SIGHTS & SIDE TRIPS

R2R Adventure 2025

Explore more before or after your adventure.

Nighttime view of Las Vegas skyline with brightly lit hotels, casinos, the High Roller Ferris wheel, and the Eiffel Tower replica at Paris Las Vegas. The Bellagio fountains are lit up and performing on the water in the foreground.

Las Vegas is the perfect antidote to all that fresh air and natural beauty - trade your hiking boots for slot machines, swap canyon views for neon lights, and celebrate conquering nature by diving headfirst into the most wonderfully artificial city on Earth!

Las Vegas, Nevada

Viva Activities:

The Sphere, Las Vegas - Cutting-edge entertainment venue
Neon Museum - Vintage Vegas sign graveyard
Bellagio Fountains - Iconic water show (great views from Jockey Club)
Downtown Vegas - Fremont Street Experience

Restaurants from a few Vegas Lovers (Reservations Recommended):

Peppermill - Must-do breakfast and cocktails (classic Vegas vibes)
Capos - Speakeasy Italian restaurant off Sahara, rat pack era decor with live entertainment

Hotels - Downtown Classics:

El Cortez - Original 1941 Vegas highrise with authentic charm
Golden Nugget - Historic downtown energy

Hotels - Strip Favorites:

Jockey Club - Hidden gem! 1970s condos between Bellagio/Cosmopolitan with kitchen suites, Bellagio fountain views, no casino, access to Cosmopolitan amenities
Wynn - Modern luxury at its finest
Venetian - Spacious suites and Italian elegance
Bellagio - Iconic fountains and sophistication

Scenic view of a tall waterfall cascading into a turquoise pool surrounded by green trees and towering red rock cliffs in a canyon.

Bonus Adventure Hikes (Some Require a Permit)

So much to discover and experience in the southwest. Checkout these favorite hike destinations

Special Hikes

Havasupai Falls, AZ - Turquoise waterfalls in a desert paradise (~3 hours from North Rim)
Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ - Iconic slot canyon photography destination (~2.5 hours from North Rim)
Angels Landing, Springdale, UT - Heart-pounding chains section with incredible views (~2.5 hours from North Rim)
Canyonlands, Moab, UT - Vast desert landscapes and dramatic overlooks (~4.5 hours from North Rim)
Zion National Park, UT - Multiple world-class trails and scenic drives (~2.5 hours from North Rim)

Four people riding horses in a desert landscape with a large rock formation and a clear sky in the background during sunset.

Treat yourself to some well deserved R&R post R2R. There are several unique options within hours of the North Rim. Here are just a few.

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Desert Glamping & Unique Stays

Trailborn, Williams, AZ - Boutique desert experience (~3.5 hours from North Rim)
UnderCanvas, Zion, UT - Luxury safari-style tents (~2.5 hours from North Rim)
Amangiri, Canyon Point, UT - Ultra-luxury desert resort (~2 hours from North Rim)
Sorrel River Ranch, Moab, UT - Riverside luxury with red rock views (~4.5 hours from North Rim)
Ambiente, Sedona, AZ - Boutique luxury in red rock country (~3.5 hours from North Rim)
Zion National Park Lodge - Historic charm within the park (~2.5 hours from North Rim)

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