Nevada Great Basin Highway

Day 1

Travel Las Vegas on I-15 North to Hwy 93 North. Stop at the beautiful Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy the lakeside picnic tables, and the many species of birds and other wildlife. Continue north for a few more minutes toward Alamo and stop at Windmill Ridge to enjoy lunch and their scrumptious bakery selections, or pick up lunch to go and enjoy at your stop in Kershaw-Ryan State Park, where you can hike, play volleyball, or just relax on the cool grass. Next stop is spectacular Cathedral Gorge State Park, where you can walk through the dramatic sandstone formations such as the Moon Caves, and enjoy the scenic overlook. Drive onto Pioche, the historic mining town and visit the Million Dollar Courthouse and Boot Hill. Continue on the Great Basin Highway (Highway 93) to Ely. Overnight in Ely.

Total Travel Time: 4 hrs 50 mins

Day 2

Travel Highway 50 East to Great Basin National Park. Enjoy a trip to the Lehman Caves, with incredible stalactite and stalagmite formations. Depart Great Basin National Park heading East on Utah State Route 21 and I-15 to Cedar City. Visit Kolob Canyons Visitors Center and drive up the scenic drive. Continue on I-15 South toward St. George and through the dramatic Virgin River Gorge to Mesquite. Perhaps enjoy a spa treatment or a sumptuous meal at your resort. Overnight in Mesquite.

Total Travel Time: 5 hrs 15 mins

Day 3

Depart Mesquite, and enjoy the morning at scenic Valley of Fire State Park to enjoy some of the famous formations such as Rainbow Vista, Seven Sisters and Elephant Rock. Leaving the Valley of Fire, head South through Lake Mead National Recreation Area to enjoy scenic views on your way to Boulder City. You may also enjoy views of Lake Mead and possibly see some bighorn while visiting Hemenway Valley Park. Enjoy the charming historic district of Boulder City with its shops, galleries, and cafes. Overnight in Boulder City.

Total Travel Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Day 4

Depart Boulder City for Las Vegas for additional days or your departure from Las Vegas Airport.

Total Travel Time: 30 mins

This road trip was provided by Travel Nevada.

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