Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

Las Vegas begins beside a creek. In 1855, Mormon missionaries built an adobe fort near springs that fed Las Vegas Creek—the only free-flowing water for miles and a practical reason people could stop, irrigate, and settle here.Walk the surviving landscape slowly: the creek, orchard story, adobe remains, and museum place the city’s origin at water level rather than under neon. The site became a way station and changed hands long before the surrounding town grew into modern Las Vegas.The museum currently charges $3, with children 12 and under free. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, with last admission before closing; Sunday and Monday are closed. Do not climb or touch artifacts, bring pets other than service animals, or assume special access. Recheck Nevada State Parks for closures before visiting. More

Las Vegas begins beside a creek. In 1855, Mormon missionaries built an adobe fort near springs that fed Las Vegas Creek—the only free-flowing water for miles and a practical reason people could stop, irrigate, and settle here.Walk the surviving landscape slowly: the creek, orchard story, adobe remains, and museum place the city’s origin at water level rather than under neon. The site became a way station and changed hands long before the surrounding town grew into modern Las Vegas.The museum currently charges $3, with children 12 and under free. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, with last admission before closing; Sunday and Monday are closed. Do not climb or touch artifacts, bring pets other than service animals, or assume special access. Recheck Nevada State Parks for closures before visiting. More