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Lake Mead.(Southern Nevada)
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- Romantic Weekends: America's Southwest
- Article date:
- January 1, 1998
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By car: Lake Mead has numerous points of access, including Overton Beach, Echo Bay, and Callville Bay, all just a short drive from downtown Las Vegas.
By air: Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport is served by virtually every major airline and a variety of small feeder airlines. Private aviators might prefer landing at the community airfield near Callville Bay.
By bus: Regular tour buses run in and out of Las Vegas from cities located within 500 miles. Many of these include special discounts at local hotels, restaurants, and other points of interest.
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