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Not far from the Grand Canyon, the hills and mountains surrounding Las Vegas offer plenty of recreation, including hiking, camping, boating, and skiing.

While temperatures are high in the summer, cool weather draws crowds at The Strip, the heart of the city. Further out, the Hoover Dam offers scenic views of the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Red Rock Canyon bids miles of hiking trails off its 13-mile scenic loop drive, showcasing towering sandstone peaks and the Keystone Thrust Fault.

Topping out at an impressive 550 feet, the High Roller Ferris wheel on the Linq stands as the largest observation wheel in the world. Elsewhere, the Mob Museum details the history of the mob in the U.S. through interactive displays.