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Silver State

Nevada travel guide

The Las Vegas Strip, desert parks and mountain lakes.

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Capital
Carson City
Best time to go
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Daily budget
$$$ about $200–300 a day
Fly into
LAS Las Vegas
RNO Reno

DesertBig citiesNational parks

Top places to visit in Nevada

  1. Las Vegas Strip

    Shows, giant hotels and nonstop lights.

  2. Hoover Dam

    Massive 1930s dam on the Arizona border.

  3. Valley of Fire State Park

    Flaming red sandstone an hour from Vegas.

  4. Lake Tahoe (Nevada side)

    Crystal-clear alpine lake.

  5. Great Basin National Park

    Ancient bristlecone pines and dark skies.

  6. Red Rock Canyon

    Scenic loop and hikes near Las Vegas.

What to eat in Nevada

  • Vegas buffets
  • Basque family-style dinner
  • Shrimp cocktail
  • Picon punch

When is the best time to visit Nevada?

Mar–May, Sep–Nov is usually the best time to visit Nevada. Pricey: about $200–300 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.