Category: National Parks

Bright lights, casinos, and extravagance of every variety – Las Vegas pulls out all the stops to guarantee you an epic getaway. But there’s more to this buzzing Nevada oasis than its trademark glitz and glamour. Surrounded by fascinating works of nature, Las Vegas has numerous day trip opportunities for travelers looking to stock up on fresh air and stunning scenery. Interested in giving the casinos a break and venturing into the great outdoors instead? Check out our list of the best day trips from Las Vegas right here: Zion National Park Zion National Park and its dreamy rock-cut landscapes are among our all-time favorite destinations in the American Southwest. And most tourists agree, seeing as it also happens to be the 3rd most popular National Park in the US. Though technically in the state of Utah, Zion National Park is less than a three-hour drive from Vegas, giving you ample time to hike, explore the spectacular ZionValley, or just treat your eyes to the rare sight of lush greenery in this part of the country. Even if you’re short on time, we thoroughly recommend driving through the mile-long Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. There are plenty of hikes of varying length that can be undertaken in Zion, one of our favorites is the 10-minute hike to Weeping Rock where you can see water pouring out of solid rock. If that is too tame for you and you like more hair-raising adventure on your hikes, the Angels Landing hike is one of the most iconic and breathtaking hikes in America. All in all, Zion National Park is the best day trips from Las Vegas. Grand Canyon West Rim While we overall prefer the South Rim to the West Rim, This section of the Grand Canyon comes in second on our list due to