Let me tell you about a recent discovery I had in Las Vegas. A not so hidden gem called the Seven Magic Mountains. I say not so hidden because these rocks are huge and you can see it off the highway. I’m glad I ventured out of the Strip to see a little more of what Las Vegas has to offer outside of the parties. This art installation was so easy to get to and so beautiful in person. They look like ginormous NERDS candy!

Seven Magic Mountains was produced by the Nevada Museum of Art and the Art Production Fund. The exhibition opened May 2016, and was originally scheduled to be on view for two years. But the massive popularity of the work prompted Ugo Rondinone and the producers to seek permission to keep the art standing longer. By the end of 2018, they were granted a 3-year extension that remains in effect until the end of 2021. So, HURRY UP before you miss this beautiful Instagrammable spot.

How To Get There

To see the Seven Magic Mountains, from Las Vegas, you will need a car or order a ride share. No public transportation is available to reach the site. From downtown Vegas, take I-15 to Exit 25 (Sloan Road). Turn left (east) to Las Vegas Boulevard for 7 miles. You will see the art installation on your left.

From Los Angeles, head north on I-15 to Jean, Nevada (Exit 12). Turn right (east) on NV-161 toward Las Vegas Boulevard. Drive approximately 5 miles north on Las Vegas Boulevard and you will see the installation on your righthand side.

There is a parking lot onsite; street parking is discouraged.

Know Before You Go

There are no facilities near the artwork. From the parking lot, you’ll find an unpaved walkway that will guide you to the sculptures. This short walk does not require any special hiking abilities or shoes. I had chunky heeled cowboy boots, it wasn’t hard to walk there but wasn’t the most comfortable. But anything for the ‘gram!!

Be mindful of the weather. This is the desert, and temperatures can reach as high as 104 during the summer months. Bring plenty of water, food, sunscreen, and appropriate sun covering.

Best time to go is sunrise when it’s not so hot. Sunset is also a good option however, it’s usually packed full of people around this time.

You will find plenty of interpretive signage at the site, allowing you to better understand the work. There is even an on-site smartphone interpretive tour.

Photography for private, non-commercial use is encouraged, but no commercial photography is allowed.