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5 Awesome Pit Stops on the Phoenix to Las Vegas Drive — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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Break up your Phoenix to Las Vegas drive with stops at Scottsdale, Montezuma Castle, Lake Mead, and more. Plan your road trip with scenic detours.

5 Awesome Pit Stops on the Phoenix to Las Vegas Drive

5. Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Boats on a turquoise lake between brown mountains, with cars and trailered boats parked at a concrete boat ramp in the

Situated on the border of Arizona and Nevada, Lake Mead is one of the final places you can stop by as you approach Las Vegas. It is the ideal place to enjoy the outdoors after a long drive. Swimming, sailing, and touring the Hoover dam are some activities you can enjoy here if you have the time. 

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