Unveiling the magic of the Seven Magic Mountains, and why you must visit it

Las Vegas is nothing short of legendary for travellers! Popular among all kinds of travellers, it is one of the most happening places in the world. A night out in the Sin City is something you would want to experience at least once in a lifetime. Also, it is a fact that most people travel to Vegas to visit its crazy night clubs and casinos. But, if you can deviate from the usual route, you will come across the Seven Magic Mountains, which is an incredible spot to visit.

All you have to do is drive 10 mi. beyond the Sin City walls and you’ll witness one of Nevada’s most unique and unknown sights, i.e., the Seven Magic Mountains.
Touring crayon-coloured boulders in the middle of the desert will seem to be whimsical, and evoke a sense of spirituality at the same time. It was built as a public art exhibit by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone, the 30-ft fluorescent ‘totems’ stand like brightly coloured beacons that light up the desert sky. The artist used locally sourced boulders, and opted this location as it’s symbolically and physically mid-way between the natural and the artificial landscape. Visible across the desert landscape, the Seven Magic Mountains gives a creative and unique touch to a destination like Las Vegas. If you want to go offbeat, a drive to this place will be perfect.

This location draws tons of both local and international visitors outside the city limits, tourists who come here to appreciate not only the art but also nature. Further, the brightly coloured boulders will light up your face as this trip will take you away from the crazy and busy lanes of Vegas, and offer you the peace of mind. Visitors can go near the boulders and see them up close and personal, and also read the interpretive signage if they want to understand more about this artwork.

The Seven Magic Mountains is supposedly one of the world’s largest land-based art installations that has been put up in decades. Reportedly, the installations were slated to be taken down in 2018, but seeing its popularity among the visitors, it has been decided that these will be adorning the desert landscape till 2021.