon-day-trips-from-las-vegas-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Or if you\u2019d like some less strenuous activities, you can drive along the 13-mile Scenic Loop, take a motorcycle or go-kart tour, and admire the views from the Red Rock Scenic Overlook.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">And don\u2019t forget to keep an eye out for the wild tortoises that like to say hello!<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Hoover_Dam\"><\/span>2. Hoover Dam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>40 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">One of the most popular day trips from Las Vegas is the Hoover Dam. Originally called the Boulder Dam, it was later renamed in honor of President Herbert Hoover.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4968\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips.jpeg\" alt=\"If you're looking for Las Vegas day trips, visit the Hoover Dam.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips-768x500.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hoover-dam-las-vegas-day-trips-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Built between 1930 and 1936, the Hoover Dam impounds Lake Mead. It also serves a variety of purposes, including flood control, agricultural irrigation, and hydroelectric power.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">While at Hoover Dam, you can learn all about this engineering marvel. You can stop by the visitor center, take a tour, and take in some awesome views from the top of the dam.<\/p>\r\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00039654\" data-vi-language=\"en\" data-vi-currency=\"USD\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"6338VOYAGER,3951WRAHD,3431UHDT\" data-vi-total-products=\"\" data-vi-campaign=\"Las Vegas Day Trips\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Lake_Mead_National_Recreation_Area\"><\/span>3. Lake Mead National Recreation Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>40 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re looking to escape the Las Vegas heat, Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a fantastic place to go! Although the Hoover Dam is technically part of Lake Mead, there\u2019s so much more that Lake Mead has to offer.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4970\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"Add Lake Mead to your list of day trips from Las Vegas.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lake-mead-day-trips-from-las-vegas-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">While at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/lake\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lake Mead<\/a>, you can enjoy just about any water-based activity you have in mind. You can swim, fish, boat, kayak, canoe, waterski, and even scuba dive. But if you\u2019d like to stay dry, there are options for that as well. You can hike the Railroad Tunnels Trail or cruise along Northshore Drive.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/free-things-to-do-in-vegas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">21 Awesome Free Things to Do in Vegas<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Valley_of_Fire_State_Park\"><\/span>4. Valley of Fire State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>45 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">One of the best Las Vegas day trips is definitely Valley of Fire State Park. As a matter of fact, this park holds the special title of being Nevada\u2019s first state park!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/parks.nv.gov\/parks\/valley-of-fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Valley of Fire State Park<\/a> is perfect for both history buffs and nature lovers. The history buffs of the group will enjoy spotting Native American petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock and heading to the visitor center to learn about the history of the land.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4972\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"One of the best Las Vegas day trips is Valley of Fire State Park.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valley-of-fire-las-vegas-day-trips-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">And the nature lovers of the group will have no shortage of things to do in such a wonderful natural landscape. You can hike the Fire Wave, check out the Beehive rock formations, admire the pastel-colored stone of Pink Canyon, and trek through the Fire Cave.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mount_Charleston\"><\/span>5. Mount Charleston<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>45 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">While most of the best day trips from Las Vegas offer stunning red rock formations and fantastic hiking trails, Mount Charleston offers a little something different.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">This nearly 12,000-foot-tall mountain towers over the rest of the area. And because of its high altitude, it\u2019s one of the only places near Las Vegas that consistently gets snow each winter!<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4974\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"Mount Charleston is one several fun day trips from Las Vegas.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mount-charleston-day-trips-from-las-vegas-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">And the snow brings a whole new set of fun activities along with it. You can ski, snowboard, and tube down the slopes. Plus, there are loads of other kid-friendly winter activities too, including sledding, snowshoeing, snowball fighting, and snowman building!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Even if you\u2019re not visiting in the winter, there are still a few exciting things for you to do at Mount Charleston. You can hike or bike one of the many trails, drive along the Mount Charleston Loop, and even test your off-roading skills!<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Death_Valley_National_Park\"><\/span>6. Death Valley National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>2 hours from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Death Valley National Park is the first Las Vegas day trip on this list that crosses state lines. While technically Death Valley National Park is in both Nevada and California, you\u2019ll definitely want to cross over to the California side to see everything that this one-of-a-kind landscape has to offer.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Death Valley National Park holds the title of being the hottest place in the entire country. It might even be the hottest place on the planet, although that claim is frequently disputed.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4976\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"Death Valley National Park is one of many incredible Las Vegas day trips.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/death-valley-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">The hottest temperature ever recorded at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/deva\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Death Valley National Par<\/a>k was a staggering 134 degrees Fahrenheit!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You\u2019ll definitely want to avoid the scorching temperatures of Death Valley, so you\u2019ll want to visit during fall, <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-winter-trips-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winter<\/a>, or spring. While there, you can take in the views from Zabriskie Point, tackle the Golden Canyon Trail, and admire the Badwater Basin salt flats.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-getaways-on-the-west-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 of the Best Getaways on the West Coast<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Zion_National_Park\"><\/span>7. Zion National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>2 hours and 30 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">As one of the best national parks on the West Coast, Zion National Park is one of the coolest day trips from Las Vegas. As a matter of fact, it was the third most visited U.S. National Park in 2020.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4978\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"If you're looking for adventurous Las Vegas day trips, visit Zion National Park.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zion-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">With the brilliant red rocks and the striking green foliage, the landscape at Zion National Park paints quite a stunning picture.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">A few of the main highlights of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/zion\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zion National Park<\/a> include trekking through the Narrows, admiring the views from the Canyon Overlook Trail, and tackling the difficult Angels Landing.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Gold_Butte_National_Monument\"><\/span>8. Gold Butte National Monument<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>2 hours and 30 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Gold Butte National Monument is not only a stunning scene with sandstone rock formations and thriving greenery. It\u2019s also home to many wildlife species, including mountain lions, bighorn sheep, and the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4980\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"The list of day trips from Las Vegas includes Gold Butte National Monument.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gold-butte-day-trips-from-las-vegas-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">During your trip, you can keep an eye out for these wild animals (but remember to keep your distance!).<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">But, there are other things for you to do during your time at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/programs\/national-conservation-lands\/nevada\/gold-butte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gold Butte National Monument<\/a> as well. You can admire the 110-foot-deep sinkhole known as the Devil\u2019s Throat, take loads of pictures of the bright red rock formations called Little Finland, check out the petroglyphs at Newspaper Rock, and hike to the Doodlebug Arch.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Dixie_National_Forest\"><\/span>9. Dixie National Forest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>2 hours and 40 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Now, don\u2019t get me wrong, Dixie National Forest has its fair share of eye-catching red rocks, just like the rest of the <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/southwest-usa-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Southwest<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">But Dixie National Forest <i>also <\/i>has loads of evergreen trees and dozens of small lakes, so it provides a little bit of variation.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4983\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"Be sure to add Dixie National Forest to your list of Las Vegas day trips.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dixie-national-forest-las-vegas-day-trips-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Since there are a few different parts of the landscape in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/dixie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dixie National Forest<\/a>, there is also a long list of things that you can do there.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You can hike the Virgin River Rim Trail, catch the sunset from Strawberry Point Overlook, picnic near Navajo Lake, and go spelunking in Mammoth Cave. And in the winter, you can add cross-country and downhill skiing to the list as well.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Coral_Pink_Sand_Dunes_State_Park\"><\/span>10. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>2 hours and 50 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Located in <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Utah<\/a>, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is one of the most amazing day trips from Las Vegas.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Like the name of this state park implies, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is known for its, pinkish-orangish sand dunes.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4985\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"Coral Pink Sand Dunes National Park is one of the most amazing day trips from Las Vegas.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/coral-pink-sand-dunes-day-trips-from-las-vegas-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">And these sand dunes aren\u2019t just a gorgeous color. They\u2019re also constantly shifting and moving all the time, due to the Venturi Effect, which means this national park will look different each time you visit.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">The most popular thing to do at <a href=\"https:\/\/stateparks.utah.gov\/parks\/coral-pink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park<\/a> is to actually go four-wheeling! You can rent an ATV or dune buggy and race across the brightly colored sand.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">As a matter of fact, 90% of the park is open for four-wheeling! Or if you prefer, you can also hike or horseback ride across the dunes instead.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/best-places-to-visit-in-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Places to Visit in Utah: 15 Epic Destinations!<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Joshua_Tree_National_Park\"><\/span>11. Joshua Tree National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>3 hours and 30 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Joshua Tree National Park is pretty far from any major city. It\u2019s three hours from Los Angeles, three hours from San Diego, and three-and-half hours from Las Vegas. So if this national park is on your <a href=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/bucket-list-places-to-visit-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USA bucket list<\/a>, you\u2019ll need to buckle down for a long drive.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">There are three main features of Joshua Tree National Park that have made it popular in recent years: the trees, the desert, and the sky.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4987\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most unique day trips from Las Vegas.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/joshua-tree-national-park-day-trips-from-las-vegas-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">This appropriately named national park is home to the rare Joshua trees, which are only found in the Mojave Desert. And speaking of deserts, Joshua Tree National Park is uniquely composed of both the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Last but not least, there\u2019s the sky. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/jotr\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Joshua Tree National Park<\/a> is a fantastic location for stargazers. It is actually one of the few places in Southern California far enough away from the light pollution and smog to enjoy stargazing. If you\u2019re lucky, you might even see a few shooting stars!<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Bryce_Canyon_National_Park\"><\/span>12. Bryce Canyon National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>4 hours from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You could easily spend days exploring the beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park. But since you have only one day at this red rock-filled landscape, you\u2019ll just have to pick your favorite things to do and see.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019d like to see as many things as possible, you can take a scenic drive to all of the best viewpoints, including the Sunrise, Sunset, Inspiration, and Bryce viewpoints.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4989\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"Bryce Canyon National Park is one of many great Las Vegas day trips.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bryce-canyon-national-park-las-vegas-day-trips-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">But if you\u2019d like to be a little more active during your time at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/brca\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bryce Canyon National Park<\/a>, you can intersperse these viewpoints with a hike or two, such as the Rim Trail, the Navajo Loop, or the Fairyland Loop.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>13. Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>4 hours from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">There aren\u2019t many major cities near Las Vegas. As a matter of fact, Los Angeles, California may be the closest, despite the fact that it\u2019s still a whopping four hours away by car.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">One great thing to do in Los Angeles is to go to the beach! Obviously, landlocked Las Vegas can\u2019t boast sandy shores and access to the Pacific Ocean, so it\u2019s the perfect thing to do during your day trip. Venice and Santa Monica are both great beach spots.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4991\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"Los Angeles is one of several exciting day trips from Las Vegas.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/los-angeles-day-trips-from-las-vegas-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">But if you\u2019d prefer to stay in downtown LA, you can instead spend your time at all of the celebrity-themed attractions. You can check out the Hollywood Walk of Fame, hike to the iconic Hollywood sign, take a celebrity tour, or even request tickets for a live taping of your favorite show.<\/p>\r\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-excluded-tour-ids=\"254162,293215\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"PBJZOZH\" data-gyg-q=\"los angeles\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Grand_Canyon_National_Park\"><\/span>14. Grand Canyon National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>4 hours and 30 minutes from Las Vegas<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Although the Grand Canyon is undoubtedly one of the most popular day trips from Las Vegas, it\u2019s also the farthest one on this list.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Before you head out to the Grand Canyon, make sure you are mentally (and physically) prepared for a long day of driving and adventuring.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4992\" src=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-1024x666.jpeg\" alt=\"The Grand Canyon is one of the most amazing Las Vegas day trips.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-1024x666.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-1080x702.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/dishadiscovers.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grand-canyon-las-vegas-day-trips-150x98.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Everyone goes to the Grand Canyon to admire this iconic natural landscape \u2013 after all, it\u2019s one of the most famous U.S. landmarks \u2013 but you can change up your trip depending on <i>how<\/i> you decide to see it.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You can go on a hike, ride a mule, ride on a train, fly in a helicopter, or even sail along on a raft. But the most popular way to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grca\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Grand Canyon<\/a> is also the most convenient: by taking in the views from the Grand Canyon Skywalk.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are four different areas of the Grand Canyon you can experience: the South Rim, Grand Canyon West, the North Rim, and Grand Canyon East. While each of these areas offers something unique, you&#8217;ll find so many fun <a href=\"https:\/\/travelmelodies.com\/best-things-to-do-at-the-grand-canyon-south-rim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to do at the Grand Canyon South Rim<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Trips_From_Las_Vegas_Recap\"><\/span>Day Trips From Las Vegas Recap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<hr>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area<\/li>\r\n<li>Hoover Dam<\/li>\r\n<li>Lake Mead National Recreation Area<\/li>\r\n<li>Valley of Fire State Park<\/li>\r\n<li>Mount Charleston<\/li>\r\n<li>Death Valley National Park<\/li>\r\n<li>Zion National Park<\/li>\r\n<li>Gold Butte National Monument<\/li>\r\n<li>Dixie National Forest<\/li>\r\n<li>Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park<\/li>\r\n<li>Joshua Tree National Park<\/li>\r\n<li>Bryce Canyon National Park<\/li>\r\n<li>Los Angeles<\/li>\r\n<li>Grand Canyon National Park<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>What are your favorite day trips from Las Vegas? Let me know in the comments below!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Are you looking for more USA travel inspiration? 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With towering hotels, exciting casinos, fabulous restaurants and bars, and captivating shows, it\u2019s an awesome vacation destination. But, I&#8217;ll admit that I sometimes just need a break from the hustle and bustle of this extravagant city. 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