Get Outta Town: Day Trips

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From the archives: November 06, 2008

When lights get too bright and the constant bells ringing in the casino too loud, escape from Sin City for a little peace and quiet at these scenic spots just a short drive from the Strip.

The Great Outdoors

  1. 1 Mt. Charleston
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    Deer Creek Rd and Rainbow Subdivision, Mt Charleston, NV 89124 (map)

    The mountain tops off at 12,000 feet and with temperatures averaging 25 to 30 degrees lower than the valley it overlooks, Mount Charleston is an ideal place to cool off in summer and ski in winter.

  2. 2 Lake Mead Natl Rec Area
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    601 Nevada Hwy, Boulder City, NV 89005 (map)

    A summer playground for fishermen and boaters who rent speedboats, jet skis and houseboats.

  3. 3 Spring Mountain Ranch State
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    6375 State Hwy 159, Las Vegas, NV 89146 (map)

    The property, once owned by Howard Hughes, is a lush oasis that?s a favored picnic spot for locals.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Valley-Fire State Park
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    Valley Fire Rd, Overton, NV 89040 (map)

    A favorite for filmmakers for the fiery rock formations, this park (an hour outside the city) features some the best petroglyph sites in southern Nevada.

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