Laughlin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States
About Laughlin
Laughlin is in the southernmost tip of Nevada at the bank of Colorado River (borderingArizona), 90 mi (140 km) south ofLas Vegas. The town got its name from Don Laughlin who purchased an old motel in the area in 1964 and opened the first casino. It is the third most visited casino and resort destination in the state after Las Vegas andReno. Laughlin has a hot desertclimate, with under6in (150mm)of precipitation per year. Summers are extremely hot with days frequently exceeding110°F (43°C)in July and August while overnight lows tend to stay between76°F (24°C)and86°F (30°C). Winters are mild with days typically seeing temperatures between65°F (18°C)and75°F (24°C)and corresponding overnight lows between43°F (6°C)and52°F (11°C). It is one of the United States' hottest cities during the summer.
Top Attractions in Laughlin
Explore the best things to see and do in Laughlin:
- ★Colorado River Greenway Heritage Trail
- ★Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs
- ★Laughlin Event Center
- ★Mojave Resort Golf Club
- ★Mountain View Park
- ★Town Pool
Where to Eat in Laughlin
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Saltgrass Steak House
- 🍴The Range Steakhouse
Where to Stay in Laughlin
- 🏨Aquarius Casino Resort
- 🏨Avi Resort & Casino
- 🏨Bayshore Inn
- 🏨Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
- 🏨Colorado Belle Casino Resort
- 🏨Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
Laughlin Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: