5 Awesome Road Trips from Las Vegas — Death Valley National Park (126 miles)
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Drive 45 minutes to ghost towns or 2+ hours to Death Valley, Lake Mead, and Joshua Tree. Top scenic road trips near Las Vegas.
3. Death Valley National Park (126 miles)
This particular National Park has been declared an “International Dark Sky Park,” which means that it has no artificial light, allowing visitors a phenomenal view of the galaxies and constellations in the sky. During the day, temperatures here are fiery hot, although the beautiful landscapes found here are well worth the heat. From dried out salt flats to sand dunes, a trip to Death Valley National Park should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Road Trip: 2 hours from Las Vegas



