St. George to Laughlin

The original Laughlin casino and hotel complex built by the city's founder. Full casino, two hotel towers, multiple restaurants, a bowling alley, and an antique car museum. The most storied property in Laughlin with a classic old-school Nevada vibe.

The largest and most upscale property on the Riverwalk with a full casino, sandy beach, outdoor amphitheater for major concerts, and the best hotel rooms in Laughlin. Regular nationally touring music acts perform here.

Casino and hotel with a distinctive tropical atrium and river-facing pool with shark tank. Part of the Landry's casino group with good dining options and a comfortable atmosphere.

Large casino property with a wide variety of gaming, multiple restaurants including a buffet, and regular entertainment. Popular with budget-conscious visitors for its value dining.

A 1.5-mile promenade connecting all nine casino resorts along the Nevada riverbank. Water taxis cross the river to Bullhead City restaurants and shopping. A pleasant evening stroll with river views and cool breezes.

Multiple rental operators along the Laughlin waterfront offer jet skis, powerboats, and pontoon boats for exploring the Colorado River. Half-day and full-day rentals available. The river is calm, warm, and scenic — a highlight of any Laughlin visit.

Sightseeing and dinner cruises depart from the Riverwalk, cruising the Colorado River between Laughlin and the Davis Dam upstream. Some boats offer cocktails, live music, and sunset dinner packages.

Kayak rentals available for peaceful paddling on the relatively calm stretch of the Colorado through Laughlin. The Bullhead City parks and beaches across the river provide easy landing spots for picnics and breaks.

The Davis Dam reservoir extends 67 miles north through Black Canyon to Hoover Dam. Katherine Landing, 4 miles north of Laughlin, offers a boat launch, sandy beach, campground, and houseboating with stunning black volcanic canyon walls rising from the water.

The Laughlin stretch of the Colorado is excellent for striped bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill. Shore fishing accessible from multiple points along the Bullhead City side. A Nevada or Arizona fishing license is required.

Texas-style steakhouse chain with quality cuts at fair prices. One of the better sit-down dinner options in Laughlin. The ribeye and prime rib are consistently excellent.

One of Laughlin's best casino buffets with a wide variety of stations including a carving station, seafood section, and fresh desserts. Good value for the price.

Upscale steakhouse and seafood restaurant inside the Riverside Resort with Colorado River views. One of the most elegant dining options in Laughlin for a special evening.

Cross the river via water taxi or the AZ-95 bridge to access a broader range of affordable local restaurants in Bullhead City. The Arizona side tends to have more independent, local options compared to the casino-dominated Nevada bank.

Every major casino has a food court with very affordable fast-casual options. Prime rib specials, $5 breakfasts, and discounted meals are common — part of the casino's strategy to keep guests on the property.

An 18-hole championship course along the Colorado River with desert canyon scenery and river views. One of Nevada's more challenging and scenic public courses. Open year-round with winter rates that are very affordable.

Executive-style golf course on the Laughlin side with affordable rates and desert landscape scenery. A shorter, more relaxed option for casual golfers.

Factory outlet shopping near the casino corridor with name-brand stores at discount prices. A popular add-on for visitors combining gaming with bargain shopping.

A perfectly preserved 1915 gold rush town just 28 miles east of Laughlin on Route 66 where wild burros roam the main street and storefronts sell gold panning supplies and Route 66 memorabilia. A fascinating half-day excursion from Laughlin.