“Come on eleven!” Ah, the sounds of Vegas, the crack of the dice, the spin of the slot reels, and the shuffle of the cards. Las Vegas is home to travelers from all over the world, hoping to go back home with pockets filled with cash.
Well, everyone can dream big but that is not always the outcome. So what else can you do in Vegas? Grab you rental car keys and head to the desert (not the buffet desert bar). Your lungs will thank you when you arrive at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Visitors can admire colorful rock formations on hiking trails or take the 13 mile scenic drive.
Further down route 93 is one on the most popular man made landmarks that is a must see when this close. The Hoover Dam is an amazing site and well worth the drive.
Looking to speed things up a little? Jump back in the rental and head on over to the famous Las Vegas International Speedway. No, you cannot take the rental car on the track but you can hop in a Richard Petty Driving Experience race car. From a ride along to running your own hot laps at 160 mph, this will get you adrenalin running.
But there is one of the most unique attractions you will ever find anywhere just outside the Vegas Strip. Dig This is the number 1 attraction for visitors. If you ever imagined what it would be like to drive the big earth movers you see along the road during construction, here is your chance. After a classroom training session, it is out to the excavation site to put your training to work. It may cost a few bucks, but it is an experience of a lifetime.
There are plenty of magic shows and circuses for entertainment. For classic car lovers you can go to the Classic Car Museum. Also you can go to art museums, aquariums, and theme parks.
So the next time you head to Las Vegas, it will be worth renting a car form E-Z Rent-A-Car to get out of the casino.
