Nearby Nevada getaways that won’t hurt your wallet

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Every part is costing extra as of late, together with gasoline. And that may put a pressure on summer time plans this yr. So with that in thoughts, we determined to take a look at just a few price range pleasant getaway spots, simply exterior Las Vegas.

“There’s superb outside recreation. There’s nice mountain climbing trails that go alongside Lake Mead. There’s nice newbie to excessive mountain biking trails out that manner,” says Tracie Barnthouse with Journey Nevada.

BOULDER CITY

Situated solely 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Boulder Metropolis is a good spot to spend a day or two. The principle points of interest in fact are Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.

However there’s additionally boutique eating places, vintage buying, plus it is dwelling to the Nevada State Railroad Museum and has loads of inexpensive lodge choices.

Boulder Metropolis is certainly one of solely two Nevada cities the place gaming is prohibited. So you will not spot a slot machine anyplace!

PAHRUMP VALLEY WINERY

Once you suppose wine nation, Nevada most likely is not the primary place you consider. However do you know the Pahrump Valley Vineyard is simply over an hour west of Las Vegas. It is Nevada’s oldest commercially producing pink grape winery, rising almost 100 tons of Nevada wine grapes.

There’s loads of wine to style, plus the vineyard is dwelling to the upscale informal, Symphony’s Restaurant. Or you’ll be able to simply order a bottle of wine and charcuterie board, and seize a seat at a picnic desk out within the winery.

If the good outside are what you take pleasure in, strive Nevada’s oldest and largest state park.

VALLEY OF FIRE

“The Valley of Fireplace basically, it is only a stunning place. It’s a must to keep till sundown. That is the way it will get its title. The solar shining on the pink sandstone rocks is what makes it appear to be it is on fireplace,” says Barnthouse.

Valley of Fireplace is simply about an hour northeast of Las Vegas.

“You will get in there and hike round there. There’s some nice mountain climbing trails to discover. Historic Petra cliffs had been discovered within the space as nicely,” says Barnthouse.

Tenting is on the market on a primary come first serve foundation. The park is well-liked, so in the event you’re hoping to remain in a single day, you positively need to get there early. In any other case, remember the park closes at sundown.