Laughlin is the perfect place for the active family or couple. Located right on the Colorado River, it's a smaller version of Las Vegas. With casinos and hotels lining Casino Drive, gambling is always at your fingertips. The Golden Nugget, Harrah's, Aquarius and Riverside are four of the better choices for hotels and casinos. You can explore the river or play golf and then gamble the night away. Mojave Resort Golf Club is the one public golf course in Laughlin. Across the river in Bullhead City, Arizona, there are three public golf courses. The Desert Lakes Golf Course and Laughlin Ranch Golf Club are 18 holes, while the Chaparral Golf and Country Club is nine holes.
Golden Nugget Laughlin
This hotel and casino is located on the river side of Casino Drive. The casino is decked out in a tropical theme, making it feel like you're in a jungle environment while playing slots or trying your hand at blackjack. The race and sports book links to the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, giving more opportunities for gambling. After gambling, take a dip in the pool that overlooks the Colorado River. Accommodations at the Golden Nugget include a tropical-themed room with a view of the river, pool or courtyard.
Golden Nugget Laughlin
2300 S. Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89028-7111
(800) 950-7700
goldennugget.com/laughlin/accommodations/index.asp
Harrah's Laughlin
This hotel boasts the newest in table games and slot machines. A keno parlor is available to guests with its own keno runners, who will be more than happy to place your numbers for you. The hotel has two pools and its own private soft sand beach right along the Colorado River. A sauna and day spa are also at the hotel for your convenience. The hotel rooms are decorated in a south-of-the-border theme and there are several floors for non-smoking guests.
Harrah's Laughlin
2900 S.Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-4600
harrahslaughlin.com
Aquarius Casino Resort
Located on the Colorado River, the Aquarius has 1,300 slot and poker games. In 2004, the casino won "Best Slots Tournaments," "Best Race and Sports Book" and other awards from the Casino Player's "Best of" Awards. A live poker room and keno lounge are also in the casino. The outdoor amphitheater holds 3,300 people and has hosted acts like Travis Tritt, Chicago and Foreigner. Accommodations are simple and chic and some rooms offer partial views of the Colorado River. Deluxe Sealy mattresses grace each bed with 240 thread count sheets.
Aquarius Casino Resort
1900 S. Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
(800) 662-5825
aquariuscasinoresort.com/
Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
Don Laughlin opened this first casino in Laughlin in 1966. After many renovations, the Riverside is now a spectacular hotel and casino on the Colorado River. The 80,000 square feet of casino floor boasts everything from a 5,000-square-foot sports book to a spacious bingo room on the second floor. For your convenience, an entire tower of the casino is for non-smoking guests. A covered walkway lets guests walk from the main casino over Casino Drive to the western casino. If you get tired of gambling, go catch a movie at the movie theater or get the family together for bowling--both located at the hotel. Accommodations include rooms with views of the river and pet-friendly rooms.
Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
1650 S. Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
(800) 227-3849
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Christina Martinez has been writing professionally since 2007. She's been published in the California State University at Fullerton newspaper, "The Daily Titan." Her writing has also appeared in "Orange County's Best" magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and print journalism from California State University.
