Hiking and trekking are the kind of recreations every person would want to do once in a lifetime if they fall under the category of wild and adventurous people. When it come to adventure trekking and hiking are the top most priority. However these activities require professional training and a great amount of fitness and are definitely not recommended for amateurs without any professional help.
However for those willing to go for it otherwise in Nevada then the Red Rock Canyon area is one of the best places for this.
The Red Rock Canyon gets its name from the rock it is made up of namely the red sandstone embedded in these mountains. There are provisions for touring the place in vehicles. But the best way to actually enjoy and explore the scenic beauty of the place is to walk and hike. The best feature of the canyon is the unique red colored horizontal streaks across the mountains known as the Wilson Cliffs which are clearly visible from the city of Las Vegas. The combination of the red streaks against the grey background is a fascinating sight and can be one of the most beautiful carvings by nature. The area is very steep and consists of hard rocks which makes it a dangerous yet a very challenging place for hiking and trekking. Hence this place is highly recommended for professional hikers looking out for an adventure and a place to hone their skills.

For further information:
Contact:
Red Rock Visitor’s Center
1000 Scenic Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89124, USA
Phone: +1 702-515-5350

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Every person has a dream of going to Las Vegas to have an experience of a lifetime. If you are such a person then you should also deserve the best of the dining experiences in the best Las Vegas restaurants. Such a restaurant is undoubtedly The Joël Robuchon at the Mansion which has Chef Robuchon preparing its delicacies. Surely the “Chef Of the Century”, Robuchon, would have a lot to contribute to the popularity of this restaurant. This restaurant is situated in the MGM Grand hotel and would definitely make sure that every penny spent is worthwhile.
Since it is a very expensive and sophisticated place you might be awestruck by its lavish and grand interior. There is a system of an open kitchen along with the bar on one side so that the customers would be able to view the exact method of preparing the various delicacies. Such necessary provisions are also made if the customer at all wishes to help prepare his own choice of meal along with the Chef. It has authentic French delicacies which would certainly leave your senses mesmerized. The restaurant can only be dined in formal wear and earlier reservations are a must.
But dining at this restaurant would surely be a one in a lifetime experience.

Dinner:
5:30 pm - 10 pm
(Monday to Friday)
5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
(Saturday and Sunday)

Contact:
Phone: + (1) 702-891-7358

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Grass Valley is situated at the foothills of Sierra Nevada and is probably one of the best places to travel if you are looking for peace and tranquility. It provides nature at its best along with a great weather and definitely a very relaxed lifestyle. Besides that there is also a wide variety of restaurants and shopping complexes along with various other kinds of entertainment.
There are different kinds of recreational activities here which ensures that there would be no scope for boredom. The different recreation areas offer activities like golfing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, boating, fishing, swimming, whitewater rafting, skiing, gold panning, etc. This would be an ideal place if you are looking out for an adventure filled vacation. However Christmas is also a very good time to be in this place. You can truly feel the spirit of Christmas admist the God gifted beauty of nature and this pretty much rekindles the festival itself. Christmas is celebrated here in the traditional old fashioned manner. The streets are filled musicians, jugglers, carolers, the Cornish Carol Choirs and definitely Santa Claus. There is delicious food and drinks served on the streets and at the restaurants. Morover, since the area is sparsely populated, the inhabitants know each other very well and create an environment which is both warm and friendly and this would definitely make your stay a complete experience.

For further information:

Contact
For information, contact the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce at (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-NJOY, the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 273-4667 or (800) 655-4667 (www.grassvalleychamber.com) or the Grass Valley Downtown Association at (530) 272-8315.
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Ely started off as a railroad town, then it was remade into a mining center and now it’s fast becoming a huge tourism attraction for a lot of people who seek beauty and serenity for their vacations. With a meager population of just around 4500, Ely promises you absolute peace of mind. Route 93 and Route 50 are two best ways to get to Ely as it is built right at their junction. Many recreational venues such as Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, Cave Mountain State Park, Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park and Great Basin National Park are just an hour’s drive from Ely. Since Ely offers cheap accommodation and home-cooked dining facilities, it has fast become a base for tourists who want to explore the surrounding areas. Located in east central Nevada, the climate here is about as good as it gets anywhere else.
Ely also has a host of other activities like the California National Historic Trail and the Pony Express National Historic Trail which are both exciting and educating.

For more details on these activities please contact:
324 South State Street, Suite 200, Box 30
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Or call at:
801-741-1012

Nevada has plenty of attractive trails for hiking. Mt Charleston in Clark County is one of them. It covers an area of 316,000 acres. The elevation starts from 7000 feet and goes up to 11,918 feet. Mt Charleston has only one trailhead, so you will hike in and back out the same way. At the top there is a deep hole, almost the size of a small basement. If you have enough protective clothing and mattress you can camp out there.

The weather and temperature fluctuates a lot, as you expect. In summer, during the day it can go up to 100 degrees and at night it can come down to 60 degrees. In winter it goes up to 50 degrees and the lowest can be around 20 degrees. Sometimes this trail can get really dry, a real threat for fire hazard. It is wise to check the conditions with the authorities beforehand.

You don’t need permits for hiking and it is free. For overnight stay you can collect the free permit at the trailhead.

Contact Information
US Forestry service, Nevada.
Phone-(702)873-8800
Direction- Go north on US 95, then west (left) on State Route 157 or 156.

Visitor centre
18.4 miles drive along the State Route 157. Located on the left side of the route, by the ranger station.
Phone-(702)872-5486
Hours- 9:00AM-4:00PM, 7 days a week

Food and Lodging
Mt. Charleston Lodge
Phone-(702)872-5408

Mt. Charleston Hotel
Phone-(702)872-5500

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Celtic Festival in Nevada gives you a chance to mingle with people of different backgrounds and ages and enjoy eventful days of music, sports, dance, history and culture.

The first Celtic Festival and Marketplace took place in 1996. In the late 1980s a radio show named Celtic Cadence became very popular among the listeners. Seeing that popularity some Celtic concerts and fundraising events were organized and got same attention from the cowed. Then a decision was made to take the whole thing to the next level and this Celtic Festival and Marketplace is a result of that.

In this event the regional musicians, dancers and pageantry performers will perform. There will be some living history displays in camp settings. There will be some Scottish athletic demonstrations. There will be separate fun and entertainment area for kids and a huge marketplace for everyone.

Of course the music and dancing will be the main attraction where some famous and talented artists will perform. Among them will be Solas, Cathie Ryan, Enter the Haggis, Vishten, James Keelaghan and Molly’s Revenge. They all have different backgrounds and different styles. That is the recipe for an entertaining and enjoyable show.

Contact Information
Celtic Music Festival
KVMR 89.5 FM
Phone-(530)265-9073
Email- celtfest@kvmr.org

Date- September 27th and 28th
Tickets- General- $30-$35
Members-$25-$30
Festival-General- $50-$55
Members-$45-$50

Young visitors(16 years or less) gets discount. There are other pricing options available, please visit website

For more information visit- http://www.kvmr.org/celticfestival/

Mini Gran Prix in Las Vegas is the only place in Las Vegas where you can drive a real Gran Prix car on a race track. It is not your regular go kart experience. You must have your driver’s license to get this experience as you are driving a real car on a real track. Don’t get disappointed if you are not ready yet. There are lots of other things to enjoy here including kiddie karts, go kart and sprint karts. There are lots of entertainment for the entire family.

There are other rides available including Dive Bomber, Tornado Twister and roller coaster. They have the latest games for the whole family to participate, have fun and win some prizes.

After the games you can stop by the restaurant for some fresh pizzas, chicken wings and sandwiches. You can pick a souvenir from the gift bar on your way out.

Contact information
1401 N Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89108
Phone-(702)259-7000
(888)259-7223
Fax- (702)259-7001
Email- crewchief@lvmgp.com

Hours of operation
Sunday-Thursday- 10:00 AM- 10:00 PM
Friday- Saturday- 10:00 AM- 11:00 PM

Admission
One to four - $6.50 each
Five or more - $6.00 each
Group special- one hour wristband- $16.00
1.5 hour wristband- $24
2 hour wristband- $32

For more information visit- http://www.lvmgp.com/index.html

With a history of over hundred and fifty years, a play or movie can be made on Nevada Theatre itself. It is the oldest theatre of California. The theatre stepped into its third century. It is the venue for many theatrical performances, musical acts, high school graduations, wedding ceremonies and films.

It all began in 1863. The building was a hotel named Baily House hotel. In the deadly fire that year the hotel burned down. Later when the Nevada Theatre Association was formed, they took over the burned building and renovated it to provide the community a theatre. The theatre was opened in 1865. The first act was a comedy called Dutch Governor.

In 1909 decision was made to turn the theatre into a movie house. They remodelled the place and until 1950 the house was primarily used for that purpose. Later in 1958 the emergence of television and economic reasons forced the association to close down the movie house.

It was opened again in 1963. Thanks to The Nevada County Liberal Arts Commission, now known as The Nevada Theatre Commission. They raised the funds and did other necessary renovations to bring this place back to life.

Contact information
Nevada Theatre
PO Box 1066
Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone-(530)265 -6161
Email- Nevada theatre@nevadatheatre.com

For more information visit- http://www.nevadatheatre.com/index.php

Want to go wild with the entire family? Why not visit some place where wild families live. Fifteen minutes away form Las Vegas strip is the Las Vegas zoo. This is the only zoo in Las Vegas. In the state of Nevada this is the only zoo that stays open all year round. While you visit, you will see more than hundred and fifty species of plants and animals.

The main goal of Las Vegas zoo is to make people aware about the endangered species. This experience will also educate you how to protect these animals. Overall people will appreciate more about this beautiful nature and all the living beings on it. Everybody gets a chance to learn. Whether it is a school trip or you are just visiting by yourself.

If you are planning field trip, they have great plans and special rates in offer. You just need to call beforehand so that they can take care of the fact that the park is not overcrowded. If you have a group of fifteen or more, you can get almost half off the regular price.

This is a great way to learn something important while having a lot of fun.

Address

Southern Nevada Zoological and Botanical Park
1775 N Rancho Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone-(702)647-4685
Fax-(702)648-5955

Hours- Daily 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Admission- Adults-$8
Children(2-12)-$6
Senior-$6

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Matties can offer an evening full of fun and activities. It is a bar, a restaurant, a perfect place to hang out. You can be here just for food and drink. Or you can visit with your friends just to watch your favourite team playing. You can also come here to play some pool or foosball. There is a bit for everyone here.

The main theme of this nicely decorated restaurant is Everything Elko. There is a nice looking fountain inside the restaurant. Every table has an umbrella with it which gives you the feeling of out doors, no matter which month of the year it is.

This is the hottest bar in town, no doubt about that. They will give you a head start with the happy hour everyday. If you like karaoke, you cannot miss the Thursday nights. There are lots of traditional sports activities every night. You can get busy at the pool table. They have the biggest one in town. You have dart and foosball if you don’t feel like playing pool. And your favourite sports channel will always be on.

They organize lots of events all year round. Home made bikini contest probably is the hottest and the most popular among all of them.

Contact Information-

Matties Bar & Grill
2325 Mountain City Highway
Elko, NV 89801
Phone-(775)753-3877
Email- contact@mattiesbar-n-grill.com

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