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Beyond the Strip: 5 Epic Day Trips From Las Vegas.
Trade glitzy casinos for wide-open desert views and quirky roadside attractions.
By Erin Gifford, AARP. Published November 19, 2024.
Las Vegas is a vibrant and glamourous destination, ranked as one of the top U.S. vacation destinations for Americans over 50, according to AARPโs Travel Trends survey. But beyond the glitz and allure of the Strip, itโs a perfect jumping-off point for day trips that showcase stunning landscapes and unique attractions in the American Southwest, including the legendary Route 66.
โVegas is so uniquely positioned. โฆ Weโre in the middle of nowhere, but weโre within a day tour drive time of so many fabulous places,โ says Will Tryon, co-owner of Adventure Photo Tours, which offers guided sightseeing excursions from Las Vegas. โThe stops along the way to get to these locations, that in itself is a sightseeing tour."
https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/outdoors/info-2024/day-trips-from-las-vegas.html