Laughlin Nevada

If you were to take a Laughlin tour, you would discover that it is one of the fastest growing towns in modern-day Nevada. In 1984, only 95 people lived in Laughlin Nevada. Today, it has a population of over 9,000. When taking a Laughlin tour, you will discover that there are currently 11 resorts in Laughlin Nevada. They draw visitors from various parts of the southwest, which include northwestern Arizona and southern California. Even people from Las Vegas who seek a break from the bright lights and glitter will sometimes take a Laughlin tour. Additionally, Laughlin, Nevada has become well known as a place where you can find affordable lodging and inexpensive meals.

Laughlin Nevada
Laughlin Nevada

Aside from the nightclubs and casinos, Laughlin Nevada has a number of exciting outdoor activities. For example, Katherine's Landing is a popular place for water sports. The marina is part of the Lake Mead Recreation Center.

Laughlin Nevada golf has contributed to the area's popularity. The reasonable green fees as well as Laughlin's easy accessibility can possibly account for this. Recently, non-stop service has become available to the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport by Air Laughlin Airlines.

The Desert Lakes Golf Course in Laughlin is known for its resemblance to a Floridian resort. This relatively flat Laughlin Nevada golf course is lined with palm trees and Bermuda grass. Although the regular members tend to dominate the early morning tee times at this Laughlin Nevada golf course, there is plenty of open space in the late mornings and afternoons.

If you are looking for a more challenging Laughlin Nevada golf course, check out the Emerald River golf resort. However, anyone who wishes to truly get a taste of the natural desert landscape during their golf game should pay a visit to the Mojave Resort Golf Club, which is located on the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation.

After your game of golf, you can enjoy one of the many Laughlin Nevada casinos, such as the Colorado Belle Casino and Micro Brewery. The resort has a 48,268 Square Feet casino. You can also experience 24 hour gaming at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino. Other Laughlin Nevada casinos include the Edgewater Hotel and Casino, the Flamingo, Laughlin, the Golden Nugget Laughlin, Harrah's Laughlin Casino and Hotel and the Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall.

The Laughlin Nevada casinos also provide venues for entertainment. If you are old enough to remember the Ed Sullivan show, you will probably enjoy "A Really Big Shew, America's Favorite Variety Show." You'll even get to see Topo Gigio! The show takes place at the Flamingo Laughlin.

If you enjoy watching gymnasts, aerialists and dancers, you will love the Rhythm and Flair show at Harrah's Laughlin Casino and Hotel. Do you like Irish step dancing? Check out Ragu's Irish Dance Spectacular at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort. Although shows at the different casinos will vary from season to season, it will always be easy to find some sort of Laughlin Nevada entertainment.

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