- Our list of the best things to do in Nelson, Nevada, features the top 38 nearby activities — including 29 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Nelson, NV has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Nelson, NV , followed by 36 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boulder City, Henderson and Searchlight
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19.1 Miles
Offering visitors panoramic views of Boulder City and the surrounding valley, Red & Black Mountain is accessible by two hiking trails. The trail is recommended for intermediate hikers, with an elevation gain of 1,200 feet.
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.
21.0 Miles
95%
22 votes
Lakeshore Rd, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, NV
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Railroad Tunnel Trail features five tunnels and provides views of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. The trail can be used of biking, running, and walking and is also dog friendly.
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.