Lots of people at present are putting their vacation plans aside, owing to the current state of the economy. People are feeling the need to save money, and a vacation seems like an unnecessary expense. But you do not, in fact, have to spend lots of money to have a vacation, and one place you can have a recession proof vacation is the state of Nevada.
Nevada is, it is true, known for its casinos, resorts and luxury hotels, however there is much more to Nevada than just this. You can in fact find very comfortable yet inexpensive accommodation in Nevada, and plenty of other attractions besides the sumptuous resorts and glitzy casinos.
If you are a lover of the great outdoors, then a fifteen minute drive away from the Vegas Strip will take you to some truly scenic trails where you can enjoy hiking. Western Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon is an essential part of your Nevada stay if you are an outdoors lover. You will love the wild burros, luxuriant pine stands and the canyons of colorful sandstone that you will see here.
The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is a great place to go if you enjoy mountain scenery and spectacular views. Lake Tahoe is the place to go if you want to ski, and mountain sports can be enjoyed all year round at Elko and the Ruby Mountains. If you go when it is off peak season, then you will save money, and at the same time avoid the huge crowds of peak season.
If you are going to be on vacation with your family, especially if you have kids with you, there are lots of fun places you can go around Nevada. Boulder City, with the adjacent Lake Mead National Recreation Area, is a great family destination, and it’s gambling free. The recreation area has plenty of family fun on offer, including sight seeing, hiking, camping, fishing and boating.
For more great times in the outdoors, visit Henderson, near Lake Mead. Here there are some beautiful parks as well as recreation areas where all kinds of people can spend a fun filled visit.
The family is sure to love visiting some of Nevada’s many theme parks, including Adventure Dome, Stratosphere and Game Works in Las Vegas, as well as the Ultimate Rush & Thrill Park, which is in Reno. Lots of thrills and excitement can be enjoyed by all in places such as these.
When your are staying in Nevada you should also visit NASCAR, where some of the country’s most thrilling stock car racing can be experienced, courtesy of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
So, you can see that there are plenty of great things to entertain you in Nevada, without breaking the bank. You don’t actually have to spend a lot of your hard earned money to have a vacation. All you need to do is to plan carefully and know which places to go to, and you really can have a recession proof vacation.
