Go Outside and Play - While in Mesquite, try one of our many outdoor pursuits. You'll find hikes of all levels, shooting ranges, mountain bike trails, nature tours, and much more. If you prefer to play indoors, visit the Cosmic Bowling Center Complex or the Mesquite Recreation Center.
Bryce Canyon National Park
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
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
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.
Cosmic Bowling Center Complex
Welcome to our new Cosmic Bowling Center Complex, open 24 hours, which includes Bingo, Arcade, Snack Shop, Lounge, Pro Shop and a 24-lane state of the art Bowling Center. The Bowling Center has the latest in Brunswick equipment, the GS98 pinsetters and the Frameworx automatic scoring and seating. The lanes feature a built-in bumper bowling system for the next generation of bowlers, called the ball wall. Join us for Cosmic Bowling on Friday and Saturday nights when the entire bowl glows in the dark, including lanes, pins and balls. Also the Rockworx lighting and sound system will create an exciting night to remember.
Dixie National Forest
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
You'll find that the Grand Canyon's North Rim, open from mid May through mid October, offers a uniquely different experience from that of the South Rim. For one thing, it's generally a lot less crowded. 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
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
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
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
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 Thu - Sun 8:30am-4:30pm, admission.
Mesquite Recreation Center
The City of Mesquite's Recreation Center sports 2 full size gymnasiums, 2 racquetball courts, an indoor heated pool, showers/ lockers, fitness room, aerobics/dance room, meeting rooms, youth and adult gathering areas with pool tables, foosball and ping pong tables, climbing wall and outdoor basketball courts. During the summer, guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and its exciting water slide.
Oasis Gun Club
The sporting enthusiast will enjoy testing their shooting skills at the trap, skeet, and sporting clay fields. The Oasis Gun Club is "state of the art" and has the finest shooting fields in the southwest. Ponds, fields, and cliffs are an example of what awaits you. All stations are automated and designed to throw singles, doubles and reporting pairs. The 10-station sporting clay course launches clay pigeons in the fields, along the lake sides, high, low and crossing to simulate common field hunting situations. We offer guns for rent, shells for sale and all equipment needed to have a fun shoot.
Skydive Mesquite
Ask a Nevada skydiver where they like to jump and they'll probably say Skydive Mesquite. Come make your first jump where people who know how to skydive like to go! Make your first jump from over two miles above the ground.
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Mesquite Municipal Airport
1200 Kittyhawk Dr
Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone:
(801) 965-9394
Toll Free:
(877) 246-5867
1200 Kittyhawk Dr
Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone:
(801) 965-9394
Toll Free:
(877) 246-5867
Tennis at the Casablanca Resort
Outdoor court and open daily.
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950 W Mesquite Blvd
Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone:
(702) 346-7529
Toll Free:
(800) 459-7529
Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone:
(702) 346-7529
Toll Free:
(800) 459-7529
Valley Of Fire State Park
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
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.
Zion National Park
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.