Laughlin: the low-key Las Vegas
At the far southern tip of Nevada, where the Colorado River meets the Mohave desert, Laughlin offers casinos, resorts, riverfront living, green canyons, colorful desert trails, fishing and boating on the Colorado River, and a vibrant nightlife scene, with fantastic value live shows and concerts. Renting a is like enjoying the best of Las Vegas, without the hefty price tag, traffic, or hustlers. It’s an older, greener, more laid-back vibe, with river taxis, and 800-year-old Mohave history thrown in.
Laughlin’s historical attractions
Just a 15-minute drive from Laughlin, the Grapevine Canyon at the foot of Spirit Mountain is a sacred place for the Southern Nevada Indian tribes. Follow the trail that meanders alongside the dry streambed of the Grapevine Wash, and you’ll discover carved Indian artworks hewn into the valley’s rocks and caves, some as much as 800 years old. Former deserted mining towns have been turned into historical theme parks at Oatman, Nevada, and Chloride, Arizona, where you can take a cart-ride around town, or watch a shootout at the old-time saloon, both less than an hour away.
All of a flutter for Laughlin
Laughlin is the third most visited casino destination in the USA (after Las Vegas and Reno), so if you like a flutter at the casinos, then Laughlin is an ideal vacation destination. High-end riverfront casinos offer great opportunities for fun times – and live shows here are a fraction of the cost of Vegas. Laughlin also boasts a landscape ideal for boating, fishing, and swimming, and some beautiful trails. With a stay at a Laughlin vacation rental you can combine the best of Laughlin’s casinos with lazy days by the pool or on the river, and rugged outdoor pursuits.
Laughlin's an ideal winter sun destination
In Nevada, the weather is hot. High temperatures in November and March can easily reach the 70s, April, May, and October can get into the 80s, and highs through June to September can climb over 100. In these sunny summer months, a Laughlin vacation rental by the river, or with its own private pool, can be very welcome. Laughlin also enjoys very low rainfall throughout the year, so you can enjoy warm, dry months year-round. Combined with the pure air quality, and the cooling effect of the twinkling blue Colorado River, a Laughlin vacation rental has year-round appeal.
Exploring the natural landscape of Laughlin
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to appreciate the scenery, Laughlin is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Colorado River Heritage Greenway Park and Trails (1.9 mi / 3 km)
- Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area (5.4 mi / 8.7 km)
- Lake Mohave (20 mi / 32.1 km)
- Bullhead City Community Park (1.9 mi / 3 km)
- Grapevine Canyon (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
- Cimarron Lake (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
Transportation to and around Laughlin
The nearest airport is in Laughlin, NV (IFP-Laughlin - Bullhead Intl.), located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the city center.