Mesquite Attractions
Things to see in Mesquite
Explore natural wonders in several national parks just a short drive from Mesquite. And don't miss the ever-popular Mesquite Days or the RE/MAX World Long Drive Golf Championship. Along the way, you'll also discover many local sights you won't want to miss.
Bryce Canyon National Park
UT 63
Bryce, UT 84764
Phone: (435) 834-5322
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Thousands of delicately-carved spires rise in brilliant color from the amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon National Park. Millions of years of wind and water at work have etched out the pink cliffs of Bryce Canyon. Bryce Canyon National Park is 24 miles southeast of Panguitch, Utah. The visitor center is open year-round. Park entrance fee.
UT 63
Bryce, UT 84764
Phone: (435) 834-5322
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Thousands of delicately-carved spires rise in brilliant color from the amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon National Park. Millions of years of wind and water at work have etched out the pink cliffs of Bryce Canyon. Bryce Canyon National Park is 24 miles southeast of Panguitch, Utah. The visitor center is open year-round. Park entrance fee.
Cathedral Gorge
US 93
Panaca, NV 89042
Phone: (775) 728-4460
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Cathedral Gorge is located in a long, narrow valley where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay. Trails abound for exploring the cave-like formations and cathedral-like spires. Shaded picnic areas and a tree-shaded campground area are open all year. Hiking, picnicking, camping, nature study, photography and ranger programs are the most common activities at the park. The area is typically arid with hot summers and cold winters. Fees are charged for entrance and camping.
US 93
Panaca, NV 89042
Phone: (775) 728-4460
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Cathedral Gorge is located in a long, narrow valley where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay. Trails abound for exploring the cave-like formations and cathedral-like spires. Shaded picnic areas and a tree-shaded campground area are open all year. Hiking, picnicking, camping, nature study, photography and ranger programs are the most common activities at the park. The area is typically arid with hot summers and cold winters. Fees are charged for entrance and camping.
Cedar Breaks National Monument
2390 W Hwy 56, STE 11
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: (435) 586-9451
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Cedar Breaks National Monument is nestled high in the Cedar Mountains between Cedar City and Panguitch. Sudden contrasting landscapes come together to make one of Southern Utah's finest touring attractions. Many visitors from around the world enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Cedar Breaks annually. Grass fields, evergreen trees, wildlife and windblown sandstone make for a grand experience unique to only a few locations in the world. The area provides mild temperatures during the summer months. Cedar Breaks will become a favorite stop for those seeking the solitude and beauty of nature. Cedar Breaks National Monument is open from early June to mid-October. Entrance fee.
2390 W Hwy 56, STE 11
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: (435) 586-9451
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Cedar Breaks National Monument is nestled high in the Cedar Mountains between Cedar City and Panguitch. Sudden contrasting landscapes come together to make one of Southern Utah's finest touring attractions. Many visitors from around the world enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Cedar Breaks annually. Grass fields, evergreen trees, wildlife and windblown sandstone make for a grand experience unique to only a few locations in the world. The area provides mild temperatures during the summer months. Cedar Breaks will become a favorite stop for those seeking the solitude and beauty of nature. Cedar Breaks National Monument is open from early June to mid-October. Entrance fee.
Dixie National Forest
1789 N Wedgewood Ln
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: (435) 865-3700
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The Dixie National Forest, with headquarters in Cedar City, Utah occupies two million acres and stretches for about 170 miles across southern Utah. The largest National Forest in Utah, it straddles the divide between the Great Basin and the Colorado River. Elevations vary from 2,800 feet near St. George, Utah to 11,322 feet at Blue Bell Knoll on Boulder Mountain. The southern rim of the Great Basin, near the Colorado River, provides spectacular scenery. Colorado River canyons are made up of many-colored cliffs and steep-walled gorges.
1789 N Wedgewood Ln
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: (435) 865-3700
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The Dixie National Forest, with headquarters in Cedar City, Utah occupies two million acres and stretches for about 170 miles across southern Utah. The largest National Forest in Utah, it straddles the divide between the Great Basin and the Colorado River. Elevations vary from 2,800 feet near St. George, Utah to 11,322 feet at Blue Bell Knoll on Boulder Mountain. The southern rim of the Great Basin, near the Colorado River, provides spectacular scenery. Colorado River canyons are made up of many-colored cliffs and steep-walled gorges.
Grand Canyon National Park - North Rim
Highway 67
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Phone: (928) 638-7888
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You'll find that the Grand Canyon's North Rim, open from mid May through mid October, offers an uniquely different experience from that of the South Rim. For one thing, it's generally a lot less crowded year-round. A mile deep and 18 miles wide in places, the 277-mile-long Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring destination for any visitor. Entrance Fee.
Highway 67
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Phone: (928) 638-7888
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You'll find that the Grand Canyon's North Rim, open from mid May through mid October, offers an uniquely different experience from that of the South Rim. For one thing, it's generally a lot less crowded year-round. A mile deep and 18 miles wide in places, the 277-mile-long Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring destination for any visitor. Entrance Fee.
Great Basin National Park
Highway 488
Baker, NV 89311
Phone: (775) 234-7331
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From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types including groves of ancient bristlecone pines, and numerous limestone caverns, including beautiful Lehman Caves.
Highway 488
Baker, NV 89311
Phone: (775) 234-7331
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From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types including groves of ancient bristlecone pines, and numerous limestone caverns, including beautiful Lehman Caves.
Hoover Dam
US Hwy 93
Boulder City, NV 89006
Phone: (702) 293-8367
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Hoover Dam is 34 miles (54.4 km.) from Las Vegas. 726 feet high (220.00 meters) from bedrock. Engineering wonder of the modern world. Tours inside and outside of dam available: Parking fee: $7.00. (cash only) Discovery Tours: Adults (Ages 17-61) $11.00 Seniors (62+) $9.00 Juniors (Ages 7-16) $6.00 U.S. Military and Dependents (Adults & Seniors) $9.00 Children (Ages 0-6) Free Operating Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Hoover Dam Visitor Center is open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. All times are for the Pacific time zone.
US Hwy 93
Boulder City, NV 89006
Phone: (702) 293-8367
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Hoover Dam is 34 miles (54.4 km.) from Las Vegas. 726 feet high (220.00 meters) from bedrock. Engineering wonder of the modern world. Tours inside and outside of dam available: Parking fee: $7.00. (cash only) Discovery Tours: Adults (Ages 17-61) $11.00 Seniors (62+) $9.00 Juniors (Ages 7-16) $6.00 U.S. Military and Dependents (Adults & Seniors) $9.00 Children (Ages 0-6) Free Operating Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Hoover Dam Visitor Center is open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. All times are for the Pacific time zone.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
100 HCR 30
Las Vegas, NV 89124
Phone: (702) 293-8907
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world. Visit the Alan Bible Visitor Center.
100 HCR 30
Las Vegas, NV 89124
Phone: (702) 293-8907
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world. Visit the Alan Bible Visitor Center.
Lost City Museum
721 S Moapa Valley Blvd
Overton, NV 89040
Phone: (702) 397-2193
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Established in 1935, the Lost City Museum has one of the most complete collections of artifacts of the early Pueblo Indians in the Southwest. Open daily 8:30am-4:30pm, admission.
721 S Moapa Valley Blvd
Overton, NV 89040
Phone: (702) 397-2193
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Established in 1935, the Lost City Museum has one of the most complete collections of artifacts of the early Pueblo Indians in the Southwest. Open daily 8:30am-4:30pm, admission.
Mesquite Fine Arts Center and Gallery
15 W Mesquite Blvd
Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone: (702) 346-1338
Fax: (702) 346-1339
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The Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery & Center provides a venue for artistic culture and education in the Virgin Valley. The fine arts gallery promotes the arts for all age groups and cultures in the community and surrounding area. It also provides a place for all local artists, crafters and everyone with interests in the arts to learn, develop, share and display their talents. The gallery hours are Tue - Sat 10am - 4pm.
15 W Mesquite Blvd
Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone: (702) 346-1338
Fax: (702) 346-1339
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The Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery & Center provides a venue for artistic culture and education in the Virgin Valley. The fine arts gallery promotes the arts for all age groups and cultures in the community and surrounding area. It also provides a place for all local artists, crafters and everyone with interests in the arts to learn, develop, share and display their talents. The gallery hours are Tue - Sat 10am - 4pm.
Valley Of Fire State Park
Interstate 15 N and Exit 75
Overton, NV 89004
Phone: (702) 397-2088
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Valley of Fire is located about 45 miles from Mesquite. Scenic landscapes of hidden canyons and unique rock formations, petroglyphs and remains of ancient Indian civilization. Nevada Park Service visitor center open daily, 8:30am-4:30pm., tours available. Entrance fee.
Interstate 15 N and Exit 75
Overton, NV 89004
Phone: (702) 397-2088
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Valley of Fire is located about 45 miles from Mesquite. Scenic landscapes of hidden canyons and unique rock formations, petroglyphs and remains of ancient Indian civilization. Nevada Park Service visitor center open daily, 8:30am-4:30pm., tours available. Entrance fee.
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
Cedar Pockets Exit
off I-15
Phone: (435) 688-3200
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The Recreation Area is located off of Interstate 15 about 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is the only developed campground you will find on the Arizona Strip. Whether you are having a picnic, or spending the night, don't neglect to hike the short trails leading to the Virgin River, and to a hilltop site where geology and history are explained. Keep a lookout for Bighorn Sheep who live on the rocky crags above the gorge. Day Use and Camping Fees are required.
Cedar Pockets Exit
off I-15
Phone: (435) 688-3200
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The Recreation Area is located off of Interstate 15 about 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is the only developed campground you will find on the Arizona Strip. Whether you are having a picnic, or spending the night, don't neglect to hike the short trails leading to the Virgin River, and to a hilltop site where geology and history are explained. Keep a lookout for Bighorn Sheep who live on the rocky crags above the gorge. Day Use and Camping Fees are required.
Virgin Valley Museum
25 West Mesquite Blvd
Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone: (702) 346-5705
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The City of Mesquite's Virgin Valley Heritage Museum has various historical items such as the first Slot Machine brought into the Valley, Photographs, Quilts, Wedding Dresses, a 1945 Television, Early Telephones, a Whiskey Still and much more. Mesquite offers a self-guided walking tour of the most historically significant buildings in downtown Mesquite, some of which are only remembered by the placement of a historical marker. Each historical marker contains a photograph with interesting historical facts. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.
25 West Mesquite Blvd
Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone: (702) 346-5705
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The City of Mesquite's Virgin Valley Heritage Museum has various historical items such as the first Slot Machine brought into the Valley, Photographs, Quilts, Wedding Dresses, a 1945 Television, Early Telephones, a Whiskey Still and much more. Mesquite offers a self-guided walking tour of the most historically significant buildings in downtown Mesquite, some of which are only remembered by the placement of a historical marker. Each historical marker contains a photograph with interesting historical facts. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.
Zion National Park
Interstate 15 N the UT 9
Springdale, UT 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
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One of the nation's oldest national parks, Zion has a quiet grandeur that is unique. The 6-mile drive into the heart of verdant Zion Canyon brings visitors past such scenic wonders as The Great White Throne, The Watchman, Grotto Picnic Area, Angels Landing, Weeping Rock, the trail to Emerald Pools and the fantastic Gateway To The Narrows Trail. Park entrance fees.
Interstate 15 N the UT 9
Springdale, UT 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
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One of the nation's oldest national parks, Zion has a quiet grandeur that is unique. The 6-mile drive into the heart of verdant Zion Canyon brings visitors past such scenic wonders as The Great White Throne, The Watchman, Grotto Picnic Area, Angels Landing, Weeping Rock, the trail to Emerald Pools and the fantastic Gateway To The Narrows Trail. Park entrance fees.