Gail Curtis, Realtor®: Fun off the Las Vegas Strip

Just off the Las Vegas Strip

Red Rock Canyon	The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area [RRCNCA] is located just a few miles west of Las Vegas and encompasses 197,000 acres within the Mojave Desert. The area offers a 13-mile scenic drive, hiking, biking, rock climbing and seasonal camping. A visitor center at the base of the scenic drive offers in-depth information about the area's history, recreation, geology, wildlife and vegetation.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway	One of the most complete racing complexes in the world, its 1,600 acres include road courses, a three-eighths mile oval, a dirt track and a state-of-the-art drag racing facility. Located about 12 miles north of downtown Las Vegas. Skip Barber Racing offers auto racing driving school programs at LVMS.
Lake Mead	Lake Mead is the largest man-made lake and reservoir in the United States. It is located on the Colorado River about 30 mi (48 km) southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, between the states of Nevada and Arizona. Lake Mead offers many types of recreation to locals and visitors. Boating is the most popular. Additional activities include, fishing (not recommended by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), water skiing, swimming, and relaxing in the sun. Lake Mead FAQs.
Las Vegas Art Museum 9600 W. Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 360-8000	Exhibits at the Las Vegas Art Museum are always new and exciting and have included diverse collections ranging from "100 Years of Influence: The Women Who Shaped Las Vegas" to "George Hunter: 50-Year Photographic Survey of Canada." But perhaps one of the most remarkable exhibits to date was "15 Emerging Santa Fe Artists." Hours of operation: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for students. Free for children under 12.
Mount Charleston	Mount Charleston is located approximately 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas, and is a year-round getaway for Las Vegas' residents and visitors with a number of ski resorts and hiking trails. During the summer it's 30 degrees cooler than Las Vegas. In the winter, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort at Lee Canyon has ski runs ranging from easy to difficult. Machine-groomed snow ensures good skiing conditions no matter how light the snowfall.