11 places around Las Vegas to get away from it all
As much as locals love Las Vegas, sometimes you have to get away from it all for a day, or even an afternoon. Luckily, the desert (and even the city) is full of surprises and quiet places to avoid the hustle and bustle of Sin City.
Mountains, lakes and beautiful desert surround the city — but there are also some quiet places hidden in the center of the Las Vegas Strip.
Here are 11 places to go to just get away from it all in and around the valley: