An alternative to "Sin City" is Laughlin, Nevada, almost a two-hour drive from Las Vegas. You have access to a multitude of casinos from the 57,000-sqaure-foot gaming destination of Aquarius Casino Resort and the 72,000-sqaure-foot gaming facility at River Palms Resort Casino. Golf enthusiasts have plenty of golf courses, such as the Mojave Resort Golf Club. While you stay, you can eat at a different restaurant every day from fast food to the finest eateries in Laughlin, including Beach Café, Grand Buffet and Hickory Pit Steakhouse.
Bay Shore Inn sits on West Casino Drive along the Colorado River in a secluded bay area. The pet-friendly 98-room motel has a fitness center, swimming pool and on-site restaurants. You can jet ski or boat on the river or have a picnic on the property. Places to shop include The Boutique at Harrah's, the Cowboy Store at Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall and the Beach Shop at River Palms. Attractions within 10 miles include Katherine Landing Marina, Parker Dam and the Colorado River.
Bay Shore Inn
1955 W. Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
702-299-9010
Golden Nugget Laughlin offers 300 room along the Colorado River. You have a choice of a standard tropical decorated room or a one-bedroom suite. The hotel offers four restaurant from quick snacks, deli sandwiches to steaks at the Harlow's, Saltgrass, The Deli, Starbuck's and Joe's Crab Shack. Plus there is live entertainment in the lounge and the Sports Bar. Other dining options in the neighborhood include H2OH! at the Aquarius Casino Resort and Outback Steakhouse. The casino offers the top slot machines, table games, such as Roulette, and the race and sports book area where you can bet on the latest track races. You can play golf, swim or jet boat along the river. Attractions nearby include Black Mountains, Davis Dam and Hoover Dam.
Golden Nugget Laughlin
2300 S. Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
800-950-7700
goldennugget.com
Edgewater Hotel & Casino sits on the shores of the Colorado River. The hotel features 1,350 rooms, an on-site fitness facility, a beauty salon and weekly live entertainment. You have a choice of eight different eateries from quick-eats to fine dining, including Hickory Pit Steakhouse, Orange Julius and Grand Buffet. Other dining options near the hotel include The Vineyard, Under the Stairs Café and Windows on the River Buffet. You can shop at the Laughlin's Preferred Outlets with over 60 store. Golf is available at the 18-hole Mojave Resort Golf Club and nearby Desert Lakes Golf Club. The Laughlin Big Bend State Recreational area offers boating, swimming and fishing.
Edgewater Hotel & Casino
2020 S. Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
800-677-4837
edgewater-casino.com
