As a Nevada local, I always tell people to skip Las Vegas — these 3 destinations are so much better

Nevada offers more than just casinos. For example, it's home to the incredible Lake Tahoe. Jenna DeLaurentis Las Vegas is a popular destination in Nevada, but other areas in the state have a lot to offer. Spots like Lake Tahoe or the Ruby Mountains are beautiful. Virginia City is great for history buffs. If you do visit Vegas, go beyond The Strip and see Red Rock Canyon or the Hoover Dam. When I first moved to Nevada about seven years ago, I knew little about the state aside from the Las Ve...