Take in the colourful beauty and crisp air by traveling the open road this autumn. Heading out on a road trip or RV adventure will lead to some of the most luxurious and thrilling casinos in the United States, such as:
- Aquarius and Edgewater Casino Resorts in Laughlin, NV
- Lakeside Casino & RV Park in Pahrump, NV
- Arizona Charlie's in Las Vegas
- Draft Kings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis, IL
- Casino Queen Marquette
These top casino locations offer something for everyone, regardless of your level of experience with gaming or your desire for a unique trip destination. They are also conveniently located along the way to notable landmarks.
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Lakeside Casino and RV Park in Pahrump
Situated at the gateway to Death Valley National Park and just an hour outside of Las Vegas, the small town of Pahrump is packed with big outdoor thrills, casino gaming and luxury RV resorts to chill and recharge between adventures. Roadtrippers can take a break from the road at Pahrump’s premier RV resort, Lakeside Casino & RV Park featuring top-notch amenities such as a swimming pool, hot tub and a seven-acre lake for lazy days of kayaking, pedal boating or fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill which are all stocked. A Good Sam 10/10*/10 rated RV Park, Lakeside has 159 large sites all including full-service hook-ups with 30 and 50-amp electrical service and a concrete patio. 24-hour gaming fun can be found just steps away at the resort’s casino offers 170 slots and video poker machines, in addition to a bingo room and multiple dining options. For those seeking Vegas-style gaming without the crowds and noise of The Strip, Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino’s onsite gaming floor contains over 300 unique slots, table games, a race and sports book and the largest bingo room in town. The Nugget offers 69 comfortable rooms, Pahrump’s largest bowling alley and plenty of dining and cocktail options. Visitors can also enjoy live music in the Sportsbook Stage every other Friday night from September through May. Travelers can enjoy an authentic hometown experience including a parade, rodeo, carnival rides, games and entertainment during Pahrump’s annual Fall Festival which takes place from Thursday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 22. For those looking for a little less chill and more adrenaline-fueled thrills, July through August is the perfect time to visit Death Valley National Park for outdoor adventures and thrills. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder Pahrump is Nevada’s number one destination for RV adventuring.
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American highway voyagers seeking Vegas-style casino gaming, dining options and entertainment but want to avoid the Strip’s bumper-to-bumper throngs, visit Arizona Charlie’s Boulder or Arizona Charlie’s Decatur. Both locations offer hotel rooms with contemporary style and comfort, exciting casino floors with hundreds of slots, table games and award-winning bingo halls. For foodies on a budget, Arizona Charlie’s numerous dining options including River Rock Pizza & Pasta, PT’s Express and Sourdough Cafe have been recognized by the Best of Las Vegas for Best Cheap Eats, Best Late Night Eats and Best Breakfast. Voted Best RV Park in 2023 by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder RV Park, offers a place to stay for more nomadic travelers with a multitude of amenities like a heated pool, a deluxe clubhouse, over 200 spaces up to 70 feet long, full-service hook-ups with 30 and 50-amp electrical service and free Wi-Fi.
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With the majority of St. Louis’ 25 million annual visitors arriving by vehicle, road trippers will want to plan a stop at DraftKings at Casino Queen, a vibrant casino and hotel nestled along the Mississippi River at 200 Front St., just minutes from downtown St. Louis with stunning views of the Gateway Arch and the St. Louis skyline. DraftKings at Casino Queen’s casino spans 38,000 square feet with over 900 gaming machines and 27 table games. DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook offers a premier sports betting and viewing experience featuring a 60-foot video wall, dozens of high-definition televisions, a VIP area, five betting windows, 36 betting kiosks and a full-service menu of elevated game day-inspired dishes and drinks. Baseball fans visiting in late summer may want to catch the casino’s free shuttle to Busch Stadium to catch the hometown Cardinals in a pennant race while music fans can feel the vibes at the Evolution Music Festival on Sept. 28-29. Weary RV drivers can stay at the full-service RV Park with eye-catching views of The Arch, DraftKings at Casino Queen is located at 200 Front St., just minutes from downtown St. Louis. The 140-site park can accommodate RVs of any size and amenities include full hookups, pull-through parking, a newly renovated bathhouse with private bath and shower facilities, laundry, Wi-Fi, barbecues and a playground for children. RV park guests also have access to an indoor heated swimming pool, multiple on-site restaurants and a fitness center. Discounted rates may be available for extended stay, military, first responders and Good Sam members.
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Travelers following Iowa’s 144-mile Driftless Area Scenic Byway will be enraptured by the panoramic vistas and views of the majestic limestone bluffs, forested valleys and winding rivers offered by the state’s most scenic byway. No drive through the Driftless Area would be complete, however, without a visit to Marquette to experience one of Iowa’s few remaining riverboat casinos, Casino Queen Marquette, and its iconic roadside landmark, Pinky the Elephant, who has been greeting visitors and social media influencers for 30 years. Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River at 100 Anti Monopoly St., the 17,000-square-foot casino features over 400 slots and several table games. The casino is just a 10-minute drive from the renowned Pikes Peak State Park, an idyllic pitstop for RV travelers and campers, which boasts 11 miles of trails brimming with scenic bluffs and valleys. The campgrounds feature full hook-ups and electric options, modern restrooms, showers, a trailer dump station, picnic tables and fire rings. For outdoor enthusiasts, summer is the perfect season for hiking, fishing and exploring, while fall delivers a burst of gorgeous color and changing leaves, making this truly one of the most scenic drives around.
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Named No. 1 “10 Best Cheap Vacations in the U.S.'' by Travel + Leisure magazine, the charming casino city of Laughlin, NV, located just 100 miles outside of Vegas, is renowned for its beauty, watersports on the Colorado River and top-notch entertainment. Roadtrippers have several RV parks to choose from in town before enjoying premier entertainment and casino gaming at Aquarius Casino Resort and Edgewater Casino Resort. Situated on the banks of the Colorado River, both resorts offer affordable room rates, lower table game minimums and an array of looser slots than the Strip. Laughlin’s world-class entertainment venues the Laughlin Event Center, The Edge Pavilion and L.A. Comedy Club give visitors the chance to see a variety of headliners ranging from superstars like Jason Aldean and Jay Leno to classic icons like Little River Band and Blue Oyster Cult. A full entertainment lineup is available at the link here.
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