From national and state parks to gorgeous recreational areas, there are tons of cool places to visit near Las Vegas

To enjoy some of the most scenic places near Sin City, you need to rent a car, as many of them are about 2-3 horus away

Valley of Fire State Park is a beautiful and renowned state park located about 58 miles from Sin City. It's  of the most popular day trips from Las Vegas

Death Valley is located in southeatern California and western Nevada. It's one of the biggest nationla parks in the United States famous for its dark clear skies and vast desert landscapes.

Red Rock National Conservation Area is located about 20 minutes from Las Vegas Strip and is popular for hiking and rock climbing

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