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The Ultimate Nevada Travel Guide

Nevada is a land of sand and snow. From the mountains to the desert, you’ll find a surprising variety of things to do in Nevada. Most visitor’s to Nevada, will start or end their vacations in the glitz and glam of Las Vegas. However, just getting out of Vegas on a few short day trips can bring you to the wild red deserts. If the snow is more your style, the beautiful Lake Tahoe straddles the California/Nevada border. And if the big resorts and casinos are not your vibe, head into the central part of the state to visit some ghost towns left over from the silver rush. So if the Silver State is calling to you, keep reading for helpful articles when planning your Nevada vacation.

Our Favorite 3 Things to do in Nevada

Visit Las Vegas: Las Vegas has so many Things to Do Beside Gambling, We spent Two Days in Las Vegas and only gambled $5.

Las Vegas Day Trips: We loved these 8 Amazing Las Vegas Day Trips. Our favorite stops were The Grand Canyon, Red Rocks State Park, and the Hoover Dam.

Lake Tahoe Road Trip: Spend one day driving around Lake Tahoe and stopping at all of the amazing State Parks for the beautiful blue water views.

With warmer than normal temperatures compared with the rest of the US, southern Nevada is a popular destination in the winter months. In the Las Vegas area, you’ll find great temperatures. However, in the areas of higher elevation, like Lake Tahoe, you’ll find colder temperatures and even feet of snow during the winter months.

In general, spring and fall are considered the best times to visit Nevada. During spring and fall, you’ll find comfortable temperatures throughout the state. You’ll also find smaller crowds at top tourist destinations.

Summer in the north western portion of the state can be delightful. The warm temperatures and high elevation combine to make some great weather to explore the outdoors. While summer in the south can be incredibly hot, you’ll still find lot of people exploring the Las Vegas areas in any season.

Language:

The official language of the US is English.

Know Before You Go

Currency and Budget:

The currency used in Nevada is the US dollar. You’ll find that credit and debit cards are widely accepted throughout the state. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are the most common. Cash is also widely used.

The prices in Nevada are cheap compared with other US areas. Hotels average between $80-$180. Meal prices average from $7-$30 depending on type of restaurant. Las Vegas prices can be more expensive but vary widely.

Getting Around:

Nevada also has two main airports: Las Vegas and Reno. Las Vegas plane tickets often are discounted and this can make traveling to Nevada very inexpensive.

Nevada is a big state with lots of empty spaces in the middle. So a great way to vacation in Nevada is picking a place to stay, like Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe or Reno, and then taking road trips from here. You’ll either need a rental car to access these areas or opt to take private tours. Public transportation, outside of Las Vegas, is not great.

Safety:

Nevada is a relatively safe place to travel. Petty crime like theft can occur, especially in popular tourist destinations so keep an eye on your belongings. Las Vegas does have very visible drug use and folks experiencing homelessness, which can make visitors feel uncomfortable. Las Vegas also has some historically unsafe areas outside of the main tourist sections.

If you’re traveling by car, be sure to keep yourself safe by always packing plenty of water and a paper road map. Cell service and civilization can be difficult to find in remote areas.