Great things to do near Las Vegas

Suggestions for easy day trips and National Parks beyond the Strip

Within 30 minutes of Las Vegas:  -Valley of Fire  -Red Rock Canyon  -Sloan Canyon  -Hoover Dam

Taking a break from the Las Vegas Strip is easy with nearby State Parks and conservation areas

Here are 6 National Parks that are day trips or easy overnights from Las Vegas:

You can do a guided tour from the Las Vegas Strip or rent a car for a day or two to escape the noise for some nature!

Death Valley NP is 2 hours from Las Vegas and it amazing in winter or spring

Zion NP is 2.5 hours from the Vegas Strip and is great for hiking or use the free shuttle through the park.

Joshua Tree NP is 3.5 hours from Vegas. Beautiful desert landscapes and hiking.

4 hours from Las Vegas, Grand Canyon NP is amazing in every season.

At 4 hours from Vegas, Bryce Canyon NP is beautifully unique and a easy overnight trip.

Farthest away but still doable, Great Basin NP is 4.5 hours from Las Vegas and it's Nevada's only National Park.

Check out our complete guide to great things to do near Las Vegas for more ideas to add to your trip!