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Photo by: Neil Lockhart
Gov. Brian Sandoval is photographed with a fuel-injected 1957 Chevy Bel Air owned and restored by Russ Sheltra, board member of Hot August Nights classic car festival held this year Aug. 2-7 in Reno.
WELCOME TO NEVADA! You are about to explore one of the most
remarkable states in the nation — one that draws
highways and byways. Inside this year’s guide, you’ll
visitors from around the world to Las Vegas, while
find itineraries to help plan your trip — including two
also holding hidden gems such as Great Basin National Park. Nevada is a state of incomparable beauty, from
Lake Tahoe — the largest alpine lake in North America — to Valley of Fire State Park, home of stunning red
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Road trips are at the heart of the Nevada experience, and I encourage you to travel our
that highlight Nevada’s American Indian cultural sites. One important piece of Nevada’s American Indian history can be found at the Stewart Indian School in Carson City. This former boarding school was in use from 1890 through 1980 and its stone buildings are an icon of education and life for many American
sandstone formations. This is a state where roadways
Indians in the West. It is now listed on the National
lead to mining towns brimming with the history of the
Register of Historic Places and managed by the State
American West.
of Nevada.
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our state-shaped historic markers. There are more than 260 throughout the Silver State and many have been updated in honor of Nevada’s sesquicentennial celebration in 2014. As you travel you’re sure to encounter one of Nevada’s 23
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The Silver State is beautiful and diverse, as you will see in this guide. From Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas to Elko, Nevada is a
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Tell us your Nevada adventure!
The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs includes the Nevada Division of Tourism (TravelNevada), the Nevada Division of Museums and History, the Nevada Arts Council and the Nevada Indian Commission. 401 N. Carson St. Carson City, NV 89701 Toll Free: 800-NEVADA-8 Phone: 775-687-4322 Fax: 775-687-6779 Email: info@travelnevada.com Website: TravelNevada.com
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What’s your Nevada story? Did you travel some back roads with a real buckaroo, take a dip in an unforgettable hot springs or conquer one of Nevada’s tallest peaks? Maybe you drank your first Picon punch or discovered some impressive photo ops at one of Nevada’s many ghost towns. Whatever legendary stories you have to tell, we want to hear about it.
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Head to TravelNevada.com and click the “My Nevada” link at the top right of the page. Here, you’ll have the chance to log in or create an account. Use this tab as your personal portal to build out itineraries of places you want to explore in Nevada, and then tell tales of your adventures for fellow travelers to discover. Give your story a name, post any photos and video you might have and click “Submit Adventure.” Once we’ve taken a peek at your tale, you’ll get an email letting you know it’s live on the site. Nevada is a world within and a state apart - enjoy the journey!
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this guide, please contact the businesses, services and event coordinators to verify specific details and obtain the most up-to-date information.
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N E VA DA PHOTO OPS
NEVADA PHOTO OPS Nevada, with its fascinatingly diverse landscapes, just begs to be captured on film (or on digital files)! For inspiration, here are a few suggestions for photo-ops:
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Goldwell Open Air Museum: This collection of seven large outdoor statues was developed in the 1980s by a group of Belgian artists. Note: The Goldwell statues are protected by copyright, but non-commercial photography for personal use is permitted.
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
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Lake Tahoe: North America’s largest alpine lake is known for
Hoover Dam: Built in the 1930s to harness the power of
its water clarity and stunning mountain scenery. Photo tip: Sand
the Colorado River, Hoover Dam today is still considered an
Harbor State Park has numerous photogenic coves and boulder
engineering marvel. Photo tip: Get a full photo of the dam
formations.
from the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
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Pyramid Lake: The 125,000-acre desert lake located on the
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Sand Mountain: This 2-mile-long, 600-foot-high sand
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation has tufa formations and
dune is popular with ATV riders and sand boarders, but
Anaho Island, home of one of the largest colonies of American
also provides an opportunity for photographers. Photo tip:
white pelicans in the United States. Photo tip: Visit in the spring,
Spring and fall are the best times to visit.
when pelicans return to Anaho Island from their wintering areas.
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Cathedral Gorge: This Nevada state park in Lincoln County
Lamoille Canyon: This glacier-carved canyon in the Ruby
draws photographers with its siltstone canyons and spires.
Mountains is known for its fall colors. Photo tip: Get out
Camping, hiking and mountain biking also are popular in this
of the car! The Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway has a few
area. Photo tip: The terrain really stuns after a rainstorm and
trailheads along the road.
cloudy skies provide a beautiful contrast to the sand and rock.
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D I STA N CE / T EM PER AT U R ES FROM
TO
DRIVE TIME
MILES
KM
Grand Canyon
Las Vegas
4.5 hours
275
443
Los Angeles, Calif.
Las Vegas
4 hours
270
435
Phoenix, Ariz.
Las Vegas
5 hours
286
460
San Diego, Calif.
Las Vegas
5 hours
332
534
Zion National Park
Las Vegas
2.75 hours
163
262
Portland, Ore.
Reno
9.75 hours
578
930
Salt Lake City, Utah
Reno
7.25 hours
519
835
San Francisco, Calif.
Reno
3.75 hours
218
351
Seattle, Wash.
Reno
12.75 hours
721
1161
Yosemite, Calif.
Reno
5 hours
218
351
Regional Distances
Virgin River, Mesquite
Travel lengths are rounded and travel times are approximate.
Intra-state Distances Beatty
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas
Laughlin
Reno
Tonopah
West Wendover
197 miles, 3 hours
338 miles, 6 hours
328 miles, 5.75 hours
117 miles, 1.75 hours
214 miles, 3.5 hours
331 miles, 5.5 hours
94 miles, 1.5 hours
381 miles, 6 hours
319 miles, 5.25 hours
124 miles, 2.5 hours
26 miles, .5 hours
25 miles, .5 hours
438 miles, 7.25 hours
535 miles, 8.75 hours
33 miles, .75 hours
227 miles, 4 hours
415 miles, 6 hours
188 miles, 3 hours
324 miles, 4.75 hours
322 miles, 3.75 hours
330 miles, 5 hours
430 miles, 7 hours
568 miles, 8.75 hours
289 miles, 4 hours
271 miles, 4.5 hours
109 miles, 1.5 hours
271 miles, 4 hours
345 miles, 6 hours
345 miles, 6.5 hours
242 miles, 4 hours
339 miles, 5.5 hours
320 miles, 5 hours
168 miles, 2.5 hours
120 miles, 2 hours
150 miles, 3 hours
149 miles, 3 hours
314 miles, 5 hours
411 miles, 6.5 hours
135 miles, 2.25 hours
104 miles, 1.5 hours
392 miles, 6 hours
25 miles, .5 hours
465 miles, 7.75 hours
561 miles, 9.5 hours
37 miles, .75 hours
253 miles, 4.5 hours
430 miles, 6.25 hours
436 miles, 7.5 hours
542 miles, 9.25 hours
60 miles, 1.25 hours
234 miles, 4.25 hours
440 miles, 6.75 hours
97 miles, 1.75 hours
449 miles, 7.25 hours
211 miles, 3.25 hours
362 miles, 6 hours
546 miles, 8.75 hours
308 miles, 5 hours
500 miles, 8 hours
238 miles, 4 hours
398 miles, 5.5 hours
Carson City
Elko
Ely
Hawthorne
321 miles, 5.5 hours
364 miles, 6 hours
260 miles, 4 hours
307 miles, 4.5 hours
Beatty
(Incline Village)
(Stateline)
Carson City
321 miles, 5.5 hours
Elko
364 miles, 6 hours
307 miles, 4.5 hours
Ely
260 miles, 4 hours
319 miles, 5.25 hours
188 miles, 3 hours
Hawthorne
197 miles, 3 hours
124 miles, 2.5 hours
324 miles, 4.75 hours
271 miles, 4 hours
Lake Tahoe
338 miles, 6 hours
26 miles, .5 hours
322 miles, 3.75 hours
345 miles, 6 hours
150 miles, 3 hours
Lake Tahoe
328 miles, 5.75 hours
25 miles, .5 hours
330 miles, 5 hours
345 miles, 6.5 hours
149 miles, 3 hours
25 miles, .5 hours
Las Vegas
117 miles, 1.75 hours
438 miles, 7.25 hours
430 miles, 7 hours
242 miles, 4 hours
314 miles, 5 hours
465 miles, 7.75 hours
436 miles, 7.5 hours
Laughlin
214 miles, 3.5 hours
535 miles, 8.75 hours
568 miles, 8.75 hours
339 miles, 5.5 hours
411 miles, 6.5 hours
561 miles, 9.5 hours
542 miles, 9.25 hours
97 miles, 1.75 hours
Reno
331 miles, 5.5 hours
33 miles, .75 hours
289 miles, 4 hours
320 miles, 5 hours
135 miles, 2.25 hours
37 miles, .75 hours
60 miles, 1.25 hours
449 miles, 7.25 hours
546 miles, 8.75 hours
Tonopah
94 miles, 1.5 hours
227 miles, 4 hours
271 miles, 4.5 hours
168 miles, 2.5 hours
104 miles, 1.5 hours
253 miles, 4.5 hours
234 miles, 4.25 hours
211 miles, 3.25 hours
308 miles, 5 hours
238 miles, 4 hours
West Wendover
381 miles, 6 hours
415 miles, 6 hours
109 miles, 1.5 hours
120 miles, 2 hours
392 miles, 6 hours
430 miles, 6.25 hours
440 miles, 6.75 hours
362 miles, 6 hours
500 miles, 8 hours
398 miles, 5.5 hours
(Incline Village)
(Stateline)
LOCATION
JANUARY Max.
APRIL Min.
Max.
JULY Min.
Max.
OCTOBER Min.
Max.
Min.
Beatty
55°F/13°C
29°F/-2°C
72°F/22°C
41°F/5°C
98°F/37°C
62°F/17°C
78°F/26°C
44°F/7°C
Caliente
47°F/8°C
20°F/-7°C
68°F/20°C
36°F/2°C
96°F/36°C
59°F/15°C
73°F/23°C
36°F/2°C
Carson City
45°F/7°C
22°F/-6°C
63°F/17°C
34°F/1°C
90°F/32°C
52°F/11°C
68°F/20°C
35°F/2°C
Elko
36°F/2°C
14°F/-10°C
60°F/16°C
31°F/-1°C
90°F/32°C
50°F/10°C
65°F/18°C
29°F/-2°C 31°F/-1°C
Ely
39°F/4°C
14°F/-10°C
59°F/15°C
30°F/-1°C
89°F/32°C
53°F/12°C
64°F/18°C
Gerlach
43°F/6°C
23°F/-5°C
66°F/19°C
37°F/3°C
93°F/34°C
60°F/16°C
70°F/21°C
38°F/3°C
Hawthorne
47°F/8°C
24°F/-4°C
67°F/19°C
38°F/3°C
95°F/35°C
63°F/17°C
71°F/22°C
40°F/4°C
Lake Tahoe
43°F/6°C
16°F/-9°C
54°F/12°C
27°F/-3°C
81°F/27°C
41°F/5°C
63°F/17°C
28°F/-2°C
Las Vegas
58°F/14°C
39°F/4°C
78°F/26°C
56°F/13°C
104°F/40°C
81°F/27°C
81°F/27°C
59°F/15°C
Laughlin
65°F/18°C
43°F/6°C
86°F/30°C
56°F/13°C
111°F/44°C
80°F/27°C
88°F/31°C
60°F/16°C
289 miles, 4.5 hours 289 miles, 4.5 hours
Average Temperatures
Reno
46°F/8°C
22°F/-6°C
64°F/18°C
38°F/3°C
92°F/33°C
58°F/14°C
69°F/21°C
39°F/4°C
Tonopah
45°F/7°C
20°F/-7°C
64°F/18°C
35°F/2°C
92°F/33°C
58°F/14°C
68°F/20°C
37°F/3°C
Great Basin National Park
Winnemucca
42°F/6°C
19°F/-7°C
63°F/17°C
31°F/-1°C
93°F/34°C
52°F/11°C
67°F/19°C
30°F/-1°C
Sydney Martinez/TravelNevada
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Your next great vacation is closer than you think. In a reachable 45-minute drive south of Reno on Highways 580 and 395, or just 12 miles east of South Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley offers an abundance of escapes from routine. Bask in the possibilities and let mother nature take care of the itinerary.
What adventure will you choose today?
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W H AT ’ S NE W
NEW IN NEVADA From attractions in Las Vegas to expansions in Reno-Tahoe to developments in rural Nevada, the Silver State continues to evolve. Here’s a look at some recent projects:
LAS VEGAS Bear Grylls Survival Academy opened an Adventure Day Course in September 2015 in Overton, about 64 miles northeast of Las Vegas. Shelter building, high rope work and a navigation challenge in Valley of Fire State Park are among the activities at the academy. Casa de Shenandoah, the 52-acre Las Vegas estate of Wayne Newton, opened September 2015. Tours include an introductory video about “Mr. Las Vegas,” a museum area that includes Newton’s private jet and classic car collection, an exotic animal collection and Newton’s mansion. Jennifer Lopez will begin a headlining residency Jan. 20, 2016, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Bear Grylls Survival Academy in Overton
on the Las Vegas Strip. The show will feature Lopez’s hits as well as a combination of ballads, Latin music, funk and more.
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip opened a 350,000-square-foot expansion to its convention center in August 2015, and plans a second phase of expansion that transitioned existing space into a 70,000-square-foot carpeted ballroom. That project was completed in early 2016. The Park, an eight-acre outdoor dining and entertainment district between New York-New York Hotel & Casino and Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, is set to open in 2016. The Shake Shack, Bruxie gourmet waffle restaurant and Sake Rok, a theatrical restaurant/late-night lounge, are among the businesses included in the project. The Park will open in conjunction with the Las Vegas Arena, a 20,000-seat, $375 million indoor arena west of the Las Vegas Strip between New York-New York and Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Premium Outlets North, a retail destination at the intersection of Interstate 15 and Charleston Boulevard in Las Vegas, opened a 25-store expansion in mid-2015. Name brands CH Carolina Herrera, Helmut Lang and Rag & Bone are among the new retailers. In all, the center totals 685,000 square feet and 175 stores. Speed Vegas, a new racecar driving experience on a 1.5-mile track, is set to open March 2016 on Las Vegas Boulevard South, about 11 miles south of the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. Visitors will be able to get behind the wheel of exotic and muscle cars, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Audis, Ford Shelby Mustangs North Las Vegas Premium Outlets
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and Corvettes.
Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, a 128-acre visitors’ center at 2525 Kyle Canyon Road inside Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (also known as Mount Charleston), opened May 2015. About a 45-minute drive north of Las Vegas, this center has an education building, two amphitheaters, group picnic sites and more than 40 miles of adjoining new trails. The Moapa Band of Paiutes expanded its Travel Plaza in Moapa (off Interstate 15 and Valley of Fire Highway) to include an events center/concert venue to accommodate monthly events along with the Moapa Band’s annual Fourth of July concert, which featured LeAnn Rimes and Bret Michaels in 2015.
RENO-TAHOE Craft brewery Beer NV opened in August 2015 at 15 Foothill Road inside the South Creek shopping center in Reno. The tap house, with 60 craft beers and four wines on draft, joins a host of craft breweries and distilleries in the Reno area. Edgewood Tahoe golf course on the south shore of Lake Tahoe in Stateline, will debut a new No. 9 hole in 2015. The realignment of the No. 9 hole and other changes to the course are part of a project to open the spectacular 154-room Lodge at Edgewood in 2017. Heavenly Mountain Resort debuted a permanent climbing wall at its Epic Discovery center at the top of the gondola in September 2015. Also opened in September: a children’s ropes course and zip line, which will operate during the summer season. The resort also added a alpine coaster in November 2015 slated to be in operation during the 2015-16 ski season. The coaster is at the top of the gondola and allows guests on individual sleds to descend on a raised track through forest and natural rock formations. Heavenly also plans to open its mid-station zip line canopy tour in summer 2016.
Heavenly’s alpine coaster
Jack Affleck
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W H AT ’ S NE W The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is set to open a Travel Plaza in early 2016 in Gardnerville, part of a larger project that will include a casino. The Travel Plaza will have a 6,000-square-foot convenience store and smoke shop and a fueling station. An 18,000-square-foot casino is scheduled to open in summer 2016. The casino project is in partnership with the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe from Alabama.
RURAL NEVADA Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in the Amargosa Valley, about 90 miles from Las Vegas, opened a visitors center in 2015. Interactive exhibits on area wildlife, including the rare desert pupfish, can be found here. The Elko Convention & Visitors Authority completed a 29,000-squarefoot expansion to the Elko Conference Center in late 2015. The expansion added 19,000 square feet of meeting space; in total the Conference Center has 80,000 square feet, with 30,000 square feet of meeting space and a 913seat theater. Holiday Inn Express and Suites opened in September in Pahrump. The 104-room property has a pool, fitness center and inroom Wi-Fi. The Battle Mountain Band of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada broke ground in August 2015, on a new casino, hotel and travel plaza in Battle Mountain. The project will include a 150- to 200-room hotel, 200 to 300 gaming machines, a convenience store and two fuel islands, one for big rigs and one for smaller vehicles. The project is expected to be completed in December 2016.
NATIONAL MONUMENTS Basin and Range National Monument, a 700,000-acre monument in Lincoln and Nye counties known for desert valleys rich with prehistory and recent history, was established in July 2015. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Basin and Range currently does not have a visitors center or facilities. Those interested in visiting should contact the BLM. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, about 20 miles north of the Las Vegas Strip, was established in December 2014. The 22,650-acre monument has sites that represent geological periods from 200,000 years to 3,000 years ago. Currently there is no visitors center or facilities at this National Park Service-managed monument, but those interested in visiting can find information on the NPS website, nps.gov, then searching in Nevada in the “Find a Park” field. Bob Wick
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A WORLD OF ORIGINALS
SP ECI A L E VE N TS LOVE A GOOD CELEBRATION? NEVADA HAS SPECIAL EVENTS REGULARLY SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, GIVING YOU A PERFECT EXCUSE TO PLAN YOUR NEVADA ROAD TRIP.
WINTER:
National Cowboy Poe try Gathering
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering January 25-30, 2016 Elko westernfolklife.org
Eagles & Agriculture February 18-21, 2016 Carson Valley Sydney Martinez/Tra velNevad
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Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend March 2-6, 2016 Winnemucca ranchrodeonv.com
Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry March 12-2016 Virginia City visitvirginiacitynv.com/events
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo December 1-10, 2016 Las Vegas
Eagles and Agriculture
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nfrexperience.com
Reno Santa Crawl December 2016 Reno renosantacrawl.com
Christmas on the Comstock December 2016 Virginia City visitvirginiacitynv.com/events
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SP ECIA L E VENTS SPRING
Chili on the Comstock
Elko Motorcycle Jamboree
Red Rock Rendezvous
May 14-15, 2016
June 17-19, 2016
April 1-3, 2016
Virginia City
Elko
Red Rock Canyon
visitvirginiacitynv.com/events
elkomotorcyclejamboree.com
Snow Mountain PowWow
The Great Bathtub Boat Races/Cocktails & Cannons
redrockrendezvous.com
Shooting the West Photography Symposium
(Las Vegas Paiute Tribe)
April 25 - May 1, 2016
Las Vegas
Winnemucca
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LAUGHLIN: Hotel-resorts line the Colorado
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climbing. A visitors center explains the area’s
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area,
geologic and natural history, and a 13-mile (21-
Black Mountains and Lake Mohave.
km) scenic drive offers several trailheads. Red Rock Canyon NCA also encompasses Bonnie Springs Ranch, a family-friendly destination with horseback rides and more, and Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Finish the day with a trip to Goodsprings, about 48 miles (77 km) southeast of Red Rock Canyon. The town’s claim to fame is the storied Pioneer Saloon where, in 1942, actor Clark Gable waited for three days to hear the fate of his wife, Carole Lombard, who had died in a nearby plane crash.
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“VINTAGE LAS VEGAS” IS BACK AND HOTTER THAN EVER.
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Downtown Las Vegas exudes retro-funk from the cool neon at the El Cortez – Las Vegas’ longest-running hotel and casino – to the old-fashioned malts, with prices to match, at the 1950s soda foundation of Tiffany’s Café. Soak up some history with a stroll through two of Las Vegas’ most celebrated museums, the Mob Museum and the Neon Museum. The Mob Museum is housed in the former federal courthouse where mob trials took place. The Neon Museum is an outdoor collection of vintage neon signs spanning many decades of Las Vegas’ casino history. Several mid-century-modern neighborhoods have withstood the test of time and reemerged as the place to live the Vintage Vegas dream. Paradise Palms, once home to Rat Pack stars and mob kings such as Dean Marty, Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, Johnny Carson, and Debbie Reynolds, is a community of 1950s lime green and sky blue single-story homes near the Las Vegas National Golf Course, then known as the Stardust Country Club.
RETRO DIGS You can deck out your home in midcentury décor or find that perfect piece of retro art in this funky shop along “Antique Alley” southwest of downtown. Shops include Retro Vegas, Vintage Vegas Antiques, Glam Factory Vintage, Lost Vegas Antiques, and Sin City Pickers, just to name a few.
DRINK AND DINE Atomic Liquors, a 1950s bar named for the time when patrons watched atomic blasts far off in the Nevada desert from the store’s roof. The Rat Pack and Smothers Brothers were said to have ended their nights here, and Barbara Streisand even had her The Golden Steer has served its famous steak dinners to droves of Golden Age celebrities, including Natalie Wood, Nat King Cole, Joe DiMaggio, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe. The Bootlegger Italian Bistro doesn’t look vintage on the outside – its modernized Tuscan exterior south of McCarran International Airport belies the depth of history found inside its stone façade – but history runs deep here, as evidenced by the walls covered in snapshots of celebrities who have dined on Mama Marie’s authentic Italian fare. Marie’s daughter and restaurant owner, former Nevada Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt-Bono, often takes the stage with her showbiz husband Dennis Bono to entertain patrons and share a hint of Las Vegas’ glamorous past.
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BASE CAMP: RENO — ARRIVE IN RENO BY
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PYRAMID LAKE: About 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Reno is a vast desert lake within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation. Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway, on the southwest side of the lake, is the only national scenic byway completely within an American Indian reservation. To the northwest is the Dunn Fish Hatchery in Sutcliffe; tours are available in the spring. On the southern end of the lake is the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Visitors Center in Nixon. Viewable from the lake shore is Anaho Island, home to one of the largest colonies of American white pelicans in the United States.
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Day 2 VIRGINIA CITY: Step back in time — about 150 years — when you enter Virginia City, 26 miles (42 km) south of Reno. Wooden sidewalks, saloons, Mark Twain artifacts and a whole lot of fun await in this town, which was featured in the ’60s TV series “Bonanza.” A narrated trolley tour is the best way to learn the history of the town before spending the day shopping, taking old-fashioned photos and sidling up to a genu-wine saloon bar. The historical V&T Railroad offers excursion rides from May through October.
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earth affords,” Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. About 37 miles (60 km) southwest of Reno, Lake Tahoe’s north shore is anchored by Incline Village, which boasts two golf courses, a ski resort and a lakefront hotel. On the south shore, the town of Stateline draws crowds with its casinoresorts, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Edgewood Tahoe golf course. In the summer, visitors enjoy beach time at Sand Harbor State Park and Zephyr Cove Resort, as well as hiking on the Tahoe Rim Trail and bicycling on the Flume Trail. In winter, Lake Tahoe becomes a skier’s paradise, with Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Diamond Peak and Heavenly ski resorts easily accessible from Reno.
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Lake Tahoe’s two main destinations – North Shore and South Shore – are easily accessible from Reno and Carson City, and are thriving with activity and entertainment year-round.
NORTH SHORE – 36 MILES (58 KM) VIA I-580 AND S.R. 431 The north shore is anchored by Incline Village, an upscale mountain hamlet boasting its own ski resort, Diamond Peak, two golf courses, a range of accommodations, and sunny stretches of sandy beach. Visitors staying at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village can rent kayaks and other water toys from the hotel’s private beach. The entire property – beach and pier included – are Wi-Fi equipped, but don’t spend too much time on a laptop when you have the blue expanses of Lake Tahoe at your fingertips. In the summer, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents live performances every night of its six-week season. Arrive early to stroll along the beach and share a picnic dinner in the festival’s sand amphitheater. Plan your day of outdoor adventure with the North Lake Tahoe Ale Trail, which links water and land trails to breweries and pubs.
SOUTH SHORE – 59 MILES VIA I-580 AND US-50 The south shore of Lake Tahoe is perhaps best known for the towering casinos of Stateline and the bustling village at Heavenly Mountain Resort. This year-round village features restaurants, shops, galleries, and activities right at the base of Heavenly’s ski gondola. Visitors can ride the gondola in the summer months to access seemingly endless miles of hiking trails or to simply take in the staggering view of the lake. Zephyr Cove on the southeast shore of the lake is a hot spot for renting boats, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards, or meeting friends during a game of beach volleyball. This is also the launch point for the regal M.S. Dixie II, a southern-style paddlewheel boat that runs sightseeing excursions and evening dinner/dance cruises throughout the year. The beach-lined cove is also a favorite for family gatherings, weddings, and weekend getaways. Harveys Tahoe casino-resort brings big-name musical artists to its outdoor amphitheater all summer long while neighboring resorts boast comedy and music acts any night of the week. Be sure to visit in July to get your celebrity fix at the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament held at Edgewood Tahoe. The golf resort’s fine-dining restaurant also offers lakeside dining with spectacular sunset views.
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to the east. Take a break in Hawthorne, dubbed “America’s Patriotic Home,” as it houses a U.S. Army ammunition depot. Check out wartime memorabilia and vintage U.S. weaponry at the Hawthorne Ordnance Museum. Continue on U.S. 95 to Tonopah, site of a major mining strike in 1900. Learn why this town once was called “The Queen of the Silver Camps” at the Tonopah Historic Mining Park and explore the area’s history at the Central Nevada Museum. Overnight in Tonopah.
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GOLDFIELD, BEATTY, RHYOLITE, GOLDWELL OPEN AIR MUSEUM, BIG DUNE/AMARGOSA VALLEY, LAS VEGAS, 211 MILES (339 KM): Depart Tonopah on U.S. 95 south for Goldfield. Walk through the streets of this former mining boomtown to check out the old Goldfield High School, where the famous Nelson-Gans boxing match took place in 1906. Peek in the windows of the reportedly haunted Goldfield Hotel, in operation in the early 20th century. As you depart via the south end of town, to the west, you’ll see dozens of automobiles planted in the desert. That’s the International Car Forest of the Last Church art installation. Continue on U.S. 95 to Beatty, a lively town on the eastern edge of Death Valley National Park. With watering holes like Happy Burro Chili and Beer, KC’s Outpost and the Sourdough Saloon, it’s easy to find a local place to eat. Take a short (4 mile, 5 km) detour to Rhyolite, one of the most-photographed ghost towns in the West. As you drive up to Rhyolite, you’ll see the Goldwell Open Air Museum, an amazing display of several large-scale sculptures. Back on U.S. 95, continue south about 29 (46 km) miles to Big Dune in the Amargosa Valley. This 1.5-square-mile sand dune reaches 300 feet above the Amargosa Valley. Your desert adventure is winding down as you head from sand dune to Sin City. Las Vegas is 89 miles (142 km) away.
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SOUTHERN NEVADA LOOP — EXPLORE THE VALLEY OF FIRE, DRIVE THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL HIGHWAY AND CHECK OUT HISTORICAL MINING TOWNS ON THIS ROAD TRIP BEGINNING AND ENDING IN LAS VEGAS. PLAN FOR FOUR DAYS, 564 MILES (908 KM).
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STATE PARK AND ALAMO, 150 MILES, (241 KM): Rev your engines in Las Vegas and take off for Valley of Fire State Park. Explore red sandstone formations, hike trails past ancient Indian petroglyphs and track down the sites where scenes from “Star Trek: Generations” and “Transformers” were filmed. On your way to Alamo, stop at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, one of the few wetland habitats in southern Nevada, for bird watching and hiking. Overnight in Alamo at the luxurious A Cowboy’s Dream Bed & Breakfast or at Windmill Ridge, which boasts a cluster of cozy cabins. Valley of Fire State Park
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Day 2: RACHEL, THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL HIGHWAY, TONOPAH, 160 MILES, (258 KM) Be on the lookout for UFOs as you drive the Extraterrestrial Highway (Nevada State Route 375). This remote highway is on the northern edge of Nevada Test and Training Range, which houses the mysterious Area 51, reportedly the site of alien autopsies. Stop at the Little A’Le’Inn — you can’t miss it, it’s among the only cluster of buildings you’ll see on this stretch — for a snack and some souvenir shopping. Continue to Tonopah, site of Nevada’s second great mining boom in the early 20th century. Learn about this history at the Tonopah Mining Park and the Central Nevada Museum. There’s plenty of lodging options in Tonopah, including the stately Mizpah Hotel.
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INTERSTATE 80-HIGHWAY 50 LOOP – FIVE DAYS — GREAT BASIN
NATIONAL PARK, THE HISTORICAL NEVADA NORTHERN RAILWAY AND THE “COWBOY CAPITAL” OF ELKO ARE ON THE INTERSTATE 80-HIGHWAY 50 LOOP, WHICH BEGINS AND ENDS IN RENO. FOR PART OF THIS LOOP, YOU’LL BE TRAVELING WHAT LIFE MAGAZINE ONCE CALLED “THE LONELIEST HIGHWAY IN AMERICA” — THE STRETCH OF U.S. 50 FROM FERNLEY TO ELY. PLAN FOR FIVE DAYS, 865 MILES, (1,392 KM)
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Day 1: LOVELOCK, WINNEMUCCA, ELKO 289 MILES (466 KM) Goodbye, Reno — east on Interstate 80 to Lovelock. In the mid-19th century, this community served as a resting place for pioneers traveling the Emigrant Trail out West. Here, you can “lock your love” in the plaza behind the Pershing County Courthouse, visit the Marzen House Museum or explore the Lovelock Cave archeological site about 20 miles south of Lovelock. Continue on to Winnemucca, swing by the visitors center inside the Winnemucca Convention Center and stretch your legs on
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HIGHWAY 50 DETOURS TO EXPLORE
TRAVELING HIGHWAY 50? VENTURE OFF THE HIGHWAY — ALSO KNOWN AS THE LONELIEST ROAD IN AMERICA — TO SEE MORE OF NEVADA’S HIDDEN GEMS.
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CHURCHILL VINEYARDS AND FREY RANCH DISTILLERY About eight miles (12 km) south of downtown Fallon on U.S. 95 is Churchill Vineyards, the only Nevada winery producing estate white wines, and Frey Ranch Distillery, the state’s first commercial distillery. Open by appointment only.
GRIMES POINT ARCHEOLOGICAL AREA This Bureau of Land Management archeological site seven miles (11 km) east of Fallon has several petroglyphs — ancient rock art — visible from an interpretive trail. Hidden Cave, just one mile from Grimes Point, is another archeological site and is accessible by guided tour only. Check with the Churchill County Museum in Fallon for information.
STILLWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE About 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Fallon, Stillwater attracts migrating fowl and shorebirds on the Pacific Flyway, a major north-south route for birds. Interpretive signs on the refuge’s hiking trails explain the cultural and geologic history of the Lahontan Valley. Stillwater is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
SAND MOUNTAIN Just 25 miles (40 km) east of Fallon, Sand Mountain is a 2-mile-long, 600-foot-high sand dune popular with off-road vehicle riders and sand boarders. The site is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
COLD SPRINGS STATION Highway 50 roughly parallels the old Pony Express, the horseback mail route that operated from 1860 to 1861. See a remnant of a Pony Express station at Cold Springs, about 60 miles (96 km) east of Fallon. The area also has a restaurant, RV park and convenience store.
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TRAVELING THE LONELIEST ROAD? YOU’LL NEED TO PICK UP AN OFFICIAL HIGHWAY 50 SURVIVAL GUIDE. AS YOU TRAVEL FROM TOWN TO TOWN ALONG U.S. 50, GET YOUR GUIDE STAMPED. AT THE END OF YOUR TRIP, MAIL YOUR GUIDE TO TRAVELNEVADA AND YOU WILL GET A CERTIFICATE COMMEMORATING YOUR TRAVELS AS WELL AS AN “I SURVIVED HIGHWAY 50” PIN. TO ORDER A GUIDE, VISIT PONYEXPRESSNEVADA.COM.
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STOKES CASTLE This three-story stone tower on the west end of Austin was built in 1897 as a summer home for mine developer Anson Phelps Stokes. It was used for only a few months before it was abandoned. Today, visitors can view the structure as well as the surrounding panoramic valley.
TOQUIMA CAVE AND PETROGLYPH SITE The Toquima Cave campground, part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is about 13 miles (20 km) east of Austin, 12 miles of which are gravel road. Petroglyphs dating back to about 600 to 1300 A.D. are visible from the cave entrance, which is fenced off. Access is via a half-mile trail beginning at the campground.
HICKISON PETROGLYPHS This Hickison Petroglyphs campground, managed by the Bureau of Land Management, is 24 miles (38 km) east of Austin. Hiking paths wind by petroglyphs in this area. There also are 24 campsites and picnic facilities.
GARNET HILL About four miles (6.5 km) northwest of Ely, Garnet Hill is a designated rock-hounding area managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Visitors can search for garnets and take them home. There is limited camping space, and access to the area is free.
CAVE LAKE STATE PARK Cave Lake State Park, about 14 miles (22.5 km) southeast of Ely, attracts visitors with its 32-acre reservoir. Trout fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, camping and picnicking are popular here.
WARD CHARCOAL OVENS STATE HISTORIC PARK Just 18 miles (29 km) south of Ely on a well-graded gravel road that may not be accessible in inclement weather, the Ward Charcoal Ovens are a set of six 30-foot-high, beehive-shaped ovens. From 1876 to 1879, charcoal was made here for use in the smelters of the Ward Mining District.
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HIGHWAY 93 — THE GREAT BASIN HIGHWAY — NEVADA STATE PARKS FROM
LAS VEGAS TO ELY – TWO DAYS
THIS HIGHWAY CONNECTS LAS VEGAS TO GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK NEAR ELY. SEVERAL OF NEVADA’S 23 STATE PARKS ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM HIGHWAY 93, MAKING FOR A SCENIC DEPARTURE FROM LAS VEGAS. PLAN FOR TWO DAYS, 344 MILES (554 KM)
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Day 1: VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK, KERSHAW-RYAN STATE PARK, CATHEDRAL GORGE STATE PARK 237 MILES, (381 KM), PLUS DRIVING WITHIN THE STATE PARKS
Depart Las Vegas on Interstate 15 to Valley of Fire State Park, named for its stunning red sandstone formations. Ponder the park’s petroglyphs — ancient rock art dating back thousands of years — before backtracking a bit on Interstate 15 to the Highway 93 interchange. From here, it’s on to Kershaw-Ryan State Park. Nowhere is the contrast of wild and tame as stark as in Kershaw-Ryan State Park. Located in a scenic canyon with a springRV campground, a manicured lawn, picnic tables and a shallow wading pool. Beyond are rugged stone cliffs reaching up to 700 feet and lined with hiking trails. Continue north on Highway 93 to Cathedral Gorge State Park. Here, explore unusual clay spires and towers carved by erosion over millions of years. Walking trails provide great views of the cathedral-like structures and original picnicking facilities built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s remain in use today. A visitors center provides information about the park as well as six other area state parks. Overnight in Pioche, Panaca or Caliente.
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If time allows, consider checking out more of the area’s state parks: Beaver Dam State Park, Echo Canyon State Park and Spring Valley State Park are in the vicinity. Then it’s north on Highway 93 to Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park. Here, six 30-foottall, beehive-shaped stone ovens stand sentinel at the base of the Egan Mountain Range. These ovens were used in 1870s to make charcoal for use in the smelters of the Ward Mining District. Continue on to Cave Lake State Park, which showcases a glistening, high-elevation lake in the Schell Creek Range. Hikers, anglers and adventure junkies are drawn to Cave Lake all year round. Just far enough off the main highway to get away with a little mischief, the lake also is home to the offbeat Great Bathtub Boat Races, also known as Cocktails and Cannons for the drinks and random cannon-firing that happen July 4 weekend. Overnight in Ely, a mining town and home of the historical Nevada Northern Railway. From here, plan a side trip to Great Basin National Park, about 67 miles (108 km) east of Ely.
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NEVADA’S STATE PARKS NEVADA’S 23 STATE PARKS SPAN ALL CORNERS OF THE SILVER STATE, AND OFFER UNLIMITED ADVENTURE AND ACTIVITIES. CHECK OUT A FEW HIGHLIGHTS HERE, AND DON’T FORGET TO PICK UP A PARK PASSPORT AT ANY NEVADA STATE PARK. GET YOUR PASSPORT STAMPED AT 15 DIFFERENT PARKS, AND YOU CAN EARN ONE FREE ANNUAL PASS TO ALL NEVADA STATE PARKS. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT PARKS.NV.GOV.
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur: This park is a curious blend of history. Berlin was an 1890s mining town adjacent to an ichthyosaur fossil site. Visitors can tour the ghost town and mill; seasonal tours of the park’s Diana Mine and the Fossil Shelter are available.
Fort Churchill: Ruins of an 1860s U.S. Army fort are a fascinating backdrop for hiking, biking and camping. Visitors can tour the fort. Across the highway is Buckland Station, a stop on the old Pony Express mail route that operated from 1860 to 1861.
Mormon Station: Tucked into the base of the eastern Sierra Nevada is Genoa. Mormon settlers built a trading post here in the 1850s. The site later was used by the Pony Express and by travelers. Visitors can tour the museum, stockade and wagon shed, as well as the surrounding park.
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Rye Patch Reservoir: The 22-mile-long reservoir draws visitors for camping, fishing, boating, swimming and, of course, exploring.
Spring Mountain Ranch: This western ranch once owned by eccentric millionaire Howard Hughes gives visitors a peek into ranching life in the early 20th century. The park is inside the Red Rock National Conservation Area.
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NATIONAL PARKS — EVERYONE LOVES A BIRTHDAY, AND THIS YEAR YOU’RE
ALL INVITED TO THE PARTY. THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TURNS 100 IN 2016, AND NEVADA’S OWN GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK TURNS 30. THIS IS THE YEAR TO LOG SOME SERIOUS ROAD TRIP MILES AND REDISCOVER AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS.
“There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy, and its charm,” said President Theodore Roosevelt, conservationist and founder of the National Park Service. Thanks to his vision and action as president, some of America’s most stunning, inspiring landscape is protected and maintained for public use. Great Basin National Park, the only national park entirely within Nevada’s borders, is still a youngster in park-years, designated in 1986 and followed by only 10 parks since then. It is best recognized by the glacial Wheeler Peak, the tallest mountain peak in Nevada, and the subterranean Lehman Caves. Adventure-seekers can plot a route to the top of Wheeler Peak, best attempted in the late spring and early fall seasons. But you don’t have to be Bear Grylls to enjoy the rugged terrain of Great Basin; the paved 12-mile Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive offers access to trail heads, camping, and picnic areas. The Bristlecone Trail is a moderate 5 1/2-mile roundtrip hike to a grove of bristlecone pine trees, some as old as 3,000 years. Great Basin National Park is on the eastern edge of Nevada, a five-hour drive from Las Vegas. It’s often included as a must-see on treks across Highway 50, “The Loneliest Road in America.” On Nevada’s southwestern edge is Death Valley National Park, arguably one of the most famous parks in the U.S. With adjectives like hottest, driest, lowest, and names like Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Badwater, and Devil’s Golf Course, one might be surprised that more than 1.1 million people venture into its protected lands every year, many from its eastern border with Nevada. Pahrump, one hour northwest of Las Vegas, is a perfect base camp for adventuring in Death Valley. From 24-hour casinos and restaurants to new hotels, a JetPack experience, and two celebrated wineries, there’s plenty to do in Pahrump after spending a day exploring the natural wonders and oddities of Death Valley. Check out FindYourPark.com to view centennial events around the country, and to share your own National Park adventure.
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NEVADA’S INDIAN TERRITORY — THREE-NIGHT NORTHERN NEVADA INDIAN
TERRITORY ADVENTURE
LAKE TAHOE, STEWART INDIAN SCHOOL, LOVELOCK CAVES, PYRAMID LAKE AND OTHER AREAS OF CULTURAL AND HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN THIS ITINERARY BEGINNING AND ENDING IN RENO.
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Day 1: RENO, LAKE TAHOE, CARSON CITY, 107 MILES (172 KM) From Reno, take Interstate 80 west to Donner Memorial State Park and Tahoe City, both of which showcase the culture of the Washoe (WA She Shu) people and more. Continue on State Route 28 and U.S. 50 to Cave Rock State Park on the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe (Dao w). Cave Rock (De’ek wadapushand) is one of the most sacred cultural and spiritual sites to the Washoe People. From Cave Rock State Park, travel east on U.S. 50 to Carson City and visit the historic Stewart Indian School, a federal boarding school for Native American children in operation from 1890 through 1980. Visitors can experience the history of the school through a self-guided cell phone walking tour. Head north on U.S. 395 to tour the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, which features an “Under One Sky” exhibit as well as compelling artifacts from the lives of American Indian leader Sarah Winnemucca and basket weaver Dat-So-La-Lee. Overnight in Carson City.
Day 2: CARSON CITY, FORT CHURCHILL, WALKER RIVER RESERVATION, FALLON, 152 MILES (244 KM) From Carson City, take U.S. 50 and Alt. Highway 95 to Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Fort Churchill was established in July 1860 by the federal government following the Pyramid Lake War between American Indians and settlers arriving in western Nevada. From there, take Alt. Highway 95 east to the Walker River Paiute Reservation, the home of the Walker River Paiute Tribe (Agai-Dicutta). There, you can fish or camp at the Weber Reservoir (tribal permit required) and purchase American Indian crafts at the Four Seasons Market in Schurz. From the reservation, head north to Fallon and visit the Churchill County Museum, where you can view exhibits of what life was like for the area’s early Northern Paiute (Numu) and Western Shoshone (Newe) inhabitants. Overnight in Fallon.
PLEASE NOTE Nevada’s tribal communities welcome visitors. Museum hours and tribal regulations may be subject to change. Contacting or visiting the tribal administration offices or museums before your visit is recommended. For information on proper etiquette when visiting a tribal community or when purchasing authentic American Indian art, please visit nevadaindianterritory.com.
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SAND MOUNTAIN, GRIMES POINT, STILLWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, LOVELOCK, 136 MILES (212 KM) From Fallon, take U.S. 50 east to the Sand Mountain Recreational Area, an important spiritual area to the Fallon PaiuteShoshone Tribe (Toi Ticutta). From there, travel west to the Grimes Point Archaeological Area to take a self-guided interpretive walking tour through ancient petroglyphs and rock art. From Grimes Point, it’s a short ride east (partially unpaved) to the Hidden Cave Archaeological Area. Tours of Hidden Cave are offered to the public on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month by the Churchill County Museum and the Bureau of Land Management, and special tours can be arranged through the museum. From Hidden Cave, take U.S. 50 and Nevada State Route 116 to the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge. The Paiute and Shoshone people have lived near these diverse wetlands for thousands of years and the area attracts more than a quarter million waterfowl annually. From Stillwater, follow Nevada State Route 116 and U.S. 50 back to Fallon and shop for American Indian crafts at the Fox Peak Station, then continue on U.S. 95 north and I-80 east to Lovelock. Overnight in Lovelock.
Day 4: LOVELOCK CAVES, PYRAMID LAKE, RENO, 165 MILES (265 KM) From Lovelock, you’ll travel southeast on Lovelock Cave Backcountry Byway to the Lovelock Cave archaeological site. In 1924, archeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old tule duck decoy within Lovelock Cave; the decoy would later become Nevada’s official state artifact. From Lovelock Cave, follow I-80 west and Nevada State Route 447 north to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Museum and Visitors Center in Nixon. At the museum, discover the unique history and culture of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (Kuyuidokado) and learn why the Paiute people consider Pyramid Lake and its surrounding landscape sacred. From the museum, take State Route 446 west to the Popcorn Rock Wildlife Viewing Area. Here, you can see area fish and wildlife as well as view the distinctive tufa rock formations that surround Pyramid Lake. From Popcorn Rock, you can enjoy world-class fishing and other recreation (tribal permit required) or take the Pyramid Lake National Scenic Byway and State Route 445 back to Reno for additional days or for your departure from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
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NEVADA’S INDIAN TERRITORY — THREE-NIGHT SOUTHERN
NEVADA INDIAN TERRITORY ADVENTURE
EXPLORE NEVADA’S AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE BY FOLLOWING THIS ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTING CULTURAL SITES IN SOUTHERN NEVADA.
Day 1: LAS VEGAS, PAHRUMP, 78 MILES (125 KM) Start with a visit to the Springs Preserve cultural institution and the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas. At Springs Preserve, explore colorful galleries, botanical gardens and interpretive trails through a scenic wetland habitat. On the same campus, the Nevada State Museum offers an opportunity to learn about Sarah Winnemucca, Wovoka, and Dat So La Lee and to learn how American Indians have shaped and continue to shape the history and culture of Nevada. From the museum, take West Charleston Boulevard and Nevada State Route 159 west to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. As many as six different American Indian cultures may have inhabited the area for different purposes throughout the years. While at Red Rock, learn about the region’s history at the visitors center and explore trails along the 13-mile scenic loop drive. From there, follow state routes 159 and 160 west to Pahrump to visit the Pahrump Valley Museum. The museum features artifacts from the area’s Southern Paiute (Nuwu) people as well as exhibits detailing Pahrump’s prospecting, ranching and farming history. Overnight in Pahrump.
Day 2: AMARGOSA VALLEY, SOUTHERN NEVADA, NORTH LAS VEGAS, 176 MILES (283 KM) From Pahrump, travel east on Bell Vista Road and north on Spring Meadows Road to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Amargosa Valley. The refuge is home to nearly 30 species of plants and animals that don’t exist anyplace else on Earth. The Southern Paiute and Timbisha Shoshone people maintain a strong cultural connection to the area. From Ash Meadows, follow State Route 373 and U.S. 95 to the Corn Creek Visitors Center, part of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. The visitors center includes interpretive exhibits of the local tribes and nature trails through the refuge, the largest in the lower 48 states. From there, take U.S. 95 south to the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. The resort is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe (Tudinu) and is home to three world-class 18-hole courses; Snow Mountain (Nu-Wav Kaiv), Sun Mountain (Tav-Ai-Kaiv) and Wolf (Kwetoo-Unuv). Continue on U.S. 95 and State Route 157 to the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway inside the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. At the visitors center, learn about the area’s history and wildlife and see the Paiute Nation Seven Sacred Stones monument, which honors the seven Southern Paiute nations of the region. From the visitors center, take state Route 157 and US. 95 south to North Las Vegas. Overnight in North Las Vegas.
PLEASE NOTE Nevada’s tribal communities welcome visitors. Museum hours and tribal regulations may be subject to change. Contacting the tribal administration offices or museums before your visit is recommended. For more information about proper etiquette when visiting a Tribal community or purchasing authentic American Indian art please visit www.nevadaindianterritory.com.
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Day 3: MOAPA, OVERTON, BOULDER CITY, 146 MILES (234 KM) From North Las Vegas, take Interstate 15 north to the Moapa Travel Center at exit 75. Owned and operated by the Moapa Band of Paiutes, the center features a large selection of native crafts. From there, follow Valley of Fire Highway south into Valley of Fire State Park. Dedicated in 1935, Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park and is home to magnificent red sandstone and other geological formations. This cultural area, important to the Southern Paiute (Nuwu) people, has examples of rock art dating back thousands of years. From Valley of Fire, take Nevada State Route 169 north to Overton to visit the Lost City Museum. There, learn about the Ancestral Puebloans as well as the geological and cultural history of the area. From the museum, enjoy a scenic drive through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area along state routes 169 and 167 south to Boulder City. Overnight in Boulder City.
Day 4: LAUGHLIN, HENDERSON, LAS VEGAS, 202 MILES (325 KM) From Boulder City, take U.S. 95, Nevada State Route 163 south and Christmas Tree Pass (partially unpaved) to Grapevine Canyon within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Take an easy Âź-mile walk past boulders and through canyons to see petroglyphs and other evidence of the prehistoric people who lived in this area. The canyon lies at the base of Spirit Mountain, considered a sacred area to the Yuman-speaking tribes of the lower Colorado River. The mountain (known as Avikwame by the Mohave and Wikame by the Hualapai people) plays a prominent role in the religion and mythology of these people as the spiritual birthplace of these tribes. From Grapevine Canyon, take Nevada State Route 163 and the Needles Highway south to visit the Avi Resort & Casino, owned and operated by the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe (Pipa Aha Macav). Continue on Nevada State Route 163 and U.S. 95 back to Henderson to visit the Clark County Museum. There, explore the history and culture of the ancient Pueblo and more recent Southern Paiute (Nuwu) people and the heritage of Las Vegas. From Henderson, return to Las Vegas for a few more days or fly home from McCarran International Airport.
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NEVADA SCENIC BYWAYS — YES, THE SHORTEST DISTANCE FROM A TO B IS A
STRAIGHT LINE. SURE, DIRECT ROUTES ARE FINE IF YOU HAVE PLACES TO GO, BUT THE ROADS LESS TRAVELED IN NEVADA ARE THE ONES THAT LEAD TO ADVENTURE, DISCOVERY AND RICH EXPERIENCES. Nevada has a number of state scenic byways, from the lush Lamoille Canyon in the north to the sandstone sights of Red Rock Canyon in the south. Three of the Silver State’s byways — Eastshore Drive in north Lake Tahoe, the Las Vegas Strip at night and Pyramid Lake in northern Nevada —are national scenic byways. Many of the scenic byways listed in the following pages are near state parks or sections of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, areas that are fun to explore by hiking trails or a trip to a visitors center, so allow time to soak it all in. Most of Nevada’s scenic byways are near population centers, so on your next trip to Reno, Las Vegas, Elko or Ely, consider a day trip on one of Nevada’s scenic byways.
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LAMOILLE CANYON Stunning fall colors and verdant spring waterfalls can be seen in Lamoille Canyon, about 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Elko in the Ruby Mountains. Lamoille Canyon, formed by glacial action thousands of years ago, can be explored through the 12-mile (19 km) scenic byway (Lamoille
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Angel Lake Road (Nevada State Route 231), a paved road that starts in Wells and heads west, winding up the east side of the East Humboldt Range before ending at the Angel Lake recreation area (8,500 feet). From Wells, plan for 24 miles (39 km) up and back. Schedule time to get out and explore Angel Lake, a natural body of water that was dammed in 1900 to create an irrigation system still in use today. Fishing is allowed (rainbow, brook and tiger trout), as well as non-motorized boating. Look to the south for a glimpse of Chimney Rock, a rock spire that serves as a local landmark. Here, you’ll also find trailheads to Smith Lake and Winchell Lake as well as a picnic area, restrooms and a campground. Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer and pronghorn antelope. Angel Lake and the East Humboldt Range are part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
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MOUNT CHARLESTON LOOP Mount Charleston — officially Charleston Peak — reaches to 11,916 feet, and is part of the Spring Mountains National Recreation area north of Las Vegas. Hiking trails, picnic areas, a new visitors center and Lee Canyon ski resort are found in this area. The Mount Charleston loop incorporates three scenic drives — Kyle Canyon Road, Deer Creek Road and Lee Canyon Road — and is 36 miles (58 km) long. Begin at the intersection of U.S. 93 and Kyle Canyon Road (Nevada State Route 157), about 18 miles (29 km) north of downtown Las Vegas. Travel west into the mountains, where you’ll gain about 3,000 feet in elevation
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VALLEY OF FIRE Valley of Fire State Park, 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Las Vegas, offers several scenic drives through the area’s famous red sandstone formations. Once inside the park, you can travel Valley of Fire Road, a 10.5-mile (17 km) route from the park’s west entrance to its east entrance. This Nevada Scenic Byway travels past Atlatl Rock, where you can see examples of petroglyphs (ancient rock art), including a depiction of an atlatl, a primitive weapon. Continue on to the visitors center, which offers exhibits on the geology and natural history of the park. Further exploration east on Valley of Fire Road reveals the Seven Sisters, a grouping of red rock formations visible from the road, as well as the trailhead that leads to Elephant Rock, a natural formation named for its resemblance to an elephant. Also check out another Nevada Scenic Byway, White Domes Road, which starts near the visitor center and heads north about seven miles to White Domes, a collection of sandstone formations with contrasting colors. Stops along this route are Mouse’s Tank, which includes a trailhead and petroglyph viewing area, and Rainbow Vista sightseeing area. Entry into Valley of Fire State Park is $10 per vehicle. Extend your trip: Depart Valley of Fire via the east entrance and travel north on Nevada State route 169 to Overton to see the Lost City Museum. This state museum preserves American Indian artifacts threatened with submersion by Lake Mead, which formed after the creation of Hoover Dam in 1936.
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RED ROCK ROAD Red Rock National Conservation Area, 17 miles (27 km) west of the Las Vegas Strip, is easy to access through the 13-mile (21 km) Red Rock Road. This scenic drive begins at the Red Rock National Conservation Area Visitor Center and ends on Nevada State Route 159, just south of the visitors center. Red Rock Road affords views of red sandstone cliffs and limestone bluffs formed millions of years ago. Multiple parking areas along the road provide access to trailheads and picnic areas. Visitors also enjoy off-trail exploring on the sandstone, especially at the Calico I and Calico II areas, which are popular with rock climbers. Before embarking on the scenic drive, visitors may want to check out the visitors center, which has indoor/outdoor exhibits explaining the area’s geology, wildlife and recreational opportunities. Entry into Red Rock NCA, which is operated by the Bureau of Land Management, is $7 per car. Extend your trip: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, a 520-acre oasis kept green by spring water, is about five miles south of Red Rock NCA Visitor Center on Nevada State Route 159. Walking trails pass by pinion-juniper, black brush and other desert plants. The park’s centerpiece is the ranch house, once owned by Howard Hughes. Entry into the state park is $9 per car.
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LAS VEGAS STRIP The Las Vegas Strip draws millions every year with its casinos, entertainment, shopping and dining, and thanks to the profusion of LED light displays and neon signs, it’s considered a nighttime scenic byway by the Federal Highway Administration. The 4.5-mile (7.2 km) Las Vegas Strip begins at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Russell Road and continues north on Las Vegas Boulevard until it intersects with Sahara Avenue. Start your trip on the Strip a little south of Russell Road, so you can view the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. There’s a parking lot at the sign (accessible from southbound Las Vegas Boulevard) so be sure to stop for a photo op. The Strip’s ever-changing skyline currently includes New York-New York, which has a roller coaster snaking through the resort’s recreation of the Big Apple; Paris Las Vegas, which sports a 541-foot-tall Eiffel Tower; and the Bellagio, fronted by a lake with water fountains timed to operate in coordination with music and lights. One of the newer attractions is the High Roller, a 550-foot-tall observation wheel directly across from Caesars Palace, with its Greek columns and classic statues. Thrill-seekers may want to make a stop at the Stratrosphere, a 1,149-foot tower with thrill rides at the top. The views you take in today are markedly different from what visitors saw in the early 20th century. The first casinos built in the 1940s were smaller than the monoliths that line the famous byway today, but Las Vegas preserves its rich history in several compelling, interactive museums just off the Strip. Those include the Nevada State Museum, inside Springs Preserve cultural institution on Valley View Boulevard; the National Atomic Testing Museum on Flamingo Road; the Mob Museum on Stewart Avenue; and the Neon Museum on North Las Vegas Boulevard. Extend your trip: The intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue is the north end of the official national scenic
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Some of Nevada’s best stories can’t be conveniently mapped in a single road trip; some adventures take a few tries to complete. You may just have to create a checklist of hot springs to hit over the next several years, or spend a summer staking out your favorite ghost towns, but we’ll help you do that. Over the next dozen or so pages, you’ll find roundups of railroads and the best 18-holes in the state, a quick look at shopping, a crash course in wedding planning, and even a peek at the best of Burning Man. If history is your passion, check out pages 76-77 for a rundown of the Nevada State Museums. Feel like mining your own opal or turquoise? We’ve got you covered on pages 78-79. Need a shot of culture? You can read all about art museums and public art on pages 82-83. Use this guide to help you find new destinations for your lifelong interests.
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Lovers travel from all over the globe to Nevada to take advantage of the myriad fun and unique wedding experiences offered throughout the state. With beachside weddings at Lake Las Vegas or along the crystalline shores of Lake Tahoe, the state offers a wide variety of natural settings for scenic outdoor ceremonies. Get married among desert dunes, with ancient petroglyphs as a wedding backdrop, in a meadow filled with desert wildflowers, or underneath a prehistoric red sandstone arch. But there is no place like Las Vegas, the marriage capital of the world, to get married. Here, enjoy the vintage, classic charm of dozens of wedding chapels that line the Las Vegas Strip. Chapels range from those with Elvis impersonators and drive-through windows to elegant venues in which the bride walks down the aisle bathed in the glow of Venetian glass windows. Couples traveling to Las Vegas have many options, styles and price ranges from which to choose. Throw in a photographer, custom floral bouquets, live video streaming and custom cocktails to make the day truly special. Private and chapel wedding planners help couples select or customize a package of services that is just right. Venues include everything from the civil marriage commission to small garden weddings to private venues around the valley to the luxury resort wedding chapels that can get as lavish as the couple wants.
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The Legalities The nuts and bolts of getting married are simple and open to traditional or same-sex couples. There is no waiting period or blood test requirement, but a license is mandatory. Couples must go to a county clerk’s office in the county of choice to obtain a marriage license. Both parties must be present with proper identification. With the license in hand, head to the wedding venue of your choice and exchange vows. The officiant will sign and file the marriage certificate and 10 days later, couples may request the official document showing their marriage ($15). A Nevada marriage license may be used anywhere in the state. However, after the ceremony, the marriage certificate will need to be filed in the county where the application was issued. The Marriage License Application Fee varies throughout the state, between $60-$77. • Picture identification and proof of age is required. • Both parties must be over 18 years of age or have parental approval. • Each must know their mother’s and father’s full name and state of birth. Clark and Washoe county offices offer a pre-application on their websites to expedite the process. The Clark County Marriage Bureau is three blocks south of the Fremont Street Experience and is open from 8 a.m. to midnight daily, including holidays. Couples using the online pre-application (go to mlic.vegas to complete) in Clark County and zip in and out using the express window at the main Marriage Bureau in Las Vegas and at the auxiliary locations in Henderson and Laughlin. A marriage license is not proof of marriage and is valid for only one year. After a couple gets their marriage license, they must make public vows in the presence of a marriage officiant and a witness. Chapels, private wedding venues and wedding planners will be able to provide a licensed wedding officiant to preside over the ceremony. Friends or family members of the couple who want to perform the ceremony must apply for a one-time Certificate of Authority to Solemnize a Single Marriage Ceremony from the office of the county clerk. These applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the wedding date in order to be processed in time for the ceremony. Some couples from other countries may be required to provide their country of origin with a copy of the marriage license and an apostille (authentication of signatures) to register a marriage in a foreign country. International tourists will need to contact the Nevada Secretary of State to order an apostille.
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R A I L R OAD S Nevada Northern Railway in Ely
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The whistle blows and steam unfurls from the engine. The conductor bellows the long-awaited words: “All aboard!” And you’re transported to another era of travel, one of curious settlers seeing new lands beyond the gritty soot of their railroad car, one of legendary holdups and robberies. Trains are as much a part of the Wild West as Billy the Kid. The lore crosses all boundaries: language, geography, and age. Nevada’s history is told through its miles of rail ties, and through its collection of historic engines and boxcars on display at the Nevada State Railroad Museums in Ely, Boulder City, and Carson City. The Nevada Northern Railway in Ely offers visitors rides along the same routes that were built in 1905 to haul ore from nearby mines. Walk through the East Ely Depot Museum, restored to its original 1907 appearance, and see original waiting rooms, baggage storage, and offices used by one of the nation’s most important railroads. Ride the rails behind the 1905 Baldwin Steam Locomotive No. 25 at the museum in Carson City. See the futuristic boat-inspired McKeen Car, a national historic landmark and perfectly restored example of a rare self-propelled vehicle that used internal combustion, or the newly restored Glenbrook steam engine, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Relive the early days of Hoover Dam in Boulder City on the Union Pacific Railroad Boulder Branch Line, commissioned in 1931.
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Climb aboard this excursion train outside Las Vegas for a trip along the tracks of southern Nevada’s colorful past in refurbished and air-conditioned Pullman coaches dating to 1911. Check out the Union Pacific Railroad No. 2314, an official Railway Post Office car that once carried postal employees and mail across the country. Special events provide ideal opportunities for the entire family to enjoy the historic trains. These trains feature ghosts, outlaws, Santa, and the magical Polar Express. In every shape and form, Nevada’s railroad treasures animate the Wild West for 21st century riders. Welcome aboard!
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Kyle Hot Springs – NEAR INTERSTATE 80 NORTH OF LOVELOCK Amazing hot springs with a side of mysterious Nevada history? Count us in. Located in the expansive and beautiful Buena Vista Valley, Kyle Hot Springs is nearest the ghost town of Unionville and the larger cities of Lovelock and Winnemucca. Today, Kyle Hot Springs is a hilltop sulfur spring that is a small, but enjoyable spring. Although the specific timeframe is unknown, Kyle Hot Springs was once a mineral bath resort that boasted lodging, hot baths and even steam treatments. When visiting Kyle Hot Springs, take notice of the remnants of adobe buildings on the way up to the cattle trough. There are some serious photography opportunities to take advantage of in this remnant of Nevada’s yesteryear. The springs are about 90 degrees, so they are definitely optimal for summer months. Winter months are still nice, but it may become a little chilly. Also, a strong sulfur odor is present at these springs. Be sure to leave all silver jewelry in the car; if you take a dip in the springs with any silver jewelry on it will not be so shiny afterward.
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Spencer Hot Springs – SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 50 NEAR AUSTIN A hot-tub-sized dipping pool has been created at the upper spring and is lined with flat stones, offering a very primitive version of a hot tub. The lower spring offers a smaller metal dipping pool where you can regulate the temperature of the water flowing through a small pipe. The water flowing out of the tub continues on its path downhill, creating several smaller pools, giving unique life to the desert. A couple dozen goldfish live in the springs’ runoff, calling the warm water home year round. Several metal fire pits exist near the springs to create primitive camping areas. There is plenty of room to park trailers or set up tents; however, if you do decide to camp, be sure to set up a good distance away from the soaking pools to avoid infringing on others’ ability to enjoy the springs.
Soldier Meadow Hot Springs – NORTH OF GERLACH NEAR BLACK ROCK DESERT North of the Black Rock Desert and Gerlach lies a remote soaking area, Soldier Meadows Hot Springs. These springs form a hot creek in which man-made dams cause hot-tub-sized dipping pools to form. According to Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the area includes seven semi-primitive camping facilities (parking areas and fire pits), a vault toilet, and trails that lead to the springs. The area also includes a primitive cabin that is available for public use on a first-come, first-serve basis. Because of approximately 60 miles of dirt road between the Black Rock Desert and the springs, a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. BLM suggests people making the trip carry two spare tires. The area is very remote and can be difficult to find, but that’s what adventure is all about.
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G H O ST TOWNS WHEN A BOOM ENDS WITH A BUST, NEVADA’S ONCE-GREAT GET HITCHED IN NEVADA! MINING TOWNS TURNED INTO GHOST TOWNS, PRESERVED IN THE ARID DESERT IN A STATE OF ARRESTED DECAY.
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Rhyolite One of the most photographed ghost towns in the west, Rhyolite stands guard at Death Valley’s eastern entrance, ushering visitors through the passage of time and space and terrain. The mission-style railroad depot gives the town an almost modern look when compared to the stone ruins of a bank, store, and schoolhouse. The famed Bottle House, constructed of nearly 50,000 beer bottles, has been restored and hints at an eccentricity sown through the “Wild West.”
Berlin Berlin is a ghost town tied by the terrain to its closest neighbor, an ichthyosaur fossil site, and now known as Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park. The town, adjacent mine, and dinosaur remains are a reminder of Nevada’s vast history. Located near the geographic center of Nevada, the fossils tell a tale of life under the sea, of reptilian beasts that swam over what was then the ocean’s floor and is now mountainsides. Berlin
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Belmont Historical graffiti in this mountain ghost town marks the decades that have passed and gives a glimpse into the visitors – both welcome and unwelcome – that have entered its domain. An eerie autograph is etched into a doorframe at the courthouse, believed to have been left by Charles Manson in 1969 while he and his “family” hid in the deteriorating court house. Today, the courthouse stands sentinel over the nearly deserted town of Belmont, its ruins crumbling down the hillsides and hidden in the high desert.
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The Desert Lobster Café in Mina and the ruins of abandoned Coaldale are a few of the signs of civilization before you turn from U.S. 95 on State Route 265, headed for Blair. Essentially abandoned by 1920, today Blair is composed of several stone and cement structures. Rusty combinations of artifacts and old trash speckle the surrounding area, while fragments of fine china can be found in the cracked mud floors. An old wood-burning fireplace and chimney act as the optical centerpiece amongst the walls, which, remarkably, still hold strong after nearly a century of withstanding the elements.
Hard Luck Castle Ten miles south of Gold Point on a dirt road is the Hard Luck Castle, a work of art. As you approach the castle, a cylindrical central granite column is visible, decorated with forest-green roofing and an American flag blowing in the breeze. The structure is impossible to miss against the sagebrush backdrop of the desert. The Hard Luck Mine operated from 1897 to around World War II. Because of looting, the mine could not reopen after the war. It was purchased by a family who decided to turn it into a legacy, beginning construction in 2000. They have nearly completed the four-story, 8,000-square-foot castle, complete with a theater, game room, two kitchens, four bedrooms, and two grandiose pipe organs that fill the walls of the castle. Tours of the castle are available daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors also have the opportunity to sleep in an original miner’s cabin. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead for availability and road conditions.
Como Gold brought miners to the small town of Como near Carson City in 1860s. Now there’s only rubble representing what was a thriving townsite with a bar, hotel, newspaper and post office. Visitors can access the site via a 4WD road out of Dayton, and the payoff is solitude among the stone mill and hotel ruins, which are frequented by wild horses and other wildlife. Nevada is dotted with ghost towns, each settlement telling the story of the miners, railroad workers, explorers and settlers who answered the call to “go west, young man.” You may see the signs of their struggles and triumphs as you, too, go west.
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FROM TEE TO SHINING TEE GET HITCHED IN NEVADA! NEVADA IS HOME TO MORE THAN 100 GOLF COURSES, NEARLY 60 IN AND AROUND LAS VEGAS, SO THERE ARE PLENTY OF CHANCES TO SWING THE CLUBS. IN THE SILVER STATE, YOU’LL FIND MILES OF FAIRWAYS, SOME ON DESERT COURSES, OTHERS IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, BUT ALWAYS WITH UNIQUE NEVADA TWISTS.
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Northern slice Edgewood Tahoe, set on the shore of Lake Tahoe in Stateline, offers stunning views and great golf on a George Fazio-designed course. Challenging yet fair, this course offers four sets of tees, ranging in length from 5,567 yards to 7,555 yards. Edgewood hosts the annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship in July, and will open a 154-room resort-hotel in 2017. Other courses near Lake Tahoe are the Championship Course and the Mountain Course in Incline Village on the northern end of the lake. Both designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the par-72 Championship Course offers beautiful views. The par-58 Mountain Course is an executive course that’s fun and affordable. LakeRidge Golf Course in Reno, a local favorite, offers a casual weekend diversion on a par-71 course. Its signature hole is No. 15, a par-3 set on a ridge overlooking a lake. In the Carson City/Carson Valley area just south of Reno, you’ll find the Divine 9. These nine courses are within a 40-minute drive of each other, making the area a perfect golf destination. Among this group of courses is the Dayton Valley Golf Club, home to a PGA Tour qualifier since 1995. This Arnold Palmer-designed course offers challenging holes and views of the eastern Sierra. Another Divine 9 offering is the Lakes Course at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club & Resort. Lush wetlands and the winding Carson River bring water into 14 holes of play. Another area favorite is the Lakes Course at Red Hawk Golf and Resort in Sparks, Reno’s neighboring city. This 7,140-yard course sits on natural wetlands and throws in more than 100 bunkers to create a challenge.
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Southern swing Las Vegas doesn’t do anything small, and its golf courses are no exception. From the top-rated Shadow Creek in North Las Vegas to the exclusive Wynn Golf Club on the Strip, the golf experience can be over-the-top. Among the offerings: Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, owned by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, offers three courses; its Snow Mountain Course is a favorite with challenges at holes 16, 17 and 18. Bali Hai, a par-71 course with such features as a par-3 island green at No. 16 and the 468yard, par-4 No. 3. Rio Secco Golf Club in Henderson, a neighboring city to Las Vegas, offers a Rees Jonesdesigned course in the foothills of the Black Mountain Range, as well as the Butch Harmon School of Golf. Venture beyond Sin City to the mecca of desert golf in Mesquite, about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas. There are nine courses in this quiet oasis, and the mild desert climate makes it a year-round recreation destination. Among those is the Wolf Creek Golf Club, where the fairways wind through red rock canyons and white sand bunkers; and Conestoga Golf Club, which boasts a scenic 18-hole course designed by Gary Panks.
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SH O P P ING WHIP OUT YOUR WALLET AND MAKE A LITTLE EXTRA SPACE IN YOUR SUITGET HITCHED IN NEVADA! CASE, BECAUSE IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR RETAIL THERAPY ON.
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Bargain-hunters will find nearly every brand they can hope for at one of four outlet malls in Nevada: the Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas, two Premium Outlet centers in Las Vegas, and the Outlets at Sparks. The Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas are located in Primm, a 40-mile drive from the Las Vegas Strip. Many Las Vegas hotels offer shuttles to the outlets, and the rock-bottom deals at the stores make your trip more than worth it. The outlet center is adjacent to Primm Valley Resort and Casino, one of three resorts in Primm. The three resorts together boast 2,600 hotel rooms, one of the world’s tallest and fastest roller coasters, a concert arena, 11 restaurants, and two golf courses. Premium Outlets has two locations in Las Vegas in the north and south ends of town for convenient access no matter where you’re staying. The south location near downtown offers more than 145 stores including Michael Kors, Coach, Calvin Klein and Zales. The north location is bursting at the seams with 175 stories ranging from Kate Spade and Dolce & Gabbana to Tory Burch and True Religion. If you’re staying in the Reno area, you’ll want to drop by the Outlets at Sparks, an outdoor outlet center near the Sparks Marina with everything from Express to Old Navy and Adidas. The center is anchored by Scheels All Sports – a mammoth sporting-goods store with a full-size Ferris wheel in the center, two 16,000-gallon aquariums, and hunting and sporting simulators. On Reno’s southern end is The Summit, outdoor lifestyle center with fashions for the whole family, restaurants, a movie theater, and weekly farmers’ markets and holiday events. The best souvenirs you can take home are the memories you make while exploring Nevada’s rugged outdoors and pulsing urban life, but when you want serious shopping, Nevada offers global brands and great bargins.
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let off some steam Give your family a thrill on the V&T Railway! Choose the Carson City–Virginia City historic steam engine ride or the Virginia City–Gold Hill route and experience narrated excursions that bring the 1870s Comstock Era to life with colorful canyons, close–your–eyes tunnels and next–bend surprises.
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Reno Billed as a neighborhood restaurant with an Italian influence, Campo in downtown Reno is the place where friends gather after work, business partners meet over lunch, and good food is celebrated by all. The menu highlights local ingredients and changes depending on what’s available and in season. The Depot is a recent addition to the Reno culinary scene. Housed in a 1910 railroad depot, this restaurant, distillery and
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Midtown Reno’s recent gentrification has brought with it a surge of new restaurants sure to impress any foodie in your circle of friends. Great Full Gardens opened in 2013 with a wholesome menu that caters to those with special dietary needs and those who just want great, fresh food.
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Süp keeps it simple with soups, salads, and sandwiches made from scratch daily. They use the freshest ingredients possible sourced from local farms and ranches. Vegetarian and vegan options abound so no one is left out of the satisfaction of a hearty bowl of homemade soup. Midtown Eats serves up rustic and comfort food for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Hearty dishes like the bison burger or the falafel flatbread sandwich don’t disappoint the hungry patron, while unique starters like fried avocado slices and deviled eggs with kalamata olive tapenade are sure to whet your appetite. Wash it all down with a choice of creative cocktails (lavender gin, honey syrup and lemon? Yes, please!).
Las Vegas Minimalist in style with maximum flavor, Mochiko Chicken is an Asian fusion café a short 15-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip. Dive into the spice with the Sriracha chargrilled chicken bowl, or keep it light with the coconut curry chicken bowl. There are several burger joints in Las Vegas that can claim to be the best, and we won’t even try to decide between them. Instead, here are several that will not disappoint, whether you’re looking for a simple old-fashioned burger or a gourmet patty. Bachi Burger, with three locations in the Las Vegas area, puts an Asian twist on the classic burger, while BLT Burger inside The Mirage allows you to choose your own selection of gourmet toppings and sides. The king of culinary mean, Gordon Ramsay, opened his own gourmet burger restaurant inside Planet Hollywood. Burgr makes a statement with a fire-lined wall and omnipresent line at the entrance, but everyone in line knows the wait is worth it. Ramsay never fails, and his Burgr restaurant is no exception. Whist Stove and Spirits at The District at Green Valley Ranch is an affordable neighborhood restaurant whose price point belies the exquisite caliber of its food. Open 24 hours, diners can try the signature Spanish octopus served with chimichurri, jicama and cilantro, or try the seafood hot pot with crab, shrimp and mussels. Craft cocktails shaken (and stirred) by in-house mixologists seal the deal as a true foodie find.
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D I N IN G Basque Traditional Basque restaurants dot the Nevada culinary landscape and are concentrated more heavily in the northern end of the state. A Basque meal is usually served family style, so make friends with your neighbors or they won’t pass the salad or beans your way. The fare may vary, depending on whether the restaurant leans more Spanish-Basque or French-Basque, but you can be sure there will be at least five courses leading up to your main dish.
Ormachea’s in Winnemucca
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JT Basque Bar and Dining Room in Gardnerville is about as down-home authentic as it gets. The large bar welcomes patrons into the family before they’re ushered into a dining room that could be in any family farmhouse. The Star Hotel in Elko is one of the most iconic Basque restaurants in Nevada, as demonstrated by the always-packed dining room and line of cowboys and ranchers on bar stools tossing back picon punches. Be sure to order your steak or lamb “Basque style,” which comes with a heaping helping of roasted garlic. Louis’ Basque Corner and the Santa Fe Hotel in downtown Reno keep Reno on the Basque map with their authentic cuisine including sweetbreads and roast lamb. Louis’ was featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”
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400 OFINSNOW GETINCHES HITCHED NEVADA! 300 DAYS OF SUNSHINE HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF SKI RESORTS IN NORTH AMERICA
This is Lake Tahoe. The Nevada side of Tahoe boasts 24-hour nightlife, world-class entertainment, easy access to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, and a wide variety of hotel and resort accommodations. Heavenly Mountain Resort spans the Nevada-California border and boasts the most skiable terrain at the lake and the most vertical feet on the West Coast. You could call this the granddaddy of Tahoe ski resorts, but it’s not your granddaddy’s resort. Three terrain parks and the High Roller Half Pipe welcome hotshot boarders and skiers of all ages. For adults-only action hit the Unbuckle Apres Party at Tamarack Lodge. This weekend slopeside party offers killer drink specials, live DJs, and dancers that could melt the ice off the Arctic Circle. Not a skier? Not to worry. Heavenly has one of the biggest and baddest tubing hills in the country, named the best tubing hill in America by Fox News. Diamond Peak Ski Resort is perched lakeside on the north shore of Lake Tahoe and offers breathtaking views of the lake. An award-winning ski school, the Burton Learn to Ride Center, and a generous mix of green, blue, and black runs make this a great family destination for all levels of skiers and boarders. The nearest hotel resort is the Hyatt Lake Tahoe, which has its own ski retail and rental shop. Oh, it also has a casino, a luxurious spa, and outdoor fire pits. Yes, you can take your hot toddy poolside (heated, with indoor swim-out access!) or lakeside and cozy up around a roaring fire pit and relive your best lines of the day.
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Always trust the locals! Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe is the locals’ favorite with 1,200 acres of terrain only 25 minutes from Reno. Visitors can take advantage of a variety of ski-and-stay packages from Reno hotels. With the highest base elevation at the lake, Mt. Rose towers high above Incline Village on the north shore and offers sweeping views of both Lake Tahoe and Reno. Mt. Rose’s real claim to fame is The Chutes, double-black-diamond runs with some of the longest vertical in North America. For years, skiers risked their season passes by sneaking into this previously closed terrain because it is THAT good. Mt. Rose officially brought The Chutes into its terrain in 2004 with designated gate entry only.
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SK I I N G Hey, not all fun has to be found within the confines of a ski resort. Lake Tahoe is encircled by the Tahoe Rim Trail, 165 miles of trails that can be trekked by snowshoe in the winter months. If a DIY adventure isn’t your speed, tour companies located in and near Reno offer guided snowshoe treks throughout the season. Want to create your own Norman Rockwell-esque memory? Book a sleigh ride with Borges Sleigh Rides, which offers tours romantic and relxing along the south shore of Lake Tahoe and at Sand Harbor State Park on the north shore. Need a faster pace? Zephyr Cove Resort on the southeast corner of Lake Tahoe runs snowmobile tours into the mountains 9,000 feet in elevation. Tours depart from Zephyr Cove, which offers snowsuit rentals, and include free hotel shuttle transportation.
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It’s time for adventure! Speed around one of the biggest racetracks in the world, soar 40 feet in the air on a jetpack or take a short drive to a national park. VisitPahrump.com. 60 miles west of Las Vegas. 180 degrees different.
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M U SEU M S FORGET THE HISTORY CHANNEL. NEVADA’S SEVEN STATE MUSEUMS ARE GETPLACE HITCHEDTO IN SEE NEVADA! THE AND FEEL HISTORY COME TO LIFE. FROM PIPING HOT STEAM LOCOMOTIVES TO SCINTILLATING SHOWGIRL COSTUMES TO RECREATED ADOBE HUTS, NEVADA’S MUSEUM DISPLAYS REVEAL A HISTORY AS DIVERSE AS ITS LANDSCAPE.
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
Photos by: Sydney Martinez/TravelNevada
Northern Nevada NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY For the serious history buffs, this museum adjacent to the University of Nevada, Reno, is a gold mine of historical manuscripts, artifacts, and collections. Make this your first stop if you want to really set the foundation for understanding Nevada’s past and future. NEVADA STATE MUSEUM An underground mine exhibit, a life-size ghost town, the silver service from the USS Nevada, and a working coin press from the Carson City Mint. Yeah, you could spend some time here. The State Museum is in downtown Carson City, an easy walk from the Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion, and the Kit Carson Trail walking tour. The coin press fires up once a month and on special occasions, providing a glimpse into early American coin making and the Comstock Mining boom.
NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM Only a mile south of downtown Carson City is the Nevada State Railroad Museum, a fascinating collection of locomotives, passenger and freight cars, and artifacts from Nevada’s railroad past. A working railway encircles the site and provides train rides on select weekends throughout the year. Don’t miss the historic McKeen Motor Car or the newly restored Glenbrook steam engine.
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Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
Southern Nevada NEVADA STATE MUSEUM Nowhere is the range of Nevada’s history more prominent than at the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas. Here you can walk by a sound wall of native animals, muscle a handcar along a virtual track, and round a corner into a room of showgirl costumes and Rat Pack relics. See items from Howard Hughes’ residency at the Desert Inn, or listen to the detonation of nuclear bombs that were tested in the Nevada desert.
NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM All aboard! The highlight of this railroad museum in Boulder City is the 45-minute ride aboard the Nevada Southern Railway. Restored Pullman cars trek over the tracks that were laid to transport supplies to nearby Hoover Dam. It’s truly a trek through time.
LOST CITY MUSEUM The Lost City Museum was built in 1935 by the National Park Service to exhibit artifacts excavated from Pueblo Grande de Nevada, which was soon to be flooded by Lake Mead and the newly constructed Hoover Dam. While the museum tells the story of our American Indian ancestors, its very existence is a testament to the forced migration of people, water and land as immigrants moved farther West.
Eastern Nevada EAST ELY DEPOT MUSEUM The state’s industrial development through mining and transportation are
Lost City Museum
on full display here in the Depot Building and Freight Barn adjacent to the Nevada Northern Railway. After perusing the mining and railroad exhibits in the museum, buy a train ticket and ride the always fun Ghost Train.
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R O CK H OU ND ING THERE’S GOLD IN THEM THAR HILLS, AND TURQUOISE, OPALS, AND GET HITCHED IN NEVADA! GARNETS. AND MUCH OF IT IS JUST WAITING TO BE CLAIMED. IT JUST MIGHT TAKE SOME INGENUITY AND DETERMINATION… AND A STURDY ROCK HAMMER.
Opals The Virgin Valley deep in the northwestern corner of Nevada is not easy to get to, but the payoff is big. Sage-covered valleys, jagged rock cliffs, and natural hot springs await the rugged adventurer. Commercial opal mines welcome visitors to mine their tailings – for a fee – and dig out luminous opals and the rare black opal, found in only two locations in the world (the other is in Australia). Amateur rockhounds, intrepid travelers, and memory-making families can be found in the mine quarries poring over rock piles in search of the precious gemstones. The mines that allow digging are Royal Peacock, Bonanza, and Rainbow Ridge. The digging season typically starts in May, and if you go, be prepared for primitive camping and limited services. This trip has all the makings of a true adventure: gravel roads, spotty cell service, and few people.
Photos by: Sydney Martinez/TravelNevada
Royston Turquiose Mine
Turquoise Nevada is the second largest producer of turquoise in the U.S., and you can find it for yourself at the Royston Turquoise Mine near Tonopah. Digging sign-ups are at Otteson’s Royston Turquoise Mine, conveniently located in the Mizpah Hotel. Group tours are driven out to the mine, and then miners are turned loose with the instruction: “You’ll know it when you see it!”
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When you return to the Mizpah with your loot in hand, you can pay to have the resident jeweler to turn the brilliant blue stones into oneof-a-kind jewelry. This is the definition of unique… you can bet that no one else in the world will have the same ring!
Garnet Hill
Garnets Just a few miles west of Ely is a small recreation area called Garnet Hill, and it’s free to the public, just bring your own hammer. Rockhounds can look for the deep-red gemstone peeking through weather-worn rocks, or break open rocks to look for the gems inside. Because Garnet Hill is so close to Ely, it’s a fun addition to Ely’s other attractions such as riding the Nevada Northern Railway, visiting the East Ely Depot Museum, viewing the cultural homes in Renaissance Village, or taking a day trip to Great Basin National Park. And after chasing your fortune (in fun) at Garnet Hill, you can feel like a real miner when you order a beer at the Historic Hotel Nevada that night with a heavy lump of pay dirt in your pocket.
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BU R N ING M AN & T HE BLAC K R OC K DESERT
Photo: Alex Baackes, @alexinwanderland
No doubt you’ve heard of Burning Man, the event celebrating art, self-expression and self-reliance held the week before Labor Day in the Black Rock Desert, about 100 miles northeast of Reno. Every year, as summer turns to fall, tens of thousands of people descend on the desert playa to form Black Rock City, to create and enjoy large-scale art installations and to participate in a grand experiment in creating community. Photo by: BLM
For those interested in attending, preparation is key. Tickets are slated to go on sale early in the year; visit the Burning Man website, www.BurningMan.org, for more information. You’ll need to bring everything you will need to survive a week in the desert, including water, food and shelter. With the exception of ice and coffee, nothing is available for sale at Burning Man. More information, including the Survival
A WORLD OF ORIGINALS
Guide — mandatory reading for all Burners — is available on the Burning Man website.
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Photo by: BLM
Photo by: BLM
The Black Rock Desert can also be visited at other times of the year. The Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area draws visitors to its playa — an enormous, flat, dry lakebed that once was the bottom of ancient Lake Lahontan. The area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management, also has mountain ranges, volcanic tablelands and the longest intact segments of the emigrant trails to California and Oregon.
The Black Rock-High Rock NCA is very rugged, and highclearance vehicles with off-road tires are recommended. Visit the Friends of Black Rock High Rock website, www.BlackRock. org, for more information. The BLM also operates a visitor center from April to October just west of Gerlach, at the entrance to Black Rock-High Rock NCA.
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P U BL I C ARTS
ODE THE ARTS GETTOHITCHED IN NEVADA! ART LIVES IN NEVADA, FROM LARGER-THAN-LIFE OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS TO HIGHLY COVETED EXHIBITS IN MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES.
Marilyn Manroe
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Nevada Museum of Art
Check out the Nevada Museum of Art in downtown Reno, Nevada’s stage for a variety of traveling exhibits including Maurice Sendak, Frida Kahlo, Toulouse-Lautrec, Andy Warhol, and Picasso. Permanent collections follow thematic lines – Altered Landscape Photography, Art of the Greater West, Contemporary Art, and the Work Ethic – offering a wide range of art and media to even the most casual museumgoer. Some of the most robust art collections in southern Nevada are found – where else – in casino resorts. The Fine Art Gallery at Bellagio brings world-renowned names like Faberge, Warhol, O’Keefe, and Monet to the glitzy Las Vegas Strip. Picasso can be found at the restaurant of the same name in the Bellagio, and Leonardo da Vinci’s life and work is on display at the Venetian. Nevada and neon just naturally go together, which is why the Neon Museum in Downtown Las Vegas has become one of the most visited art collections in Nevada. Neon signs from Nevada’s yesteryear are on display in an outdoor gallery that takes visitors through the history of gaming in the Silver State. Near the eastern entrance to Death Valley sits the ghost town of Rhyolite, a collection of wood and stone ruins… and a brilliant outdoor
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Goldwell Open Air Museum
art gallery. The Goldwell Open Air Museum was created by a group of prominent Belgian artists and is anchored by the haunting “Last Supper” sculpture. Only 72 miles to the north of Rhyolite is the town of Goldfield, where a few holdout residents keep it from becoming a bonafide ghost town. One local artist is putting Goldfield back on the map with his installation of painted cars planted in the desert. This exhibit is known as the International Car Forest of the Last Church, and is a photographer’s dream.
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T ER R ITOR IES NEVADA IS A BIG STATE… A REALLY BIG STATE. TO HELP YOU GET AROUND GET UNDERSTAND HITCHED IN NEVADA! AND ITS GEOGRAPHY, TOPOGRAPHY, AND HISTORY, WE TALK IN TERMS OF TERRITORIES. THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO FIND HOTELS, RV PARKS, INTERESTING ATTRACTIONS, AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR EACH OF THE STATE’S SIX TERRITORIES.
COWBOY COUNTRY: Named for the gritty and gutsy cowboys that still work the ranches in the northern part of the state, Cowboy Country stretches from California to Utah along Interstate 80. cowboycountry.org
6 = Statewide
RENO-TAHOE TERRITORY:
This is the area in the northwestern part of the state named for Reno and the great Lake Tahoe. This territory includes Carson City, the state capital, and Virginia City. renotahoe.com
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PONY EXPRESS TERRITORY: The famed Pony Express Route cuts through the middle of Nevada, roughly parallel to U.S. Highway 50. You’ll find Great Basin National Park on the eastern edge of this territory, and Dayton, the first gold discovery site in Nevada, on the western edge. ponyexpressnevada.com
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NEVADA SILVER TRAILS:
Ghost towns and played-out silver mines dot the landscape in Nevada Silver Trails. This territory is the largest in Nevada, spanning the state east/west and encompassing Area 51 and the Extraterrestrial Highway. nevadasilvertrails.com
LAS VEGAS TERRITORY: The eponymous area anchored by Las Vegas also includes the golf
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mecca of Mesquite and the river city of Laughlin. lvterritory.com
INDIAN TERRITORY:
This is the only cultural rather than geographic territory, and it encompasses the entire state. Nevada is covered with significant tribal lands and cultural sites, and it’s these gems that make up the Indian Territory. nevadaindianterritory.com
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L AS VEGAS T E RRI TORY THE EPONYMOUS AREA ANCHORED BY LAS VEGAS ALSO INCLUDES THE GOLF MECCA OF MESQUITE AND THE RIVER CITY OF LAUGHLIN.
Resources: Boulder City Chamber of Commerce
Laughlin Chamber of Commerce
702-293-2034
702-298-2214
bouldercitychamberofcommerce.com
laughlinchamber.com
Boulder City Tourism Council
Laughlin Visitor Information Center
visitbouldercity.com
800-452-8445 visitlaughlin.com
City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism 877-775-5252
Mesquite Area Chamber of Commerce
visithenderson.com
702-346-2902 mesquite-chamber.com
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 877-847-4858 lasvegas.com
Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce (Logandale) 702-398-7163 moapavalleychamber.com
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 702-641-5822 lvchamber.com
Nevada Welcome Center at Mesquite 877-637-7848 visitmesquite.com
Las Vegas Territory lvterritory.com
Searchlight Community Center 702-297-1682
Must-sees: Boulder City and Hoover Dam Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas and Desperado Roller Coaster (Primm) Fremont Street Experience (downtown Las Vegas) Lake Mead Laughlin and the Colorado River LINQ/High Roller (Las Vegas) Mesquite Mount Charleston Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Springs Preserve (Las Vegas) The Strip, a National Scenic Byway Valley of Fire State Park
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Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino • 2800 South Boulder Hwy. • 702-294-5000 • 800-654-0877 • railroadpass.com
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Ambassador Strip Inn Travelodge • 5075 Koval Ln. • 702-736-3600 • 866-GOSTRIP • lvtravelodge.com
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Arizona Charlie’s Decatur Casino and Hotel • 740 S. Decatur Blvd. • 702-258-5200 • 888-236-8645 • arizonacharliesdecatur.com ARTISAN Hotel Boutique • 1501 W. Sahara Ave. • 702-214-4000 • 800-554-4092 • artisanhotel.com Aruba Hotel & Spa • 1215 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-383-3100 • 866-383-3150 • arubalasvegas.com
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Circus Circus Las Vegas • 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-734-0410 • 800-634-3450 • circuscircus.com
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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas • 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-698-7000 • 877-551-7772 • cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
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149
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Courtyard Las Vegas South • 5845 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-895-7519 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com/lascy
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Courtyard Las Vegas/Summerlin • 1901 N. Rainbow Blvd. • 702-646-4400 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com
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Crestwood Suites I • 7260 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-407-5300 • 877-EXTENDED • crestwoodsuites.com Crestwood Suites II • 2530 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-650-9070 • 877-EXTENDED • crestwoodsuites.com
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638
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Days Inn Wild Wild West Gambling Hall • 3330 W. Tropicana Ave. • 702-740-0000 • 800-634-3488 • www.daysinn.com
260
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Delano Las Vegas • 3940 S Las Vegas Blvd. • 702-632-7888 • 877-632-7888 • delanolasvegas.com
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Desert Rose Resort • 5051 Duke Ellington Way • 702-739-7000 • 888-732-8099 • desertroseresort.com
284
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Diamond Inn Motel • 4605 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-736-2565 • www.diamondinnlv.com
44
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Doubletree Club Las Vegas Airport • 7250 Pollock Dr. • 702-948-4000 • 800-222-TREE • doubletreelasvegas.com
190
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Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino • 206 N. 3rd St. • 702-719-5100 • 855-384-7263 • downtowngrand.com
629
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Downtowner Motel • 129 N. 8th St. • 702-384-1441 • 800-777-2566
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Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel • 5255 Boulder Hwy. • 702-507-5700 • 866-999-4899 • cannerycasinos.com
307
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64
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362
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element by Westin Las Vegas/Summerlin • 10555 Discovery Dr. • 702-589-2000 • 877-353-6368 • elementhotels.com/summerlin
123
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220
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285
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359
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Emerald Suites - Cameron • 4777 Cameron St. • 702-365-5500 • 866-847-2002 • emeraldsuites.com
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Emerald Suites - Las Vegas Blvd • 9145 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-948-9999 • 866-847-2002 • emeraldsuites.com
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas South • 5775 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-895-9810 • 800-228-2800 • marriott.com
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Fairfield Inn Las Vegas Airport • 3850 Paradise Rd. • 702-791-0899 • 800-228-2800 • marriott.com
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Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino • 2400 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-631-7000 • 800-731-7333 • fiestarancholasvegas.com
100
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Flamingo Las Vegas • 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-733-3111 • 888-902-9929 • flamingolasvegas.com
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Fortune Hotel & Suites • 325 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-830-4010 • fortunelasvegas.com
150
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Four Queens Hotel and Casino • 202 Fremont St. • 702-385-4011 • 800-634-6045 • fourqueens.com
690
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Four Seasons Hotel at Mandalay Bay • 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-632-5000 • 877-632-5000 • fourseasons.com/lasvegas
424
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Fremont Hotel and Casino • 200 Fremont St. • 702-385-3232 • 800-634-6182 • fremontcasino.com
447
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Fun City Motel • 2233 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-731-3155
86
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Gatewood Motel • 3075 E. Fremont St. • 702-457-3660
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Gold Coast Hotel and Casino • 4000 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-367-7111 • 888-402-6278 • goldcoastcasino.com
712
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Golden Gate Hotel and Casino • 1 Fremont St. • 702-385-1906 • 800-426-1906 • goldengatecasino.com
122
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Golden Nugget • 129 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-7111 • 800-634-3454 • goldennugget.com
2,345
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Las Vegas • 6575 S. Eastern Ave. • 702-647-8000 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com
129
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106
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Hampton Inn Las Vegas/Summerlin • 7100 Cascade Valley Ct. • 702-360-5700 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com
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Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South • 7830 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-453-7830 • 877-STAY-HGI • hiltongardeninn.com
155
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315
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Holiday Inn Express Las Vegas South • 5760 Polaris Ave. • 702-736-0098 • 888-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com
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110
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Holiday Motel • 2205 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-735-6464
46
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Homestead Studio Suites Las Vegas • 3045 S. Maryland Pkwy. • 702-369-1414 • 800-804-3724 • homesteadhotels.com
124
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Airport • 230 Hidden Well Rd. • 702-407-0075 • 800-CALL HOME • homewoodsuiteslv.com
147
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Hooters Casino Hotel • 115 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-739-9000 • 866-LV-HOOTS • hooterscasinohotel.com
696
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Howard Johnson - East Tropicana • 165 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-476-6500 • hojo.com
295
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Howard Johnson - Las Vegas Strip • 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-388-0301 • 800-446-4656 • hojo.com
100
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Hyatt Place Las Vegas • 4520 Paradise Rd. • 702-369-3366 • 888-444-0611 • lasvegas.place.hyatt.com
202
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The Jockey Club • 3700 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-798-3500 • 800-634-6649 • jockeyclubvegas.com
270
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JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa • 221 N. Rampart Blvd. • 702-869-7777 • 877-869-8777 • jwlasvegasresort.com
548
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La Palm Motel • 2512 E. Fremont St. • 702-384-5874
44
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La Quinta Inn & Suites • 4975 S. Valley View Blvd. • 702-798-7736 • 800-424-6423 • lq.com
59
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport North Convention Center • 3970 Paradise Rd. • 702-796-9000 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com
251
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport South • 6560 Surrey St. • 702-492-8900 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com
140
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Northwest Tech Center • 7101 Cascade Valley Ct. • 702-360-1200 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com
128
La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas RedRock/Summerlin • 9570 W. Sahara Ave. • 702-243-0356 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com
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Holiday House Motel • 2211 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-735-6464
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Tropicana • 4975 S. Valley View • 702-476-6500 • 800-753-3757 • laquintalasvegastropicana.com
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Lamplighter Motel • 2805 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-8791
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Las Vegas Hostel • 1322 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-1150 • 800-550-8958 • lasvegashostel.net
38
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Las Vegas Marriott • 325 Convention Center Dr. • 702-650-2000 • 800-228-9290 • marriott.com
278
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The LINQ Hotel & Casino • 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-731-3311 • 855-891-6863 • caesars.com/thelinq
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Longhorn Hotel • 5288 Boulder Hwy. • 702-435-8888
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Luxor Hotel and Casino • 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-262-4000 • 877-386-4658 • luxor.com
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406
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Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino • 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-632-7777 • 877-632-7800 • mandalaybay.com
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Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas • 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-590-8888 • 888-881-9578 • mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas
392
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Manor Suites • 7230 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-939-9000 • manorsuites.com
260
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MGM Grand Hotel & Casino • 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-891-1111 • 800-929-1111 • mgmgrand.com
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Monte Carlo Resort and Casino • 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-730-7777 • 800-311-8999 • montecarlo.com
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Motel 6 - Las Vegas - Boulder Highway • 4125 Boulder Hwy. • 702-457-8051 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com
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607
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766
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Paris Las Vegas • 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-946-7000 • 877-796-2096 • parislv.com
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Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino • 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-785-5555 • 866-919-7472 • planethollywoodresort.com
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Plaza Hotel and Casino • 1 Main St. • 702-386-2110 • 800-634-6575 • plazahotelcasino.com
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816
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548
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Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center • 3225 Paradise Rd. • 702-796-9300 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinn.com
192
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Rodeway Inn Convention Center • 220 Convention Center Dr. • 702-735-4151 • 877 689-3855 • choicehotels.com
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RUMOR Hotel Boutique • 455 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-369-5400 • 877-997-8667 • rumorvegas.com
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Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall • 5111 Boulder Hwy. • 702-456-7777 • 800-634-6371 • samstownlv.com
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Santa Fe Station Hotel Casino • 4949 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-658-4900 • 888-767-7771 • santafestationlasvegas.com
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Siegel Slots and Suites • 5011 E. Craig Rd. • 702-644-6300 • 800-223-6330 • siegelslots.com
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SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center • 2989 Paradise Rd. • 702-433-5880 • 888-287-2166 • springhillsuites.com/laspr
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Stay Suites of America - Dean Martin • 5201 Dean Martin Dr. • 702-778-7600 • staysuitesofamerica.com
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Staybridge Suites Las Vegas • 5735 Dean Martin Dr. • 702-259-2663 • 800-225-1237 • staybridge.com
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Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower • 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S. • 702-380-7777 • 800-998-6937 • stratospherehotel.com
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Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino • 2100 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-4000 • 800-477-4837 • coloradobelle.com
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Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino • 1650 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2535 • 800-227-3849 • riversideresort.com
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Edgewater Hotel & Casino • 2020 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2453 • 800-677-4837 • edgewater-casino.com
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Golden Nugget Laughlin • 2300 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-7111 • 800-950-7700 • goldennugget.com
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Harrah’s Laughlin Casino Hotel • 2900 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-4600 • 800-427-7247 • harrahslaughlin.com
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Laughlin River Lodge • 2700 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2139 • 800-835-7903 • laughlinriverlodge.com Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall • 2200 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2442 • 800-634-3469 • pioneerlaughlin.com Tropicana Express Hotel Casino • 2121 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-4200 • 800-243-6846 • troplaughlin.com
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Westgate Flamingo Bay Resort • 5625 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-251-3435 • 888-808-7410 • wgflamingobay.com
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The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino • 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-414-1000 • 888-2VENICE • venetian.com
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Eureka Casino Hotel Resort • 275 Mesa Blvd. • 702-346-4600 • 800-346-4611 • eurekamesquite.com
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Highland Estates Resort • 555 Highland Dr. • 702-346-0871 • 888-416-8383 • highlandestatesresort.com
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd. • 888-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com
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The Springs Mesquite • 720 Tamarix Way • 702-345-7670 • thespringsmesquite.com
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Best Western Plus North Las Vegas Inn & Suites • 4540 Donovan Way • 702-649-3000 • 800-528-1234 • lasvegasnorthhotel.com
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Branding Iron Motel • 2519 Las Vegas Blvd N. • 702-642-6618
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Cannery Casino & Hotel • 2121 E. Craig Rd. • 702-507-5700 • 866-999-4899 • cannerycasino.com
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Hampton Inn Las Vegas/North Speedway • 2852 E. Craig Rd. • 702-655-0111 • 800-HAMPTON • hampton.com
96
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Hitchin’ Post RV Park Motel, Saloon and Steakhouse • 3640 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-644-1043 • 888-433-8402 • hprvp.com
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Holiday Inn Express-Nellis • 4035 N. Nellis Blvd. • 702-644-5700 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com
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La Quinta Inn-Nellis • 4288 N. Nellis Blvd. • 702-632-0229 • 800-753-3757 • laquintalasvegasnellis.com
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SpringHill Suites Las Vegas/North Speedway • 2910 E. Craig Rd. • 702-522-9200 • 888-236-2427 • marriott.com
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59
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Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel • 2101 Texas Star Ln. • 702-631-1000 • 800-654-8888 • texasstation.com
202
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Vegas Chalet Motel • 2401 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-642-2115 • vegaschaletmotel.com
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Siegel Suites Craig • 5230 E. Craig Rd. • 702-644-3038 • 888-422-1212 • siegelsuites.com
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Nellis Suites at Main Gate • 4555 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-946-9999 • nellissuitesatmaingate.com
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Lucky Club Hotel and Casino • 3227 Civic Center Dr. • 702-399-3297 • 877-333-9291 • luckyclublv.com
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ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL/MOTEL
Wireless Internet in Rooms
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Plaza Motel • 207 S. Moapa Blvd. • 702-397-2414 • 800-990-8348
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Buffalo Bill’s • 31700 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-382-1111 • 800-FUN-STOP • primmvalleyresorts.com
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Gold Strike Hotel & Gambling Hall • 1 Main St. • 702-477-5000 • 800-634-1359 • goldstrikejean.com
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Primm Valley Casino Resort • 31900 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-386-7867 • 800-FUN-STOP • primmvalleyresorts.com
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Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina Motel • 10000 Cottonwood Cove Rd. • 702-297-1464 • cottonwoodcoveresort.com
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Canyon Trail RV Park • 1200 Industrial Rd. • 702-293-1200 • canyontrailrvparknv.com
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Boulder Oaks RV Resort • 1010 Industrial Rd. • 702-294-4425 • 800-478-5687 • boulderoaksrvresort.com
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Pull Thru
Milo’s Inn at Boulder • 534 Nevada Way • 702-294-4244 • milosinnatboulder.com
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American Campgound & RV Park • 3440 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-643-1222 • americancampground.biz
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Callville Bay Resort Marina • 100 Callville Bay Marina Rd. • 702-565-8958 • callvillebay.com
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T ER R ITOR IES : R ENO -TAHO E THIS IS THE AREA IN THE NORTHWESTERN PART OF THE STATE NAMED FOR RENO AND LAKE TAHOE. THIS TERRITORY INCLUDES CARSON CITY, THE STATE CAPITAL.
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Resources: Carson City Chamber of Commerce
Genoa
North Lake Tahoe Visitors & Convention Bureau
775-882-1565
775-782-8696
800-462-5196
carsoncitychamber.com
genoanevada.org
gotahoenorth.com
Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau
Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority
Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-638-2321 visitcarsoncity.com
(Incline Village)
800-367-7366
800-468-2463
visitrenotahoe.com
gotahoenorth.com
Reno-Tahoe Territory
Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Authority 800-727-7677
Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of
carsonvalleynv.org
Commerce (Stateline)
visitcarsonvalley.org
775-687-7410 renotahoe.com
775-588-1728 tahoechamber.org
Ski Lake Tahoe 800-588-7669
The Chamber (Reno/Sparks) 775-636-9550
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (South Lake Tahoe)
thechambernv.org
800-288-2463
skilaketahoe.com
tahoesouth.com Virginia City Tourism Commission 775-847-7500 visitvirginiacitynv.com
Must-sees: Genoa
Nevada State Capitol
Lake Tahoe
Nevada State Museum/Carson City Mint
National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection (Reno)
Truckee River Whitewater Park and Reno Riverwalk District Virginia City
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Parkside Inn at Incline • 1003 Tahoe Blvd. • 775-831-1052 • 800-824-6391 • innatincline.com
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Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino • 5 SR 28 • 775-831-0660 • 800-BILTMORE • tahoebiltmore.com
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Carson Valley Inn Hotel Casino RV Resort • 1627 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-9711 • 800-321-6983 • carsonvalleyinn.com
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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa • 3800 S. Virginia St. • 775-825-4700 • 800-723-6500 • atlantiscasino.com
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Baymont Inn & Suites • 2050 Market St. • 775-786-2506 • 866-473-6668 • baymontinns.com
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Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel • 1981 Terminal Way • 775-348-6370 • 800-648-3525 • airportplazareno.com
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Comfort Inn & Suites Reno Airport • 1250 E. Plumb Ln. • 775-682-4444 • 866-848-4450 • comfortinn.com
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Courtyard Reno • 6855 S. Virginia St. • 775-851-8300 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com
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Days Inn Reno • 701 E. Seventh St. • 775-786-4070 • 800-448-4555 • daysinn.com
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Eldorado Resort Casino Reno • 345 N. Virginia St. • 775-786-5700 • 800-648-5966 • eldoradoreno.com
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Extended Stay America Reno - South Meadows • 9795 Gateway Dr. • 775-852-5611 • 800-EXTSTAY • extendedstayhotels.com
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Gold Dust West Casino Inn • 444 Vine St. • 775-323-2211 • 800-438-9378 • gdwcasino.com
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Motel 6 - Reno Events Center • 866 N. Wells Ave. • 775-786-9852 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com Motel 6 - Reno West • 1400 Stardust St. • 775-747-7390 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com
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Legacy Vacation Club • 140 Court St. • 775-329-4251 • 866-507-1429 • legacyvacationclub.com
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La Quinta Inn Reno • 4001 Market St. • 775-348-6100 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com
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Sands Regency Casino Hotel • 345 N. Arlington Ave. • 775-348-2200 • 866-386-7829 • sandsregency.com
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Seasons Inn • 495 West St. • 775-322-6000 • 800-322-8588 • seasonsinn.com
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Showboat Inn / Knights Inn • 660 N. Virginia St. • 775-786-4032
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Silverland Inn & Suites • 100 E St. • 775-847-4484 • 888-859-4119 • silverlandusa.com
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Windsor Inn • 60 E. Victorian Ave. • 775-355-1177
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Carson Valley RV Resort • 1639 U.S. Hwy. 395 • 775-782-9711 • 800-321-6983 • carsonvalleyinn.com
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Gold Ranch Casino & RV Resort • 320 Gold Ranch Rd. • 775-345-8880 • 877-914-6789 • goldranchrvcasino.com
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Comstock Country RV Resort • 5400 S. Carson St. • 775-882-2445 • comstockrv.com
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Camp-N-Town • 2438 N. Carson St. • 775-883-1123 • 800-872-1123
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L A K E TA H O E - S O U T H Zephyr Cove Resort • 760 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-589-4907 • 800-23TAHOE • zephyrcove.com
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VIRGINIA CITY Virginia City RV Park • 355 N. F St. • 775-847-0999 • 800-889-1240 • vcrvpark.com
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WELLINGTON Wellington Station Resort • 2855 SR 208 • 775-465-2409 • wellingtonstation.com
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T ER R ITOR IES : C OWBOY C OUNT RY NAMED FOR THE GRITTY AND GUTSY COWBOYS THAT STILL WORK THE RANCHES IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE STATE, COWBOY COUNTRY STRETCHES FROM CALIFORNIA TO UTAH ALONG INTERSTATE 80.
Sydney Martinez/TravelNevada
Resources: Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau
Jackpot Recreation & Visitor Center
Wells Chamber of Commerce
775-635-8245
775-755-2653
775-752-3540
battlemountainchamber.com
jackpot-nevada.net
wellsnevada.com
City of Carlin
Jarbidge Community Association
West Wendover Tourism & Convention Bureau
775-754-6354
775-488-2500
866-299-2489
cityofcarlin.com
jarbidge.org
westwendovercity.com
Lander County Convention & Tourism Authority (Battle
Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority
Cowboy Country Territory 877-626-9269, ext. 690 cowboycountry.org
Elko Chamber of Commerce 775-738-7135 elkonevada.com
Elko Convention & Visitors Authority 775-348-3556 exploreelko.com
Mountain)
800-962-2638
775-635-1112
winnemucca.com
battlemountaintourism.com
Lovelock/Pershing County Chamber of Commerce 775-273-7213 loverslock.com
McDermitt information cowboycountry.org/mcdermitt
Must-sees: Angel Lake (near Elko)
Jarbidge/Jarbidge Wilderness
Black Rock Desert
Lamoille Canyon (near Elko)
Basque dining
Lovers Lock Plaza (Lovelock)
California Trail Interpretive Center
Ruby Mountains (near Elko)
Historic Wendover Airfield
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Big Chief Motel • 434 W. Front St. • 775-635-2416 • bigchiefmotel.com
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Battle Mountain Inn & Suites • 650 W. Front St. • 775-635-5200 • battlemtninn.com
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Royal Inn • 521 E. Front St. • 775-635-5880
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Super 8 - Battle Mountain • 825 Super 8 Dr. • 775-635-8808 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com
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American Inn • 500 W. Oak St. • 775-738-7269
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Americas Best Value Gold Country Inn & Casino • 2050 Idaho St. • 775-738-8421 • 800-621-1332 • playelko.com
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Best Western Elko Inn • 1930 Idaho St. • 775-738-8787 • bestwestern.com
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Budget Inn • 1349 Idaho St. • 775-738-7000
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Centre Motel • 475 3rd St. • 775-738-3226
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Comfort Inn of Elko • 2970 Idaho St. • 775-777-8762 • 800-4-CHOICE • comfortinn.com
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Elko Inn Express • 837 Idaho St. • 775-738-7261 • elkoinnexpress.com
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Elko Motel • 1243 Idaho St. • 775-738-4433 • elkomotel.com
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Esquire Inn • 505 Idaho St. • 775-738-3157 • 800-822-7473 • motelinelkonv.com
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High Desert Inn • 3015 Idaho St. • 775-738-8425 • 888-394-8303 • playelko.com
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Holiday Motel • 1276 Idaho St. • 775-738-7187
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Key Motel • 650 W. Idaho St. • 775-738-8081 • keymotelelko.com
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Mid Town Motel • 294 Idaho St. • 775-738-3515
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Motel 6 - Elko • 3021 Idaho St. • 775-738-4337 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com
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Oak Tree Inn • 95 Spruce Rd. • 775-777-2222 • 888-456-8733 • oaktreeinn.net
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Rodeway Inn • 736 Idaho St. • 775-738-7152 • 800-4-CHOICE • choicehotels.com
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Stockmen’s Hotel & Casino • 340 Commercial St. • 775-738-5141 • 800-648-2345 • stockmenscasinos.com
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Super 8 Motel - Elko • 1755 Idaho St. • 775-738-8488 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com
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Thunderbird Motel • 345 Idaho St. • 775-738-7115 • thunderbirdelko.com
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TownePlace by Marriott, Elko • 2625 E. Jennings Way • 775-738-9900 • marriott.com/ekots
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Travelers Motel • 1181 Idaho St. • 775-738-4048
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Travelodge Elko • 1785 Idaho St. • 775-753-7747 • 800-578-7878 • travelodge.com
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Western Inn • 132 3rd St. • 775-753-4977
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Iveson Ranch • 26 miles north of Gerlach on state Route 34 • 775-557-2804 • ivesonranch.com
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Soldier Meadows Ranch & Lodge • Mile 50, Soldier Meadows Rd. • 775-849-1666 • soldiermeadows.com
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West Star Resort • U.S. Hwy. 93 at Poker St. • 775-755-2600 • 800-665-0643 • weststarhotel.com
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Outdoor Inn Hotel (May-Nov only) • Main St. • 775-488-2311
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C Punch Ranch Inn & Casino • 1420 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-2971 • 888-234-6835
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Cadillac Inn • 1395 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-2798 • cadillacinnlovelock.com
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Royal Inn Suites • 1435 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-2500
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Super 10 Motel • 1390 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-0703
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LAMOILLE Hotel Lamoille • 925 Lamoille Hwy. • 775-753-6871 LOVELOCK
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Rest Inn Suites • 1509 E. Sixth St. • 775-752-2277 • 800-935-5768
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Peppermill Hotel Casino • 680 Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-2255 • 800-217-0049 • wendoverfun.com
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Red Garter Hotel & Casino • 1225 W. Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-2111 • 800-982-2111
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Cozy Motel • 344 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2615
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Days Inn Winnemucca • 511 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-3661 • daysinn.com
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Val-U Motel • 125 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-5248
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Clark RV Park • 625 W. Humboldt St. • 775-635-9600
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Broadway Flying J Truck Stop • 654 W. Front St • 775-635-5424 • broadwaygroup.com
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JARBIDGE Outdoor Inn RV Park • Main St. • 775-488-2311
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LOVELOCK Lazy K Campground & RV Park • 1550 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-0577
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WENDOVER West Wendover KOA • 651 N. Camper Dr., I-80 Exit 410 • 775-664-3221 • koa.com WINNEMUCCA
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T ER R ITOR IES : PONY E X PR ES S THE FAMED PONY EXPRESS ROUTE CUTS THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEVADA, ROUGHLY PARALLEL TO U.S. 50. YOU’LL FIND GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK ON THE EASTERN EDGE OF THIS TERRITORY, AND DAYTON, THE FIRST GOLD DISCOVERY SITE IN NEVADA, ON THE WESTERN EDGE.
Resources: Austin Chamber of Commerce
Fallon Convention & Tourism Authority
Pony Express Territory
775-964-2200
775-423-4556
888-359-9449
austinnevada.com
visitfallonnevada.com
ponyexpressnevada.com
Churchill Arts Council
Fallon Chamber of Commerce
Silver Springs Chamber of Commerce
775-423-1440
775-423-2544
775-577-4336
churchillarts.org
fallonchamber.com
silverspringsnevada.org
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
Fernley Chamber of Commerce
White Pine Chamber of Commerce (Ely)
775-246-7909
775-575-4459
775-289-8877
daytonnvchamber.org
fernleychamber.org
whitepinechamber.com
Eureka County Economic Development
Great Basin Business and Tourism Council (Baker)
White Pine County Tourism & Recreation Board (Ely)
775-237-5484
greatbasinpark.com
800-496-9350 elynevada.net
eurekacounty.com Great Basin National Park Eureka Opera House
775-234-7331
775-237-6006
nps.gov/grba
co.eureka.nv.us
Must-sees: Austin turquoise shops
Lattin Farms (Fallon)
Cave Lake State Park (Ely)
Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark (Ely)
Churchill County Museum (Fallon) Eureka Opera House Great Basin National Park and Lehman Caves Highway 50 — “The Loneliest Road in America” Hotel Nevada (Ely)
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East Ely Railroad Depot Museum (Ely) Nevada State Route 722 and Carroll Summit Oats Park Art Center (Fallon) Sand Mountain Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park (Ely)
Wi-Fi in Rooms
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Pets Allowed
Gaming
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Lincoln Motel • 60 Main St. • 775-964-2698
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Silver Jack Inn (Seasonal) • 10 Baker Ave., NV Route 487 • 775-293-0189 • silverjackinn.com
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Whispering Elms Campground, Motel and RV Park • 195 Baker Ave. • 775-234-9900 • whisperingelms.com
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Bristlecone Motel • 700 Avenue I • 775-289-8838 • 800-497-7404 • bristleconemotelelynv.com
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Four Sevens Motel • 500 High St. • 775-289-4747 • hotelnevada.com
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Grand Central Motel • 1498 Lyons Ave. • 775-289-6868 • elyhotels.us
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ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL/MOTEL AUSTIN Cozy Mountain Motel • 40 Main St. • 775-964-1433
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Great Basin Inn • 701 E. Aultman St. • 775-289-4468
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Historic Hotel Nevada & Gambling Hall • 501 Aultman St. • 775-289-6665 • 888-406-3055 • hotelnevada.com
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Jailhouse Casino - Motel • 211 5th St. • 775-289-3033 • 800-841-5430 • jailhousecasino.com
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La Quinta Inn & Suites • 1591 Great Basin Blvd. • 775-289-8833 • 800-531-5900 • lq.com
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Lane’s Ranch Motel • Hwy. 318, Lund • 775-238-5246
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Main Motel • 1101 Aultman St. • 775-289-4529 • 877-289-4529
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Motel 6 • 770 Avenue O • 775-289-6671 • 800-841-5430 • motel6.com
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Park-Vue Motel • 930 Aultman St. • 775-289-4497 • 888-297-2758
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Ramada Inn and Copper Queen Casino • 805 Great Basin Blvd. • 775-289-4884 • 800-851-9526 • elyramada.com
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Rustic Inn • 1555 Aultman St. • 775-289-2800
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Ruby Hill Motel • 380 N. Main St. • 775-237-5339
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Sundown Lodge • 60 N. Main St. • 775-237-5334
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FALLON Americas Best Value Inn & Suites • 1051 W. Williams Ave. • 775-428-0300 • 888-315-2378 • americasbestvalueinn.com
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Best Western Fallon Inn & Suites • 1035 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-6005 • 888-466-6005 • bestwesternfalloninn.com
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Budget Inn • 60 S. Allen Rd. • 775-423-7021
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Comfort Inn • 1830 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-5554 • 877-424-6423 • choicehotels.com
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Union Street Lodging • 69 Union St. • 775-964-2364 • unionstreetlodging.com
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Paradise Ranch Castle • Reese River Valley • 440-781-8768 • paradiseranchcastle.com
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Austin RV Park • 234 Water St. • 775-964-2300 (message only)
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Miles End Lodge, Bed and Breakfast • 107 Del Dr. • 775-964-1046 • milesendbnb.com
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World Human Powered Speed Challenge,
Battle Mountain St. Augustine’s, Austin
discover lander county’s hidden treasures www.landercountytourism.com
#775-635-1112 Miles Inn, Kingston
spencer hot springs
PHOTOS: ANN MILES (KINGSTON), BRUCE RETTIG (BATTLE MTN), PETE DUBE (AUSTIN).
OF NEVADA Whether you are looking for Romance, Nature, History, or Adventure, Nevada’s B&Bs offer it all. Staying at a Nevada Bed and Breakfast Guild inn is your key to unlocking the fascinating adventure that is Nevada! Each Nevada B&B invites you to share the wonder of a unique experience in the Silver State! Nevada’s B&Bs encompass the diversity of deserts, mountains, lakes and historic central cities. Working ranches and historic ghost towns are homes to exciting B&Bs waiting to share their history and Western lifestyle with visitors. Consider a Nevada B&B for your Nevada wedding, honeymoon, anniversary, personal retreat, adventure holiday, or romantic getaway. No matter where you travel in Nevada, a Nevada B&B is close by, ready to enhance your adventure in the Silver State!
For details about each member B&B visit: www.NevadaBandB.com or call 775-964-2364
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T ER R ITOR IES : NE VADA S ILVER T R A I LS GHOST TOWNS AND PLAYED-OUT SILVER MINES DOT THE LANDSCAPE IN NEVADA SILVER TRAILS. THIS TERRITORY IS THE LARGEST IN NEVADA, SPANNING THE STATE EAST-WEST AND ENCOMPASSING AREA 51 AND THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL HIGHWAY.
Kaitlin Godbey/TravelNevada
Resources: Amargosa Valley Chamber of Commerce
Greater Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce (Alamo,
Pahrump
775-372-1515
Caliente, Panaca, Pioche, Rachel)
775-727-5107, ext. 310
amargosachamber.org
877-870-3003
visitpahrump.com
lincolncountynevada.com Pioche Chamber of Commerce
Beatty Chamber of Commerce 866-736-3716
Greater Smoky Valley Chamber of Commerce
beattynevada.org
775-337-2830
Death Valley Chamber of Commerce
Mason Valley Chamber of Commerce (Yerington)
760-852-4420
775-463-2245
deathvalleychamber.org
775-962-5544 piochenevada.com
Tonopah 775-482-6336 tonopahnevada.com
masonvalleychamber.org
Mineral County Convention & Tourism Authority Death Valley History Association 800-478-8564, ext. 10
775-945-5854 visitmineralcounty.com
dvnha.org Nevada Silver Trails Goldfield Chamber of Commerce/Historical Society
877-848-5800
775-485-3560
nevadasilvertrails.com
goldfieldnevada.org
Must-sees: Beatty
Death Valley National Park and Scotty’s Castle
Beaver Dam State Park
Ghost towns — Belmont, Rhyolite, Goldfield
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Kershaw-Ryan State Park
Cathedral Gorge State Park
Spring Valley State Park
Echo Canyon State Park
Tonopah Historic Mining Park
Extraterrestrial Highway
Walker Lake
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ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL/MOTEL ALAMO Alamo Inn • 367 U.S. Hwy. 93 N. • 775-725-3371 • 888-740-8009 • alamoinn-nevada.com
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Atomic Inn • 350 S. First St. • 775-553-2250 • theatomicinn.com
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Death Valley Inn and RV Park • 651 U.S. Hwy. 95 S. • 775-553-9400 • bestdeathvalleyhotels.com
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El Portal Motel • 420 Main St. • 775-553-2912 • elportalmotel.com
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites • 861 Pahrump • 775-727-9100 • www.ihg.com
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Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Gambling Hall • 681 S. Hwy. 160 • 775-751-6500 • 866-751-6500 • pahrumpnugget.com
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Mizpah Hotel • 100 Main St. • 775-482-3030 • 855-337-3030 • mizpahhotel.net
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Jim Butler Inn & Suites • 100 S. Main St. • 775-482-3577 • 800-635-9455 • jimbutlerinn.com
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T ER R ITOR IES : IND IAN T ER R ITO RY THIS IS THE ONLY CULTURAL RATHER THAN GEOGRAPHIC TERRITORY, AND IT ENCOMPASSES THE ENTIRE STATE. NEVADA IS COVERED WITH SIGNIFICANT TRIBAL LANDS AND CULTURAL SITES, AND IT’S THESE GEMS THAT MAKE UP THE INDIAN TERRITORY.
Pyramid Lake Tribe Museum & Visitors Center
Resources: Grimes Point Archaeological Site (Fallon)
Nevada’s Indian Territory
775-885-6000
775-687-8333
blm.gov
nevadaindianterritory.com
Las Vegas Indian Center
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum & Visitors Center (Nixon)
702-647-5842
775-574-1088
lasvegasindiancenter.org
www.plpt.nsn.us/museum
Lost City Museum (Overton) 702-397-2193 museums.nevadaculture.org
Nevada State Museum (Carson City) 775-687-4810 museums.nevadaculture.org
Nevada Urban Indians, Inc. (Carson City and Reno) 888-885-8447
Stewart Indian School, Stewart Indian School Trail (Carson City) 775-687-8333 stewartindianschool.com
Wellington Station Resort Museum 775-465-2304
Wigwam Native American Museum (Fernley) 775-575-2573
nevadaurbanindians.org
For a complete listing of Nevada tribes, please visit nevadaindianterritory.com. Sydney Martinez/TravelNevada
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Valley of Fire State Park
Must-sees: Grimes Point and Hidden Cave (near Fallon)
Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway and Museum (north of Reno)
Hickison Summit petroglyphs (between Austin and Eureka on U.S. 50)
Sarah Winnemucca statue (Capitol, Carson City)
Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
Toquima Caves (central Nevada)
Lost City Museum (Overton)
Valley of Fire State Park petroglyphs (Overton)
Stewart Indian School (Carson City)
Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
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INDEX A Accommodations Cowboy Country, 103–105 Las Vegas Territory, 86–92 Nevada Silver Trails, 113–114 Pony Express Territory, 109–110 Reno-Tahoe Territory, 97–100 Air shows, 15 Alamo, 28, 112, 113, 114, 115 Amargosa Valley, 27, 42, 112, 113, 115 Anaho Island, 7, 22 Angel Lake, 46 Archeology Grimes Point, 32, 41 Hidden Cave, 41 Lovelock Cave, 30, 41 petroglyphs, 19, 28, 32, 33, 34, 41, 49 Toquima Cave, 33 Area 51, 28 Art, 82–83 Burning Man, 80 festivals, 14, 15, 24 Goldwell Open Air Museum, 27, 29 Hard Luck Castle, 63 International Car Forest of the Last Church, 27, 29, 83 Las Vegas Territory, 85 petroglyphs, 19, 28, 32, 33, 34, 41, 49 Shakespeare Festival, 14, 24 Valley of Fire, 43 Western Folklife Center, 30 Artists Drive, 29 Artists Palette, 19 Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 12, 42 Astronomy, 15 Atlati Rock, 49, 117 ATV riding, 7 Austin, 21, 31, 61, 108, 109, 110
Boulder City, 19, 43, 58, 77, 85, 86, 92 Breweries, 11, 14 Buena Vista Valley, 60 Burning Man, 15, 80
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Eagles & Agriculture, 13 Echo Canyon State Park, 35 Edgewood Tahoe, 23 Egan Mountain Range, 35 Elephant Rock, 49 Elko accommodations, 103 attractions, 12, 30, 45 itineraries, 30–31 resources, 102 RV parks, 106 special events, 13, 14 travel distance and weather, 8 Ely accommodations, 109, 110 attractions, 31, 33, 35, 58, 75, 77, 79 RV parks, 110 special events, 14 travel distance and weather, 8 Emigrant Trail, 30 Eureka, 31, 55, 108, 109
C Caliente, 8, 112, 113, 115 California Trail Interpretive Center, 30 Camel races, 15 Camping. See also National parks; RV parks; State parks Cathedral Gorge, 7 Cave Lake State Park, 33 Fort Churchill, 36 Garnet Hill, 33 Soldier Meadow Hot Springs, 61 Spencer Hot Springs, 61 Virgin Valley, 78 Car shows, 2, 10 Carlin, 102, 103, 106 Carson City accommodations, 97, 100 attractions, 23, 40, 58, 63, 67, 76, 116 golf, 64 resources, 96 RV parks, 101 special events, 14, 15 travel distance and weather, 8 Carson Valley, 9, 13, 64 Casa de Shenandoah, 10 Cathedral Gorge State Park, 7, 17, 34 Cave Lake State Park, 33, 35 Cave Rock State Park, 40 Caves Cave Lake State Park, 33, 35 Cave Rock State Park, 40 Great Basin National Park, 31 Grimes Point, 32 Lovelock Cave, 30, 41 Toquima Cave, 33 Charleston Peak, 48 Christmas on the Comstock, 13 Churchill, 108 Churchill County Museum, 26, 40 Churchill Vineyards, 32 Clark County Museum, 43 Cocktails and Cannons, 35 Cold Spring Station, 32 Colorado State Recreation Area, 18 Como, 63 Corley Ranch, 23 Cowboy Country accommodations, 103–105 attractions, 13, 14, 15, 47, 102 itineraries, 30–31 map, 84 resources, 102 RV parks, 106 Cowboy’s Dream Bed & Breakfast, 28 Crystal, 114
B Badwater Basin, 19, 29, 38, 39 Baker, 31, 109, 110 Balloon festivals, 15 Basin and Range National Monument, 12 Basque culture, 14, 15, 26, 107 Battle Mountain, 12, 102, 103, 106 Bear Gryllis Survival Academy, 10 Beatty, 8, 17, 27, 29, 112, 113, 115 Beaver Dam State Park, 35 Bed and Breakfast, 111 Cowboy Country, 105 Las Vegas Territory, 92 Nevada Silver Trails, 114 Pony Express Territory, 110 Reno-Tahoe Territory, 100 Belmont, 63 Berlin, 62 Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, 36, 62 Berry farms, 23 Big Dune, 27 Biking, 18, 23. See also National parks and recreation areas; State Parks Birding sites, 7 Anaho Island, 22 Lamoille Canyon, 45 Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 28, 29 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, 32, 41 Black Rock Desert, 61, 80–81 Blair, 63 Boating, 24, 33, 46. See also National parks; State parks Bonnie Springs Ranch, 18 Bottle House, 62
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Extraterrestrial Highway, 28 F Fallon accommodations, 109 attractions, 26, 31, 40, 108 resources, 107, 108 RV parks, 110 special events, 14, 15 Farm markets, 23, 26 Fernley, 108, 109, 110 Filming locations, 22, 28 Fishing. See also National parks; State parks Angel Lake, 46 Cave Lake State Park, 35 Dunn Fish Hatchery, 22 Ely, 33 Pyramid Lake, 41 Weber Reservoir, 40 Fort Churchill State Park, 36, 40 Fossils, 12, 36, 62 Fox Peak Station, 41 Frey Ranch Distillery, 32 Furnace Creek, 29 G Gabbs, 113 Gardnerville, 23, 97, 101 Garnet Hill, 33, 79 Genoa, 14, 15, 36, 96, 97, 100 Genoa Cowboy Festival, 14 Gerlach, 8, 61, 81, 104, 106 Ghost Towns, 62–63 Glendale, 86 Gold Point, 114 Goldfield, 27, 29, 83, 112, 113, 115 Goldwell Open Air Museum, 6, 27, 29, 83 Golf Death Valley, 19 Las Vegas, 42, 43 northern sites, 64 Reno-Tahoe, 11, 14, 23, 24 southern sites, 65 Grapevine Canyon, 43 Great Basin National Park, 8, 15, 30, 31, 35, 38–39, 47, 108 Great Bathtub Races, 35 Greater Smoky Valley, 112 Grimes Point, 32, 41, 116
D Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, 23 Dante’s View, 19 Dayton, 108, 110 Death Valley National Park, 17, 19, 27, 29, 38, 112 Denio, 103, 106 Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, 4 Desert National Wildlife Refuge, 42 Devil’s Golf Course, 29 Driving distances, 8 Dunn Fish Hatchery, 22 Dyer, 114
H Hard Luck Castle, 63 Harveys Tahoe, 24 Hawthorne, 8, 26, 113, 115
I N DE X Hawthorne Ordnance Museum, 26 Heavenly Mountain Resort, 11, 23, 24 Henderson, 43, 65, 85, 86, 92 Hickison Petroglyphs, 33 Hidden Cave Archaeological Area, 32, 41 Highway 50 itinerary, 30–31 Highway 95 itinerary, 26–27 Hiking. See also National parks; State parks Cave Lake State Park, 35 Ely, 33 Great Basin National Park, 31 Hickison Petroglyphs, 33 Lake Tahoe, 23 Lamoille Canyon, 45 Las Vegas area, 18 Mount Charleston, 48 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, 32 Valley of Fire State Park, 28 Hoover Dam, 6, 19, 49, 77 Hot Springs, 60–61 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 46
Lamoille, 104 Lamoille Canyon, 7, 30, 45 Lander County, 102 Las Vegas accommodations, 20, 86–92 attractions, 10–11, 20, 42, 52–53, 77, 82, 85 casinos, 10 dining, 69 golf, 65 itineraries, 18–19, 20, 26–29, 34–35 resources, 85 shopping, 10, 20, 52, 66 special events, 13, 14, 15 travel distance and weather, 8 weddings, 56–57 Las Vegas Arena, 10 Las Vegas Territory accommodations, 86–92 map, 84 must-sees, 85 resources, 85 RV parks, 92–93 Lattin Farms, 26 Laughlin accommodations, 91 attractions, 18 resources, 85 RV parks, 93 special events, 14 travel distance and weather, 8 Lehman Caves, 31, 38 Little A’Le’Inn, 28 “Loneliest Road in America,” 30–31, 33 Lost City Museum, 19, 43, 49, 77, 116 Lovelock, 30, 60, 102, 104, 106 Lovelock Cave, 30, 41
I Incline Village, 96 Indian Springs, 86 Indian Territory. See also Native American communities itineraries, northern, 40–41 map, 84 must-sees, 117 resources, 116 International Car Forest of the Last Church, 27, 29, 83 Interstate 80 itinerary, 30–31 Itineraries, 16 Highway 50, 32–33 Highway 93 (Las Vegas-Ely), 34–35 Highway 94 (Reno-Las Vegas), 26–27 Indian Territory, northern, 40–41 Indian Territory, southern, 42–43 Interstate 80 - Highway 50 loop, 30–31 Las Vegas, 18–19 National Parks, 38–39 Nevada State Parks, 36–37 Reno, 22–24 southern Nevada loop, 28–29 J Jackpot, 102, 104, 106 James, Will, 30 Jarbridge, 102, 104, 106 Jean, 92 K Kayaking, 24 Kershaw-Ryan State Park, 34, 35 Kingston, 110, 114 Kit Carson Walking Tour, 23 Kyle Hot Springs, 60 L Lahontan Valley, 32 Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 19, 43, 49 Lake Mohave, 18 Lake Tahoe accommodations, 24, 97–100 attractions, 11–12, 23–24, 95 golf, 11, 64 itineraries, 23–24, 40 photo ops, 6 resources, 96 RV parks, 101 skiing, 72–74 special events, 14 travel distance and weather, 8 weddings, 56–57
Museums art museums, 82–83 Carson City, 23, 40 Central Nevada Museum, 28 Fallon, 26 Goldfield, 27 Hawthorne, 26 Indian Territory, northern, 40–41, 116 Indian Territory, southern, 42–43, 116 Las Vegas, 20, 52 Lost City Museum, 19, 49, 77 Marzen House Museum, 30 National Automobile Museum, 55 Nevada Historical Society, 76 Nevada State Museums, 76–77 Nevada State Railroad Museums, 58–59, 76–77 Northeastern Nevada Museum, 30 Tonopah Mining Park, 28 Music festivals, 14, 15 My Nevada, 4 N National Atomic Testing Museum, 52 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, 13 National monuments, 12 National parks and recreation areas Death Valley, 19, 27, 29, 38 Great Basin, 8, 30, 31, 35, 38–39, 47 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 46 itineraries, 38–39 Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 43 Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 28, 29 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 18, 37, 42, 50 Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, 11, 42, 48 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, 26, 32, 41 Native American communities events, 11 itineraries, northern, 40–41 itineraries, southern, 42–43 Lost City Museum, 49, 77 Mojave, 43 Paiute Tribe, 7, 11, 22, 40, 41, 42, 43, 116 Pow Wows, 14 Pueblo Grande de Nevada, 19 resources, 116 Shoshone Tribe, 40, 42 Stewart Indian School, 2, 40, 116 Te-Moak Tribe, 12 Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, 42 Walker River Indian Reservation, 26, 40 Washoe Tribe, 12, 40 Nelson-Gans boxing match, 27, 29 Neon Museum, 20, 52, 53, 82 Nevada contact and social media information, 4 special events, 13–15 what’s new, 10–12 Nevada Northern Railway, 31, 35 Nevada Silver Trails, 17 accommodations, 113–114 map, 84 must-sees, 112 resources, 112 RV parks, 115 Nevada State Museum, 40, 42, 52, 76–77, 116 Nevada State Railroad Museum, 19, 58–59 Nixon, 22 North Las Vegas, 91–92 Northeastern Nevada Museum, 30
M Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, 10 Maps and distances, 8 territory map, 84 Marathons, 15 Marzen House Museum, 30 Mason Valley, 112 McDermitt, 104, 106 Mesquite, 8, 65, 85, 91, 93 Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, 6 Mill City, 106 Mina, 115 Minden, 23, 98, 101 Mineral County, 112 Mining, gemstones, 78 Mining camps. See also Nevada Silver Trails Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, 36 Ely, 31 ghost towns, 62–63 Goldfield, 29 itineraries, 26, 27, 28 Stokes Castle, 33 Ward Charcoal Ovens, 33, 35 Mizpah, 78–79 Mizpah Hotel, 28 Moapa Band of Paiutes, 11, 43 Moapa Valley, 85, 93 Mob Museum, 20, 52 Mojave Indian Tribe, 43 Mormon Station, 36 Mount Charleston, 48, 86, 91 Mount Jefferson, 100 Mountain City, 104, 106 Mouse’s Tank, 49 Movies. See Filming locations
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INDEX Orovada, 104 Overton, 10, 43, 49, 92, 116
RV parks Cowboy Country, 106 Las Vegas Territory, 92–93 Nevada Silver Trails, 115 Pony Express Territory, 110 Reno-Tahoe Territory, 101 Rye Patch Reservoir, 37
P Pacific Flyway, 32 Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 28, 29 Pahrump, 29, 38, 42, 75, 94, 112, 113, 115 Pahrump Valley Museum, 42 Paiute Tribe Reservation, 7, 11, 14, 22, 40, 41, 42, 43, 116 Panaca, 112, 114 Paradise Valley, 106 Pershing, 102 Petroglyphs, 19, 28, 32, 33, 34, 41, 49 Photo ops, 6–7, 83 Goldwell Open Air Museum, 29 Kyle Hot Springs, 60 Lamoille Canyon, 45 Rhyolite, 27 Virginia City, 22, 23 Photography, special events, 14 Pioche, 112, 113, 115 Pioneer trail, 30 Pony Express Territory accommodations, 109–110 attractions, 55, 108 itineraries, 32, 36 map, 84 resources, 108 RV parks, 110 Popcorn Rock Wildlife Viewing Area, 41 Primm, 92 Pueblo Grande de Nevada, 19, 43, 77 Pyramid Lake, 7, 22, 41, 11
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U Unionville, 60 V Valley of Fire, 19 Valley of Fire Highway, 43 Valley of Fire State Park, 28, 34, 43, 49, 117 Valmy, 104 Virgin River, 8 Virgin Valley, 78 Virginia City accommodations, 100 attractions, 17, 22, 23, 67 resources, 96 RV parks, 101 special events, 13, 14, 15
S Sand boarding, 7, 32 Sand Harbor State Park, 6, 23 Sand Mountain Recreational Area, 7, 32, 41 Sandoval, Brian, 2–3 Scenic byways, 44 Angel Lake, 46 Lamoille Canyon, 45 Las Vegas, 52–53 Mount Charleston, 48 Red Rock Road, 50 Valley of Fire State Park, 49 Schell Creek Range, 35 Searchlight, 92, 93 Seven Sisters, 49 Shakespeare Festival, 14, 24 Shopping, 10, 66 Shoshone Tribe, 40, 42 Silver Springs, 108 Skiing, 23, 24, 48, 72–74 Smith Valley, 113, 115 Soldier Meadow Hot Springs, 61 Sparks, 15, 66, 96, 99–100, 101 Speed Vegas, 10 Spencer Hot Springs, 61 Spirit Mountain, 43 Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, 29, 37 Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 18 Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, 11, 42, 48 Spring Valley State Park, 35 Spring Wings Festival, 14 Springs Preserve, 42 Stargazing, 15 State capital, 23 State Parks Beaver Dam, 35 Berlin-Ichthyosaur, 36, 62 Cathedral Gorge, 7, 34 Cave Lake, 33, 35 Cave Rock, 40 Colorado State Recreation Area, 18 Echo Canyon, 35 Fort Churchill, 36, 40 itineraries, 36–37 Kershaw-Ryan, 34, 35 Mormon Station, 36 Sand Harbor, 6, 23 Spring Mountain Ranch, 18 Spring Valley, 35 Valley of Fire, 28, 34, 43, 49, 117 Ward Charcoal Ovens, 35 Stateline, 23 Stewart Indian School, 2, 40, 116 Stillwater, 26 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, 26, 32, 41 Stokes Castle, 33 Sutcliffe, 22
R Rachel, 28, 112, 113, 115 Railroads and railroad history, 58–59 Boulder City, 19 Carson City, 23 Ely, 31, 35, 75 Nevada State Railroad Museums, 76–77 Virginia City, 22, 67 Rainbow Vista, 49 Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend, 13, 107 Ranches, 23 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 18, 37, 42, 50 Red Rock Rendezvous, 14 Renaissance Village, 31 Reno accommodations, 97–100 attractions, 2, 11–12, 55, 76, 82, 96 dining, 68–69 golf, 11, 64 itineraries, 22–24, 26–27, 30–31, 40 resources, 96 RV parks, 101 shopping, 66 special events, 13, 14, 15 travel distance and weather, 8 Reno Santa Crawl, 13 Reno-Tahoe Territory accommodations, 97–100 map, 84 must-sees, 96 resources, 96 RV parks, 101 Rhyolite, 27, 29, 62, 82–83 Rock climbing, 18, 50 Rockhounding, 33, 78–79 Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, 13 Rodeos, 13, 14 Round Mountain, 113, 115 Ruby Mountains, 30, 45, 46
Toquima Cave, 33 Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, 12 Turquoise mines, 78–79
T Television. See Filming locations Te-Moak Tribe, 12 The Park, 10 Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, 42 Tonopah, 8, 26, 95, 112, 113–114, 115 Tonopah Historic Mining Park, 26
W Wadsworth, 101 Walker River Paiute Reservation, 26, 40 Ward Charcoal Ovens, 33, 35 Washoe Tribe, 12, 40 Washoe Valley, 101 Weather, 8 Weddings, 56–57 Wellington, 101, 116 Wells, 46, 102, 104, 106 West Wendover, 8, 102, 104, 106 Western Folklife Center, 30 Wheeler Peak, 31, 38 White Domes, 49 White Pine, 108 Wigwam Native American Museum, 116 Wildlife. See also National parks; State parks Angel Lake, 46 Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 12, 42 Desert National Wildlife Refuge, 42 Lamoille Canyon, 45 Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 28, 29 Popcorn Rock Wildlife Viewing Area, 41 SafeHaven Wildlife Sanctuary, 67 Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, 26, 32, 41 Windmill Ridge, 28 Wineries, 14, 29, 32 Winnemucca accommodations, 104–105 attractions, 30, 60, 107 resources, 102 RV parks, 106 special events, 13, 14 weather, 8 Winnemucca Convention Center, 30 Winter sports, 72–74 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, 13 Y Yerington, 114, 115 Z Zabriskie Point, 19, 29 Zephyr Cove Resort, 23, 24