- The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Nelson, Nevada, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and History Museums.
- From Desert Adventures - Day Tours to Las Vegas Tours & Rentals, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Nelson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boulder City and Henderson.
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19.3 Miles
A popular Boulder City hiking destination, Bootleg Canyon features hiking and biking trails that take visitors through the scenic canyon's length. Visitors can also zipline down into the canyon from above.
19.8 Miles
Hemenway Park allows visitors the opportunity to closely mingle with bighorn sheep that come down from the nearby mountains to graze. The park also has playground equipment, gazebos, sport courts, and a view of Lake Mead.
19.8 Miles
92%
12 votes
Mile Marker 4 US 93 South of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, NV 89005
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Arizona Hot Spring is composed of several pools with highly mineralized water located about 1000 feet from the river. Spring temperatures reach about 111 degrees. Trails are closed during summer months due to hazardous heat conditions of over 120 degrees.
20.6 Miles
96%
423 votes
U.S. 93, Boulder City, NV 89005
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The Hoover Dam inspired its own connected feats of engineering that heighten the dam and access to it, including the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. Construction on the 2,000 foot long bridge was finished in 2010, and it offers vehicles sweeping views of the Black Canyon.
20.9 Miles
79%
39 votes
Lake Shore Road, Boulder City, NV 89005
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Located in the Lake Mead National Recreational Area in Boulder City, Nevada, the Boulder Beach Campground offers 150 camping sites amongst the shade of Eucalyptus trees. Most of the RV sites feature tables and fire pits.
20.9 Miles
100%
2 votes
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Great Basin Highway, Boulder City, NV 89005
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Part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Alan Bible Visitor Center provides a wealth of information for visitors. The center features two main rooms â€' one, the information center, which includes a gift shop, and the other, a museum.
21.1 Miles
Goldstrike Hot Springs is a trailhead for a scenic hike that leads visitors to some impressive hot springs near the Colorado River. There are also rock formations, caves, and other desert scenery.
21.3 Miles
Kayak and canoe rentals for Lake Mead or Black Canyon can be acquired at Boulder City River Riders for day usage. The company also offers kayak eco-tours of the nearby waterways with the most popular being a day-long tour of Black Canyon by kayak.
21.9 Miles
94%
526 votes
1830 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015
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Rather than being a simple collection of items, the exhibits at the Clark County Heritage Museum are far grander in scale. The museum features numerous sites within its 30-acre location, including historic homes, replicated historic buildings, and even a ghost town with its own mining trail.
25.1 Miles
Run Plus Fun is an indoor playground facility that has birthday party packages that include a private birthday room and a play structure. The parties are for children up to 20 years old and can accommodate up to 25 people.