Overview
Blue Diamond is a city in Southern Nevada.
2 sights · 1 places to eat
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Best things about Blue Diamond
Red Rock Canyon
There are a lot of areas of the Southwest where red rocks are prevalent, but this National Conservation Area is just 15 miles west of Las Vegas and visible from the Strip.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 104°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Las Vegas)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LAS Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BLD Boulder City Municipal Airport, Boulder City — 31 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Red Rock Canyon
- Lunch Cottonwood Station Eatery
- Afternoon Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Photos
Map
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Understand
It has a population of about 300. The local joke is that they are outnumbered by the local burros. Please note that while the burros do look cute, it is illegal to feed them.
See
Do
Mountain climbing.
Eat
Eat Cottonwood Station Eatery
Pizza, paninis, and salads. Local microbrews, cocktails, and Italian cream sodas.
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