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What you are reading: Where to Go in Overton, Nevada This Weekend
Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Located 56 miles from Las Vegas, Overton is an interesting day trip destination that provides an excellent break from the glitz of 'Vegas.
- At the top of your list of things to see and do in Overton, the Valley of Fire State Park provides a beautiful natural backdrop for hikers and bikers to explore.
- Next up, you can visit the Lake Mead Recreational Area, where you can see the ruins of the “drowned” town of Saint Thomas.
- If you would like to find out more about what could lie beneath the waters of Lake Mead, you can stop by the Lost City Museum.
- Finally, if you have a suitable vehicle, you can visit Double Negative, an extraordinary piece of “land art” carved from the floor of the Moapa Valley.
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