Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort

Great place to learn history, is not that big but it worth it if you are interested on culture and history. Service dogs allowed , but one of the staff was not very nice about it, even do they had a cat walking around...

What: historical landmark with remnants of the original Mormon fort and small museum. You don't need to be Mormon to appreciate the history here!As a local, this has been on my bucket list for some time. The cashier suggested that we start with the 15 minute documentary at the back to give you the quick history before you look at around. This was really helpful and I recommend you start like that (you can also watch it online). There's also a tiny garden area with a tortoise that was hiding so we didn't see her. Time: we spent 1 hour but could have stayed longer to spend more time reading things. Cost: $3 per person. Pay inside the visitors center. Parking: free in private lot. Location: downtown in a shady area surrounded by homeless people. The entire area is gated though which is nice. Very educational! Highly recommend.

If you need a little history and fresh air between your gambling and night time DJ party at the pool this might be up your alley.A family friendly, lower stimulation activity that looks at some of the early history of Las Vegas and partially answers why this town is even there.Educational and yet you don't have to commit all day to it. An hour to so is all you need. It's also one of the least expensive things you'll do in Las Vegas.So why not take in a bit of history and culture between emptying your wallet and drinking? Or fi your a local and always planned on checking it out, well its time you did so isn't it?

An important place in Vegas is the oldest structure anywhere in the actual city. It may only take about an hour to see everything but it's worth it if you're into area history. This old fort was a mission for Mormons. Basically they were among the first people who lived in the area. You can see artifacts and a movie about it too. It mostly is just a fort with a visitor center containing lots of artifacts. Read about the history of the fort and how it came to be when the Mormons created it. They were among the first people to live in Vegas. An important part of the creation of the city was this fort. The fort was a rest stop between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City for Mormons doing missions and stuff. It's $3 for adult admission. This isn't a lot and it's a good price because you won't be here long. Inside the visitor center are artificers like coins and equipment. The outside has the actual fort with a few buildings including the blacksmith and a garden. Convenient to get to going north on Las Vegas Boulevard. It's next to Cashman Field. There's not a ton of things here but it's a good collection of artifacts and history.

The Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort is a historic gem that I feel gets overshadowed by the glitz and glamor of casinos and shows that most people come to Las Vegas for. If you're a history lover though, you absolutely MUST check this place out. It's not far outside of the historic downtown area and is located not too far from the Neon Museum.This state park is home to the oldest structure in Las Vegas, which makes it worth visiting on that merit alone. It's extremely interesting to learn about how the city of Las Vegas was founded and created centuries ago. Spoiler alert - Mormons from Utah set-up a an old fort as part of a mission to bring their religion to the natives in the area and those traveling along the trade route. Admission is only $5 and you really only need about an hour - hour and a half tops - to tour the park. You'll start in the visitor center where you'll watch a 15 minute video that details the history of the area. Afterwards, take some time to check out the artifacts housed in the visitor center. Afterwards, head outside to view the oldest surviving structure in the city. In addition, they have recreated and/or restored other structures that would have been at the fort. After leaving the fort, I had a much better appreciation and understanding for the city of Las Vegas. Check it out!

It is the oldest landmark in Las Vegas. This fort was served middle rest section from Utah to Los Angeles. It is a Mormon outpost. The reason this place is pick because of of Las Vegas creek nearby to serve as oasis to the area. The Mormon send 30 workers to build this fort and we were having a chance to meet one of pioneer builder great great grandchildren when we visited this place. The fort then sold to a Steward Family. The husband was kill in a gun fight. The lady owner Halen Steward took this place and turn to rest stop. She then sold for $55,000 at old time. She can be recognized as a founder of Las Vegas. Who can believe is a girl who founded Las Vegas. The fort has a building then use as concrete testing lab for the Hoover Dam. The fort wall can be seen in the compound. The US flag 19 stars still flying here.

I have driven by this place several times to go to Cashman center. Today we stepped back in time to check out the oldest building in Las Vegas. It was very interesting and they have a movie that talks about the Mormons who created the fort and more. The Fort is about 3 acres and there are a lot of great exhibits. I really liked the exhibit with all the Nevada symbols since we are local and my son is learning about these symbols. Check it out!Children 12 and under are Free. $3 for everyone else. Masks are required.

After visiting the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, my husband and I went to the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, which was located pretty much right beside the museum. Despite it only being a five minute walk, the temperature, which was probably in the mid-40s, was unbearable, and by the time we got to the fort, we were soaked in sweat and about ready to pass out from the heat.I wasn't particularly interested in seeing the fort, but admission was only $3, and there was air conditioning -- glorious air conditioning! I asked if they had water fountains (remember, the water fountains at the LVNHM were broken and we were out of water), and they said yes. Not only did they have water fountains, but the water was ice cold. It was honestly the best water I had during my entire trip to Vegas.After quenching our thirst, we watched a 20 minute movie about Mormon missionaries building the very fort we were visiting. (Of course the fort is a reconstruction, but there is one original building.) We watched the entire movie, as not only was it fairly interesting (I had no idea that the Mormons played a role in founding Las Vegas), but it was a welcome reprieve from the heat, and there were outlets where I could charge my phone. After the movie, we walked around the small museum and took a look at the grounds and buildings, although due to the heat, it was difficult to be outside for more than a few minutes at a time. The Mormons settled in the area in June 1855 -- I have no idea how they were able to build a fort in that heat!Three stars for an inexpensive museum with friendly staff, with an extra star for air conditioning, cold water, and power outlets. Even if you're not particularly interested in the museum, it's worth the $3 just for the water and air conditioning. There are also bathrooms and packaged ice cream treats for sale.[Yelp collections: Vegas 2019; Museums and Art Galleries; Cheap Thrills]

This was a very impressive slice of history, hiding right in the middle of downtown Vegas! We arrived early on a Saturday morning and the place was a ghost town! The rangers were waiting and ready for us. Ranger Carson gave us a great tour, he covered the history of Natives in the Valley, the arrival of early settlers, the development of the fort, wagon train routes, and the early work that led Las Vegas to become what it is today! We definitely won't forget the story of the First Lady of Las Vegas, Helen J. Stewart!For a small footprint, this State Park packs a lot of history in. Plan a little extra time and ask about making an Adobe brick or the Dutch Oven cooking competitions! Old Mormon Fort is certainly worth the price of admission!

I finally got to visit this historic Nevada landmark in my hometown. Gorgeous state park that makes for a great family day and even a picnic. They offer a unique, intricate, in-depth insight into how the city of Las Vegas came to be once the White pioneers decided to settle. It's a great lesson with rich history and I found out so much I didn't know about. One of my favorite parts was how they include the Native American history of Sin City and giving them their recognition and the importance of the land we call home today. I wish they would have included a little more Mexican history of the area. They have a relaxing replica of the original creek with water constantly flowing. A relaxing time for the whole family. They have a neat gift shop to take a little reminder with you. There's plenty of parking nearby and you can't beat the price at $3 per person!