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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

Historic site·Downtown

The oldest building in town

About Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park

The Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort preserves part of the adobe fort built by Mormon settlers in 1855, near the springs.

Why it's on our list

  • Built 1855
  • State historic park
  • Near downtown

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, as the crow flies.

  1. Downtown GrandDowntown0.7 mi15 min walk
  2. Circa Resort & CasinoDowntown0.8 mi17 min walk
  3. El Cortez Hotel & CasinoFremont East, Downtown0.9 mi18 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Neon Museum0.3 miWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
  2. The Mob Museum0.7 miWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
  3. Fremont Street Experience0.9 miWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 6 min
  4. Arts Factory1.8 miWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 10 min
  5. Fashion Show4.3 miCycle 27 minCar or taxi 19 min
  6. Sphere4.4 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 20 min
  7. High Roller4.8 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 22 min
  8. Fountains of Bellagio5.4 miCycle 35 minCar or taxi 24 min
  9. Allegiant Stadium6.8 miCycle 44 minCar or taxi 29 min
  10. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign7.2 miCar or taxi 31 min

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