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Popular Las Vegas Day Trips by Car
Going to Las Vegas? Here are some nearby places you can drive to while you are there.
Bonnie Springs Ranch
It is one of the best places to rent a horse and see the red canyon(峡谷). It has a large stable area where guided horseback rides are offered. And it also has a restaurant and western theme shows.
The Nevada State Railroad Museum
If you are looking for a fun day trip, the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City should be at the top of your list. If you want to see Boulder City, be sure to visit during weekends when the museum runs touring trains along the Boulder City branch line. Various presentations, lectures and child-friendly exhibits are offered from Monday to Friday.
Mount Charleston
Fresh air and silence are what you will find at the top of the state's 8th highest mountain located 40 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Mount Charleston feels a million miles away from the city. Things to do include hiking, mountain biking, camping and sightseeing. During the winter the mountains are the perfect place to play in the snow.
China Ranch
It is a hidden treasure that is way off the beaten path. Along with a gift shop and bakery, China Ranch is a great place to go hiking. It is located in the Amargosa River Valley. This area is protected as a national wild and scenic river and one of the few places where the river flows above ground.
21. What can visitors do in Bonnie Springs Ranch?
A. Play by the river. B. Go hiking.
C. Enjoy horse riding. D. Camp with their family.
22. When can visitors experience train rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum?
A. On Fridays. B. On Sundays. C. On Mondays. D. On Tuesdays.
23. Where can visitors buy a gift?
A. In Mount Charleston. B. In China Ranch.
C. In Bonnie Springs Ranch. D. In the Nevada State Railroad Museum.
