Laughlin Move Over Las Vegas - We're Going to Laughlin, NV

This is a beautiful town located on the Colorado River, where you have excellent access to some of the finest hotel / casinos outside of Las Vegas, and more affordable prices. It does get busy throughout the year, but the size and amount of resort style hotels and restaurants handle it well.

When to Visit Based on Price

Because visitors flock to Laughlin for two reasons, gabbling and water sports, it stands to reason summertime when kids are out of school and weather is hot, is busy. That being said, you best prices and fewer crowds are found during fall and winter.
Although prices are reasonable all year long, you can find the best hotel rates, and fewer crowds between January and April. As may visitor’s head to Laughlin during summer months, because schools out, and water sports are in, summers are fairly busy.

• Low Season: January through March is less busy. Average Daily Rates of:

• 2 Star: $95-$105
• 3 Star: $105-$125
• 4 Star: $145-$200

• High Season: June through September offers the best weather, and destination for families. Average Daily Rates of:

• 2 Star: $125-$145
• 3 Star: $145-$175
• 4 Star: $200-$300

Magic Savings Tip: Fall is an excellent time to visit for better prices, less crowds and still nice weather. You may have to bundle up in the evenings, but can still gamble and visit many of the outdoor attractions.

Sights you mustn’t miss

Visit a historic mine. The Katherine Mine, built back in the mid 1860’s is a great tour, with the actual old machinery and mine.
You also should visit Grapevine Canyon, with it’s excellent artifact Indian petroglyphs, well over 1000 years old.
And then there’s Don Laughlin’s Classic Car Collection. Visit over 80 historic and old classic motorcycles, cars and trucks. Now this is a guys dream museum.

Fun things to do

Enjoy the Colorado River, with a dip, or maybe in a Jet Ski, canoe or rental high-speed boat.
Hit a few shops in town and buy yourself a cowboy hat.
There’s also some excellent golf if the weathers right, at courses like El Rio or the Laughlin Ranch.
The great thing about Laughlin is that there's as much to do during the day as at night. After a long day of enjoying the outdoor activities, you can unwind at one of the many casinos in the city.

The Big Ben State Recreation Area is one of the most popular area attractions. Along the Colorado River, visitors are given the chance to take in majestic mountain views. Within the park, you can enjoy activities such as picnicking, horseback riding, swimming and fishing. The trails of the Black Mountains can be hiked and explored during your visit to Laughlin. Surrounding the riverside, you'll also find many vendors who offer watercraft rentals for visitors who wish to spend the day in the water.

The shopping and the nightlife are the highlights of the Laughlin area. Each casino offers numerous exclusive shops while deal hunters can head over to the Laughlin Outlet Center. Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort and the River Palms both have nightclubs that offer late night entertainment.

Wine and Dine Tips

If you want to “hunker down” to a god juicy steak and bottle of wine, and include a great view, then a great choice is the Saltgrass Steakhouse in the Golden Nugget Hotel/Casino. Try to make a reservation for a window seat, where you dine overlooking the Colorado River. Another fine choice for dinner, both steaks and seafood is Moonshadow at Avi Resort Casino. They have an excellent wine list, and don’t miss the Champagne Sunday Brunch.
Another great deal is the buffet at the Aquarius Hotel and Casino, where you get a 20% discount if you show your casino players club card.

Day Trips

Drive the historic Route 66 highway and visit the historic gold mine town of Oatman 20 minutes south of town. Another excellent day trip is to Lake Havasu City and the famous London Bridge. You can also take a drive to the Hoover Dam some 75 miles out of town.

Where to Stay

Hotels situated on the river in Laughlin are the most popular hotspots for travelers. With river views, you can unwind after a fun night of dancing and gambling.
The Aquarium Casino Resort has all of the amenities you could possibly want during your stay in Laughlin. The resort has an astounding five restaurants on-site as well as a poolside bar and limited room service. Additional amenities include a fitness center, outdoor pool and small meeting rooms.
Harrah's Laughlin Resort and Casino is another budget-friendly hotel for visitors to the area. The beachside resort offers up spectacular amenities such as town car service, a fitness center, on-s

Near By Destinations

• Needles, California
• North Las Vegas, Nevada
• Twentynine Palms, California
• Henderson, Nevada
• Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Kingman, Arizona
• Las Vegas, Nevada