Sports & Recreation
Golf Courses
- Aliante Golf Club
- 3100 W. Elkhorn, N. Las Vegas, 399.4888
- 18 hole public course.
- Angel Park Golf Club
- 100 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, 254.4653
- Two 18 hole public courses designed by Arnold Palmer.
- "Cloud Nine" course showcases 12 replica holes representing the world's most challenging par-3's.
- Lighted for night play.
- Anthem Country Club
- 1 Club Side Dr., Henderson, 614.5000
- 18 hole private course.
- Badlands Golf Club
- 9119 S. Alta Dr., Las Vegas, 363.0754
- 27 hole public course.
- Par-72 course designed by U.S. Open Champion Johnny Miller.
- Bali Hai Golf Club
- 5160 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, 450.8000
- Par-72, 145 acres, & 7015 yards.
- Inspired by South Pacific with white sand and black volcanic rock.
- Bear's Best Golf Club
- 11111 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, 804.8500
- 18 hole public course.
- Black Mountain Golf & Country Club
- 500 Greenway Rd., Henderson, 565.7933
- 27 hole semi-private course with 2 lakes.
- Boulder City Golf Course
- 1 Clubhouse Dr., Boulder City, 293.9236
- 18-hole, par-72 public course.
- Boulder Creek Golf Course
- 1501 Veterans Memorial Dr., Boulder City, 294.6534
- 27 hole public course.
- Callaway Golf Center
- 6730 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, 896.4100
- 9 hole public course.
- 42-acre facility is state-of-the-art practice, instruction, and learning center.
- "Divine Nine" Course designed by Bob Cupp.
- 110-station driving range.
- Canyon Gate Country Club
- 2001 Canyon Gate Dr., Las Vegas, 363.0481
- 18 hole private course.
- Casablanca Golf Resort
- 110 W. Hafen Lane, Mesquite, 866.401.6022
- One hour north of Las Vegas, designed by Cal Olsen.
- Par-72, over 7,000 yards.
- Cascata Golf Course
- 1 Cascata Dr., Boulder City, 294.2000
- 18 hole public course.
- Craig Ranch Golf Course
- 628 W. Craig Rd., Las Vegas, 642.9700
- 18 hole public course.
- Par-70, heavily treed course at a reasonable price.
- Desert Greens
- 350 W. Wilson Rd., Pahrump, 775.751.1999
- 9 hole private course.
- Desert Pines Golf Club
- 3415 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, 450.8000
- 18 hole public course.
- Water on 9 out of 18 holes and mature trees.
- Pro Shop & 21,000 sq ft clubhouse.
- Climate controlled, two-tiered practice center.
- Desert Rose Golf Club
- 5483 Club House Dr., Las Vegas, 431.4653
- 18 hole public course.
- Par-71 course owned by Clark County.
- Desert Willow Golf Course
- 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Henderson, 263.4653
- 18 hole semi-private course.
- Designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash.
- Par-60 course set in the foothills of the Black Mountains.
- Dragonridge Golf and Country Club
- 552 S. Stephanie St., Henderson, 614-4444
- 18 hole private course.
- 1200 acre course in canyons and washes.
- Durango Hills Golf Course
- 3501 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas, 229.4653
- 18 hole public course.
- Eagle Crest Golf Club
- 2203 Thomas Ryan Blvd., Las Vegas, 240-1320
- 18 hole semi-private course.
- Sun City Club with over 4000 yards.
- Par-60 course designed by Casper and Nash.
- Falcon Ridge Golf Course
- 1024 Normandy Lane, Mesquite, 702.346.6363
- 18 hole public course.
- The Falls Golf Club
- 101 Via Vin Santo, Henderson, 740.5258
- 18 hole public course.
- Highland Falls Golf Club
- 10201 Sun City Blvd., Las Vegas, 254-7010
- 18 hole public course.
- Another Casper/Nash creation in Sun City.
- Par-72 course in excellent condition.
- Lakeview Executive Course
- 1471 E. Mt. Charleston Dr., Pahrump, 775.727.4040
- 18 hole public course.
- Las Vegas Country Club
- 3000 Joe W. Brown Dr., Las Vegas, 734.1122
- 18 hole private course.
- Las Vegas Golf Club
- 4300 W. Washington Ave., Las Vegas, 646.3003
- 18 Hole public course.
- Recent $4 million renovation.
- Las Vegas National Golf Club.
- 1911 E. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, 734.1796
- 18 hole public course.
- Par-71 with exceptional practice facilities.
- Discounts for American Golf Club Members & Club memberships.
- Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
- 10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Blvd., Las Vegas, 658.1400
- 54 hole public course.
- Two courses designed by Pete Dye.
- Snow Mountain and Sun Mountain Course both are par-72.
- Legacy Golf Club
- 130 Par Excellence Dr., Henderson, 897.2187
- 18 hole public course.
- Home to U.S. Open and Junior Golf Tournaments.
- Los Prados Country Club
- 5150 Los Prados Circle, Las Vegas, 645.5696
- 18 hole public course.
- Short and friendly, par-70.
- Mojave Resort Golf Club
- 9905 Aha Macav Pkwy., Laughlin, 702.535.4653
- 18 hole public course.
- Mountain Falls Golf Club
- 5001 Fox Ave., Pahrump, 775.537.6553
- 18 hole public course.
- North Las Vegas Golf Club
- 324 E. Brooks Ave., North Las Vegas, 633.1833
- 9 hole public course.
- Oasis Golf Club
- 100 Palmer Lane, Mesquite, 702.346.7820
- 36 hole private course.
- Par-71 designed by Arnold Palmer.
- Golf Digest said, "One of the top 10 you can play".
- Painted Desert Golf Club
- 5555 Painted Mirage Rd. 645.2880
- 18 hole public course.
- Designed by Jay Morrish.
- Features scenic desert landscaping and wildlife.
- Palm Valley Golf Club
- 9201 Del Webb Blvd., Las Vegas, 363.4373
- Sun City Summerlin Course.
- 18 hole semi-private course.
- Sun City Summerlin Course.
- Palms Golf Club
- 711Palms Blvd., Mesquite, 702.346.5232
- 18 hole publiccourse.
- Par-72 and 7008 yards.
- Water features and challenges.
- Primm Valley Golf Club
- 31900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Primm, 679.5762
- 36 hole public course.
- Tom Fazio designed Lakes and Desert golf courses.
- Red Rock Country Club / Mountain Course
- 2250 Red Springs Dr. Bldg. A, Las Vegas, 304.5666
- 18 hole private course.
- Red Rock Country Club / Arroyo Course
- 2250 Red Springs Dr. Bldg. C, Las Vegas, 258.2300
- 18 hole public course.
- Reflection Bay Golf Club
- 75 Montelago Blvd., Henderson, 740.4653
- 18 hole public course.
- Jack Nicklaus course at Lake Las Vegas.
- Par-72 with beaches, bunkers, palms, rocks and a man-made lake.
- Revere Golf Club
- 2600 Hampton Rd., Henderson, 259.4653
- 36 hole public course.
- Par-72 course designed by Casper & Nash.
- Canyon play with great views of the Las Vegas valley.
- Rhodes Ranch Golf Club
- 20 Rhodes Ranch Pkwy., Las Vegas, 740-4114
- 18 hole public course.
- 6800 yards and par-72.
- Superior practice facilities.
- Rio Secco Golf Club
- 2851 Grand Hills Dr., Henderson, 889.2400
- 18 hole public course.
- Par-72, 7250 yards.
- Location for Butch Harmon's School of Golf.
- Royal Links Golf Club
- 5995 E. Vegas Valley Dr., Las Vegas, 450.8000
- 18 hole public course.
- Patterned after famous British & Scottish courses.
- Clubhouse resembles a Scottish Castle.
- Shadow Creek Golf Club
- 3 Shadow Creek Dr., North Las Vegas, 791.7161
- 18 hole semi-private course.
- One of Golf Magazines "Top 100 Courses in the World".
- Designed by Tom Fazio and Steve Wynn.
- Open to guests of the MGM Mirage Resort Group.
- Siena Golf Club
- 10575 Siena Monte Ave., Las Vegas, 341.9200
- 18 hole public course.
- Par-72, 6816 yards, and 85 white sand bunkers.
- Spectacular views from this course designed by Schmidt & Curley.
- Silverstone Golf Club
- 8600 Cupp Dr., Las Vegas, 562.3770
- 27 hole public course.
- Designed by Robert Cupp.
- Four sets of Tee boxes on each hole.
- Three courses, Desert/Valley, Valley/Mountain, & Mountain/Desert.
- Southern Highlands Golf Club
- 1 Robert Trent Jones Lane, Las Vegas, 263.1000
- 18 hole private course.
- South Shore Golf Club
- 100 Strada Di Circolo, Henderson, 558.0022
- 18 hole private course.
- Spanish Trail Golf & Country Club
- 5050 Spanish Trail Lane, Las Vegas, 364.0357
- 27 hole private course.
- Stallion Mountain Country Club
- 5500 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, 450.8077
- 18 hole private course.
- The largest practice facility in southern Nevada at 16 acres.
- Home of the John Jacobs Golf Instruction Academy.
- Sunrise Vista Golf Club
- 2841 Kinley Dr., Nellis AFB, 652.2602
- 36 hole course for Military Use Only.
- Tournament Players Club at the Canyons
- 9851 Canyon Run Dr., Las Vegas, 256.2000
- 18 hole public course.
- One of the valleys highest rated and most challenging.
- Tournament Players Club at Summerlin
- 1700 Village Center Dr., Las Vegas, 256.0111
- 18 hole private course.
- Wildhorse Golf Club
- 2100 W. Warm Springs Rd., Las Vegas, 434.9000
- 18 hole public course.
- One of the oldest in Las Vegas.
- Willow Creek Golf Course
- 1500 S. Red Butte St., Pahrump, 775-727-4653
- 18 hole semi-private course.
- Designed by William Bell.
- 7025 yards with breathtaking views.
- 45 minutes from Las Vegas in Pahrump.
- 1500 S. Red Butte St. 775-727-4653
- Wolf Creek Golf Club
- 403 Paradise Pkwy., Mesquite, 866.252.4653
- 18 hole public course.
- Wynn Golf & Country Club
- 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, 770.7100
- 18 hole semi-private course.
National Parks & Recreation Areas
- Mount Charleston
- Kyle Canyon Rd. 878-8800
- 45 miles from Las Vegas.
- 300,000 acres of Forestland.
- 52 Miles of Hiking Trails.
- 150 Campsites in 7 Campgrounds and RV Camps.
- 160 Picnic Spots.
- Horseback Riding.
- Snow Skiing and Ski Lodge.
- Lodging and Restaurants.
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- 601 Nevada Hwy. 293-8907
- 25 Miles from Las Vegas.
- 1.5 Million Acres.
- Largest Man-Made Lake in the World.
- 550-mile Shoreline, 110 Miles Long.
- 6 Marinas, Dinner Cruises, & Water Sports.
- Boat Rentals, Camping, Skiing, Fishing, & Swimming.
- Hoover Dam
- 1228 Arizona St. 293-1081
- 40 miles from Las Vegas.
- Largest Concrete Dam in Western Hemisphere.
- 3-level Visitor's Center.
- Restaurant & Gift Shop.
- Red Rock National Recreation Area
- West Charleston Blvd. 363-1921
- 15 miles from Las Vegas.
- 83,100-acre National Conservation Area.
- 13 Mile One-Way Loop with Scenic Desert Views.
- Over 25 Miles of Trails for Hiking, Horseback Riding & Biking.
- Grand Canyon National Park
- 4 1/2 Hour Drive from Las Vegas.
- 1000 Rooms Available at Seven Hotel Properties in Grand Canyon.
- Camping, Backpacking & Mule Trips.
- Death Valley National Park
- State Route 190 619-786-2331
- 141 miles from Las Vegas.
- 3000 sq. Miles of Desert in Nevada and California.
- 120-mile Long Desert Park.
- Sand Dunes & Volcanic Craters.
- Scotty's Castle.
- Golf course.
- Furnace Creek Resort, Lodging & Restaurant.
- Zion National Park
- 170 miles from Las Vegas.
- Scenic sandstone formations.
- 3 campgrounds.
- 120-room lodge, restaurant & gift shop.
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- 210 miles from Las Vegas.
State Parks & Recreational Areas
- Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historical Park
- 500 E. Washington Ave., 486.3511
- Historical Site & Visitors Center.
- Spring Mountain Ranch
- Hwy , 875.4141
- Historic Site, ranch house, visitor center.
- Valley of Fire State Park
- Hwy 169, Overton, 397.2088
- 55 miles from Las Vegas.
- 56,000 acre Wilderness Area.
- Unique red sandstone formations.
- Petroglyphs.
- Lost City Museum and Native American artifacts.
- Hiking, Climbing, Picnic Areas.
County Parks & Recreation Areas
- Clark County Parks and Recreation Department
- 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy. 455-8200
- Floyd R. Lamb State Park
- Visitor Information. 486-5126
- 18 miles from Las Vegas.
- 4 stocked ponds, volleyball courts.
- picnic tables & barbecues.
City Parks & Recreation Areas
- Las Vegas Parks and Leisure
- 749 Veterans Memorial Dr. 229-6297
- Las Vegas Parks
- North Las Vegas Recreation Department
- 2200 Civic Center Dr. 633-1171
- North Las Vegas Parks
- Henderson Parks and Recreation Department
- 240 Water St. 565-2063
- Henderson Parks
- Boulder City Recreation Department
- 900 Arizona St. 293-9256
- Boulder City Parks
Las Vegas Area Attractions
- The Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- 7 miles north of the Las Vegas Strip, this complex is 1100 acres and cost $72,000,000 to build. It has a 1 1/2 mile banked super speedway, drag strip & motocross course. Stadium seating is for 107,000 people and 480 acres of parking, including 50 acres of special motorcoach parking.
- "Indy Driving 101" at The Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- Ride or drive. You decide! You can participate in the world's fastest driving experience. Driving 101's Indy cars are capable of reaching speeds of excess of 180 mph on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
- "Richard Petty Driving Experience" at The Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- Get behind the wheel of a 600-horsepower, NASCAR Winston Cup-style stock car with various driving experiences from 8-80 laps. The Ride Along program allows participants to ride "shotgun" for a 3-lap Winston Cup qualifying run at speeds in excess of 160 mph.
- All-American Sportpark
- 121 E. Sunset Rd. 317-7777
- A Sports Enthusiast's Paradise.
- Batting Cages, Roller Skating, the NASCAR Speedpark.
- Pool Tables, and Indoor Rock Climbing.
- Arcade and a Food Court.
- Bonnie Springs
- 1 Gunfighter Lane, Blue Diamond 875-4191
- 20 Miles from Downtown Las Vegas.
- Old Nevada Mining Town.
- Horseback Riding, Petting Zoo, & Replica Train Ride.
- Old-time Shops and Western Re-enactment Shows.
- Restaurant and Dollar Bill Bar.
Baseball
- Las Vegas 51's
- Cashman Field
- Associated with Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bull Riding
- PBR, Professional Bull Riders
- Mandalay Bay & Thomas & Mack Center.
- Early in November.
Camping
- KOA Kampground Las Vegas
- 4315 Boulder Hwy. 451-5527
- 300 Sites for RV's and Tents.
- Pools, Playground, Showers, Hookups, and Free Casino Shuttles.
- Thousand Trails, Inc.
- 4295 Boulder Hwy. 451-7632
- 200 Spaces.
- Shower Facilities, Pool, and a Store.
- Mount Charleston
- Kyle Canyon Rd. 878-8800
- 45 miles from Las Vegas.
- 300,000 acres of Forestland.
- 52 Miles of Hiking Trails.
- 150 Campsites in 7 Campgrounds and RV Camps.
- 160 Picnic Spots.
- Horseback Riding.
- Snowskiing and Ski Lodge.
- Lodging and Restaurants.
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- 601 Nevada Hwy. 293-8907
- 25 Miles from Las Vegas.
- 1.5 Million Acres.
- Largest Man-Made Lake in the Worls.
- 550-mile Shoreline, 110 Miles Long.
- 6 Marinas, Dinner Cruises, & Water Sports.
- Boat Rentals, Camping, Skiing, Fishing, & Swimming.
Fishing
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- 601 Nevada Hwy. 293-8907
- 25 Miles from Las Vegas.
- 1.5 Million Acres.
- Largest Man-Made Lake in the Worls.
- 550-mile Shoreline, 110 Miles Long.
- 6 Marinas, Dinner Cruises, & Water Sports.
- Boat Rentals, Camping, Skiing, Fishing, & Swimming.
- Baja Lobo Sportfishing
- 1800 Imperial Cup Dr. 341-6985
- Baja Ventures
- 8051 Crystal Haven Lane 837-5358
- Karen Jones Fishing Guide Service
- 1018 Cutter St. 566-5775
Ghost Towns
- Chloride Mining Town
- South of Hoover Dam of U.S. 95.
- Eldorado Canyon
- 42 Miles South.
- Goodsprings
- 37 Miles South.
- Johnnie
- 50 Miles Northwest.
- Pioche
- 175 Miles Northwest.
- Ryolite
- 120 Miles North.
- Sandy and Sandy Valley
- 36 Miles Southwest.
- Searchlight
- 57 Miles South.
Hiking
- Mount Charleston
- Kyle Canyon Rd. 878-8800
- 45 miles from Las Vegas.
- 300,000 acres of Forestland.
- 52 Miles of Hiking Trails.
- 150 Campsites in 7 Campgrounds and RV Camps.
- 160 Picnic Spots.
- Horseback Riding.
- Snowskiing and Ski Lodge.
- Lodging and Restaurants.
- Red Rock National Recreation Area
- West Charleston Blvd. 363-1921
- 15 miles from Las Vegas.
- 13 Mile One-Way Loop with Scenic Desert Views.
- Hiking Las Vegas
- 6798 W. Tree Haven Ct. 796-6020
Horseback Riding
- Mount Charleston
- Kyle Canyon Rd. 878-8800
- 45 miles from Las Vegas.
- 300,000 acres of Forestland.
- 52 Miles of Hiking Trails.
- 150 Campsites in 7 Campgrounds and RV Camps.
- 160 Picnic Spots.
- Horseback Riding.
- Snowskiing and Ski Lodge.
- Lodging and Restaurants.
- Red Rock National Recreation Area
- West Charleston Blvd. 363-1921
- 15 miles from Las Vegas.
- 13 Mile One-Way Loop with Scenic Desert Views.
- Cowboy Trail Rides, Inc. / Red Rock Canyon Riding Stables
- 1211 E. Sahara Ave. 387-2457
- Located on the Red Rock Scenic Roads at Marker 10, they offer a Variety of Horseback Rides-from hour-long to overnight to Cattle Drives.
- Bonnie Springs
- 1 Gunfighter Lane, Blue Diamond 875-4191
- 20 Miles from Downtown Las Vegas.
- Old Nevada Mining Town.
- Horseback Riding, Petting Zoo, & Replica Train Ride.
- Old-time Shops and Western Re-enactment Shows.
- Restaurant and Dollar Bill Bar.
Hot Air Ballooning
- D & R Ballooning
- 3275 Rosanna St. 248-7609
- Nevada High, Inc.
- 6425 Tara Ave. 873-8393
- The Ultimate Balloon Adventure
- 2013 Clover Path St. 869-9999
Hunting
- Nevada Department of Wildlife
- 4747 Vegas Dr. 486-5127
Mountain Climbing
- Red Rock National Recreation Area
- West Charleston Blvd. 363-1921
- 15 miles from Las Vegas.
- 13 Mile One-Way Loop with Scenic Desert Views.
- Rocks and Ropes of Las Vegas
- 3065 E. Patrick Lane Ste. 4 434-3388
- Indoor Training Facility with more than 7000 sq. ft. of Sculpted, Textured Walls for Climbing. Professional Instructors Available.
- Sky's The Limit Climbing School and Guide Service
- 1270 Calico Dr. 363-4533
- For Beginners and Professionals, this Red Rock Canyon-based Outfit offers Teaching Courses, Guided Scrambles, and Technical Climbs.
- Transportation from Las Vegas can be arranged.
Rafting
- Black Canyon River Raft Tours
- 1297 Nevada Hwy. 293-3776
- Beginning at Hoover Dam, this 12-mile, Rapids-Free Tour down the Colorado River features a Waterfall and Hot Springs, as well as Fascinating History and Geology.
Rodeo
- NFR, National Finals Rodeo
- Mandalay Bay & Thomas & Mack Center.
- Early in December.
Scuba Diving
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- 601 Nevada Hwy. 293-8907
- 25 Miles from Las Vegas.
- 1.5 Million Acres.
- Largest Man-Made Lake in the Worls.
- 550-mile Shoreline, 110 Miles Long.
- 6 Marinas, Dinner Cruises, & Water Sports.
- Boat Rentals, Camping, Skiing, Fishing, & Swimming.
- Drew's Dam Divers, Inc.
- 771 Fairway Dr. 293-5558
- The Only Scuba Diving Charter Service on Lake Mead and the Colorado River.
- The Scubadrew, a 28-foot Custom Dive Boat, can Accommodate 15 Divers and Gear.
Shooting
- Front Sight
- 45 minutes from Las Vegas
Skiing
- Mount Charleston
- Kyle Canyon Rd. 878-8800
- 45 miles from Las Vegas.
- 300,000 acres of Forestland.
- 52 Miles of Hiking Trails.
- 150 Campsites in 7 Campgrounds and RV Camps.
- 160 Picnic Spots.
- Horseback Riding.
- Snowskiing and Ski Lodge.
- Lodging and Restaurants.
- Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort
- 3620 N. Rancho Dr. Ste. 103 645-2754
- From November to April, this Ski Resort at Mount Charleston's Lee Canyon offers Skiing at All Levels, Sledding, Snowmobiling, and Cross-Country Trails.
- 8,500 Feet Above Sea Level.
- The Terrain Breakdown is 20% Beginner, 60% Intermediate, and 20% Expert.
- Ski School with PSIA-W Certified Instructor.
- Complete Shop including Rental Equipment.
- Brian Head Resort, Inc.
- Brian Head, Utah. 435-677-2035
- This Resort extends over Two Mountains, with a Total 53 Trails.
- There are Beginner Runs at Navajo peak, and Terrain Peak features Jumps, Moguls, and Other Challenges for Advanced Skiers and Snowboarders.
- Elk Meadows Resort
- Beaver, Utah. 888-881-7669
- More than 1300 acres of Total Skiable Area.
- Open for Skiing and Snowboarding from November to April.
- 35 Trails and Runs for Every Skill level.
- Cross-Country Skiing is also Available.
- Ski School with Staff of 13 for Beginners and Handicapped Skiers.
Skydiving
- Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
- 200 Convention Center Dr. 731-4768
- One of Only Three Skydiving Simulators in the World.
- Indoor Facility Provides 15 Minutes of Instruction, then 15 Minutes in a Vertical Wind Tunnel that Generates Air Speeds of up to 115 miles per hour.
- A Skydive Las Vegas, Inc.
- 1401 Airport Rd. Ste. 4 293-1860
- Free-Fall and Tandem Jumping are offered from a Twin Turbine Jetliner.
Swimming
- Pools
- Baker Pool
- 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. 229-6395
- Brinley Pool
- 2480 Maverick St. 229-6784
- Doolittle Pool
- 1940 N. J St. 229-6398
- Garside Pool
- 300 S. Torrey Pines Dr. 229-6393
- Hadland Pool
- 2800 E. Stewart Ave. 229-6397
- Municipal Pool
- 431 E. Bonanza Rd. 229-6309
- Trails Park Pool
- 1920 Spring Gate Ln. 229-4629
- Baker Pool