Mesquite (Nevada)

Mesquite is a city in Clark County, in Southern Nevada, about northeast of Las Vegas. It is immediately on the Nevada-Arizona border, near Utah. The town is on the north bank of the Virgin River, with the smaller settlement of Bunkerville on the south side of the river. Mesquite is a boomtown, attracting tourists and permanent residents. The town's population is about 19,000 (2018). Its biggest industry is tourism.

By car

 * Interstate 15 has two exits (#120 and #122) for Mesquite. The town has built up around the freeway and is a favorite truck stop for all sorts of travelers.  It is the only significant population center on the freeway between Las Vegas and St. George.

By plane
Commercial travelers are probably better off flying to  in Las Vegas.

By bus
Salt Lake Express provides limited intercity bus service.

Gambling
Mesquite has a few gambling opportunities.



Eat
Because of its longtime function as a highway stop, fast food is very common in Mesquite. Many varieties are available, including McDonald's, Del Taco, Dairy Queen, Jack in the Box, and KFC. Most casinos offer a typical Vegas-style low-cost buffet.

Sleep
There are several major resort casinos in Mesquite. The first of these was the Peppermill, now known as Oasis. Now closed due to economic pressures, and mostly demolished.



Go next

 * St. George - 30 miles northeast of Mesquite. Traveling to St. George via Interstate 15 offers some spectacular scenery in the Virgin River Gorge.
 * Las Vegas - 80 miles southwest of Mesquite.
 * Zion National Park - Zion, Bryce Canyon, and other natural wonders are within easy reach of Mesquite.
 * Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument – the western end of the Grand Canyon largely only accessible via a 4WD