Today visitors can explore some of the oldest buildings in Nevada, a 1860s blacksmith shop, the Sandstone Cabin that was home to the founding family and the ranch house.

Sprawling and splendid, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and has been used historically as a working ranch and a luxury retreat by a string of colorful owners, including German actress Vera Krupp and millionaire Howard Hughes. With miles of riding trails in a magnificent desert setting, a herd of beautiful, well-trained horses, and a staff of proffessional wrangler-guides, our ranch beckons to our guests who want to leave the city and the 21st Century behind. The three-acre Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden offers a leisurely stroll among a prickly family of over 300 cacti and succulents.Planning to visit Red Rock Canyon? While set apart from the Las Vegas valley enough that visitors should pack supplies and a full tank of gas, there are other stops in the canyon worth noting to potentially add to your itinerary! Majestic red-banded sandstone peaks await to explore along a one-way, 13-mile route, delivering what can feel like nature’s palate cleanser to the city’s more decadent delights.

Visitors rarely stray too far from the Strip, but those seeking outdoor adventure should set aside a day to drive out about 15 miles west to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Between gondola rides, extravagant fountain shows, a rotating lineup of star headliners, and rides atop the Guinness World Record-holding High Roller observation wheel, there’s plenty to occupy guests 24-7 within a few square miles.

Las Vegas makes it easy for visitors to experience most of its most renowned sites in a straight line: The Strip’s iconic resorts stretch from north to south along South Las Vegas Boulevard.

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