Fiesta Rancho Ice Arena

Home to the Las Vegas NHL (National Hockey League) and all-star UNLV (University of Las Vegas) teams, Fiesta Rancho's Ice Arena is as much a hub for major sporting events, as it is for social get-togethers. Encompassing an area just over 31,000 square feet, this is without doubt the largest ice rink in Nevada and remains one of the most popular off-Strip attractions for vacationing visitors.

Set amid the fun factory of delights at Fiesta Rancho Hotel and Casino, the NHL rink makes for an energetic day out beyond regulation canyon climbing and a resort pool swim. For starters, Fiesta Rancho Ice Arena is quadruple the size of your average American ice rink, with additional U-shaped seating space for up to 500 spectators. At little more than twelve miles from the Glitter Gulch of Las Vegas and equal distance from McCarran International Airport, its also a widely accessible option for family days out.

Free-skating remains one of the most popular draws of Fiesta Rancho Ice Arena, however if you plan upon descending on Vegas between October to February, there's a very real possibility of securing tickets for one of the big season face-offs. Nearly every NHL team in the U.S has graced the year-round rink at Fiesta Rancho, including the New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks. Aside from the major league games, you could also stumble upon the NHL Entry Draft (should Vegas be announced the next host) - a major season competition where over 5,200 battles occur between major league teams from across the U.S. UNLV regularly play fixtures at Fiesta Rancho, so don't be too startled if you find half of Nevada turning out to watch their esteemed university league in action.

Fully equipped with four locker rooms, shower facilities, an on site bar and fast food outlet, Fiesta Rancho Ice Arena is perfectly kitted out for families seeking an entire afternoon of fun. Just be sure to hire knee pads!