Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Many visitors bypass the club scene altogether in favor of Vegas’s more natural splendors and outdoor pursuits. Just 17 miles west of the Strip, you’ll find the enormous Red Rock Conservation Area, 195,000-plus acres with 30 miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, and mountain biking—and interpretive programs such as night hikes sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management. Dedicated bikers do the entire loop in 100-degree weather.