Golf vacations to the picturesque Virgin River Valley may rank among Mesquite Nevada’s top attractions, but countless others come to Mesquite to enjoy its upscale casino resorts and spas that are more wallet-friendly than comparable experiences in larger cities. However, Mesquite Nevada, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, offers much more than world-class championship golf experiences. There aren’t too many cities in Nevada that can boast multiple championship golf courses designed by legends Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, or famed golf course architect Gary Panks. Mesquite Nevada: Escape to the Virgin River Valley