Lake Mead tours - best Las Vegas tours
If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas, a visit to Lake Mead should be on your travel itinerary. Lake Mead is the second largest man-made reservoir in the United States of America and is a popular tourist attraction. As a result, the region is replete with things to do and see, making it the perfect place to visit when on holiday.
Larger than Rhode Island, Lake Mead has four picturesque basins namely the Boulder, Virgin, Temple Bar and Gregg Basins. The marinas that ensconce these basins are well known among locals and are recommended to tourists as the best places to visit if you 
are planning to go sailing or fishing or indulge in any water sports. You can rent sixteen foot fishing boats, house boats and even runabouts when you are in the mood for some waterskiing.
Besides being a haven for people who love fishing, swimming and water sports in general, Lake Mead also has several campgrounds on site, giving you the perfect chance to camp under the stars, while you cook the day’s catch over the campfire. There are also several hiking trails around Lake Mead which offer tourists the see the wildlife in the area which include:
- Bobcats
- Mule Deer
- Kit Fox
- and Rattlesnakes.
Photography enthusiasts will love the hiking trails and the landscape that Lake Mead offers. Planning a day trip to Lake Mead is a perfect way to unwind from the hustle and bustle of Vegas’s city life. You can drive along the Lake area and stop along the way to take a few photographs, appreciate the scenery and interact with the locals.
History enthusiasts will enjoy the Anasazi Indian artefacts on display at the Lost City Museum in the area.
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Further Information: Do not forget also to visit the Downtown casinos, several of which are the original Vegas ones.
