[Clarkcty]

Originally Posted by jet757f

This is an old post but I'm glad someone revived it.

My wife's parents are coming next month probably in their late 70s.
We really have not done any sightseeing on Las Vegas so I'm not real sure where to take them.

Reading this looks like the Valley of Fire might be the most interesting.
I was surprised the mars scenes for Total Recall were filmed here also Star Trek Generations where Capt Kirk died.
It looks like it would be a nice drive.

Drop by the Springs Preserve they will definitely enjoy it. Start in the morning to walk around the gardens and then head on indoors when it starts getting really hot to check out the Nevada State Museum and other exhibits within the Springs Preserve. Have a meal or snack at the cafe afterwards.


Springs Preserve

[jet757f]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

In the summer it might be too hot for them at Lake Las Vegas. If they are in good health for the high elevation, take them up to Mt. Charleston, or even Red Rock Canyon is a little cooler. Whatever you do, do it very early, or after the sun goes down.

If you just want to do something pleasant, but not to strenuous, take them to Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs. Walk around the old dude ranch buildings, and stroll around the trails surrounding the fishing ponds. Take pictures of the herd of peacocks that have lived there forever. There are one or two white ones too. It's shady there and a bit cooler. Most people, and that will include you as newbies here, can't believe we have such a wonderful park in Las Vegas. If they like critters, take them to the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary.

You could also take them to a museum and be inside where it's cool. Everyone loves the Mob Museum, and the Atomic Test Site Museum. Especially 70 somethings.

Yes planning on the Mob Museum and the Atomic Test Site. Also that place that has all the old signs.
That Floyd Lamb Park sounds interesting too.

[jet757f]

Originally Posted by Clarkcty

Drop by the Springs Preserve they will definitely enjoy it. Start in the morning to walk around the gardens and then head on indoors when it starts getting really hot to check out the Nevada State Museum and other exhibits within the Springs Preserve. Have a meal or snack at the cafe afterwards.


Springs Preserve

This would also be a possibility. Thanks for the info.

[NCN]

My husband is 71 and I am 68. We visited Vegas the week following Mother's Day.
Sunday we drove up and down the Strip and noticed the Mormon Park and made a note to go back later.
Monday--went to Death Valley
Tuesday--Zion National Park
Wednesday--Hoover Dam and Lake Meade
Thursday--We visited a museum in North Las Vegas that told about the first settlers in the area that we had seen on Sunday. We thought we were just going to a park to relax but it turned out to be a real treat.
Friday we went to South Pointe which was beside where we stayed in The Grandview of Las Vegas.
Then we rested because we were leaving Saturday morning to come the 2,200 mile trip back home via I-40.
Sorry we missed the Red Rock place. It was a good trip. I took three swim suits and didn't use them once. We belong to a pool at home. Those National Parks were not coming home with us except in pictures.

We left our home on Tuesday morning and returned home on Tuesday night 2 weeks later. Altogether we drove about 5000 miles. We were planning to make the trip about one more week long but my husband misplaced one of his medications and the weather channel said it was snowing where we had planned to go. Our car needed an oil change too. The smoke from the fires in California were polluting the air. It was time to come home.

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by jet757f

Yes planning on the Mob Museum and the Atomic Test Site. Also that place that has all the old signs.
That Floyd Lamb Park sounds interesting too.

Take a picnic lunch and chill in the shade.

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by NCN

My husband is 71 and I am 68. We visited Vegas the week following Mother's Day.
Sunday we drove up and down the Strip and noticed the Mormon Park and made a note to go back later.
Monday--went to Death Valley
Tuesday--Zion National Park
Wednesday--Hoover Dam and Lake Meade
Thursday--We visited a museum in North Las Vegas that told about the first settlers in the area that we had seen on Sunday. We thought we were just going to a park to relax but it turned out to be a real treat.
Friday we went to South Pointe which was beside where we stayed in The Grandview of Las Vegas.
Then we rested because we were leaving Saturday morning to come the 2,200 mile trip back home via I-40.
Sorry we missed the Red Rock place. It was a good trip. I took three swim suits and didn't use them once. We belong to a pool at home. Those National Parks were not coming home with us except in pictures.

We left our home on Tuesday morning and returned home on Tuesday night 2 weeks later. Altogether we drove about 5000 miles. We were planning to make the trip about one more week long but my husband misplaced one of his medications and the weather channel said it was snowing where we had planned to go. Our car needed an oil change too. The smoke from the fires in California were polluting the air. It was time to come home.

Now that's the way to do a vacation in Las Vegas. See one casino you've seen them all.

[LVguy]

best route to take to go to lake mead? (for twisty scenic drive) I am near Aliante Casino and there are like 3 different routes to take for lake mead

I believe after 5pm you don't need to pay? actually how much is it

[SoCalCpl2]

I was not impressed with Lake Las Vegas...

[Raiderman]

Originally Posted by SoCalCpl2

I was not impressed with Lake Las Vegas...

The scenery is great, I enjoy it. But the village is having some tough times.. Poor marketing, in my opinion.

[Grumpypotpie]

Lake Mead North Shore Rd. rivals any scenic byway I've ever driven for natural beauty, and I've driven a bunch of them.