The gym is 4 floors, includes a lap and wade pool, basketball courts, a full track, exercise classes, racquetball courts, spin classes, and cardio and weight equipment. If you are taking at least 6 credits, your membership is included in your student fees.

The Performing Arts calendar includes events, dates, times and pricing.

As a UNLV student, you are eligible for one free ticket to each campus sporting event, and may purchase one buddy ticket at a discounted rate. Go to the Thomas & Mack Center and watch UNLV’s Running Rebels men’s basketball team dominate!

Visit the center for a 30 session re-charge in a quiet area while you relax in a massage chair.

Join your fellow students for a bit of friendly competition. A wide range of sports are offered.

Experience the wide array of artwork brought to you by local artists’ and visiting exhibitions.

Located in the heart of campus is an oasis of indigenous plants. Sit on the benches throughout the garden and feel the tension roll off of you.

Located on the west end of the Student Union, the Game Room has billiard tables, ping pong tables, board games and video games, and multiple big-screen TVs where you can plug in your personal game console.

Take advantage of all the hiking available in the Las Vegas area. You can get out of town within a half hour for a peaceful walk. It’s a great way to unwind.

The south rim of the Canyon is only a 4 hour drive away. You can take in the breathtaking view of the canyon. If you are feeling particularly adventurous you can hike one of the many scenic trails in the National Park or even ride a burro.

55 miles northeast of Las Vegas this Nevada State Park has petroglyphs, picnicking, camping and hiking.

17 miles west of Las Vegas on Charleston Blvd/State Route 159, this gorgeous area is a National Conservation Area. There is a Visitor’s Center and a 13 mile scenic drive can be driven ($7 per vehicle), walked ($3 per person), jogged or cycled. You choose the mode of transportation - but this definitely something you want to experience! Many trails are located on the loop. It closes around sunset. Hikers and bicyclists, etc. can get a yearly pass for $30.

Approximately 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, this huge concrete structure, weighing more than 6,600,000 tons, is a not to be missed. You can also check out the newly constructed Hoover Dam Bridge and stop in Boulder City – a quaint small town that housed the dam builders in the 1930s.

The Preserve is a 180 acre attraction on Charleston Blvd. featuring botanical gardens, trails, museums, and interactive science and nature exhibits. Students receive a discount.

For a quick day trip or an overnight camping trip, visit the beautiful red sandstone cliffs in the Zion National Park. It is only a 2.5 hour drive from Las Vegas.