Located 56 miles from Las Vegas, Overton is an interesting day trip destination which will provide 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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