The thriving city of Mesquite sits at the foot of the Virgin Mountains. Located 128km / 80mi north of Las Vegas, the city bills itself as a resort destination. There are many things to see around Mesquite including hiking, biking, horseback riding and desert exploration. Mesquite is close to Zion National Park and other national Parks of Southern Utah that are easily accessible off of Interstate 15.
For a little more local history when visiting Mesquite, stop in at the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum. Here you will find a wonderful array of interesting displays detailing the life and times of the local area. A majority of the artifacts are from 1875 to 1935. The interesting building that houses the museum was built in 1940 and was at one time a hospital.
Address: Virgin Valley Heritage Museum (formerly the Desert Valley Museum), 35 West Mesquite Boulevard, Box 69, Mesquite, NV 89024-0069, United States
Phone: 1 (702) 346-5705, Fax: 1 (702) 346-2908
Hours:
10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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