• Laughlin, Nevada, is much like a more rural, mini Las Vegas.las vegas from above image by Olegs Mareida from Fotolia.com
  
  Laughlin is located on the southern tip of Nevada and right on the border of Arizona. It is roughly 60 miles south of Las Vegas but has the same mentality of being a gambling town. Because of this, people from all over come to Laughlin as a Las Vegas alternative because of its more rural setting and proximity to the Colorado River.
  
  

Riverside Resort

• The Riverside Resort is less than a mile from the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport and is situated right on the banks of the Colorado River. The Riverside was built in 1966 and was Laughlin, Nevada's first casino. The Riverside offers all of the most popular games as well as a player's club. The hotel offers a variety of other attractions aside from gambling including a marina with boat rides as well as an outdoor pool and hot tub. Guests that want to relax can take advantage of one of the many spa or massage packages. Each of the rooms feature cable television, hair dyer and coffee maker.
  
  Riverside Resort
  
  1650 S. Casino Drive
  
  Laughlin, NV 89029
  
  702-298-2535
  
  riversideresort.com
  
  

Golden Nugget

• The Golden Nugget is located less than a mile down Casino Drive and also sits on the Colorado River. The Golden Nugget has a casino that is open 24 hours and offers a membership to the 24 Karat Club which allows a member to win up to $1,000 in free slot play. The Golden Nugget also has a large nightclub that features a DJ, four different restaurants including Joe's Crab Shack, Harlows, Saltgrass and The Deli as well as a Starbucks. One of the most distinctive features of the hotel is its tropical-themed hotel rooms and suites. The Golden Nugget offers a variety of vacation packages including golf packages that include two rounds of golf.
  
  Golden Nugget
  
  2300 S. Casino Drive
  
  Laughlin, NV 89029
  
  702-298-7111
  
  goldennugget.com
  
  

Colorado Belle Hotel and Casino

• The Colorado Belle Hotel and Casino is a replica of a 19th century Mississippi paddle-wheel riverboat that is docked on the shore of the Colorado River. The Colorado Belle has a smaller casino compared to others on Laughlin's Casino Row though it offers a variety of other activities. The riverboat features a number of different stand-up comedians, musical acts and events. The Colorado Belle has five different restaurants including Mangia! which offers classic Italian dishes. Both the hotel and casino offer a variety of packages including the Fantastic Fall Giveaway where the company gives away $10,000.
  
  Colorado Belle Hotel and Casino
  
  2100 S. Casino Drive
  
  Laughlin, NV 89029
  
  702-298-4000
  
  coloradobelle.com