Free & Cheap Things to Do in Nelson, NV

  • The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Nelson, Nevada, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and History Museums.
  • From Desert Adventures - Day Tours to Las Vegas Tours & Rentals, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Nelson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boulder City and Henderson.
  • The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Nelson, Nevada, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and History Museums.
  • From Desert Adventures - Day Tours to Las Vegas Tours & Rentals, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Nelson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boulder City and Henderson.
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39.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bike Paths Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 351-1317 S Casino Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029 MoreLess Info
Located along the Colorado River, the Colorado River Heritage Greenway Park is a popular location for a number of recreational activities. Guests commonly enjoy hiking/biking along the trails, viewing the local wildlife, or fishing in the nearby river.
39.7 Miles
91% 193 votes
River Laughlin, NV MoreLess Info
The Colorado River itself is the focus of multiple parks across several states. The main park in Nevada is Big Bend of the Colorado in Laughlin, and popular activities include swimming, fishing, boating, and picnicking.
39.9 Miles
97% 115 votes
Canyon Lake Mead, Laughlin, NV MoreLess Info
The Grapevine Canyon is a major natural attraction in the seemingly barren Mohave Desert. The site also features evidence of prehistoric Native Americans in the form of rock drawings known as petroglyphs.
39.9 Miles
71% 28 votes
Movie Theaters 4150 West Carey Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV 94901 MoreLess Info
Classic traditions and modern developments collide at the West Wind Drive-In. First-run Hollywood films are presented through digital projected in the time-honored drive-in format with a full snack bar and specialty events during the year.
39.9 Miles
86% 69 votes
Scenic Drives Lake Mead Recreational Area, Laughlin, NV MoreLess Info
Located roughly seven miles west of Laughlin, Christmas Tree Pass runs though a rugged canyon that is part of the Lake Mead National Recreational Area. The canyon itself is rich in wildlife and petroglyphs.
40.0 Miles
88% 104 votes
River Laughlin, NV MoreLess Info
Take a walk along the Colorado River at the Riverfront, a boardwalk experience offering views of the river, and access to the local 'Casino Strip'.
40.2 Miles
89% 412 votes
Race Tracks 7000 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, NV 89115 MoreLess Info
At the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, guests will be able to watch a variety of car races throughout the year. The site, which attracts 30 million tourists during the year, hosts NASCAR events and dirt track racing competitions.
40.2 Miles
86% 96 votes
Movie Theaters 2121 E Craig Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 MoreLess Info
Galaxy Cannery is a movie theater offering several auditoriums with digital projection and Dolby Digital surround sound. The theater also features a DFX auditorium with Dolby Atmos surround sound and over 500 reclining luxury seats.
40.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skate Parks 3040 Simmons Street, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 MoreLess Info
The Area 702 Indoor Skatepark is a skateboarding facility that also acts as a live musical concert venue. The park offers skateboarding lessons to people of all ages and abilities.
40.2 Miles
- 2 votes
Movie Theaters 1955 S Casino Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029 MoreLess Info
Showing the latest movies with digital projectors, Laughlin Stadium 9 Cinemas features auditoriums with stadium seating. The cinema offers discounted rates for matinee tickets and hosts deals on select days of the week.
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