Here are the top things to see and do near Henderson, Nevada:
Lion Habitat Ranch – Wildlife sanctuary to see lions (and giraffes) up close Clark County Heritage Museum – Outdoor museum with historic buildings and a heritage street Ethel M Chocolates & Botanical Cactus Garden – Free chocolate factory tour and 3-acre cactus garden Sloan Canyon NCA – Stunning petroglyphs and hiking trails; called the “Sistine Chapel of rock art” River Mountains Loop Trail – 35-mile scenic paved trail for biking, walking & views of Lake Mead Shan‑gri‑la Prehistoric Park (“Dinosaur House”) – Free, whimsical dinosaur sculpture yard by “Dinoman” Water Street District – Downtown hotspot for shops, restaurants, ice rink, and community events Acacia Demonstration Gardens – Demonstrates desert-friendly landscaping and themed garden areas Cowabunga Bay Water Park – Seasonal water park with slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers Hoover Dam & Lake Mead – Iconic engineering marvel with hiking, boating, and dam tours within an hour’s drive