- Standing tall against the desert backdrop
just outside of Las Vegas are the Seven Magic Mountains.
Created by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone,
the exhibit features seven 30-foot towers
of colorful stacked boulders.
Yep, boulders, as in huge chunks of solid rock.
Seven Magic Mountains Las Vegas debuted May 11, 2016,
and was only supposed to stay up for two years.
Due to its popularity, I mean, come on,
Seven Magic Mountains is totally Instagrammable.
It's got Instagram all over it, right?
The Bureau of Land Management extended the permit.
Seven Magic Mountains is open
through the end of this year, 2021.
There's no guarantee that the permit will be extended again,
so if you haven't already seen
Seven Magic Mountains in person, you want to do so soon.
Tell me in the comments if you've seen photos
of Seven Magic Mountains on Instagram.
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So I'm heading out to Seven Magic Mountains this morning.
I plan to get there before sunrise,
according to my weather app,
it said sunrise isn't until seven o'clock.
But it's about...
What time is it?
It's 6:23 and the sun started rising 15 minutes ago.
So I won't get the perfect pictures
or video I wanted this morning.
So I'm gonna have to go back tomorrow.
So I made it, I'm at Seven Magic Mountains.
So we're gonna get closer to get a look.
Seven Magic Mountains,
the large scale public art installation is free
and open 24 hours a day.
It's an easy day trip from Las Vegas, family-friendly,
and you can even bring your pets.
Seven Magic Mountains is one of
the best free things to do in Las Vegas.
Pro-tip:
You can listen to the free audio guide,
available in English and Spanish.
The number to call is listed in the description.
Parking is free and depending when you visit,
there should be plenty of space to park.
Don't park on the street because it's not safe.
There are no bathrooms, shops,
or any other services at Seven Magic Mountains,
so plan accordingly.
The closest restrooms are in Jean,
which is about five miles away.
Make sure to bring lots of water
especially if you visit during the summer.
Because Seven Magic Mountains is in the barren desert,
there isn't any shade.
It takes a few minutes to walk
from the parking lot to the sculptures
so you'll want to wear sunscreen and a hat.
And be sure to watch out for snakes.
From June to September,
there's a chance of flash floods and monsoons
so check the weather report before your trip
to Seven Magic Mountains.
Having the Seven Magic Mountains out here by myself
with no one around is totally amazing.
I'm able to get some great pictures and some great video.
I'm not sure how the sound is gonna be
and it's perfect temperature.
It's early in the morning.
Not quite seven o'clock in Vegas.
I think it's just hitting 90 degrees.
Here's how to get to Seven Magic Mountains.
From San Diego or Los Angeles:
Take I-15 North to Jean, Nevada, exit 12.
Turn right on Nevada 161 toward Las Vegas Boulevard.
Drive about five miles
and Seven Magic Mountains will be on your right.
From Las Vegas: Take I-15 South to Sloan Road, exit 25.
Turn left on Las Vegas Boulevard.
And drive about seven miles
and it will be on the left side of the road.
The best time to visit Seven Magic Mountains
if you want to have it all to yourself
is early in the morning during the week
in the off season.
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