Las Vegas to the Canyon
Traveling to Las Vegas? Why not see the Grand Canyon while you're in the west.
Take a break from the bright lights of the city and explore the surrounding areas. Head southwest from Las Vegas on Highway 515 toward Boulder City. The road will turn into Highway 93. Just southwest of Las Vegas is the Lake Mead Recreation Area. There is plenty to do on the lake.
Highway 93 will lead to the Arizona - Nevada border. 
This is the location
of famous Hoover Dam. The dam is a principal source of flood control,
irrigation and electrical power in the Southwest and was constructed
in the early 1930s. You won't believe your eyes as you drive the narrow
road leading over the dam. The Hoover Dam Tour Center takes guests down
below inside the dam and provides interesting insights.
After visiting the dam, continue on highway 93 to Kingman. Kingman is a bustling city of approximately 40,000 residents. Look for connecting Interstate 40 and head east to Williams, home of the Grand Canyon Railway.
Check-in to the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel for the first of two nights. Enjoy the evening in the small town charm of Williams. The next day, arise and board the Grand Canyon Railway. Take the historic journey on one of five classic classes of service. Be sure to catch the Wild West Shootout before the train leaves and then enjoy the entertainment on-board. Arrive at the South Rim just as travelers did more than a century ago and be ready to explore Grand Canyon National Park.
The Railway offers night's stays inside the park as an option.
Later in the afternoon take the train back to Williams and spend your second night at the GCR Hotel.
The following day, head west on Interstate 40 back to Las Vegas which is about a 3.5 hour drive.