Nevada City Named One of the Best Honeymoon Destinations

Summer is often referred to as wedding season. With weddings come honeymoons. So, what are the best honeymoon destinations in the U.S.? As it turns out, one Nevada city made the cut.

Worldwidehoneymoon.com has put together a list of the the best honeymoon destinations in America. "Planning the honeymoon is easily one of the most exciting and fun parts of wedding planning in general," they exclaim in the story. "As no two honeymoon spots in the USA, or honeymooners for that matter, are alike, we’re breaking the list down even further into categories that best fit your needs including best beach destinations, cities, national parks, and truly beautiful destinations you can't miss."

Before we get to our state, let's look at the No. 1 spot. It's Key West, Florida. "If you're looking for beautiful clearwater beaches and Caribbean vibes, then Key West is your answer for a gorgeous US honeymoon spot," Worldwidehoneymoon.com states. "Beaches that you’ll want to visit during your time in Key West include the lovely Smathers Beach with almost 2 miles of white sand, Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park where you’ll find plenty of opportunities for water sports, and Fort Zachary Taylor Beach, which is part of a state park and the beach is great for snorkeling or diving!"

So, which Nevada town made the list of the best cities for honeymooning in America? Las Vegas, of course. It's No. 15 on the tally. "Known as a popular spot for couples to have a quick wedding, Las Vegas has pretty much anything you can imagine to keep your honeymoon fun and romantic," the article explains. "From walking along the Strip at night to dining at world-renown restaurants, a Vegas honeymoon is all that and more." Find the full list of the best honeymoon destinations in the US here.

Several Nevada travel attractions have been named among the 150 best things to do in the United States. This list is from Travel Lemming, and one Nevada travel spot is even No. 3 on the tally.

The annual list from Travel Lemming "aims to help Americans discover unique attractions around the country and in their own backyards. It emphasizes human-curated recommendations over AI chatbots," according to a statement. "A diverse array of attractions made the article's top 10 designation, including a wild animal sanctuary in Colorado, a Bavarian Village in Washington, and the world's largest musical instrument in Virginia," they add.

Travel Lemming is an "online travel guide with more than 10 million annual readers. It publishes guides written by local and expert travelers who have first-hand experience in destinations across the United States and the world."

So, which Nevada travel spot made the cut? Lots, actually. Read on for the tally, including which spot is No. 3. I really like this list, because is has some attractions that I wouldn't have thought of visiting. For the full list of 150 of the best things to do in the United States this summer, go here.

This one is is Las Vegas, Nevada. Travel Lemming states to see fun drive-in movies at The Cosmopolitan. That's a great idea, right? "Float in one of Las Vegas’ most luxurious hotel pools while sipping a movie-themed cocktail and watching a film on the big screen," they add.

https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/

Woah! This is in Rachel, Nevada. Travel Lemming says to look for aliens. To each their own! "Drive to the entrance gate of a top-secret government building and hang out in an out-of-this-world town full of model UFOs and alien-themed restaurants," they explain.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/31/us/area-51-fast-facts/index.html

Here's another Las Vegas option. Travel Lemming says, "Dance from dusk ‘til dawn to some of your favorite EDM artists at this world-renowned music and art festival." Sounds fun, right? Let's do it!

https://lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com/

Here's something fun in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. "The Big Dune recreation area is just over the Death Valley border and boasts one of the state’s best places for ATV adventures," Travel Lemming explains.

https://travelnevada.com/off-roading/amargosa-big-dune/

Here's a Las Vegas favorite. Travel Lemming says, "This alternate reality grocery store stocks funky products like bog water, 5G lip balm, plausible deniability, and mammoth chunks." I'm in!

https://meowwolf.com/visit/las-vegas

I love a good ghost town! This is in Rhyolite, Nevada. "Touring what remains of Rhyolite is like experiencing a ghost story with a twist, for here, it is the living who haunt a place locked in a time," Travel Lemming states.

https://travelnevada.com/ghost-town/rhyolite-ghost-town/

How cool is it that No. 3 on the list in all of America is here in Nevada? It's in Overton, Nevada. "Hike among 46,000 acres of red sandstone formations, petroglyphs, and ancient trade routes for a desert experience like no other," Travel Lemming says.

https://travelnevada.com/parks-recreational-areas/valley-of-fire-state-park/

For the full list of 150 of the best things to do in the United States this summer, go here.

https://travellemming.com/best-things-to-do-in-usa-2023/