Laughlin, Nevada

 I recently visited Laughlin, Nevada by way of the nearby local airport in Bullhead City, Arizona. Upon arrival it was a easy ten minute drive to Harrah's Laughlin where I was staying. Overall I loved my short trip to Laughlin inspite of the hotel room needing renovations. My room seemed to be stuck about a decade in the past, however the beach and restaurants made up for what the room was lacking. I found there to be a good mix of old and new slots on the gaming floor. Harrah's also has one of the only poker rooms in Laughlin. 

I enjoyed casino hopping by way of the river taxi. The Colorado River had beautiful clear water with giant fish. Some nearby companies offer jet ski and boat rentals. I recommend visiting both the Edgewater and Aquarius Casinos since these are newer and more up to date. The Edgewater has a full service Denny's, a new quirky donut shop with tons of unique flavors and a state of the art Bingo room. I enjoyed the free drinks offered at Bingo, both self service for non- alcoholic drinks and waitered service for alcoholic beverages. They have the option of either paper or electronic cards. While the paper version is a lot of fun, I recommend going with the electronic verson to ensure you don't miss a number.

There is a shuttle which runs between Harrah's and Tropicana hourly. This was very convient, but also could get crowded at times. Tropicana had a larger gaming floor then Harrah's and more dinning options. Tropicana also has a live Bingo room in the back. Directly next to Tropicana is an In and Out Burger, which is a great fast service burger chain. It's worth trying especially if you are visiting from a state that does not have In and Out Burger. A short walk from Tropicana is the Laughlin Outlets indoor mall. It was somewhat abandoned due to the after effects of Covid but I was still able to find some great deals. It is worth noting that there is a large thrift store for anyone who is into antiquing. Outside the mall, but still connected to the building is a Family Dollar, which is where we were able to pick up drinks and light grocery shopping. 

Laughlin being in the Nevada desert does get hot. The temperature during my visit averaged 100 to 115 degrees. Short walks out doors are not a problem but make sure to keep hydrated. There are also many outdoor activities to check out when the weather is cooler. Many nearby companies offer ATV rentals, there are parks for hiking, Native American reservations and a ton of day trips from my friends at Desert Wonder Tours.