Clark district, Nevada, United States

Places to visit near Henderson

Henderson is a city in Clark district, Nevada, United States, home to about 285,667 people. Within 50 km by road there are 233 places to visit — 86 parks, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens and 28 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Clark County Museum (6 km), Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas (7 km) and Clark County Wetlands Park (8 km).

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Henderson, Nevada
Henderson, Clark district, Nevada, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Henderson at a glance

Location
Clark district, Nevada, United States
Population
about 285,667
Coordinates
36.0397° N, 114.9819° W
Places within 50 km
233 (62 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Henderson

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Henderson: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Henderson

86 parks within 100 km of Henderson. The closest is Morrel Park (2 km); the best-known is Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Henderson

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Henderson. The closest is Railroad Pass (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Henderson

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Henderson. The closest is Wells Park (4 km); the best-known is Clark County Wetlands Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Henderson

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Henderson. The closest is Upper Gypsum Wash Cove (18 km); the best-known is Las Vegas Strip (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Henderson

24 museums within 100 km of Henderson. The closest is Clark County Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Henderson

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Henderson. The closest is Water Street District (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Henderson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Henderson
  2. 6 km Clark County Museum · museum, Clark
  3. 5 km Railroad Pass · viewpoint, Clark
  4. 19 km Lake Las Vegas · lake, Clark
  5. 9 km Clark County Wetlands Park · nature spot, Clark
  6. 5 km Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas · park, Clark
  7. 7 km Back to Henderson

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How to reach Henderson

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    Within 15 km of Henderson

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Henderson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8686Morrel Park (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2449Railroad Pass (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2634Wells Park (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2830Upper Gypsum Wash Cove (18 km)
    Museums2324Clark County Museum (6 km)
    Other attractions810Ethel M. Chocolate Factory (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1010Water Street District (1 km)
    Churches99Harvest Church of South Las Vegas (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Lake Las Vegas (13 km)
    Waterfalls66Hidden Falls Park North (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Saddle Island (21 km)
    Temples33X-Scream (25 km)
    Caves22Small Cave Entrance (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid As-Sabur (27 km)
    Treks11The LINQ Promenade (24 km)

    Henderson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Henderson?

    Clark County Museum (museum, about 6 km), Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas (park, about 7 km), Clark County Wetlands Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Ethel M. Chocolate Factory (attraction, about 11 km), Railroad Pass (viewpoint, about 11 km), Lake Las Vegas (lake, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Henderson?

    233 places on Spotwander: 86 parks, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 beaches & coast, 23 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Henderson?

    Morrel Park, about 2 km by road; Henderson City Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Henderson?

    Railroad Pass, about 11 km by road; Lava Butte (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Henderson?

    Wells Park, about 4 km by road; Clark County Wetlands Park (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Henderson?

    Start in Henderson, visit Clark County Museum, then Railroad Pass, then Lake Las Vegas, then Clark County Wetlands Park, then Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Henderson?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Henderson’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Henderson on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.