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Bicycle Rentals
Bicycles are available for rent through All In Cycles.
Camel Safari
Camel Safari offers tours to view exotic animals via a safari tram around the property, hands-on experiences with an ambassador camel, and educational programs to get up-close to exotic animals. MUST BOOK AHEAD!
Donkey History Museum
Donkey History Museum is dedicated to chronicling the many contributions of donkeys in the Western Hemisphere.
Mesquite Fine Arts Center
Come take a look at some of our local artists’ work. Please visit website for information on classes and special events.
Off Road Vehicle Rentals
Off road vehicles are available for rent through Virgin River Adventure Rentals.
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Skydive Mesquite
If this will be your first jump, don't you want to skydive where experienced skydivers go to make their jumps!
Special Events
For information on special events in Mesquite, please visit the Mesquite Gaming website, or check our Facebook page. mesquitegaming.com
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The Painted Hippo
The Painted Hippo is a ceramic painting studio. Bring the kiddos and enjoy some arts and craft time!
312 W Mesquite Blvd Suite #7
(702)344-5022
Virgin Valley Heritage Museum
The museum displays exhibits about area pioneers and local history.
Within an Hour of Mesquite
Ancestor Square
Nestled on the corner of Main Street and St. George Boulevard, Ancestor Square is a hub for a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment needs. It is the compilation of 12 separate buildings, six of which have historic registry designations with rich histories. Although there are many things to do in St. George, Ancestor Square is a point of interest we highly recommend.
Gunlock State Park
Boat, fish, and swim on the tranquil waters at Gunlock Reservoir, or enjoy an afternoon picnic on the beach. Warm waters during the summer and a mild winter climate make the park a year-round destination. Kayak Rentals are available at the park at the main gate. Tandem, single and paddle boards are also available.
Kayenta Art Village
Take a drive on Old Hwy 91 going the back way to St. George and turn left when you see the sign for Kayenta. You will not be disappointed! The Kayenta Art Village is a growing enclave of art galleries, studios, theatre, art festival, restaurant, gift, and coffee shop.
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
Just north of St. George is 45,600 acres of BLM owned land with the most breathtaking landscapes. The Red Cliffs Recreation Area provides a small campground, shaded picnic area, historic and paleontological sites, and miles of trails for hiking.
You won’t want to skip this one!
Sand Hollow State Park
With its warm, blue waters and red sandstone landscape, one of Utah’s newer state parks is also one of its most popular. Boat, fish, and dive at Sand Hollow Reservoir, or explore and ride the dunes of Sand Mountain on an off-highway vehicle.
Valley of Fire
About halfway between Mesquite and Las Vegas lies the beautiful Valley of Fire. The state park derives its name from red sandstone formations, the Aztec Sandstone, which formed from shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago.
Within Two Hours North of Mesquite
Kanarra Falls
If you love hiking and beautiful scenery, this is one you won’t want to miss! Generally considered a moderately challenging hike, it will take you on a route through a narrow canyon with tree ladders and rope climbs leading to dramatic water cascades. The hike is limited to 150 people per day, so we recommend you purchase your tickets in advance. Please visit the website to purchase tickets and for more information.
Zion National Park
Zion National Park is a southwest Utah nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also, along the river, partly through deep chasms, is Zion Narrows wading hike. Please visit the website for alerts and park closures.
Within Two Hours South of Mesquite
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Purchase tickets on-site only.
Lake Mead
Lake Mead is a reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in the Southwestern United States. It is located in the states of Nevada and Arizona, 24 mi east of Las Vegas. It is the largest reservoir in the US in terms of water capacity.
Lion Habitat Ranch
Book a private tour, feed the animals, or just stop by and visit these beautiful wild creatures. The Lion Habitat Ranch is the retirement home for the lions you would have previously seen at the MGM exhibit. Since opening to the public, the Ranch has also become a home to other exotic animals in need.
Seven Magic Mountains
Internationally renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains is a large-scale site-specific public art installation located near Jean Dry Lake and Interstate 15, approximately ten miles south of Las Vegas, Nevada. Comprised of seven towers of colorful, stacked boulders standing more than thirty feet high, it is definitely a sight to see!
Within Three Hours of Mesquite
Gold Butte (Offroad or 4WD Highly Recommended)
Within minutes of Mesquite just south of Bunkerville, you can find Gold Butte. Gold butte National Monument covers nearly 300,000 acres of remote and rugged desert landscape in southeastern Nevada, where dramatically chiseled red sandstone, twisting canyons, and tree-clad mountains punctuate desolate stretches of the Mojave Desert. Below we have listed a few places to visit if you decide to explore Gold Butte. Make sure to bring plenty of water!
WHITNEY POCKETS: This is one of the first points of interest of Gold Butte after you enter the National Monument area. The Dam and Storage Cave found here were constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930’s.
DEVIL’S THROAT: A 110-FOOT-DEEP SINKHOLE ON THE EDGE OF THE Gold Bute National Monument is one of the most unusual features of this area. You can only admire it from afar because the ground around the sinkhole is extremely unstable and is dangerous to walk on. Don’ worry though-it’s fenced, so just stay in the designated area.
LITTLE FINLAND: One of the most photographed features of the gold Butte National Monument, Little Finland is famous for its stunning bright-orange rock formations created by the wind. The rocks are adorned by a group of palm trees down below and it makes it even more picturesque. If you venture into this remote corner of Gold Butte, don’t forget to bring your camera! You can spend a long time trying to capture the beauty of this place as its colors change depending on the light.
NEWSPAPER ROCK: Gold Butte boasts thousands of petroglyph panels scattered throughout the area. However, if you want to see one of the most impressive petroglyph collections, there’s no better place than Newspaper Rock. It’s a massive boulder with hundreds of petroglyphs etched in it! Newspaper Rock can only be accessed via a rugged backcountry road that requires a 4-wheel drive.
GOLD BUTTE GHOST TOWN: A remnant of the gold mining times, this old ghost town used to be the center of the former Gold Butte Mining District (after which the monument was named). The town was established in the early 1900s and had about 2000 residents in its peak days. Only 10 years later, it was almost completely deserted. Most of the town has crumbled under the extreme heat and you won’t find any old buildings here anymore. However, you can still find some structures, mine shafts, and graves of its last residents in this remote ghost town. Worth checking out if you have more time.
https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/nevada/gold-butte
Casino Entertainment:
Three Major Casinos:
north end of town
south end of town
Amenities
- Eureka-- Gift shops, bingo, live bands, buffet, Gregory's Steak House, 24 hour café.
- Virgin River-- Bowling alley, Starbucks coffee, arcade, gift shop, bingo, live bands, buffet, 24 hour café.
- CasaBlanca-- Spa, beauty salon, gift shop, arcade, live bands, free comedy shows, concerts, Starbuck's coffee, ice cream parlor, buffet, 24 hour café , Katherine's fine dining.
- Movie Theaters: Stadium 6.
- For maps of the city, and more information about recreation in the mesquite area, visit www.mesquitenv.com
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Gold Butte (Offroad or 4WD Highly Recommended)
WHITNEY POCKETS: This is one of the first points of interest of Gold Butte after you enter the National Monument area. The Dam and Storage Cave found here were constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930’s.
DEVIL’S THROAT: A 110-FOOT-DEEP SINKHOLE ON THE EDGE OF THE Gold Bute National Monument is one of the most unusual features of this area. You can only admire it from afar because the ground around the sinkhole is extremely unstable and is dangerous to walk on. Don’ worry though-it’s fenced, so just stay in the designated area.
LITTLE FINLAND: One of the most photographed features of the gold Butte National Monument, Little Finland is famous for its stunning bright-orange rock formations created by the wind. The rocks are adorned by a group of palm trees down below and it makes it even more picturesque. If you venture into this remote corner of Gold Butte, don’t forget to bring your camera! You can spend a long time trying to capture the beauty of this place as its colors change depending on the light.
NEWSPAPER ROCK: Gold Butte boasts thousands of petroglyph panels scattered throughout the area. However, if you want to see one of the most impressive petroglyph collections, there’s no better place than Newspaper Rock. It’s a massive boulder with hundreds of petroglyphs etched in it! Newspaper Rock can only be accessed via a rugged backcountry road that requires a 4-wheel drive.
GOLD BUTTE GHOST TOWN: A remnant of the gold mining times, this old ghost town used to be the center of the former Gold Butte Mining District (after which the monument was named). The town was established in the early 1900s and had about 2000 residents in its peak days. Only 10 years later, it was almost completely deserted. Most of the town has crumbled under the extreme heat and you won’t find any old buildings here anymore. However, you can still find some structures, mine shafts, and graves of its last residents in this remote ghost town. Worth checking out if you have more time.
