3 Best Day Trips from Las Vegas | Condé Nast Traveler

"This is purely an apres-ski , post-hike, day-trip kind of place. You'll seek it out on Mount Charleston because it's fun, old-school, and an icon. This is about the big plates of fun food and a crowd that's loving the atmosphere—not about haute cuisine. Think hearty and happy here, like giant Bavarian pretzels and chili nachos. In recent years, Mount Charleston Lodge has gussied up the menu with ahi poke and veg options like buffalo cauliflower. But the best things you'll eat include the Mountain Chili, BBQ ribs, and grilled half-pound burgers. (In other words, the meatier the better.) If you're here in the winter (and someone else is driving), you'll want to enjoy one of the boozy cocktails by the Lodge's roaring fire." - Andrea Bennett