The Oasis at Death Valley at Furnace Creek is the AAA Four Diamond Inn and the Ranch resort 120 miles northwest of Las Vegas, with the Inn Dining Room.
Tip: Inn Dining Room runs the upscale lunch; for a one-tank day trip, lunch at the Ranch 1849 buffet and ice cream parlor before driving back via Zabriskie Point.
Henderson's Water Street District is 20 minutes south of Las Vegas, with Lovelady Brewing as the first brewery in the revitalised strip plus a row of cafes.
Tip: Walk the Water Street strip from Lovelady Brewing south to Hops and Vine; Saturday mornings the Henderson Farmers Market runs in the Pavilion next door.
Mount Charleston rises 45 minutes northwest of Las Vegas, with The Retreat at Charleston Peak's Canyon Restaurant serving gourmet breakfasts and burgers.
Tip: Open to the public, no dress code; sit on the patio for the Kyle Canyon view, the breakfast service runs until 11:00 daily.
The Oasis at Death Valley at Furnace Creek is the AAA Four Diamond Inn and the Ranch resort 120 miles northwest of Las Vegas, with the Inn Dining Room.
Tip: Inn Dining Room runs the upscale lunch; for a one-tank day trip, lunch at the Ranch 1849 buffet and ice cream parlor before driving back via Zabriskie Point.
Springdale at the south gateway of Zion National Park is the day-trip-stretch from Las Vegas, with Bit and Spur Restaurant and Saloon since 1981 plating.
Tip: Drive Vegas to Springdale in 2:30 hours via I-15 and UT-9; Bit and Spur opens at 17:00 for dinner, book a table on OpenTable a week ahead in peak season.
Henderson's Water Street District is 20 minutes south of Las Vegas, with Lovelady Brewing as the first brewery in the revitalised strip plus a row of cafes.
Tip: Walk the Water Street strip from Lovelady Brewing south to Hops and Vine; Saturday mornings the Henderson Farmers Market runs in the Pavilion next door.