I got a trip to Vegas coming up over Labor Day Weekend. A bunch of my old military buddies are planning a get together out there. We have guys coming from Germany, S. Dakota, Arkansas, California, and Denver. I am heading out from Denver, through Utah, and then into Nevada. I have been to Vegas several times, but this is the first time on a bike. I'm riding out on a Blackline. I just ordered a windshield from Kutterharleyonline.com and since Nevada is a helmet-law state, I ordered a bell rogue helmet (gunny color).

I've made long rides before. I went to DC for the ride to the wall in 08, on a night train. I did 4100 miles on my sturgis trip in 2010, on a fatboy, 2-up, that trip went through 14 states. So, I think I got the ride itself covered.

What I'm looking for is ideas for the Vegas area. I know the strip, I know Fremont, I know we are going to check out the hoover dam and the grand canyon. So are there any lesser known cool sites to see, or roads that must be ridden down? Any ideas would be appreciated. We are staying on the strip, and the plan is to ride all day and enjoy Vegas each night. Going to be there for 4 nights, really need some ideas to fill up the days. Anyone been to the "glass bridge"? Is that worth checking out?

I know this post is long, thanks for checking it out.

 

My wife and I are planning a trip to Vegas in early September. We are looking into the indoor skydiving (it looks really cool, and relatively safe) and Machine guns Vegas. As far as a ride there is a state park called the Valley of fire, just East of Vegas that is supposed to be very cool.

 

Park sounds cool. We will check it out. We are actually gonna go skydiving while we are out there. First time for a couple guys, a few others are experienced skydivers.

 

For breakfast one morning I would check out a place called Hash House a Go Go. http://www.hashhouseagogo.com Was awesome for me since I like big breakfasts.

 

Joe let me be the first to say welcome to Vegas...premature I know. Definitely take a ride through Red Rock canyon which is north west vegas off the 215 and Charleston exit...its a short ride if driven straight through but be sure to hit the BLM parks route which is free to bikes...beautiful ride....while on that same road you'll see signs for Bonnie Springs....great place for lunch and a cold one and a popular biker beverage stop. You will also want to ride up to Mt Charleston...fantastic mountain road 45-60 minutes from the strip with plenty of food, bev and gas stops and this time of year a 15 deg drop in temp at the top. Outside of these typical vegas local rides there are also great biker friendly bars like Hogs and Heifers which is right down in the Fremont street area. Enjoy your ride, bring sunblock and be sure to leave a few bucks at our Casinos.

 

The twisty road to Oatman. Valley of Fire State Park.

 

Thanks for the info. We will check it out; and I'm sure we will leave plenty of cash in the casinos for ya'. Someone's gotta pay that light bill...

 

Have fun man! Unfortunately... Vegas isn't much of a "motorcycle destination". I think the best part of your ride (depending on the route) is going to be from home until you hit the Nevada state line.

A kind of fun trip is Vegas to Laughlin to Oatman to Kingman to Hoover Dam then up along Lake Mead and then back to Vegas. But it's about 5 or 6 hours without stops.

Oatman AZ is very cool... and Old Rt 66 from Oatman to Kingman is a very cool ride.

 

The sky bridge at the Grand Canyon is cool, but it was a 10 mile dirt road to get there. Not sure if it has been paved yet cause that was a year ago. Harley Davidson Cafe on the strip is worth checking out. Mr D's on Rainbow and Oakey have a bike night on Wednesday nights and Red Rock HD is close by. As already mentioned Red Rock canyon, Mt Charleston, Valley of Fire, and Hoover Dam are fun destinations. A few more are Pioneer Saloon in Good springs and Hill top Bar on the way to Pahrump.

 

Anytime in September it is going to be over a 100 in the shade. Be prepared. Try the antique car museum. I believe it is at the Palace Hotel and Casino.