Location: Henderson
Top Things to do in Henderson
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Ideally situated just south of Las Vegas and just west of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, Henderson may lack Sin City's flamboyance, but it makes up for it in activities. Golf any of eight championship courses throughout the year, sample delectable treats from Ethel M Chocolates as you explore the Botanical Cactus Garden, the world’s largest cactus collection, pay respects at the Henderson Veteran's Memorial Wall or take your binoculars to the Bird Viewing Preserve.
Restaurants in Henderson
1. Las Vegas Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
The Distillery is a happy place! Come visit Nevada's first craft distillery, enjoy our spirits, the stories and meet The Copper Angels. Cheers!
Reviewed By Riodog2000
What an unexpected gem this was! We did the tour and all-in tasting. We learned a lot about the process of distilling. Our tour was with the owner who was very informative and fun. The custom designed imported equipment from Germany was beautiful. The tasting was fun and we all enjoyed the many varieties of vodka, gin, whiskey and liquors we were able to sample. Can't wait to go again and introduce other family members to the experience.
2. Clark County Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 697 reviews
The museum is a 30-acre site that features a modern exhibit hall with a timeline exhibit about southern Nevada from pre-historic to modern times and a collection of restored historic buildings that depict daily life from different decades in Las Vegas, Boulder City, Henderson, and Goldfield.
Reviewed By heyjude0119
On a recent trip to Las Vegas we visited this museum. There is a building with LOTS of things to see. As a former Earth Science teacher, I loved the fossil area, but that is only one small part of the viewing in this building. Then on the outside you walk along a Ghost Town and Mining Trail. Here there are numerous displays and small OLD TIME buildings. Then you walk across the street and see a pretend neighborhood with several homes. The insides of the homes are set up with displays that I, as a person in my 60's, remember either in my own home or my grandparents homes. That is such a hoot!!!! Like the Bellagio Conservatory, here are NUMEROUS PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES!!!! The cost for us seniors was $1.00 for other it is $2.00. You cannot beat that for an inexpensive time. You will need some time to go through the main building, walk around the Ghost Town, walk through other buildings such as a barn and church and to go through the homes in the neighborhood. Please go onto the website for the Clark County Museum as there are lots of pictures of this place.
3. M Resort Casino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 603 reviews
Reviewed By colonialgal - Williamsburg, United States
The M Resort is a beautiful property that a always well maintained. They pride themselves on the cleanliness of rooms and public areas. The rooms are large with comfortable beds and inviting bathrooms. The bathrooms are divided into sections so no one is ever crowded. The staff in the casino, hotel and restaurants are very friendly and helpful. Staff in this hotel make you feel like your visit is important to them. Slots are new and hit. Drink staff are around frequently to ask you if you want anything. The only down side is the coffee. The same coffee is served across the property. If coffee is important and you are fussy about it, you could be looking for somewhere else to buy it.
4. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By 53Coop - Provincetown, United States
This is a brilliant gem near Las Vegas. We needed some outdoor time after two days indoors and this was great. Our Lyft driver had no idea it was there and planned to bring his kids there the next day. Roadrunners, verdin, Gambel’s quail, American avocet, northern shoveler, ruddy duck, cinnamon teal, hummingbirds, and much much more! The staff was wonderful and kind to this visitor from the East Coast. Go here if you love birding!
5. Lion Habitat Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,241 reviews
Reviewed By calliemallie - Brick, United States
I purchased a behind the scenes tour and it was excellent. We arrived on a Tuesday at 9:30 am and we received a private tour of the lions!!!! Our tour guide was fabulous and it was awesome to be so close to the lions, beautiful animals!!!!
6. Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,647 reviews
We are proud to offer fresh-crafted, locally-made, gourmet chocolate. Our preservative-free treats have been made fresh in Henderson, Nevada since 1981, and most of our ingredients are made on site. We also offer one of the world's largest cactus gardens, which we decorate annually for the holidays and Valentine's Day with hundreds of thousands of lights and festive designs. Ethel M Chocolates is a Mars, Inc. company. You may be familiar with other Mars products, like M&Ms, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, and Dove, among others. But Ethel M Chocolates is the only gourmet, premium chocolate brand in the Mars portfolio. And it's made fresh, here in Henderson. Stop by!
Reviewed By cherilynhack - Las Vegas, United States
Living in Las Vegas, I have heard about the Ethel M Cactus Garden Christmas Lights. This year, I was lucky to hear about the required reservations due to Covid and snagged a reservation. Invited several friends, but only one would accompany me. We made it two minutes late, but were welcomed with open arms and thermometer (for Covid testing). We dropped off the food bank donation (toys or food were suggested on their website). Driving there, you do not see anything until you turn the final corner. The spectacular display just appears as you turn into the parking lot. And a glorious and welcome site it was. Your reservation is for 15 minutes of walking and viewing the entirely decorated 3 acres of cactus gardens. You are welcomed with your choice of milk or dark chocolate piece of candy to get your energy up for the viewing. There are identifying signs for various cacti that you see along the one way path (again, for Covid). Amazing to see these long cactus spines sticking out from trunks wrapped in colored lights.. Different presentations as the cactus changed. Lights in trees, cascading like water, filling up and starting again. One section had displays of blue and green jewel colored lights turned into a family of peacocks. (See photo.) Lots to notice if you take the time to stop and look with eyes of wonder like I did. You don't have to enter the candy shop at the end of the viewing, if you don't want to. But we did. Tremendous variety in milk or dark chocolate and also sugar free. I selected a macadamia nut, Bailey's Irish Cream and coconut delight choice, all in dark chocolate. They were eaten in the car on the way home ! I blew my calorie count for the day, but it was a wonderful way to top off a totally sensory experience. My appointment was on Dec 28th, seeing all that beauty after Christmas did not matter for me, it might be different for children. Convenient to freeways, depending on the route you choose. Nighttime is early at this time of year, so lights are spectacular for viewing. Dress warm, take your time, look every which way for different views from behind of displays you already passed. Take it all in and have as much fun as we did.
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