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    Colorado River Museum

    4.7 (6 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Really enjoyed learning about the area. There is a lot of information for inquiring people .

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    Town of Oatman - 02.16.25 Oatman General Store

    Town of Oatman

    4.1(256 reviews)
    13.2 mi

    This place has been on my bucket list and I am far from being happy on finally visiting…read more I have seen videos and pictures on travel blogs and knew I had to visit. Just 40 minutes from Laughlin, you will be transported from the desert to the Wild, Wild West! When we got closer to the town, we were greeted by the four-legged locals that make Oatman so popular--DONKEYS!!!! I was in awe seeing them walk up to our car and just stare us down. As you continue to drive up the road into the tourist area, there are shops and quick bites to enjoy while visiting. At high noon, there is a shootout with locals so beware! Truly something out of this world and back in time! Don't forget to pick up some cool souvenirs in the shops since you will want to remember this trip. Also, take it easy going up. The donkeys roam around and will sometimes stop in the middle of the road. Take in the nature and cool vibes while exploring. Tip: many of the stores sell donkey treats. To capture great videos and pics, I highly recommend feeding them.

    This is a fun place to visit and is a must-do each time we visit Vegas. It is a lovely day trip…read moreaway from the hustle of the strip, into a town where wild donkeys roam the streets - waiting for visitors to give them treats. You WILL see a donkey while you are here, it is a for sure. While you are here, enjoy the touristy stores full of donkey inspired items. Do buy the donkey food and feed the donkeys. Please do not bring carrots to feed them. Although the donkeys LOVE them, there are many that have diabetes because of their high sugar intake from the over-indulging on carrots. Visit the museums in town and learn about its mining history. See the hotel and enjoy that small museum as well. Be transported back to the old west through the stories and views. If you are here at the right time, you may even see a reenactment of a gun fight, right on the main street outside the saloon. Use the many photo ops to create memories and be sure to take Route 66 out of town for a whole other adventure! This town is perfect for young and old alike. Be sure to leave yourself a few hours to wonder around. You will be so glad you made the trek!

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    Town of Oatman - Fresh lemonade!! Yum

    Fresh lemonade!! Yum

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    Desert River Outfitters - Loading up for the river

    Desert River Outfitters

    4.3(70 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    If you're even thinking about booking a kayak trip--just do it. And do it with Desert River…read moreOutfitters. My friend and I had the most incredible experience kayaking out of Willow Beach to the Emerald Caves, and I genuinely cannot say enough good things about this team. From the moment we arrived, everything felt organized, welcoming, and thoughtfully run. As a first-time kayaker, I was a little nervous--but that disappeared almost instantly thanks to how clearly everything was explained and how patient and encouraging the staff were. Blair was absolutely amazing--friendly, knowledgeable, and just one of those people who makes you feel at ease right away. And Wolfe (his adorable dog!) completely stole my heart. It honestly added such a fun, personal touch to the whole experience. The rest of the staff were just as fantastic--super attentive, upbeat, and clearly passionate about what they do. The trip itself? Unreal. The water at Willow Beach is stunning, and paddling into the Emerald Caves felt like something out of a dream. The views, the calmness, the whole atmosphere--it was the perfect mix of adventure and peace. What really stood out to me was how safe and comfortable they made me feel the entire time. They took the time to make sure I understood everything, checked in along the way, and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests having a great experience. 10/10, beyond worth it, and I would book with them again in a heartbeat. If you want a fun, beautiful, and genuinely memorable day--this is it.

    Blair was great. We were going much faster than we thought so finished the trip in one day and…read morereached out to see if he could pick us up instead of camping and he did it when he totally didn't need to! Super appreciated and big fan! Would recommend to anybody. The trip was awesome! Also gave us great recommendations for places to go and stay in Vegas afterwards!

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    Desert River Outfitters - Hoover Dam in the back, awesome view!

    Hoover Dam in the back, awesome view!

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    Camped and admiring everything.

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    Big Bend of the Colorado Recreation

    Big Bend of the Colorado Recreation

    4.1(82 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Came here with our family and while the beach was surprisingly good sand and quite large, the beach…read morewas way too packed, and there were 14,000 jet skis running through the river. Many of them were docked right in the beach, resulting in a lot of people ripping through very closely to where people were swimming. Between that and the strong current, this was in my opinion not a very family friendly beach, at least for one with small children.

    Big Bend is beautiful! Perfect place to spend the day with your family. There are a few rules one…read moreshould know before heading there which can be found on their website. The park has improved since our first visit about 3 summers ago. We come here at least once and we all enjoy it, we get there early morning and leave right before closing. I may add, if you go during the summer, you MUST wear sun protection and bring lots of water, the heat is no joke. The water is really cold which is refreshing on a hot summer day. The staff is very friendly and informative, also very helpful!! My tent blew away during a little windy moment and they helped me bring it back while also providing tips to prevent it from happening again. In the past, we had to get there before the park opened to secure a spot and once capacity was met they didn't allow anyone to enter. This was tough since there were a couple times we didn't make it on time and had to go elsewhere. Now, things have changed, which is a lot more convenient. They only allow the people that have reserved online go in from 7am-11:30am. If you DO NOT have reservations, you will NOT be allowed in before 11:30. At 11:30 they will only allow you in if they haven't reached capacity and it's first come first serve. If you did RSVP and make it after 11:30am, you risk losing your spot since general people will be allowed in at that time.

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    Big Bend of the Colorado Recreation - Hanging in the water

    Hanging in the water

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