Nevada Vacation Rentals: An Introduction
Known as the Silver State, Nevada is considered one of the top holiday destinations in the US. It is home to the lively city of Las Vegas, which is visited by millions of tourists of every year. Aside from Las Vegas, Nevada also has plenty of other regions and cities that have a wide variety of attractions that appeal to both the young and the old.
If you are planning to visit Nevada, make sure to go through the Nevada vacation rental listings that we have. We offer Boulder City vacation rentals, Reno vacation homes, Las Vegas condo rentals, Laughlin vacation home rentals, South Lake Tahoe vacation cabins and many other Nevada vacation rental options for you to choose from, depending on the type of trip you would be having and your budget.
Nevada Vacation Rentals: Destinations
As the capital of the state, Carson City serves as a great destination especially for those who are renting a Reno vacation home or a Lake Tahoe cabin. Some of the attractions in Carson City that you could add to your trip itinerary would include the Nevada State Capitol Complex, the Nevada State Museum, the Brewery Arts Center, the Nevada Governor's Mansion and the Nevada State Railroad Museum.
Aside from the attractions, there are also a number of parks in the city where the whole family can walk around and take in the beauty of the surroundings. Some parks that you should go to while in Carson City include Mills Park which has a summer kiddie train, and Fuji Park which has a playground and a stream, making it perfect for a wholesome family experience.
Located in Southern Nevada, Boulder City was a city originally built for the construction workers of Hoover Dam. Today, it serves as one of the more popular vacation destinations in the state for being home to Hoover Dam, the world's largest dam. Aside from the dam itself, you can also arrange a tour of the Boulder City and Hoover Dam Museum which showcases the history of the dam and the city. Afterwards, you can do some skydiving at the Boulder City airport before resting at your Boulder City vacation home.
Located in Central Nevada, Ely is a city that lies on desert valleys that are between mountain ridges. You may want to go here if you are staying in one of many Las Vegas vacation rentals to visit some attractions such as the Nevada Northern Railway Museum and the Ely Renaissance Society.
Many families choose to stay at Henderson vacation homes because of the city's proximity to Las Vegas. This gives them the chance to experience the bustling nightlife in Las Vegas and then go back to quieter Henderson. Henderson also offers a number of attractions such as the Ethel M Chocolate Factory, the Ocean Spray Factory and the Clark County Heritage Museum.
Las Vegas Vacation Rentals
Dubbed as the Entertainment Capital of the World and Sin City, Las Vegas offers everything that you need to have an exciting holiday. The city is packed with giant casino hotels and resorts that do not just appeal to those who would like to do some gambling but also to families who want to have a relaxing getaway lounging by the pool and doing some wholesome family activities.
To help you save on your accommodations, instead of staying at a hotel, you might want to look for some of the Las Vegas vacation home rentals that we have which would provide you with a place to stay that is right in the middle of all the action but would cost you a lot less, giving you more to spend on the other things that the city has to offer.
Some of the attractions that you might want to visit while staying in this colorful city would be the Fountains of the Bellagio, the Adventuredome at Circus Circus, the Flamingo Garden, the MGM Grand Lion Habitat, the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, the Golden Nugget and for adults, the Erotic Heritage Museum. As for activities, contrary to what many think, you do not actually have to go gambling while in Las Vegas, as there are plenty of things that you can do. For example, you can watch free world-class circus acts as well as a masquerade show in the sky. There are also numerous Cirque du Soleil shows such as Mystere, O, Zumanity, Love and Viva Elvis. You can choose to watch a wide range of other shows such as magic shows, comedy shows ad adult shows for your viewing pleasure.
If you want to have an exciting outdoor experience, there are also plenty of mountain activities that Las Vegas offers such as rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking and skiing. You can also go kayaking or even ride a gondola.
As the second largest gaming destination in the state, Reno offers plenty of reasons for being a vacation destination in its own right. Aside from the casinos in Reno, you can also choose to stay at any of the Reno home rentals to visit some of the city's attractions including the Nevada Museum of Art, the Wingfield Park, the Reno Central Library, Rancho San Rafael Park, Victorian Square and Idlewild Park.
You could also schedule your trip around some of the events and festivals in Reno such as the Reno National Championship Air Races, Hot August Nights, The Great Reno Balloon Race, the Reno Rodeo, the Nevada State Fair and the Reno River Festival.
Because of the varying terrain of the city, there are also many outdoor recreational activities that you can do such as mountain biking, road biking, skiing and kayaking.
Some of the other destinations that you can go to while in Nevada would include Sparks, the Great Basin National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Area 51 and Black Rock City. These destinations are located many Nevada vacation rental homes so be sure to check out those that are in our listings to make the planning for your memorable vacation a lot easier.