Mesquite, Nevada Travel Guide
Welcome to Mesquite, Nevada! Located in southern Nevada on the Arizona border, this desert town, home to 20,000 people, is known as the golf capital of the desert. Visitors travel from all over the country to play these championship-level desert courses. Mesquite is also home to beautiful canyon state parks, casinos, and resorts in Newark. Located near Las Vegas, NV (1hr 10min, 80 miles) and St. George, UT (40min, 40 miles), Mesquite is a great day trip or weekend escape to the desert canyons. Come and see all this cool spot has to offer!
No trip to Mesquite is complete without visiting the world-class golf courses. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy excellent courses, such as Wolf Creek Golf Club, Conestoga Golf Club, Falcon Ridge Golf Club, and CasaBlanca Golf Club.
The natural beauty of Nevada isn’t exclusive to these golf courses. Visitors should see Valley of Fire State Park, the oldest and largest state park in the state, home to sandstone, petroglyphs, and hiking trails. Also nearby is Snow Canyon State Park, home to hiking and biking trails around the canyon as well as camping. Other great trails can be found at Virgin River Gorge and Canyon.
What’s there to do besides golf and hiking in Mesquite? Glad you asked. Since this is Nevada, naturally, there is a casino, and visitors can head to Eureka Casino Resort during their visit. There’s a few museums too, like the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum focusing on local history and the Donkey History Museum specializing in all things donkey. If art is more your style, check out exhibits or take a class at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center. Relax your stress away at CasaBlanca Resort Spa, or do some retail therapy at Mystic Treasures and Juniper Outpost.
With so much to do, you’ll need some food! Start the day with coffee from Table of Contents. Next, have lunch at The Worden for American favorites, Cafe Rio for burritos, or burgers from Gold West Restaurant. For dinner, order Thai favorites from D Thai Bistro, Mexican staples from Los Lupes Mexican Restaurant, seafood from Gregory’s Mesquite Grill, or a fancy steak from Catherine’s Steakhouse.
Need a place to stay during your visit? Mesquite has you covered. Consider booking a room at CasaBlanca, Highlands Estate Resort, The Oasis, or Eureka Casino Resort. Need a whole place to yourself? Consider booking a Vrbo. Here are some of our favorites: Modern Condo for 6, Large Condo for 8, and Quiet Home for 8.
Want to visit Mesquite but not sure when? Consider coming during one of their many festivals. Attend the Mesquite Air Balloon Festival to see balloons take over the sky, or come for Mesquite Days when the town celebrates with a carnival. Whatever you’re into, Mesquite, Nevada has something worth seeing. We hope this travel guide gives you a glimpse into life in Mesquite that can inspire a future visit.
Happy Travels!
The Modern Travel Guide
