Located 90 miles south of Las Vegas, Laughlin, Nevada is filled with waterfront resorts offering boating, swimming, bowling, museums, shopping, casinos and plenty of other activities. This family-friendly destination is on the Colorado River and close to Lake Mojave. There are five golf courses within 20 miles of Laughlin, including the Mojave Resort Golf Club, which is known for excellent service as well as being a well-maintained and challenging layout.
Avi Resort Casino
Located on the Colorado River with a private beach and boat ramp, the Avi Resort Casino is a full-service property with a casino, large riverfront pool area that has a kiddie pool, whirlpool, lounge chairs, a tiki bar and restaurant. The resort has six restaurants, a casino, is adjacent to a movie theater and is across the street from the Mojave Resort Golf Club. The course plays 6,939 from the tips, has four sets of tees and golf packages are available. The hotel's 455 guestrooms are available as standard hotel rooms or suites and are equipped with a coffee maker, table and chairs and cable television. Wireless Internet access is available throughout.
Avi Resort Casino
10000 Aha Macav Parkway
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 535-5555
avicasino.com
River Palms Casino & Resort
This full-service resort is located on the Colorado River and has its own pier, where guests can board a water taxi. The River Palms Casino & Resort has a luxury spa and salon, casino and multiple restaurants, including a prime rib buffet, fine dining and casual dining. With more than 1,000 guest rooms, the hotel is located in a 25-story tower with views of the river or surrounding mountains. Rooms are decorated in a southwestern theme. Golf is available within a few minutes of the hotel, which has a staff that can arrange tee times at three championship golf courses, including the Mojave Desert Golf Club and the Laughlin Ranch Golf Course.
River Palms Casino & Resort
2700 South Casino Drive
Laughlin, NV 89029
(800) 835-7904
river-palms.com
Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino
Built in 1966, the Riverside Resort was the first casino resort in Laughlin and is independently owned. The hotel has seven restaurants on site, including a buffet and a food court. Located on the Colorado River, there are numerous on-site activities, including a casino, spa, pool area, bowling, an auto museum, boutique shopping, a supervised kids play area and a movie theater, where customers cna enjoy mixed drinks during screenings. There are more than 1,400 guestrooms, which have floor-to-ceiling windows and cable television. Some have private balconies. The closest golf courses are the Emerald River and Laughlin Ranch layouts.
Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino
1650 S. Casino Drive
Laughlin, NV 89029
(800) 227-3849
riversideresort.com
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J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.
