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Old Las Vegas Mormon FortvsSprings Preserve
Both Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort and Springs Preserve are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Springs Preserve is preferred by most reviewers compared to Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort. Springs Preserve ranks #4 in Las Vegas with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
Where
Time Out
Fodor's
500 East Washington Avenue, at Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas, NV 89158
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Lonely Planet "The remains of this historic fort are unspectacular, but they mark the spot where Las Vegas was first settled by non–Native Americans back in 1855." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located downtown off Washington Avenue, the remains of the 150-square-foot adobe fort are now part of a state historic site, which also features a full reconstruction of the building." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The first permanent non-native settlement in the Las Vegas Valley." Full review
Lonely Planet "Although it was abandoned within a couple of years, today's visitors can get an idea of the hard-scrabble Mojave Desert life that early pioneers faced at this restoration." Full review
Where "Recounts the history of Mormon missionaries, who built an adobe fort along Las Vegas Creek in 1855. Open Tu-Sa, 8 am-4:30 pm. $1 per person over the age of 12." Full review
Time Out "Though only remnants of the original structure remain, restoration and reconstruction have brought the compound back to life, and guides are on hand to answer any questions you may have." Full review
Fodor's "Southern Nevada's oldest historic site was built by Mormons in 1855 to give refuge to travelers along the Salt Lake–Los Angeles trail, many of whom were bound for the California goldfields." Full review
Springs Preserve Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Michelin Guide
National Geographic
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Time Out
Frommer's
333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
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Fodor's "This 180-acre complex defies traditional categories, combining botanical gardens, hiking trails, live animal exhibits, and an ultra-modern interactive museum." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This educational complex is an incredible trip through historical, cultural and biological time." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Visitors can wander the trails for free, through a dramatic desert landscape dotted with cacti, acacia and mesquite trees, and re-created Pueblo Indian dwellings." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Museums, galleries, botanical gardens and a living desert center full of Gila monsters and ... the recently reopened Nevada State Museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Opened in 2007 as the city's first nod to its desert surroundings, this 180-acre park occupies the site of the original springs that were the birthplace of Las Vegas." Full review
National Geographic "“Overwhelmed by Vegas? Get back to nature in this educational and entertaining oasis”...desert living center; Las Vegas history and culture museum; gardens; trails" Full review
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Tip: Don't visit around midday.
The Telegraph "Unearth the past at this multimillion-dollar natural history museum complex, also home to the Nevada State Museum." Full review
Afar Magazine "Springs Preserve presents visitors with a sort of crash course in the story of the Las Vegas Valley." Full review
Time Out "Also known as Big Spring, this is where legendary Old West explorers Kit Carson and John Fremont parked their horses in the mid 1800s" Full review
Frommer's "By now, perhaps you've learned that Las Vegas is Spanish for "the meadows"." Full review
