Laughlin is located along the Colorado River, serving as a port city. Its proximity to the water and its vast collection of water recreation, make Laughlin a favorite among family vacationers in Nevada. The city is also considered the third most visited in Nevada when it comes to casinos and resorts, next to Las Vegas and Reno. Laughlin has also been dubbed as one of the top five cities that RV enthusiasts in America go to.

Visitors have not tasted Laughlin without visiting the Laughlin Riverwalk. The riverwalk serves as an unofficial pedestrian thoroughfare in Laughlin where many of the city's casinos are located, lined along the Colorado River. The city is also a great starting point for many visitors to go and visit the Hoover Dam. The city also offers gold mine tours. Other notable attractions in Laughlin include Big Bend State Recreation Area, Black Mountains, Christmas Tree Pass, Spirit Mountain, and Grapevine Canyon, Devis Dam, and even Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort and Six-Plex Cinema. A little planning can make a Laughlin vacation almost always an unforgettable one.