Is it a mini Las Vegas? Mesquite offers a lot of what is available in Las Vegas but this town is cleaner and less crowded. Mesquite’s outdoor recreation is much better. The golf is amazing year-round and it is rejuvenating to hit a trail in the desert mountains. If you get the chance to go to a sports tournament here, do it! You will fall in love with this city.
Mesquite Nevada
Mesquite is a small town on the Arizona and Nevada border, that offers a great weekend vacation. Mesquite provides easy access to casinos and other gaming to the residents of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Mesquite offers excellent golf in the winter, and many sports tournaments are held here in accommodating weather.
Mesquite is about 30 minutes from St. George, Utah, and 90 minutes from Las Vegas. It offers many amenities Las Vegas is known for but on a smaller scale, and with smaller crowds.
The main 3 casinos are the Virgin River, Eureka, and Casablanca. Each of these casinos offers what you’d expect in a Nevada resort.
Enjoy a massage at one of Mesquite’s poolside spas.
If you’re looking for a couple of days of gaming, Las Vegas is probably the better choice. If your primary reason for travel is golf, I think you’ll have a better vacation in Mesquite.
Other Attractions in Mesquite
Some of the unique attractions include
- Donkey Museum – surprisingly interesting if you need something to fill an hour or less, and some great picture opportunities with the kids.
- Little Mount Rushmore
- Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex
Mesquite also offers easy access to many National Parks in the area including
- Zion National Park
- Bryce National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
More than 1 million visitors a year escape to Mesquite. Many visitors fly into Las Vegas and take the short drive up Interstate 15.
Further north is Saint George, Utah and its nearby, spectacular National Parks.
It is equally common for visitors from the Boise and Salt Lake airports to drive to Mesquite for a few days of golf.
Mesquite has a small satellite campus of the University of Southern Nevada here.
Mesquite Golf
Mesquite is home to seven world-class, golf courses.
From 1995 to 2015, the World Long Drive Association showcased its long golf-ball driving distance events at the Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex.
There is something about a green golf oasis in the desert that accentuates a golf course’s beauty.
With Mesquite’s eating and entertainment options, formal clothing is often appropriate, but don’t forget your play clothes!
Outdoor Adventures in Mesquite
Retrace the path of the old Spanish Trail or discover forests of Joshua trees – both are available in motorized vehicles or hiking.
Skydiving is available and the desert look amazing from that high.
Summary: Mesquite and Southern Nevada
Mesquite is a proud, friendly community. There’s always time for fun outdoor competitions. Athletes, old and young meet in Mesquite year after year.
Mesquite offers a lot of chances to play and the people here play as hard as they work.
This city offers mom & pop shops, endless golf, and outdoor fun. Mesquite is basecamp for spectacular day trips to Zion, the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon.
Visitors from all over the world travel to Mesquite to experience its nearby natural attractions.