Approximately 10 mi (16 km) southeast from the Las Vegas Strip, Henderson is an accommodation and activity center in Clark County. With a location close to Nevada's outdoor playground, Lake Mead at Boulder City, Henderson's visitors have easy access to activities such as camping, skiing and snowboarding. At the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, guests can reconnect with nature while observing a diverse selection of birds. The Ethel M Chocolate Factory and the Botanical Cactus Gardens allows visitors to satisfy their sweet tooth with self-guided tours through a chocolate factory and then browse over 100 different types of cacti. While in town, visit Ron Lee's World of Clowns, one of the world's largest collections of clown and animation sculptures and figurines, many handmade by Lee from this studio. Henderson's unique location provides its visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of Las Vegas while remaining close to nature at the same time.