Information on Mesquite, Nevada

Mesquite, Nevada, is a popular vacation spot that provides Nevada style gambling, many activities and entertainment in a welcoming rural community setting. Mesquite's motto is "Escape, momentarily", and there are plenty of ways to accomplish this.

Location

Nestled in the Virgin River Valley, Mesquite, Nevada, is situated about 80 miles north east of Las Vegas and 36 miles south west of St. George, Utah.

Activities

Choose from activities in the Mesquite area such as soccer, tennis, baseball, softball, ATV trails, bowling, seven golf courses, pools (indoor and outdoor), hiking, biking, nature tours, camping, recreation centers offering fitness programs or spending time in a deluxe spa, museum or art gallery.

Casinos

Mesquite has four casinos that offer 24-hour gambling, dining, shopping and numerous other entertainment and services. The casinos are CasaBlanca, Eureka, Stateline and Virgin River.

Accommodations

Choose from accommodations in Mesquite including hotels, motels or an RV park providing more than 3,000 guest rooms and 45 campsites.

Attractions

Nearby attractions to Mesquite consist of 12 national monuments, nine national parks, three national recreation regions, six national forests and several Nevada state parks.

Article Written By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

Diane Dilov-Schultheis has been writing professionally since 2000. She is a food and travel writer who also specializes in gaming, satellites, RV repair, gardening, finances and electronics. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and has been published online at the Travel Channel and Intel.

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