Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin is a community of 8,789 people in Clark County, Nevada, founded in 1964.
Why visit Laughlin
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 135 places to eat, 32 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Riverside Cinema 6-PLEX, Laughlin Stadium 9 Cinemas, Hardyville Cemetery and Homestake Mine.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 110°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Laughlin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Laughlin
Laughlin () is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Nevada, United States. Laughlin lies 90 miles (140 km) south of Las Vegas, in the far southern tip of Nevada. As a resort town, it is known for its gaming and water recreation. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,658.
From the Wikipedia article Laughlin, Nevada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Don's Celebrity Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
1650 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Museums and landmarks14
Hardyville Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Pioneer cemetery in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona, US
Homestake Mine
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Don Laughlin's Classic Auto Exhibition Hall
Museum · 3.2 mi
1650 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection - First Floor Showroom
Museum · 3.2 mi
1650 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial (Yarnell)
Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
Riviera Marina
Marina and boat launch · 3.5 mi
520 Riviera Boulevard, Bullhead City
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes135
Casa Serrano
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.2 mi
1650 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
Megatoppers Pizza Joint
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
832 Gemstone Avenue, Bullhead City
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 3.1 mi
1900 South Casino Drive
Mo-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-23:00
Bonito Guadalajara
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
1778 AZ-95, Bullhead City
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
123 more on the map.
History
The townsite of Laughlin was established in the 1940s as South Pointe because of the proximity to the southern tip of the state of Nevada. The early town consisted of a motel and bar that catered to gold and silver miners, construction workers building Davis Dam, and fishing enthusiasts. In the 1950s, construction workers left, and the town functionally disappeared.
In 1964, Don Laughlin, owner of the 101 Club in Las Vegas, flew over the site and saw its tourism potential. He offered to buy the land, and within a few years, the Riverside Resort motel and casino, consisting of only 12 slots and two live tables, began operating. A second casino, the Bobcat Club, opened in 1967, where the Golden Nugget Laughlin currently operates. In 1968, a third casino, the Monte Carlo, opened its doors. The neighboring Bullhead City, Arizona was a key part in Laughlin's growth, with shuttle boats transporting customers from the Arizona side of the river to Laughlin's resorts and back. The southernmost tip of Nevada, along the Colorado River, where Nevada, California, and Arizona meet, was a major national tourist destination and gambling resort during the 70s, 80s & 90s.
From the History section of Laughlin, Nevada on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay32
Tropicana Laughlin Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
2121 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Aquarius Casino Resort
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
1900 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Harrah's Laughlin Beach Resort & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
2900 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
1650 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping14
Laughlin Outlet Center
Shopping center · 2.8 mi
1955 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School
School · 3.0 mi
625 Marina Blvd, Bullhead City
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East
School · 4.3 mi
945 Thumb Butte, Bullhead City
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
School · 3.0 mi
625 Marina Blvd, Bullhead City
Wave - Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
School · 3.0 mi
625 Marina Blvd, Bullhead City
Healthcare3
Map of Laughlin
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 45°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 47°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 57°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 95°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 106°F | 75°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 110°F | 82°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 108°F | 81°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 102°F | 74°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 89°F | 61°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 44°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laughlin (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clark County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-07-05: Carpenter 1 Fire (Fire)
- 2010-07-01: Cathedral Fire (Fire)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-06-24: Good Springs Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Bullhead City 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Fort Mohave 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Mohave Valley 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Golden Valley 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Needles 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Kingman 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- New Kingman-Butler 36 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Desert Hills 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lake Havasu City 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Boulder City 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Laughlin Nevada from Spirit Mountain 2, Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hardyville Cemetery 2013-09-08 14-33-10, grekit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Homestake Nevada mine shafts, National Park Service inventory, Public domain
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