Buffalo Bill's is home to the Desperado, one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the United States. This is one of many family attractions offered by Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino, one of three hotels under the umbrella of Terrible's Primm Valley Casino Resorts. Whether you are vacationing alone or with family, you can explore attractions such as the Turbo Drop, Attraction Zone Arcade, Adventure Canyon Log Flume, Maxflight Cyber Coaster and the Vault 3-D Experience. Admission to these rides ranged from $3 to $8 as of 2011.
Located 35 minutes away from the south of Las Vegas, the Primm Valley Golf Club is home to two award-winning golf courses designed by golf architect Tom Fazio. Opened in 1997, the Lakes Course features a 6,945-yard par 71 course with pine trees and an extensive lake and river system. The Desert Course, a 7,131-yard par 72 course filled with palm trees, cactus and wildflowers, launched in 1998. Both courses landed a spot on VegasGolfer's 2006 "Best Overall Course" list and a Four Star Award in Golf Digest's "Places to Play" in 2004 and 2005.
Primm Valley Golf Club also has training facilities that span over 22 acres. These include practice putting greens, target greens, sand bunkered chipping and pitching greens, a driving range and the Primm Valley Golf Academy. Rates and packages ranged from $65 to $125 as of 2011.
If you enjoy bargain shopping, visit Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas. This mall offers brand name merchandise from retailers such as Coach, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Gap and Nike. Shopping packages are available from $25 to $75 as of 2011. These include Shop & Shuttle, Shop & Dine & Shuttle, Shop & Play, Perfume & Diamonds and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Additionally, Fashion Outlets provides its customers with the opportunity to become elite shoppers when they enroll as a member in the Privileges Club.
The Ivanpah Dry Lake is an expanse of land located on the border of California and Nevada. Participate in activities such as racing, archery, kite bugging and land sailing. In 2004 and 2005, Ivanpah Dry Lake hosted the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Grand Challenge. The agency awards cash prizes to driverless vehicles that complete a rugged off-road course in the shortest time span. In order to access the area for recreational purposes you must obtain a permit. For more information on securing a permit, call 760-326-7003 or send an email to [email protected].
