Nevada Vacation Ideas
With more than 200 sunny days per year, the state of Nevada is an attractive location for numerous outdoor activities and artsy outings whether your objectives include spending the summer in the water or contained in an air-conditioned museum. From galleries to red rocks, Nevada is a state with many sites to be seen.
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Art Getaway in Reno
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Spend a weekend in Reno enjoying low-key gambling and a little art as well. Home to nearly, 2,000 works of art, the Nevada Museum of Art is Nevada's only accredited art museum. Located in downtown Reno, the museum is divided into a variety of sections for guests with varied interests. As of 2011, sections include the Sierra Nevada, Great Basin Collection, Contemporary Collection, Work Ethic Collection, Altered Landscape Collection and Historical Collection. For guided tours of the museum, visit Thursdays (excluding the first Thursday of each month), Saturdays and Sundays.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
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Nestled just 20 miles west of Las Vegas with nearly 200,000 acres of land, Nevada's first conservation area is abundant in wildlife. Attracting visitors from all over the world, Red Rock Canyon has over 1 million guests each year. Besides plentiful wildlife observing, the canyon offers rock climbing, hiking and horseback riding. Picnic areas are available, as are exhibits and a bookstore located in the visitor center. If the weather does not encourage outdoor exploration, indulge in the canyon's 13-mile scenic drive.
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Hot Springs
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Year round hot springs are plentiful in Nevada. Carson Hot Springs, Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center and Spa and David Walleys Hot Springs Resort and Spa are but a few. These natural springs are within a half-hour's drive of tourist cities such as Reno, Lake Tahoe and Virginia City. Visit these pools for a dip in the pools or spa treatments such as aroma oil bath with essential oils and signature massages. The geothermal water is fresh from the Sierras, and contains trace mineral elements that naturally rejuvenate the skin. Most hot springs offer individual and family packages.
Lake Mead and Hoover Dam
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Lake Mead is an optimal choice for family houseboating vacations. Forever Houseboats and Fun Country Marine Houseboats are a few of the available rental companies. As of 2011, rental rates range from about $471 to $656 per day, depending on the season and size of houseboat. Small motor boats are available for additional cost for water skiing and wakeboarding.
For a historical day trip visit the Hoover Dam. Since 1937, the Hoover Dam welcomes close to 1 million visitors each year. The historical landmark is located 30 miles from Las Vegas, at the Nevada/Arizona border. It is in close proximity to Lake Mead. Tours run every day of the year, as of 2011.
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