Plan your trip to Rio Vista Amphitheater in Laughlin, Nevada
HOTELS NEARBY
Make a trip of it with an overnight stay. Laughlin, Nevada is offers several options for hotels within a few minutes from the Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Bullhead City
1300 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, 86442
Laughlin River Lodge
2700 South Casino Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029
Harrah’s Laughlin Hotel and Casino
2900 South Casino Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029
NEED TO FIND A HOTEL?
When finding a place to rest your head near Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater, Laughlin offers a range of hotels to suit various tastes and preferences. Enter the form below to see what accommodation is available to you around the area of Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater, Laughlin, Nevada.
WHAT TO DO IN LAUGHLIN, NEVADA
Take advantage of the chance while in Laughlin to learn about the exciting regional attractions that enrich the city's character. Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater is close to a number of local attractions worth checking out.
Golf courses
The area is a popular destination for golfers, with 6 golf courses within a 15-mile radius of Laughlin. Mojave Resort Golf Club and Laughlin Ranch Golf Club are the top picks by local golfers, with spectacular views of the mountains and challenging course layouts.
Distance: 13.8 miles
Las Vegas
Laughlin has some great casinos but if you are staying in the area for an event at Rio Vista Amphitheater, you probably won’t want to miss the opportunity to visit the casino capital of the world, Las Vegas. Walk along the famous Las Vegas Strip, try your luck at some of the casinos, ride the High Roller, or watch a show for the ultimate Vegas experience.
Distance: 97 miles
Hoover Dam
The iconic Hoover Dam is around 90 minutes’ drive from the center of Laughlin and is ideal for a day trip. Hoover Dam is the highest concrete arch-gravity dam in the United States and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. It is also located just a 30-minute drive from Las Vegas, so you could easily explore both places during your visit.
Distance: 88 miles
Casinos
There is no shortage of casinos in Laughlin, Nevada. The casino resort has over 10 casinos to choose from, with Harrah’s Laughlin Casino, Aquarius Casino, and the Golden Nugget Casino among the most popular. Whether you fancy playing table games, slots, or sports book betting, you’ll find it all in the huge choice of casinos in Laughlin. Harrah’s Laughlin casino is within the same complex as the Rio Vista Amphitheater, so it is the perfect place to spend a few hours before or after a performance at the venue.
Distance: 1.6 miles
Watersports
There are lots of options for watersports activities around Laughlin, including boating and scuba diving at Lake Mohave, or kayaking and jet skiing along the Colorado River. If you prefer a more relaxing way to travel along the river, there are also a number of boat cruises you can book onto.
Distance: 45 miles
Grapevine Canyon
For the explorers, a trip into the desert is a must when staying in Laughlin. The Grapevine Canyon Trailhead is one of the most interesting trails in the area and tourists often visit the area to see the petroglyphs etched into the rocks. The petroglyphs are estimated to have been created between 1200 and 1900 AD. For hikers with good fitness levels, the hike up Spirit Mountain is rewarded with great views of Lake Mohave and the river.
Distance: 10 miles
Nearby restaurants
The most popular restaurants in Nevada are steakhouses and Laughlin has some great ones to choose from. However, if you fancy something different like Mexican or seafood, you won’t have a problem finding the cuisine of your liking. These are some of the top restaurants in Laughlin:
The Range Steakhouse
Perfectly located if you are attending an event at Rio Vista Amphitheater, the Range Steakhouse at Harrah’s offers fine dining with arguably the best steaks in town. While on the higher end of the price range for restaurants in the area, if you love your steak, this is the restaurant for you. The restaurant overlooks the Colorado River, and the menu includes prime steaks, lobster tail, and king crab.
Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho
Another top restaurant in the Harrah’s resort is Mexican Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho. For authentic Mexican cuisine, Guy Fieri’s is a top choice with steak, chicken, shrimp and vegetarian fajitas, a selection of taco options, and tasty enchiladas among the best sellers. The restaurant was voted Best Mexican Food and Best Margarita in Laughlin – and it is reasonably priced too.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Within the Golden Nugget resort, you can eat at the famous chain restaurant Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. If you’re looking for a casual dining experience and want to sample some seafood during your visit, you won’t be disappointed with the menu selection at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
As you would expect, you can order almost every variation of shrimp or for the bigger appetites, try Forrest’s Seafood Feast which includes fish and chips, fried shrimp, seafood hush puppies, fries, and coleslaw.
Not in the mood for seafood? Don’t worry, there’s ribeye, chicken linguine, fried chicken, burgers, and plenty more to choose from.
River Rock Pizza and Pasta
Head over to the Aquarius resort if pizza and pasta are more to your taste. The River Rock Pizza and Pasta restaurant has beautiful views over the Colorado River and the rock and roll theme adds to the dining experience for rock music fans. All the popular pizza choices, plus traditional Italian pasta dishes like spaghetti meatballs and chicken linguine, are on the menu.
Black Bear Diner
Over the river in Bullhead City, there are ample restaurants to choose from, with the Black Bear Diner being one of the most highly rated. The chain restaurant serves substantial breakfasts, specialty burgers and homestyle dinners such as slow-cooked pot roast, BBQ ribs, and New York steak. They also do great waffles and pancakes if you have room for dessert after your main meal.