Henderson, Nevada Attractions & Things To Do

Sam Boyd Stadium.

Sam Boyd Stadium is home to the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels and is considered one of the leading college football stadiums anywhere in the United States. After its 1999 renovation, UNLV's Sam Boyd Stadium now seats up to 40,000 people, is home to the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas, and is a top entertainment venue. Get more information on transportation to Sam Boyd Stadium, see Sam Boyd Stadium seating charts and more at unlvrebels.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/unlv-m-footbl-boyd.html.

McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas.

McCarran International Airport took 14th place in the world among airports for passenger traffic in 2007 with 47,595,140 passengers. As of 2008, McCarran International Airport’s top airline is Southwest Airlines which operated more flights out of McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, NV than any other airline.

For McCarran International Airport departures/arrivals and details on McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas NV, visit www.mccarran.com. [Top]

Arroyo Grande Sports Complex.

Arroyo Grande Sports Complex facilities include nine Lighted Ball Fields, an Open Grass Area, Barbecues, Lighted Basketball Courts, Horseshoe Pits, Covered Picnic Shelters and Picnic Tables, Playground facilities, a Park Reservation Information station and Restrooms. For more details Arroyo Grande Complex, visit www.cityofHenderson.com/parks/parks/arroyo_grande_sports_complex.php

Clark County Heritage Museum.

Among the Clark County Heritage Museum collection is an exhibit that follows the history of the Las Vegas gaming industry, the 1931 Boulder City train depot, a ghost town and Heritage Street (which was relocated from across Southern Nevada). The Clark County Heritage Museum also features a gift shop. For more details on the Clark County Heritage Museum, visit www.vegas.com/attractions/outside_lasvegas/ccmuseum.html. [Top]

Sunset Park, Las Vegas.

The Las Vegas Sunset Park event schedule includes the "Ren Fair" or Renaissance Fair, which has medieval-attired attendants, sword fights, concerts and all things Renaissance era. The Fair is a great excuse to break out your medieval attire or take some time by the lovely lake. For more details on Sunset Park and events that take place at Sunset Park, visit www.sunsetcities.com/sunset-park/index.html

Laughlin, Nevada.

Find fun things to do in Laughlin, NV. There are top casinos like the Golden Nugget in Laughlin, plus shopping, dining and nightlife. Laughlin, Nevada is just 19 miles east of Las Vegas. For more details on casinos, shopping and things to do in Laughlin, NV, visit www.visitLaughlin.com. [Top]

Mesquite, Nevada.

The city of Mesquite, Nevada is home to the Mesquite Rodeo and rich history. Mesquite, Nevada history dates back to 1880 when a group of pioneers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints settled the Mesquite Flats of the Virgin River. Today, Mesquite, NV is home to golf courses and casinos. For more details on Mesquite, Nevada, visit www.Mesquitenv.com.

Ethel M Chocolate Factory.

The Ethel M Chocolate Factory is the place to go behind the scenes to see how the extraordinary Ethel M chocolate confections are created. The Ethel M Chocolate Factory is located in Henderson, NV and is open Monday through Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Chocolate Factory Tour Hours are available Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The tour is closed on weekends. For more details on the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and tours, visit www.ethelschocolate.com. [Top]

Hoover Dam & Boulder City.

Stretching across the Colorado River in the Black Canyon of Arizona and Nevada sits on one of the world’s greatest man-made sites. Get to know more about the building of Hoover Dam and interesting Hoover Dam facts by taking one of the fascinating Hoover Dam tours. You’ll learn interesting facts like when the Hoover Dam was completed in 1935 in the city of Boulder City that the Hoover Dam ranked as the world's largest concrete structure and electric-power generating station.

Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon offers one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. Taking a bus tour of the Grand Canyon can be one of the most relaxing and informative ways to visit this splendid site and learn great information like how deep the Grand Canyon is. Nearby Henderson, NV offers convenient Grand Canyon lodging for Grand Canyon vacations. To learn more about the Grand Canyon, visit www.nps.gov/grca. [Top]