Interactive Map
Use this map to get your bearings around Las Vegas and see how far popular day trips like Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Antelope Canyon and Los Angeles actually are.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Las Vegas beyond the Strip: getting oriented, real costs, weather, and why a car matters for Hoover Dam, Red Rock and the Grand Canyon. Red Rock Canyon: The Desert Escape 30 Minutes From the Strip Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area sits 30 minutes from the Strip. 2026 fees, timed-entry rules, the scenic loop, and the best short hikes. The Las Vegas Strip The Strip isn't in Las Vegas city limits, it's 4 miles long, and resort fees aren't in the room rate. Here's how it really works. Downtown & Fremont Street Old Las Vegas explained: free LED canopy shows, paid SlotZilla zipline, distances from the Strip, and when to go. Henderson & Lake Las Vegas Henderson is Las Vegas's calmer suburb, home to the man-made Lake Las Vegas — a half-day break from the Strip, not a wilderness destination. Mount Charleston: Las Vegas's Cool-Air Escape Mount Charleston sits 45-60 minutes from the Strip but feels like a different climate: pine forest, cooler air, and light snow in winter. 18b Arts District, Las Vegas 18b Arts District sits south of Fremont Street: a few blocks of galleries, studios and independent restaurants, best explored in two or three hours. Seven Magic Mountains Seven Magic Mountains: free neon-bright rock totems off I-15, 20 min from the Strip. Hours, parking, photo tips and how long to plan.
Day trips & excursions
Antelope Canyon & Page Antelope Canyon requires a licensed Navajo guide and advance permit. Prices, timing, distance from Las Vegas, and the daylight-saving trap. Grand Canyon from Las Vegas Grand Canyon West or South Rim? Distances, drive times and 2026 fees for both, from a Las Vegas base. Grand Canyon South Rim The real Grand Canyon National Park, ~4.5 hours from Las Vegas. 2026 entry fees, shuttle info, and why an overnight beats a same-day trip. Grand Canyon West Grand Canyon West sits on Hualapai land, not in the national park. Skywalk prices, drive time from Las Vegas, and what each ticket tier really covers. Hoover Dam Hoover Dam from Las Vegas: 45-minute drive, free bypass bridge views, Powerplant Tour prices, and what a real visit actually costs in 2026. The Grand Circle: Page, Antelope Canyon & Monument Valley Plan the Grand Circle loop from Las Vegas: Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell and Monument Valley — distances, timing traps, and a realistic… Zion National Park Plan Zion from Las Vegas: 2026 entry fees, the mandatory shuttle season, and the Angels Landing lottery permit you cannot skip. Boulder City Boulder City sits between the Strip and Hoover Dam - the one Nevada town with no casinos, and a good hour-long stop on the way to the dam. Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon's hoodoos sit ~250 miles from Las Vegas, one hour ahead in Utah. Distance, 2026 fees, altitude and why to pair it with Zion. Death Valley Death Valley from Las Vegas: a 2-2.5 hour drive, $30 park fee, Badwater Basin — and why summer heat here is genuinely dangerous, not scenic. Flagstaff & Williams Flagstaff and Williams sit on the road from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim, about 4 hours away, but neither is a park entrance. Horseshoe Bend Plan Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona: parking fees, the walk to the overlook, safety, and the best light, from Las Vegas. Lake Mead Lake Mead: the US's largest reservoir, 40 min from the Strip. Beaches, boating, entry fees, and the receding shoreline explained. Lake Powell Lake Powell is the vast Colorado River reservoir near Page, AZ/UT — houseboats, boating and beaches, with water levels that shift year to year. Monument Valley Monument Valley is Navajo Tribal Park land, not a national park — no federal passes accepted. 2026 fees, drive time, and DST traps explained. Sedona Sedona's red rock canyons and hiking trails sit roughly 4 hours from Las Vegas, best paired with a Grand Canyon South Rim or Flagstaff trip. Springdale Springdale sits right outside Zion's south entrance, about 2h45 from Las Vegas. Lodging, dining, and the free town shuttle explained. Valley of Fire State Park Nevada's oldest state park, 2026 entry fees, Fire Wave and Elephant Rock trails, and why summer midday hiking here is genuinely risky. Kanab & the Slot Canyons Kanab is the base for BLM slot canyons like Peek-a-Boo and Buckskin Gulch — permits, access roads, flash flood risk, and how to plan a visit. Laughlin Laughlin is a small riverside casino town 90 minutes south of Las Vegas on the Colorado River — a quieter, cheaper stop, not a Strip rival. Los Angeles from Las Vegas Las Vegas to Los Angeles by road: I-15 drive times, traffic reality, and why LA works best as a multi-day add-on, not a day trip. St. George, Utah: The Practical Stopover Before Zion St. George is a practical waypoint between Las Vegas and Zion National Park — cheaper hotels, a regional airport, and quiet red-rock trails nearby.