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Outdoor enthusiasts can hike trails or climb throughout the canyon.
The payoff is the view. If nature's your game, Vegas has a deal for you For a variety of easily accessible outdoor adventures, Las Vegas is a good bet. But though Las Vegas may be known for its gambling, there's plenty of excitement off the Strip, too. Situated in the midst of the desert, with the mountains of Nevada and Utah and even the Grand Canyon within shouting distance, the region provides plenty of opportunity for hiking, camping, rock-climbing, cycling, boating and general sightseeing. For an easy introduction to the outskirts of town, consider Hoover Dam, less than half an hour east of town.