2014 Nevada Visitor's Guide by Travel Nevada

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GOVERNOR’S LETTER

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GOVERNOR’S LETTER

N E VA D A C O M M I S S I O N O N TO U R I S M

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BRIAN SANDOVAL LT. G O V E R N O R & C O M M I S S I O N C H A I R

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WELCOME TO NEVADA: A WORLD WITHIN. A STATE APART. There is no other state quite like Nevada. In our great state, a world of beauty and wonder waits to be discovered. Nevadans take pride in our unique events, breathtaking landscapes, groundbreaking ideas, and our living history. Without a doubt, we are truly a state apart. This year we are celebrating our sesquicentennial – our 150th anniversary of statehood – and I promise you, this year is an exciting time to explore Nevada’s history and celebrate our future. In honor of our 150th anniversary, I invite you to discover Nevada anew this year. Take time to seek out parts of the state that you haven’t seen before, and see firsthand how vital Nevada was in settling the “wild west.” Come visit a Pony Express station, or tour a preserved Army Cavalry fort. See where gold was first discovered in Nevada, and walk into a real silver mine deep beneath the surface of Virginia City. The opportunities and possibilities are endless. Maybe this is the year to finally take that road trip along “The Loneliest Road in America” and see living examples of boom-and-bust mining towns. Visit Great Basin National Park and see 3,000-year-old bristlecone pines – the oldest living beings on Earth – for yourself. Stand under the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign or visit the impressive Reno Arch, welcoming you to the Biggest Little City. This is the year for making memories in Nevada. This is the year to stand atop a mountain and say, “I made it!” While Nevada marks 150 years of statehood, we invite you to come and explore new destinations and create new memories. Inside the pages of this guide, you will find endless travel ideas and resources. Use them – or if you would like, call our tourism office – and prepare to enjoy your visit to Nevada: A World Within. A State Apart. We are looking forward to seeing you. Sincerely,

Brian Sandoval, Governor

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Dame Nevada There’s a basin, wrought of reason, tortoise dry and clean of air Where rivers hike to meet their fate, get lost and disappear Where Grand Adventure had a say and different would prevail And where only hardy life hangs on to all that it entails Where hidden hints of Eden are revealed to those who seek And where Bristlecone stand sentinel from high atop her peaks Where the Shoshone and the Paiute and the Washo stories tell; ‘ If we but live within Her wishes, we will prosper and live well ‘ Deemed and destined Dame Nevada, cloaked in sage and sunset crowned Making sense and friends and legends, turning prudence upside down She alludes to and may prove to be enigma in disguise Dealing wisdom and compassion, still, refusing compromise She’s the rugged scent of essence and immense in scope and feel Mountainous and rightly stubborn, cold and sensuous and real Open minded and closed fisted and diverse in all she’s of And, as tight with her resources as she’s liberal with her love And She settled hardy settlers, and She dished prospectors ore And She was booming as the U. S. fought its most un-Civil War And when there’s have and needed ‘ bureaucratic tape gets cleared So, She’s flown the flag of statehood now, one hundred fifty years And as stewards of Her masterpiece, the standards been set high, Be protective and responsive to Her needs and feed Her pride And as Nevadans, we should not forget what native stories tell; ‘If we but live within her wishes, we will prosper and live well’

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CONTENTS

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CONTENTS 3 Governor’s Welcome

34 Outdoor Recreation

3 Connect with Us

42 Itineraries

8 Photo Opportunities

50 State Map

9 Discover Your Nevada

52 Statewide — Indian Territory

10 Distance/Temperature Information

56 Southern Nevada — Las Vegas Territory

12 What’s New

74 Northwestern Nevada — Reno-Tahoe Territory

14 Cowboy Culture

86 Northern Nevada — Cowboy Country

18 Off The Beaten Path

98 North Central Nevada — Pony Express Territory

22 Railroads

108 Central Nevada — Nevada Silver Trails

26 Urban Highlights

118 Index

30 Food and Drink Special thanks to Matthew B. Brown who contributed photographs to this publication.

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O h give me land, lots of land, under

starry skies above… Don’t Fence Me In!*

The “Don’t Fence Me In” spirit of Nevada has been part of the state’s DNA for 150 years. Nevada embraces the true spirit and the indisputable promise of the West — offering the freedom and sheer space to do what you want, where you want, when you want. This is where you can clear the fences and shatter the boundaries of everyday life and discover the wonder and sheer delight that comes with exploring the many facets of the surprisingly diverse Silver State. Nevada is where forward-thinking entrepreneurs created some of the world’s most exciting and fascinating cities. Behind the dazzling lights pulses a creative energy that energizes a thriving community of artists, global trendsetters and intellectuals. From the first moment you arrive, you’ll feel a surge in energy and desire to enjoy life to the fullest. And, Nevada is where Mother Nature paused for a moment to shower the landscape with incredible riches. Here, tucked within the mountains of snow and valleys of fire, are some of the most breathtaking and exhilarating outdoor adventure experiences found on the planet. And, it’s here, where relaxing under the stars, you can breathe. In this awe-inspiring juxtaposition of the world’s most exciting cities with the immensely wide open, serene landscapes, Nevada offers visitors (and residents) a truly unique World Within and State Apart. The dualities that comprise the Nevada experience create a destination unlike any other. Share your Nevada adventures at TravelNevada.com or tell your favorite Nevada stories on the Travel Nevada Facebook page.

I want to ride to the ridge where the west commences, gaze at the moon ‘til I lose my senses, I cannot look at hobbles and I can’t stand fences… Don’t Fence Me In!*

Don’t Fence Me In, Cole Porter, Used by permission from the Cole Porter Estate.

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DISCOVER YOUR NEVADA

Photo Opportunities Grab your phone, find your favorite filter, and prepare for the ultimate photo ops in Nevada. WELCOME TO FABULOUS LAS VEGAS – You’ve seen it on film, T-shirts, belt buckles, and novelty shot glasses – the iconic sign at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard South is among the most photographed on Earth. No trip to Las Vegas is complete without striking a pose beneath the Sin City symbol.

RENO ARCH – The Biggest Little City in the World has sported its iconic downtown arch since 1926, getting brighter and bolder over the years, just like the town itself. Grab a shot of the neon, glittering arch, and score bonus points if you can frame it with downtown Reno’s towering casinos in the background. RHYOLITE – Ghost towns are as representative of Nevada as sagebrush, and Rhyolite is one of the most photogenic with its crumbling buildings, unusual Bottle House, and outdoor art looming over the barren landscape. Late afternoon is the best time of day to capture the nuances in color and shadow.

WENDOVER WILL – It’s hard to miss the bright lights of West Wendover when traveling Interstate 80 in northeastern Nevada, but in case you do, a friendly 63-foot-tall neon cowboy is waiting to show you the way. Wendover Will watches over the town and welcomes visitors to Nevada’s last hurrah before crossing into Utah. (Make it a matched set by visiting Vegas Vic and Vegas Vickie in downtown Las Vegas!) 8

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DISCOVER YOUR NEVADA TREASURE WINNERS

Discover Your Nevada Treasure COWBOY COUNTRY: THE STAR HOTEL AND BASQUE RESTAURANT The Star in Elko is one of Nevada’s most famous Basque restaurants, and serves up meals meant to keep you full for days! Get there early for a Picon Punch at the bar, then get chummy with your neighbor at the family-style dining tables. This stalwart of Basque cuisine is the undefeated Nevada Treasure representing Cowboy Country.

RENO-TAHOE TERRITORY: DANGBERG HOME RANCH HISTORIC PARK Four generations of German ranchers lived in this home, which is now a museum dedicated to telling the story of ranching life in the Carson Valley. Browse kids’ toys, family photos, and clothing worn by the Dangberg family over the last century. This two-time Nevada Treasure is a locals’ favorite gem in the Reno-Tahoe Territory.

PONY EXPRESS TERRITORY: NEVADA NORTHERN RAILWAY A “Ghost Train,” the “Polar Express” and daily excursions through the rugged mountains in eastern Nevada are just part of what makes the Nevada Northern Railway a recurring winner in the Nevada Treasures contest. Visitors can explore the working rail yard and ride historic diesel and steam engines that served the nearby mines when the railway started in 1905.

NEVADA SILVER TRAILS: PAHRUMP VALLEY WINERY One of only four wineries in Nevada, the Pahrump Valley winery an hour from Las Vegas has received more than 375 national awards since 2005, and produced Nevada’s first commercial red wine. It is undeniably a Nevada Treasure with an impressive tasting room and upscale restaurant overlooking vineyards.

LAS VEGAS TERRITORY: NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS A Columbian Mammoth greets visitors young and old to the Nevada State Museum, conveniently located at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas. Learn about Nevada’s history through a collection of immersive, hands-on exhibits. A Las Vegas exhibit takes visitors through Sin City’s vibrant history in full color and neon lighting.

INDIAN TERRITORY: LOST CITY MUSEUM A two-time winner of the Nevada Treasures contest, Lost City Museum tells the story of Nevada’s indigenous tribes. Recreated adobe huts represent the dwellings that were lost to Lake Mead when Hoover Dam was built in the 1930s. This small yet profound museum is a colorful representation of Nevada’s American Indian culture. *Nevada Treasures were selected by popular vote through the 2013 Discover Your Nevada social media contest. Winners were chosen for each of Nevada’s six tourism territories.

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DISTANCE/ DISTANCE/TEMPERATURES TEMPERATURES

FROM

DRIVE TIME

MILES

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

Spring Valley, Nevada Silver Trails

Travel lengths are rounded and travel times are approximate.

Intra-state Distances Beatty

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.

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

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

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

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

289 miles, 4.5 hours

Average Temperatures

OCTOBER Min.

289 miles, 4.5 hours

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WHAT’S NEW

What’s New ■ Pop star Britney Spears launched her new show in December 2013 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Britney: Piece of Me will be at Planet Hollywood for the next two years and will showcase Spears’ worldwide hits as well as material from her upcoming studio album. BritneyPieceofMe.com.

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■ Container Park, a family-friendly Las Vegas venue that combines local boutiques, galleries, eateries, and bars amid the open-air setting of a park, opened in late 2013. downtowncontainerpark.com ■ Downtown Grand Las Vegas, the first hotel-casino to open in the downtown Las Vegas area (north of the Strip) in 30 years, debuted in October 2013. The Downtown Grand has 634 guest rooms in two towers and a 25,000-square-foot gaming area. downtowngrand.com

Laughlin Events Center

The LINQ

■ Laughlin Events Center, an outdoor concert venue capable of seating 9,300 to 21,000 people, opens February 2014. The Events Center is designed to host a variety of events, from concerts to rodeos to festivals. lasvegasevents.com/laughlin ■ The LINQ complex anchored by the High Roller — a 550-foot observation wheel, the tallest in the world — is set to open in late 2013 and early 2014 on the Las Vegas Strip. The LINQ is an open-air retail, dining and entertainment district in 300,000 square feet, and will open in phases. The High Roller will have 28 spherical cabins, each capable of carrying 40 guests. thelinq.com ■ Luxury+ Galaxy IMAX Theatres opened in early 2014 at the Outlets at Legends mall in Sparks. The 62,000-square-foot theater complex will feature all-digital sound and projection in its 12 auditoriums, along with 3D capabilities and a giant-screen IMAX auditorium. experiencelegends.com

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Mustang Monument

■ Mustang Monument Wild Horse Eco-Resort, nestled in the Spruce Mountains south of Wells, opens in June. Guests at Mustang Monument — spanning more than 900 square miles — learn about wild horses at the facility, which currently is home to 600 wild mustangs. Mustang Monument is open from June through September. mustangmonument.com ■ Slotzilla at the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas is expected to open in early 2014, and will feature two rides: a Zoomline 100 feet above ground, from which riders will fly 1,700 feet, the length of the Fremont Street Experience; and the Zipline, 70 feet above ground and 850 feet long. vegasexperience.com ■ Voodoo Zip Line, a zip line between two towers of the Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, plans to open in 2014. Guests will soar 490 feet above the Strip at speeds of up to 33 mph. voodoozipline.com

Whitney Peak Hotel

■ Whitney Peak Hotel, a non-gaming, non-smoking hotel on South Virginia Street by the Reno Arch, will open its doors in May 2014. Featuring more than 150 guest rooms and suites, it also will include BaseCamp, a climbing facility with the world’s tallest exterior climbing wall. whitneypeakhotel.com

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COWBOY CULTURE

Cowboy Culture • You know it when you see it: a cowhand clad in leather, denim, and the dust of the range. • You smell it: sagebrush, hay, and oil to the keep the leather from cracking. • You taste it: sizzling steak topped with grilled onions and paired with a heaping side of baked beans. • You hear it: the clink of spurs, the lowing of cattle. Most of all, you remember it: cowboy culture, the most authentic, raw, unadulterated element of American life. 14

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COWBOY CULTURE

When we talk about cowboys in Nevada, it’s about the men and women who ride horses and rope cows. They wear boots and hats because they’re useful to the work, not to make a statement – although they could tell you the difference between round-toe and square-toe boots, and the real definition of a “buckaroo.” Horses are modes of transportation and members of the family. We take great pride in our ropin’ and ridin’ skills, and aren’t afraid to grab a guitar and pick a melody. This is the lifestyle that created the art form known as cowboy music and poetry, and it’s celebrated every January in Elko during the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and in May at the Genoa Cowboy Festival. These poets can spin a yarn that will make your sides ache from laughter and the music transports you to a starry night around the fire.

Guest ranches are the perfect places to get a taste for the country way of life, but don’t expect to be wined and dined; if you’re a guest on a working ranch, you can expect to work. You may help wrangle the cows or feed the horses, and you’ll earn that chuck wagon dinner at the end of the day. The cowboy way of life is celebrated every day at the Western Folklife Center in Elko. Here arts, culture and personal stories of Nevada’s buckaroos and ranchers come to life. Rodeos are a big part of cowboy culture, and Nevada does them right. The Reno Rodeo is known as the wildest, richest rodeo in the West, and the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas is where the best of the best prove their stuff in the arena. TRAVELNEVADA.COM

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Cowboy culture

If you feel inclined to really step back in time, there’s no place like Virginia City. The main street is lined with wooden sidewalks, saloons, and gambling halls. You can take a teeth-rattling ride in a stagecoach or climb aboard a vintage steam train. Capture the moment in sepia with your loved ones dressed up as gamblers, cowboys, saloon girls, or miners. On a warm summer day, you may just witness a bank robbery and ensuing shoot-out, but don’t worry, the sheriff always wins. Go ahead and dust off your cowboy hat, and pull on your favorite pair of Levi’s. Life is about comfort here, and we think you’ll fit right in.

Where to experience it: The Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo is about as authentic as it gets, with working cowboys and cowgirls putting their daily chores on display in a test of skill. Venture to Winnemucca, right in the heart of Cowboy Country, the last week of February as ranch hands compete for bragging rights and some cold hard cash in roping, riding, doctoring, and other livestock skills.

The Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive is where wannabe cowboys and cowgirls can become the real thing, if only for a couple of days. Every June in the week leading up to the Reno Rodeo, the rodeo cattle are herded into Reno by pro and novice cowpokes. Your reservation buys you a seat in the saddle, a spot around the nightly campfire, trailside dinner, and an unforgettable experience in the American West. Celebrate Las Vegas’ cowboy history at Helldorado Days in mid-May. This cowboy-themed festival has been rocking southern Nevada for 80 years, and this year moves to a new location near the Smith Center in downtown Las Vegas. The five-day festival includes a pro rodeo, parade, carnival “whiskerino” contest, poker tournament, art show and auction, trail ride, and of course lots of food and entertainment. This year’s event has been named a signature event for the Nevada Sesquicentennial. Cowboy Christmas is a long-standing favorite during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas every December. This is where smart cow pokes can find gear or buy western gifts from more than 400 vendors just in time for Christmas. Boots and spurs, pottery and silver, furniture and art – it’s all for sale during the 10-day rodeo.

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OFF THE BEATEN PATH

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Off The Beaten Path Nevada is different. When you cross the state line, you feel a change in the air, a subtle breeze of freedom flicking your hair and enticing you deeper into this land like none other. This state was built by mavericks, fortune-seekers, and pioneers, and their spirits linger, drifting through rural towns, swirling like tumbleweeds through ghost towns, and invigorating the artists who come here to be inspired. For the most part, you have to get off the beaten path to discover what really makes this place tick.

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GHOST TOWNS Ghost towns are strewn throughout Nevada. Some, like Rhyolite, Belmont, and Berlin, are easily accessible from the highways and are meticulously preserved as if time stood still. But some, well, some make you work for the reward. Names like Metropolis, Manhattan, and Como are rarely tossed about by the casual traveler. But those who seek a richer experience in Nevada will find that the roads to these little-known ghost towns are littered with tall tales and unforgettable experiences.

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FORTS Nevada’s motto is “Battle Born,” and this makes sense when you visit the military forts and early settlements throughout the state. Now a ghost town of its own, Fort Churchill stands sentinal under the northern Nevada sky, the adobe walls seeming to blaze in the setting sun and glowing like a phantom in the moonlight. In contrast, Mormon Station State Historic Park predates Fort Churchill by a decade, but its wooden cabins stand as true and secure as they did when they were built in 1851. The park is tucked in Nevada’s first permanent settlement, Genoa, and is surrounded by the quaint community.

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now havens for campers and hikers, who will also be treated to ancient petroglyphs and ghost town ruins.

Swirls of hardened sandstone and salt create layers of brilliant color in a little-known corner of Nevada called Gold Butte. This rugged terrain is just south of Mesquite and an irresistible attraction for off-roaders, hikers, history buffs, and nature freaks. The Civilian Conservation Corps created stone structures that are

A truly ethereal portion of Gold Butte is called Little Finland – or Devil’s Fire, depending on whom you ask – and must be seen to be believed. Delicate stone outcroppings and arches defy gravity yet have withstood eons of wild desert weather. It takes a hearty spirit, and sturdy hiking shoes, to properly explore Gold Butte.

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But you won’t need a photo filter to awe your friends with the stunning colors and shapes to be found. Another unusual remnant of a long-gone era is the Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park just outside of Ely. The 30-feet-high beehiveshaped ovens were used in the 1870s to reduce wood to coal for the nearby mines, and you still can catch a whiff of acrid smoke when you enter the towering stone ovens. Did we mention that Nevada was founded by eccentrics? This is evident at unusual spots such as Stokes Castle, a three-story stone structure just outside of Austin. Stokes Castle was built by Anson Phelps Stokes, a railroad and mining tycoon who took a year to build his family’s summer home and only spent about a month in it. The castle is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We love when human error results in unfathomable beauty. That’s the case of the Fly Geyser near the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada. Don’t get too close – the geyser is on private property but is viewable from the road, and is worth the detour. The geyser was formed when a geothermal well was drilled and not properly capped, creating a constant eruption of mineral-laden water that has left layer after layer of colorful, bulbous sediment.

Little Finland

Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park

If the beauty of Fly Geyser hasn’t inspired the artist within, take a short detour on Guru Road on your way back to Reno. This dirt road alongside State Route 34 north of Gerlach is lined with inspirational quotes painted on rocks, as well as windswept pieces of art. Nevada’s character is epitomized by the unexpected art, natural beauty, and remnants of bygone eras that have been left to weather their existence in the High Desert. Sometimes the best treasures are found by turning off the main road. Fly Geyser

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RAILROADS

John Tyson on Locomotive No. 40 by Steve Crise

All Aboard! Some 150 years ago, the far reaches of Nevada called to pioneers and prospectors. Nevada’s railroads were the arteries that brought the state to life back in the day, and they continue to be vital to commerce and tourism in the 21st century. The huge iron horses made prosperity possible for the state and you can see them in full glory at the Nevada State Museums in Boulder City, Carson City, and Ely. The magnificent machines at work and on display in the museums, along with the V&T Railroad from Carson City to Virginia City, offer an unparalleled experience shared by every member of the family. They are a photographer’s delight. When the train whistle blows, it’s a signal of rich events and fun ahead. 22

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Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City

The Nevada Northern Railway in Ely offers visitors rides along the same historic routes that were built in 1905 to haul ore from nearby mines. Walk through the East Ely Depot Museum, restored to its 1907 appearance, and see original waiting rooms, baggage storage, and offices used by one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important railroads. Ride the rails behind the 1905 Baldwin Steam Locomotive No. 25 at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City. See the spectacular McKeen Car, a national historic landmark and perfectly restored example of a rare selfpropelled vehicle that used internal combustion. Just try to resist the whistle call of The Inyo, a majestic 1875 steam locomotive, on a specialoccasion run.

Virginia & Truckee Railway, Carson City, by Thomas Gray

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McKeen Car, Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City

on the four-mile trip that departs eight times a day in the summer season and seven in October. Hear the conductor tell the story of the Comstock Lode’s mining boom, when Virginia City became one of the richest cities on earth. See mine tailings and railroad equipment and pass through Tunnel No. 4 along the way. The V&T railway’s newest route, from Carson City to Virginia City, is Sisters in History. It’s an hour and a half each way in cars pulled by steam or diesel-powered locomotives. See mines and wild mustangs on the 28-mile round-trip. Relive the early days of the Hoover Dam in Boulder City on the Union Pacific Boulder Branch line, commissioned in 1931, and photograph the superb scenery. Hop aboard an 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 Union Pacific Railroad No. 2314, an official Railway Post Office car that once carried postal employees and mail across the country.

“Rail history in Nevada is up close and personal, from riding behind or even operating a century-old steam locomotive, to watching the latest trains thunder by on the original transcontinental railroad. The people and the dreams that made Nevada great are still out there, waiting for you to discover them.”

Special events provide ideal opportunities for the entire family to enjoy the historic trains. These trains feature ghosts, Western outlaws, Santa, Thomas the Tank Engine, the magical Polar Express and Oktoberfest revelries. In every shape and form, Nevada’s historic railroad pieces animate the Wild West for 21st century generations. Welcome aboard.

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POINT BE Not one “Are we there yet?” A sleepy little boy in my lap Sun sinking behind the waves Playing games with other kids

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Let’s get some snacks, Kiddo Yes, a real live train

Be transported in more ways than one. Traveling by train gives you more time to talk, play games, cuddle, or just hang out. Plus, kids ages 2-15 travel for 50% off the adult fare.* Something to think about when planning your next family trip. Book your trip today at Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL. *Children ages 2 through 15 receive a 50% discount on most Amtrak rail fares anywhere in the U.S., all year long, when accompanied by at least one person paying a regular full adult rail fare. Up to two children’s discounts are permitted in conjunction with each adult traveler. Sleeping Car, Business Class, and First Class upgrades are permitted upon payment of full accommodation charges. The child discount is not acceptable for travel on certain Amtrak Thruway connecting services. The discount is available on Acela Express trains on weekends only. Fares and service subject to change without notice. Amtrak, Acela Express, and Enjoy the Journey are service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. PointBeAd_Boy_7.109x4.645.indd 1

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Ely Golf Course

No tee time needed Beautiful 18-hole course

Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park and don’t miss Cave Lake State Park

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URBAN HIGHLIGHTS

Urban Highlights You think you know their stories, but the cities of Reno and Las Vegas have a few plot twists up their sleeves. Nevada’s two major urban areas, Reno in the north and Las Vegas in the south, have tales to tell of cutting-edge restaurateurs, upcoming artists and forward-thinking entrepreneurs. Whether you’re visiting Reno’s emerging Midtown District; exploring Las Vegas’ 18b Arts District and its Downtown 3rd District; or indulging in the culinary creations of celebrity chefs on the Strip, you’ll find Nevada’s urban highlights.

Holland Project Headquarters

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MIDTOWN IN THE MIX Immerse yourself in Reno’s urban landscape, with its mix of casinoresorts, independent local eateries and museums. Paddle a kayak at the Truckee River Whitewater Park, rock climb the world’s largest outdoor climbing wall or cheer on the Triple-A Reno Aces and Reno Bighorns — all downtown. And then, explore a little farther. Venture south of downtown — not far, just a mile or so — and the high-rises give way to mid-century office buildings and houses. Here in the Midtown neighborhood, you’ll find a story of organic urban renewal, a story told through such tempting new bistros as Midtown Eats and Süp. The farm-to-fork philosophy remains strong in this neighborhood, where an empty lot has been converted into a 1-acre urban farm that provides produce to neighboring restaurants. Browse such quirky shops as the Never Ender and Junkee Clothing Exchange — maybe even get inked at Aces Tattoo, Evolution or Nightmare Studios. End your day with a cocktail at one of the hip nightspots — including Brasserie Saint James, Midtown Wine Bar, Craft Wine & Beer and Chapel Tavern — that recently garnered attention in the New York Times.

“In the middle of the oldest neighborhood in Reno, you’ll find a vibrant group of people working hard to bring the best food, drink and goods to their hometown. You’ll get service with a smile whether you live down the street or are just passing through; Midtown is the heart of the Biggest Little City.”

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CREATIVE WELLSPRING Las Vegas’ story is one of glitz and gaming, excess and escapism — a colorful tale, but delve into the narrative developing just off the Strip, in the burgeoning 18b Arts District or the Downtown3rd District. Explore eclectic galleries, shop small boutiques, maybe imbibe a craft cocktail while listening to an experimental music showcase: it’s all happening in the area west of the Strip anchored by Charleston Boulevard. This is the18b Arts District, so named because the original arts district area consisted of 18 blocks. If you’re lucky enough to be there on the first Friday on the month, you’ll want to check out the First Friday festival, where thousands flock for street performances, live music, local artists’ exhibits and shows, food trucks and more. Inspiration is in the air north of Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas — this is the Downtown 3rd District, the area where Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh relocated his company in a move to revitalize the community, spurring a spate of new business openings. Having an art attack? Head to Emergency Arts on Sixth and Fremont streets, a collective for writers, artists, musicians — and a great place to grab a cup of coffee. You may even want to stay here in Downtown 3rd, perhaps at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, which opened in November 2013.

CELEBRITY CHEFS The bright lights and gourmet menus will bring you back to the Las Vegas Strip, boasting more than 40 restaurants with celebrity chefs at the helm. Kick it up a notch at Emeril Lagasse’s Table 10 inside the Palazzo or throw down a tamale at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace. Unfold that starched napkin at Gordon Ramsay Steak inside Paris Las Vegas or loosen up at Todd English P.U.B. at Crystals in City Center. Calories do not count here — at least, they shouldn’t! — the point is to sample, sip and savor what’s on offer in this foodie mecca. 28

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IT’S TIME TO ROCK ON and experience the wide open spaces of Lincoln County, Nevada. There’s plenty of room to breath at five state parks, five charming towns, and a multitude of spectacular places to explore. Visit our website and Facebook page and check out our awesome rock show.

We create memories in motion. All aboard for Wild West legends, silver mines

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We play rough out here. Care to join us? With a name like Battle Mountain, you know this part of the country isn’t your ordinary “getaway.” You won’t find a fancy mega-chain coffee shop or a restaurant that features designer pies. But you will find rugged, tough terrain that goes on as far as the eye can see. If you’re into adventure, welcome to our mecca. It’s not for the faint of heart.

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FOOD & DRINK

Food and Drink Dining experiences across Nevada are almost as varied as the landscape. Cultural feasts at Basque eateries, opportunities to meet local characters at back-road burger joints or at the perfect table in a world-renowned celebrity chef restaurant, visitors to Nevadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining hot spots can enjoy a world of culinary choices. 30

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BASQUE FOOD Traditional Basque restaurants dot the Nevada culinary landscape and are concentrated more heavily in the northern end of the state. Elko, Winnemucca, Fallon, Gardnerville, and Reno boast the more well-known Basque eateries, including the Star Hotel, the Martin Hotel, the Overland, JT Basque Bar & Dining Room, and Louis’ Basque Corner. A Basque meal usually is 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 (did we mention that it’s best not to eat for a day or two before your meal?). Speaking of the main dish, this is where you get to see what Basque food is really about! Lamb and oxtail are staples of any menu, and if you order steak, remember that “Basque style” comes with a heaping of roasted garlic on top! Don’t be afraid of trying something new, Basque meals start and end with a Picon Punch, and get ready for the punch!

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FRESH FARE Bite into a sweet cantaloupe grown in Fallon or tuck into a dish seasoned with zesty onions pulled from the Mason Valley. A glass of zinfandel or merlot from a Nevada winery should complement that nicely. Yes, Nevada has agriculture — including a vital ranching culture — although those in the industry must be creative to work with the desert soil and dramatic temperature swings. Sample local, fresh fare at such events as Tractors and Truffles, a farm-to-plate dinner event held in the fall in Fallon; Taste of the Valley, another autumn event, this one featuring produce grown in the Mason Valley; and Bet on the Farm!, a farmer’s market held weekly at Springs Preserve, a cultural center just west of the Las Vegas Strip. Become immersed in the farm-to-fork experience through culinary schools offered by some of the best chefs in the West. Pair an exhilarating weekend adventure with a cooking school and create a perfect “foodie” getaway. Of course, Nevada’s guests are not the only ones who value flavorful, local produce. Restaurants have jumped on the farm-to-fork trend, many of them taking advantage of the bounty available at the region’s farms and ranches. Asparagus, eggplant, summer squash, tomatoes and turnips are just some of the Nevada-grown fruits and vegetables that might find their way to your plate. Don’t forget libations — Nevada is leading a revolution in winemaking, developing desert-hardy grapes that use a fraction of the water that traditional crops consume. That is reason enough to be interested in Nevada’s four wineries, and the bonus is they produce delicious wines. In the south, there’s Pahrump Valley Winery and Sanders Family Winery, both in Pahrump. Pahrump Valley grows primarily red varietals. Sanders Family is planted with zinfandel and petite syrah and imports a gamut of red and white grapes to produce award-winning wines. In the north, you’ll find Tahoe Ridge Winery in Minden and Churchill Vineyards in Fallon. Tahoe Ridge started as a research vineyard in 1990 and went on to become the first full-production winery in the state. Churchill Vineyards lays claim to the only estate-produced white wines in Nevada. 32

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Dig in You haven’t really visited Nevada until you’ve indulged in an all-you-can-eat casino buffet. This tradition dates back to 1940s Las Vegas, spreading throughout the state and continuing today. Most buffets feature a range of international cuisines as well as yardslong salad bars loaded with everything from jicama slices to bacon crumbles. Like all things Nevada, choice is abundant. Our only advice is to save room for dessert!

Beef Wellington, Gordon Ramsay Steak, Las Vegas

“Farming in Mason Valley is a connection with my heritage and the land. This valley is a highland glen where descendants of Scottish immigrants settled in harmony with the local Paiutes, farming, ranching, mining and raising families. Today, it is a place where old country values are sown and grown.”

Al McNeil, McNeil’s Highroad Farm, Yerington

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OUTDOOR RECREATION

Truckee River

Outdoor Recreation If you can dream it, you can do it in Nevada. This is the land of muddy trails, boulders the size of your house, sand dunes the size of mountains, and lakes deeper than your love for adventure. There is no room for wimps here, so lace up your boots, fill your CamelBak, plot your coordinates and get out there! You can explore Nevadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great outdoors by ATV, dune buggy, mountain bike, hiking shoe or even horseback. Find out just how wild the Wild West can be, where you set your own boundaries, and then learn to push past them. Land of the free, indeed! 34

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ADVENTURE AWAITS You’re in for an adventure in Nevada, whether you’re a mountain biker, off-road warrior, fishing fan, rock climber, hiker or land sailor pilot. Test your endurance on the mountain bike trails around Austin on Highway 50, a spot that lures bikers from all over the world, or on northern Nevada’s Flume Trail, a challenging single track with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe. Rev up your off-road vehicles on the 260-mile, mixed-use Silver State Off Highway Vehicle Trail in Lincoln County or at the Sand Mountain Recreation Area — yes, you can ride giant sand dunes! — off Highway 50 just east of Fallon.

Sand Mountain

Pack your tackle boxes when you come to Nevada. Who would’ve guessed that this desert state has so many places to fish? Lake Tahoe — along with Pyramid Lake, Cave Lake, Rye Patch Reservoir and Lake Mead, among others — are prime places for fishing. Bait your line for Lahontan cutthroat trout at Pyramid Lake or striped bass at Lake Mead. Anglers can test their best flies in the Truckee River near Reno-Sparks or Lamoille Creek in the Ruby Mountains near Elko. Pull yourself up rock cliffs: Red Rock National Conservation Area, just 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, is a great place to climb, whether you’re just starting out or an expert. Red Rock offers 1,700 climbing routes of all grades and lengths, and is home to the annual Red Rock Rendezvous rock climbing event. Or keep two feet on solid ground. Hikers will find plenty explore in Nevada. Check out the trail system at Great Basin National Park near Ely or explore the Tahoe Rim Trail with its many connecting routes such as the Mt. Rose summit trail. Nevada’s also a place where you can do things that just aren’t done in most other places. Land sailing across the desert flats on three-wheeled vehicles powered by wind is one of them. Nevada’s vast desert playas offer the perfect terrain for this sport, and Smith Creek Playa near Austin, just off Highway 50, will host the 2014 Landsailing World Championship in July.

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THE STEEP AND THE DEEP Now take a deep breath. That cold, crisp air lets you know you’re in for a challenge. The rush of adrenaline that follows is your second hint: You’re about to embark on an adventure in Nevada’s winter wonderland. With annual snowfall of up to 400 inches in the Sierra Nevada, as well as plenty of coverage throughout the state, Nevada offers winter playgrounds for skiing, snowshoeing and more.

Elko

Lake Tahoe, nestled in the Sierra Nevada along the Nevada-California border, is home to several world-class ski resorts that offer trails and terrain parks for all levels. On bluebird days — and there’s an abundance of those — the breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe will stop you in your tracks. That’s if you stop: the groomed slopes, challenging moguls, and thrilling terrain parks at Heavenly Mountain, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, and Diamond Peak Ski Resort will keep you moving. About an hour’s drive from Reno and easily accessible from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the Lake Tahoe region also draws visitors for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and snowmobiling. For these reasons and more, Lake Tahoe is a premier winter sports destination. But don’t count out the rest of the state. Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, about an hour’s drive from Las Vegas and just north of Mount Charleston, is one of the region’s often-overlooked gems. With 40 acres, the resort is small by industry standards, but is pursuing an ambitious 10-year expansion plan. Recent changes include a new quad chairlift and 14 new trails. If skiing isn’t your activity, head to a snow play area in the nearby Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, part of the HumboldtToiyabe National Forest, for sledding, a snowball fight or to build a snowman. Snow also falls in abundance on the eastern side of the state, where you can enjoy helicopter-skiing, among other winter activities, in a rural setting. The Ruby Mountains near Elko are where thrill-seekers on helicopter ski adventures get dropped into forested terrain, wide-open bowls, and tight couloirs. Hit the slopes at SnoBowl Ski Area near Elko or strap on snowshoes for a hike at Ward Mountain Recreation Area near Ely.

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FROM TEE TO SHINING TEE Where can a person swing his or her clubs this state? Pretty much everywhere: Nevada offers miles of fairways, some on desert courses, others in mountainous terrain, but always with unique Nevada twists. Start your golf tour in Las Vegas, where you have your choice of nearly 50 courses. Among those is the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, owned by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe and home to the Wolf Course, the state’s longest at 7,604 yards. There’s also the Royal Links Golf Club, with holes inspired by 11 different British Open rotation courses, and the Tom Fazio-designed Shadow Creek, home of the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational. Remember that Las Vegas is in the Mojave Desert, and here you’ll find many desert courses — links where the fairways are 38

green and narrow with a more natural rough. Sometimes you’ll be shooting over arroyos and across fairways, so no wild slices or hooks! About 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, on the Nevada-Utah border, is Mesquite, a town of around 15,500 people and nine golf courses. You can stay in Mesquite for week and play a different course every day. Not only does that make it a popular golf destination, it’s also the host of many national golf events, including the Mesquite Amateur and RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship. Travel north to the Carson City-Carson Valley area, just south of Reno, to take on the Divine 9, a group of courses nestled on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. Plush greens, rolling

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fairways, and scenic mountain views are the hallmark of these beauties, which together offer 70,000-plus yards of layouts by top designers. Don’t pack away the irons yet. You’ll want to check out the greens in nearby Lake Tahoe and Reno. Breathtaking lake views can be enjoyed from such courses as Edgewood Tahoe, host of the popular American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, and the Golf Courses at Incline Village, where the view from the Championship Course seventh tee is definitely camera-worthy. Among the Reno courses is the private Montrêux Golf & Country Club, host to the Reno-Tahoe Open, a PGA Tour summer event. Swing away — it’s tee time.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love climbing at Red Rock because of the variety of climbing it has to offer. From single-pitch sport climbing to multi-pitch adventures, Red Rock has it all! I also enjoy the extended climbing season. Unlike many other climbing destinations, you can climb there nearly all year long!â&#x20AC;?

Adrian Hogel, rock climber, Las Vegas

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STATE PARKS AND NATURAL WONDERS Nevada is full of playgrounds for outdoor recreation – there are 23 state parks, Great Basin National Park, Red Rock National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, as well as the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, which includes such jewels as the Ruby Mountains Wilderness. Explore Western and prehistoric history as well as jawdropping geological formations at Nevada’s state parks. Visit Fort Churchill, Mormon Station or Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort state parks to see remains of settlements that gave Nevada its start. Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park has immense beehive-shaped ovens abandoned more than a century ago by silver miners. And then there’s Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, which uniquely pairs the ghost town of Berlin with an adjacent ichthyosaur fossil site. Other parks reveal the natural evolution of Nevada’s landscape. Cathedral Gorge is a stunning example of beauty carved by millennia of erosion. Valley of Fire arises from the desert outside of Las Vegas with brilliant colors matched only by an artist’s palette. Trek out to Great Basin National Park near Ely and challenge yourself on the Wheeler Peak Summit Trail, an 8.6–miler with a 2,900-foot elevation gain. A tour of the Lehman Caves, marble caves ornately decorated with stalactites, stalagmites and other formations, is a must. Take in the stunning scenery at Red Rock National Conservation Area, just west of the Las Vegas Strip, accessible via a 13-mile scenic driving route. Pull over at one of the several stops for hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing. Pack a swimsuit for boating, fishing and other water fun at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which offers year-round outdoor opportunities. Shhh! See that mountain goat? In the glacier-carved Lamoille Canyon and craggy Ruby Mountains you’ll find a vast variety of wildlife — including the elusive Himalayan Snowcock, which nests in the highest reaches of the Rubies— making this area a perfect place to for birdwatchers, hunters, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of wild horses galloping through the sagebrush.

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SOUTHERN NEVADA—FOUR DAYS, 564 MILES/908 KM Day 1

Day 2

Distance: 160 miles/258 km

Rev your engines in Las Vegas, and take off for the open road via Interstate 15 North. Your first stop is Valley of Fire State Park, only an hour from Sin City, yet it feels like another world. Moviemakers think so too, and that’s why this valley of red and orange sandstone was featured in such movies as “Star Trek: Generations” and “Transformers.” Plan to spend at least three hours here before hitting the road again, this time backtracking slightly on I-15 South and then turning north on U.S. Highway 93.

Spend the morning exploring to arrive at your next stop, Rachel, around lunchtime to enjoy the famous Alien Burger at the Little A’Le’Inn. Rachel is on the Extraterrestrial Highway and is the center of many reported otherworldly encounters. You may see a spaceship hovering over the famed “Black Mailbox,” which marks the access road to infamous Area 51. If you arrive too early for lunch, the Little A’Le’Inn offers a variety of dishes and refreshments, served with a heaping side of extraterrestrial lore. To get here from Alamo, you’ll head north on U.S. Highway 93 and west on State Route 375, traveling about one hour.

This area is dotted with hot springs, and one of our favorites is Ash Springs, located on the east side of U.S. Highway 93 near the town of the same name. Ask a local where to turn, because there are no road signs to reveal this hidden gem. Your stop for the night will be in the town of Alamo. Luxury accommodations can be found at A Cowboy’s Dream Bed and Breakfast. Just up the road is Windmill Ridge, which boasts 15 western-themed cabins behind a family-run restaurant, and is very affordable.

Your next stop is Tonopah, about two hours northwest on State Route 375 and U.S. Highway 6/95. Keep watch overhead because you may just see some military air maneuvers as you skirt Nellis Air Force Base to the south. Tonopah was once called the “Queen of the Silver Camps,” and your first stop should be the Tonopah Historic Mining Park. This outdoor mining museum is on the site of the original silver mine and a great introduction into Nevada’s mining history. Another

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must-see is the Central Nevada Museum, voted the Best Rural Museum in the state by Nevada Magazine readers. Admission to the mining park starts at $5 and the Central Nevada Museum is free. The Jim Butler Inn and Mizpah Hotel are both located in the heart of town. The Mizpah is a historic gem that was renovated and reopened in 2011, and like many great Nevada landmarks, is rumored to be haunted.

Day 3 Distance: 94 miles/151 km and any extra exploring you decide to do Head south on U.S. Highway 95 toward Las Vegas, but don’t worry, your adventure is far from over. Take your time driving through Goldfield, about 30 minutes south of Tonopah, and stop at the Goldfield High School, where the famed Nelson-Gans boxing match of 1906 took place. This changed the face of boxing in the West and put the then-booming town of Goldfield on the map. Your next stop is only an hour away in Beatty, your base camp for the next 24 hours. Beatty is the eastern gateway to Death Valley; from here you can access such iconic sites as Zabriskie Point, Badwater, Devil’s Golf Course, and Artist’s Drive. Return to Beatty at your

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leisure and mosey on up to the bar at one of the town’s old west-themed saloons and restaurants.

Day 4 Distance: 150 miles/241 km On your way out of town, take the short detour to Rhyolite, one of the most photographed ghost towns in the West and well worth the 10-minute drive from Beatty. Continue south on U.S. Highways 95 and 160 for about an hour to Pahrump. This bustling bedroom community to Las Vegas is home to two of Nevada’s four wineries. We recommend staying long enough for lunch and wine tasting before continuing on to Las Vegas. You’ve come a long way, and now it’s time to end your trek in Las Vegas. But the fun doesn’t have to stop: you are in the Entertainment Capital of the World, after all!

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BASE CAMP: LAS VEGAS—FOUR DAYS OF DAY TRIPS Day 1

Distance: 40 miles/64 km

Choose a comfy hotel, because this is base camp for the next several days of adventure excursions.

GOODSPRINGS: South on Interstate 15 you’ll find a

Distance: 23 miles/37 km RED ROCK CANYON: Just a short drive from Las Vegas via State Route 159 is Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, a popular hiking and rock climbing destination. There are several trailheads along the 13mile scenic loop drive, so be prepared with water and sunscreen if you decide to take a hike.

Distance: 6 miles/10 km BONNIE SPRINGS RANCH: For a taste of the rootin’ tootin’ West, head six miles south of Red Rock Canyon to Bonnie Springs Ranch. This family-friendly destination offers horseback rides, a zoo, a replica of a circa 1880 western mining town, mock gunfights in the streets, shops, and dining.

short detour on State Route 161 to Goodsprings and its claim to fame, the Pioneer Saloon. This saloon, favored by traveling motorcyclists and history buffs, is where Clark Gable sat for three days waiting to hear the fate of his love, Carole Lombard, after her airplane crashed on nearby Mount Potosi. The saloon is filled with decades of memorabilia, and there are still century-old gunfight bullet holes in the walls.

Day 2 Distance: 96 miles/155 km LAUGHLIN: Head south on U.S. Highway 95 then east State Route 163 to Laughlin, a gaming town on the Colorado River. Large hotel-resorts line the river, where visitors can lounge, rent boats or Jet Skis, or explore the numerous outdoor destinations including Big Bend State Recreation Area, Black Mountains, and Lake Mohave.

Mike O’Callaghan—Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

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Day 3 Distance: 25 miles/40 km BOULDER CITY: Founded in the 1930s to house the builders of the Hoover Dam—then known as the Boulder Dam—Boulder City is one of two towns in Nevada where gaming is illegal (the other town is Panaca). Its idyllic downtown and bungalow-style homes make it a favorite retreat for visitors to the Las Vegas region. The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City, offers an interesting look at Nevada’s locomotive past and offers train rides aboard the Nevada Southern Railway.

Distance: 8 miles/13 km HOOVER DAM: Hoover Dam is a world-famous manmade wonder, and it’s a mere hour’s drive from the Las Vegas Strip. Allow a little extra time to walk across the dam bypass bridge, officially known as the Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. This will give you the best, unobstructed views of the dam.

Distance: 67 miles/108 km VALLEY OF FIRE: If you packed your hiking shoes, take a scenic drive along Lake Mead from Hoover Dam to Valley of Fire State Park. The park is one of southern Nevada’s natural wonders, with deeply carved rock formations in fiery hues just minutes off Interstate 15.

Distance: 14 miles/23 km LOST CITY MUSEUM: Depart Valley of Fire to the northeast to reach Overton. Here you’ll find the Lost City Museum, a state museum dedicated to the history of Nevada’s indigenous tribes (Puebloan). It features artifacts from Pueblo Grande de Nevada, an Puebloan settlement excavated nearby, and a reconstructed adobe village.

Day 4 Distance: 90 miles/145 km DEATH VALLEY: You can’t do day trips out of Las Vegas without going to Death Valley National Park. The famous park is easily accessed through Pahrump, a town about an hour west of Las Vegas. Gas up the car, buy food, water, and sunscreen, and venture into the unparalleled landscape that is Death Valley. Some of the park’s highlights that are easily visited in one day are Dante’s View, Badwater, Devil’s Golf Course, Artists Palette, Zabriskie Point, and Furnace Creek. The park is open year-round, but some services are limited in the summer months.

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INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAY 50 LOOP FIVE DAYS, 788 MILES/1,269 KM Day 1 Distance: 288 miles/464 km Start in Reno and head east on Interstate 80 to Lovelock. This little town is the perfect place to gas up the car, get some food, and surprise your loved one by “locking your love” at Lovers Lock Plaza behind the Pershing County Courthouse. Keep the lock’s key as a token of your love or follow the ancient Chinese custom of throwing it away—as long as your lock remains on the chain, your love will last. As you continue east, take time to appreciate Nevada’s western heritage by driving through Winnemucca. Don’t worry: you’re only a few hours from your day’s destination, Elko.

Traditional Basque dancer

As you near Elko, you’ll see the California Trail Interpretive Center on your left. This is a superb study of the challenges western California Trail explorers endured. It’s situated right on the trail within view of the Hastings Cutoff, a supposed shortcut to California taken by the doomed Donner Party.

You’ll spend the night in Elko, where there are plenty of hotels and restaurants. The Star Hotel is a Basque restaurant that was voted a Nevada Treasure in 2012, and it’s a must-visit during your stay in Elko.

Day 2 Elko is a bona fide cowboy town, host to the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and a vibrant hub of ranching and mining in eastern Nevada. Spend some time downtown at the Western Folklife Center or venture out to Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains.

Day 3 Distance: 180 miles/290 km Tip your hat to Elko as you venture eastward to Wells, where you’ll turn south on U.S. Highway 93. Stop at the McGill Drugstore Museum as you near Ely, a place frozen in time, complete with a 1930s soda fountain. Be sure to call ahead to arrange a tour. When you arrive in Ely, choose from an array of modern and historic hotels. The Hotel Nevada is a perennial favorite, with its movie-star themed rooms and taxidermy trophies scattered throughout the casino. As you explore

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elevation trails are weather-dependent. In the summer months, a hike to ancient bristlecone pine trees—some of which are more than 3,000 years old—is an unforgettable experience. Other outdoor recreation can be found at Cave Lake State Park and Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park.

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base camp: Reno four days OF DAY TRIPS Day 1 Arrive in Reno by plane, train, or automobile and get ready for your adventure!

Distance: 37 miles/60 km Pyramid Lake: Head north on Pyramid Highway (State Route 445) for about 45 minutes to Pyramid Lake. You will junction with the Pyramid Lake National Scenic Byway, which has the distinction of being the only national scenic byway entirely within an American Indian reservation. To the northwest is Sutcliffe with a trout hatchery that is interesting for all ages. If you head southeast, you can follow the highway around the bottom half of the lake and see Anaho Island, one of the largest nesting areas for pelicans in North America. Watch the diving birds of prey for a while before continuing on to Nixon. Here you can visit the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Visitors Center and Museum to learn about the tribe and hear traditional folk stories, such as how the rock formation called Stone Mother got her name. If you’re feeling adventurous, continue north on State Route 447 to the town of Gerlach and the Black Rock Desert. For 10 days each summer, the desert is home to the counterculture event called Burning Man. For the other 355 days of the year, it is a serene, stark mixture of desert, mountains, and hidden hot springs.

Day 2 Distance: 26 miles/42 km Virginia City: Step back in time—150 years to be exact—when you enter Virginia City, only 45 minutes from downtown Reno. Wooden sidewalks, saloons, Mark Twain artifacts and memorabilia, and a whole lot of fun await in this town best known as the home of the Cartwrights in the TV show “Bonanza.” A trolley ride is the best way to learn the history of the town and see the sights before spending the day shopping, taking old-fashioned photos, and sidling up to a genuine saloon bar. There are plenty of restaurants

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CARSON CITY: The state capital is only a half-hour drive south of Reno, making it an easy day trip from the Biggest Little City. Some highlights along main street include the capitol building, Nevada State Museum, and Nevada State Railroad Museum, which often runs diesel or steam trains for visitors. Those who are interested in the city’s history should walk the self-guided Kit Carson Trail through historic downtown. Carson City and the surrounding area boast nine golf courses, collectively called “The Divine Nine.” Carson Valley is just a short drive farther south on U.S. Highway 395 and is marked by vast ranches, quaint antique shops and Victorian homes. Tahoe Ridge Winery, one of Nevada’s four wineries, has a tasting

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picture the whole earth affords,” Lake Tahoe is a jewel in Nevada’s crown. The north shore is anchored by the town of Incline Village, which boasts two golf courses, a ski resort, and two lakefront hotels. The town of Stateline holds court on the south shore and is known for its large casino-resorts, Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

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In the summer, the lake is abuzz with water and beach fun, hiking on the Tahoe Rim Trail, and bicycling. The winter months turn Tahoe into a skiers’ paradise. The region has the highest concentration of skiable terrain in North America, and resorts that are easily accessible from Reno via car or shuttle service. You could easily spend a week at Lake Tahoe, so if one day doesn’t do it for you, use this guide to plan your next trip too! TRAVELNEVADA.COM

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indian territory | statewide

statewide indian TERRITORY Nevada is rich with Western culture and heritage. Whether you have one day or a few, you’ll find fascinating people, places, and adventures that represent the 27 active American Indian communities in the Silver State. The Lost City Museum is just an hour from Las Vegas and is a fascinating look at pueblo life, long lost to history. Likewise, the Stewart Indian School is a halfhour from Reno in Carson City and is an inspiring review of forced indoctrination of Indian children and their courageous struggle to gain equality with white settlers. The school became a beacon of culture and education over its 90-year tenure. Powwows abound in Nevada, offering glimpses of traditional Indian dance, music, food, and crafts from every corner of the state. Visitors are always welcome to powwows, where they can witness the beauty and majesty of traditional “fancy dancers” and listen to tribal leaders bless their tribes in their native languages. Pyramid Lake is an ethereal desert oasis with mysterious rock formations that can only be explained by tribal legend. The native Paiute tribe welcomes visitors to its museum, adventure seekers to its sandy shores, and anglers to its trout-rich waters. Nevada’s Indian Territory encompasses the entire state, with examples of this vital piece of the state’s culture scattered throughout the mountains, deserts, valleys, and lakes. Wherever you go, you’ll be right around the corner from the native experience.

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RESOURCES Grimes Point Archaeological Site (Fallon) 775-885-6000 blm.gov Indian Territory 775-687-8333 nevadaindianterritory.com Las Vegas Indian Center 702-647-5842 lasvegasindiancenter.org 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 nevadaurbanindians.org

MUST-SEES

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum & Visitor Center (Nixon)

Pyramid Lake

775-574-1088 www.plpt.nsn.us/museum

✦ Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway and Museum

Stewart Indian School, Stewart Indian School Trail (Carson City) 775-687-8333 stewartindianschool.com

✦ Grimes Point and Hidden Cave

Wellington Station Resort Museum

✦ Hickison Summit Petroglyphs

775-465-2304

✦ Toquima Caves

Wigwam Native American Museum (Fernley)

✦ Lovelock Cave

775-575-2573

✦ Valley of Fire State Park Petroglyphs ✦ Sarah Winnemucca Statue

For a complete listing of Nevada Tribes please visit:

✦ Lost City Museum

nevadaindianterritory.com

✦ Dat-So-La-Lee Baskets Nevada State Museum, Carson City

✦ Stewart Indian School

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INDIAN TERRITORY | STATEWIDE

EVENTS F E B R UA RY

SEPTEMBER

AVI KWA AME POWWOW, LAUGHLIN

NUMAGA POWWOW, RENO

800-AVI-2-WIN (284-2946), avi-casino.com

775-329-2936

CROSBY’S PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND FISHING DERBY, SUTCLIFFE

TE-MOAK TRIBE OF WESTERN SHOSHONE FANDANGO, ELKO

888-225-2668, crosbylodge.net

775-738-9251, temoaktribe.com

MARCH

WALKER RIVER PAIUTE TRIBE PINENUT FESTIVAL, SCHURZ

DIABETES HEALTH FAIR AND POWWOW, RENO

775-788-7600, nevadaurbanindians.org

775-773-2306, wrpt.us/pinenut.htm O C TO B E R

M AY FREE FISHING DAY AT PYRAMID LAKE, SUTCLIFFE

888-225-2668, plpt.nsn.us HONOR THE ELDERS BANQUET, LAS VEGAS

702-647-5842, lasvegasindiancenter.org ROCK CREEK GATHERING, BATTLE MOUNTAIN

775-635-2004 SNOW MOUNTAIN POWWOW, LAS VEGAS

702-386-3926, lvpaiutetribe.com UNR POWWOW, RENO

775-784-4936, unr.edu/cscd

ELKO BAND POWWOW

775-738-8889 FALL FEST CRAFT FAIR, RENO

775-842-1385 LA KA LE’L BE POWWOW, CARSON CITY

775-450-9655 LAS VEGAS INTERTRIBAL VETERANS POWWOW, LAS VEGAS

702-443-3719, lvintertribalpowwow.com

, by Rebecca Snetselaar

PYRAMID LAKE $50,000 CUTTHROAT CHALLENGE FISHING DERBY, SUTCLIFFE

888-225-2668, plpt.nsn.us

JUNE DUCKWATER ANNUAL FESTIVAL, DUCKWATER

NOVEMBER

775-863-0222, duckwatertribe.org

PAHRUMP SOCIAL POWWOW, PAHRUMP

STEWART FATHER’S DAY POWWOW, CARSON CITY

775-687-8333, stewartindianschool.com

775-727-5800, pahrumpowwow.org SOUTHERN PAIUTE VETERANS POWWOW, MOAPA

702-656-6828, moapapaiutes.com

J U LY BATTLE MOUNTAIN FANDANGO, BATTLE MOUNTAIN

VETERANS DAY POWWOW, OWYHEE

775-635-2004

775-757-3211, shopaitribes.org

ELY SHOSHONE TRIBE FANDANGO, ELY

DECEMBER

775-289-3013, elyshoshonetribe-nsn.gov/departments.html

NEW YEAR’S EVE POWWOW, RENO

FOURTH OF JULY RODEO AND POWWOW, OWYHEE

TOMMO CRAFT FAIR, RENO

775-757-3211

775-329-2936, rsic.org 775-336-8896

SACRED VISIONS POWWOW, WADSWORTH

888-225-2668, sacredvisionspowwow.com WA SHE SHU IT DEH NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

775-265-4191, washoetribe.us AU G U S T PYRAMID LAKE ART SHOW, NIXON

888-225-2668, plpt.nsn.us

Sacred Visions Powwow, by Bruce Rettig

Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs

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las vegas territory | southern

SOUTHERN NEVADA LAS VEGAS Do we really have to say it? Really? Ok, what happens here, stays here. Now you know where you are in Nevada. There’s no other place like Las Vegas, and we bet you have the stash of private photos to prove it. This is where you can dine on the finest fare from celebrity chefs and then wash it all down with the most inventive cocktails on earth at nightclubs that only close when the sun comes up. This is Britney’s town now, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. But when you need a break from the 24-hour assault on your senses, explore the little-known corners the city and learn why this was such a vital watering hole for settlers in the first place. Stroll through Downtown, the original gambling Strip. Take a drive out to Boulder City or Laughlin and so you can truly say you’ve been to Southern Nevada. Venture out of town and discover the fresh air and unadulterated beauty of Red Rock Canyon. Fly through Bootleg Canyon on ziplines or search for petroglyphs in Valley of Fire. Appreciate just why this city in the desert is so unlike any other place – it’s where you can indulge your every whim and then retreat into some of the most stunning scenery in the West. It’s these extremes that make this a magical place, so maybe you won’t want to forget what happens here.

Las Vegas Strip, Yevgeniy Zakharkin, iclimatestudios.com

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LAS VEGAS TERRITORY | SOUTHERN

RESOURCES Boulder City Chamber of Commerce 702-293-2034 bouldercitychamberofcommerce.com Boulder City Tourism Council visitbouldercity.com City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism 877-775-5252 visithenderson.com Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 877-VISITLV lasvegas.com Las Vegas Territory lvterritory.com Laughlin Chamber of Commerce 702-298-2214 laughlinchamber.com Laughlin Visitor Information Center 800-4-LAUGHLIN

LINQ/High Roller Rendering

visitlaughlin.com

MUST-SEES

Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce (Logandale)

The Strip, a National Scenic Byway Fremont Street Experience LINQ / High Roller Springs Preserve Boulder City Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Valley of Fire State Park Mesquite Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area ✦ Mount Charleston and winter skiing ✦ Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas (Primm) and Desperado Roller Coaster ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦

702-398-7160 moapvalleychamber.com Mesquite Area Chamber of Commerce 702-346-2902 mesquite-chamber.com Nevada Welcome Center at Mesquite 877-MESQUITE visitmesquite.com Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 702-641-5822 lvchamber.com Searchlight Community Center 702-297-1682

Hoover Dam

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SOUTHERN | LAS VEGAS TERRITORY

Bellagio Conservatory Talking Tree

Entertainment BELLAGIO CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS, LAS VEGAS Just beyond Bellagio’s gracious lobby lies the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, a kaleidoscope for your senses. 702-693-7111, bellagio.com

CHINATOWN PLAZA, LAS VEGAS At the first master-planned Chinatown in America, see the unique Tong Dynasty Architecture and peruse the largest collection of Asian businesses in Las Vegas. 702-221-8448, lvchinatown.com

CIRCUS ACTS The world’s largest permanent circus is a perfect family choice for a trip to Las Vegas. Performances include acrobats, aerialists, flying trapeze artists, slack wire walkers, jugglers, high-speed roller skaters, and freestyle BMX bikers. 702-734-0410, circuscircus.com

CSI: THE EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGAS Test your inner crime-solver at the MGM Grand. This dynamic interactive experience offers visitors a hands-on challenge to solve a hypothetical crime. 702-891-5749, lasvegas.csiexhibit.com

DIG THIS, LAS VEGAS Guests at this heavy equipment playground can operate bulldozers and excavators. 888-344-8447, digthisvegas.com

ETHEL M CHOCOLATE FACTORY AND BOTANICAL CACTUS GARDEN, HENDERSON Free, self-guided factory tours show every step of candy-making in the chocolate factory while the gardens feature more than 300 species of plants. 800-471-0352, ethelm.com

EXOTICS RACING, LAS VEGAS Take the wheel of your favorite exotic car—Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, and Aston Martin—at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Limited availability. 702-405-7223, exoticsracing.com

FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGAS Free nightly shows feature 12.5 million lights and amazing sound. Enjoy free concerts and special events throughout the year. 877-VEGAS4U, vegasexperience.com

MADAME TUSSAUDS, LAS VEGAS

DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS

Interactive wax attraction features the world’s most famous faces including Will Smith, Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, and Nick Fury, as well as the Marvel Super Heroes 4D Experience. 866-841-3739, mtvegas.com

The three-story museum features themed exhibition halls with interactive, hands-on core exhibits and an Exhibitions Gallery with major exhibits from the nation’s leading museums. 702-382-KIDS, discoverykidslv.org

SKY COMBAT ACE, HENDERSON

FAST LAP INDOOR KART RACING, LAS VEGAS

Pair up with a fighter pilot to learn the art of basic fighter maneuvering. Under the supervision of SCA’s highlytrained fighter pilot instructors, you are the one at the controls. 888-494-5850, skycombatace.com

Race carts at speeds up to 50 mph. 702-736-8113, fastlaplv.com

THE SMITH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, LAS VEGAS The world-class center is home to the Nevada Ballet Theatre, Las Vegas Philharmonic, and hosts touring Broadway shows among others. 702-749-2013, thesmithcenter.com

SUNSET STAMPEDE, LAS VEGAS The Western Pioneer experience comes alive on Mystic Falls with music, lights, and animation. 702-456-7777, samstownlv.com

Family Fun ADVENTUREDOME THEME PARK AT CIRCUS CIRCUS, LAS VEGAS The five-acre theme park offers thrill rides, attractions, and 4-D movie experiences. Free entertainment available. 702-794-3939, adventuredome.com

THE AQUARIUM, LAS VEGAS Named the “Best Free Attraction” in Las Vegas, the aquarium is home to more than 4,000 tropical fish, stingrays, eels and sharks, as well as interactive fish feeding shows. 702-263-7777, silvertoncasino.com

BIG LEAGUE DREAMS, LAS VEGAS The baseball and softball complex features fields that are designed and built as replicas of historic major-league stadiums such as Fenway Park. 702-642-4448, lasvegas.bigleaguedreams.com

FLAMINGO WILDLIFE HABITAT, LAS VEGAS The Flamingo Resort is home to a flock of live Chilean flamingos, as well as a collection of other feathered friends. 702-733-3111, flamingolasvegas.com

FLIGHTLINEZ BOOTLEG CANYON, BOULDER CITY A Ziipline adventure from from the top of Red Mountain in Bootleg Canyon Park for a distance of 1.5 miles. 702-293-6885, flightlinezbootleg.com

LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX, LAS VEGAS Weekly racing and driving classes are available. Track tours are available daily. 800-644-4444, lvms.com

RED ROCK CLIMBING CENTER, LAS VEGAS Offers both top-rope and lead climbing on 8,000 square feet of climbing walls, with radical overhangs and roof routes designed to challenge climbers of all experience levels. 702-254-5604, redrockclimbingcenter.com

RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGAS Get behind the wheel of a NASCAR-style stock car. 800-BE-PETTY, drivepetty.com

SHARK REEF AQUARIUM AT MANDALAY BAY, LAS VEGAS More than 2,000 animals represent 100 different species in 1.6 million gallons of water. Nevada’s Only AZA-accredited facility. 702-632-4555, sharkreef.com

SIEGFRIED & ROY’S SECRET GARDEN AND DOLPHIN HABITAT, LAS VEGAS

BONNIE SPRINGS RANCH/OLD NEVADA, BLUE DIAMOND

Come face to face with some of the most exotic creatures on earth. 702-791-7188, miragehabitat.com

The ranch offers horseback riding, pony rides, a petting zoo, and an old Nevada Western town with shops and museum. 702-875-4191, bonniesprings.com

SPORT CENTER OF LAS VEGAS

BUFFALO BILL’S THRILL RIDES, PRIMM Rides include the Desperado, one of the world’s tallest and fastest roller coasters, and the Turbo Drop, a free-fall experience. 702-386-7867, primmvalleyresorts.com

The center is home to Slugger Stadium, an indoor rock climbing wall, concessions, Backyard Adventure, Gene Woods go-kart racing experience, Impact Basketball, Walden Media and Trapeze Las Vegas. 702-317-7777, sportcenteroflasvegas.com

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY, LAS VEGAS Southern Nevada’s only public planetarium presents year-round educational programs. 702-651-4SKY, csn.edu/planetarium

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SPRINGS PRESERVE, LAS VEGAS Museums, galleries, outdoor concerts and events, colorful botanical gardens, and an interpretive trail system that meanders through a scenic wetland habitat are featured. Designed to commemorate Las Vegas’ dynamic history and provide a vision for a sustainable future. Built on the original springs site. 702-822-7700, springspreserve.org

SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH STATE PARK, BLUE DIAMOND

HOWARD W. CANNON AVIATION MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS

Past owners of the ranch include millionaire Howard Hughes. Scheduled, guided tours through the ranch house and other historic ranch buildings are available. 702-875-4141, parks.nv.gov

Located at McCarran International Airport, the museum has exhibits on aviation pioneers and local history. 702-455-7968, mccarran.com/relax/aviationmuseum.aspx

LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

STRATOSPHERE TOWER THRILL RIDES, LAS VEGAS

The museum features exhibits on Egypt, dinosaurs, marine life, international wildlife, African savanna, and wild Nevada. 702-384-3466, lvnhm.org

Enjoy panoramic views of the shimmering Las Vegas Strip and nearby valley from the world’s highest thrill rides. 800-99-TOWER, stratospherehotel.com

LOST CITY MUSEUM, OVERTON

WET ‘N’ WILD LAS VEGAS, LAS VEGAS

Located on the site of the Pueblo Grande de Nevada where artifacts tell the stories of the indigenous people who lived in the Muddy River Valley for thousands of years. 702-397-2193, nevadaculture.org

The water park has more than 25 slides and attractions. Open seasonally. 702-979-1600, wetnwildvegas.com

Museums THE AUTO COLLECTIONS, LAS VEGAS The collections feature 200 of the world’s best classic cars that span more than a century; many are available for purchase— from a mere $20,000 to a pricey $3 million. 702-794-3174, autocollections.com

BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART, LAS VEGAS The gallery exhibits paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by the world’s most influential artists. 702-693-7871, bellagio.com

Historic Sites HOOVER DAM, BOULDER CITY Each year, around 1 million people tour this civil engineering wonder and millions more drive across the dam. 702-494-2517, usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam

OLD LAS VEGAS MORMON FORT STATE HISTORIC PARK, LAS VEGAS Includes a remnant of the original adobe fort dedicated to the first permanent, non-native settlers in the Las Vegas Valley—a group of Mormon missionaries who built the fort along Las Vegas Creek in 1855. 702-486-3511, parks.nv.gov

OLD LOGANDALE SCHOOL HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY, LOGANDALE View the “boxcar school” built in 1899, and learn about its deep history. Free museum. 702-398-7272, olshacs.org

PIONEER SALOON AT GOODSPRINGS, JEAN Take a step back in time and visit the historic landmark of Pioneer Saloon in dusty Goodsprings (via Jean). Built by businessman George Fayle in 1913, the saloon now displays memorabilia. 702-874-9362, pioneersaloon.info

BOULDER CITY/HOOVER DAM MUSEUM, BOULDER CITY Interactive exhibits depict the social and economic history of Boulder City, the Hoover Dam construction, and the Great Depression. 702-294-1988, bcmha.org

CLARK COUNTY MUSEUM, HENDERSON The museum includes several exhibits on American Indians, mining, railroads, gaming, historic homes, and a ghost town. 702-455-7955, clarkcountymuseumguild.com

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER, LAS VEGAS Presents contemporary art and sponsors exhibitions, installations, workshops, lectures, and various events. 702-496-0569, lasvegascac.org

EROTIC HERITAGE MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS The nonprofit organization is dedicated to exploring the vast array of socio-cultural perspectives depicting our erotic past and present. Call for hours. 702-369-6442, eroticheritagemuseumlasvegas.com

HISPANIC MUSEUM OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS This museum is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and resources of diverse Hispanic cultures and traditions to enhance intercultural understanding. Home to Casa de la Cultura Latina, a display of local cultural group art and artifacts. 702-649-1746, hispanicmuseumnv.com

THE MOB MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS Located in a historic former federal building, the museum features high-tech theater presentations, one-of-a-kind artifacts, and interactive environments. It’s as close as you can get to the Mob without being asked to wear a wire. 702-229-2734, themobmuseum.org

NATIONAL ATOMIC TESTING MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS The museum tells the fascinating story of America’s nuclear weapons programs and the Cold War with touch screens, motion-sensitive Plasma TV presentations, audio interviews with former workers from the test site, and various other multi-media components. 702-794-5151, nationalatomictestingmuseum.org

NEON MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS The Neon Museum is home to more than 150 neon signs dating from the 1930s. Its neon signage collection is the largest in the world, and features relics from the Moulin Rouge, the Desert Inn, the Flamingo, and the Stardust. 702-387-6366, neonmuseum.org

NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS Museum highlights the broad specturem of Nevada natural and cultural history from pre-history to the modern era of Las Vegas as an entertainment capital. 702-486-5205, nevadaculture.org

NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM, BOULDER CITY Excursion train rides are offered along the historic Boulder Branch line between Boulder City and Henderson aboard classic Pullman coaches dating back to 1911. 702-486-5933, nevadaculture.org

SEARCHLIGHT MUSEUM, SEARCHLIGHT The story of the historic town of Searchlight is told through exhibits. 702-297-1642, searchlighthistoricmuseum.org

SHELBY AUTOMOBILES, LAS VEGAS The sports car museum and tour features the latest version of Shelby American sports vehicles, along with a dozen Cobra cars. 702-942-7325, shelbyautos.com

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SOUTHERN NEVADA SPORTS HALL OF FAME, HENDERSON The nonprofit organization is committed to recognizing the outstanding achievements by southern Nevada athletes both in the world of sports and in the local community. 702-354-1124, sportshalloffame.net

UNLV MARJORIE BARRICK MUSEUM AND DONALD H. BAEPLER XERIC GARDEN Home to the Las Vegas Art Museum Collection, featuring rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and Pre-columbian artifacts from the Michael C. and Mannetta Braunstein Collection. The garden features indigenous and introduced desert plants, including drought-tolerant and a water-efficient irrigation system. 702-895-3381, barrickmuseum.unlv.edu

VIRGIN VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM, MESQUITE Permanent and changing exhibits provide insight into the daily life experiences of Virgin Valley pioneers. 702-346-5295, facebook.com/MesquiteNVMuseum

Recreation Areas BIG BEND OF THE COLORADO STATE RECREATION AREA, LAUGHLIN The park offers dramatic views of the Colorado River and surrounding mountains. 702-298-1859, parks.nv.gov

BITTER SPRINGS BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, OVERTON Experience a 28-mile, two-hour journey through the Muddy Mountains. 702-515-5000, blm.gov/nv

CLARK COUNTY SHOOTING COMPLEX, LAS VEGAS

GOLD BUTTE BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, MESQUITE

THE SHOPS AT CRYSTALS, LAS VEGAS

See petroglyphs, colorful sandstone, and natural formations like the Muddy and the Virgin mountains along the byway. 702-515-5000, blm.gov/nv

An unprecedented array of the world’s most exclusive retailers in a 500,000-square-foot retail and dining district. 866-754-CITY, crystalsatcitycenter.com

HENDERSON BIRD VIEWING PRESERVE, HENDERSON

THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH, HENDERSON

The preserve is home to hundreds of migratory birds as well as numerous resident desert birds. 702-267-4180, cityofhenderson.com

LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, BOULDER CITY Both Lake Mead, which was formed by Hoover Dam, and Lake Mohave, formed by Davis Dam, can be found at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The vast lakes are ideal for land and water activities. 702-293-8990, nps.gov/lame

FASHION OUTLETS OF LAS VEGAS, PRIMM

NORTH REACH PROJECT, LAUGHLIN

FASHION SHOW, LAS VEGAS

The trails system along the northern Colorado River offers walking and hiking trails, fishing holes, and a day-use park. clarkcountynv.gov

The mall boasts seven anchor stores and 250 specialty stores, restaurants, and runway for shows and entertainment. 702-369-8382, thefashionshow.com

RED ROCK CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA AND BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, LAS VEGAS

FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS PALACE, LAS VEGAS

Shop more than 100 designer outlets featuring clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes, home furnishings, specialty gifts, and more. 702-874-1400, fashionoutletlasvegas.com

More than 1 million people make the journey to the incredible Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area every year, which gets its name from the fantastic red sandstone formations that can be found throughout the region. 702-515-5350, blm.gov/nv

Offers a shopping and dining experience that transports guests to a different place and time with lavish Romanesque architecture and decor with awe-inspiring facades, fountains, and statues. Features more than 160 specialty shops and restaurants. 702-893-4800, forumshops.com

RIVER MOUNTAINS LOOP TRAIL, BOULDER CITY

LAS VEGAS PREMIUM OUTLETS SOUTH, LAS VEGAS

The non-motorized River Mountains Loop Trail offers 34 miles of hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding through a diverse landscape including views of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. 702-357-0980, rivermountainstrail.com

At the south end of the Strip, the 140 stores at Las Vegas Outlet Center include Coach, Calvin Klein, Nike, Adidas, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, and more. 702-896-5599, premiumoutlets.com

SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, MT. CHARLESTON

LAS VEGAS PREMIUM OUTLETS NORTH, LAS VEGAS

Better known as Mount Charleston, located just 30 minutes from downtown Las Vegas, the area encompasses more than 316,000 acres of remarkable beauty and surprising diversity. Drive the Mt. Charleston Scenic Byway. 702-515-5400, fs.fed.us

Shop more than 150 designer and name-brand outlet stores at a discount. The mall includes a large food court and a wide range of customer services. 702-474-7500, premiumoutlets.com

MIRACLE MILE SHOPS, LAS VEGAS Located at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, the 1.2 mile retail/entertainment complex features 170 specialty stores , 15 restaurants, and two live entertainment theaters. 888-800-8284, miraclemileshopslv.com

The public recreational shooting park is the largest such facility in the world and offers rifle, pistol, shotgun, and archery centers, as well as an on-site restaurant. 702-455-2007, clarkcountynv.gov

SHOWCASE MALL, LAS VEGAS STRIP

CLARK COUNTY WETLANDS PARK

The four-story interactive retail-entertainment complex includes M&Ms® World, Everything Coca-Cola® store, Gameworks, United Artists cinema, and other specialty gift shops. 702-597-3122

The 2,900 acre park offers 8,000 square foot exhibit hall, six trail heads with more than 15 miles of multi-use trails, bird watching, picnicing, and a family park. 702-455-7522, facebook.com/wetlandspark

GRAND CANAL SHOPPES, LAS VEGAS

FLOYD LAMB PARK AT TULE SPRINGS Tree-shaded groves, fishing lakes, picnic areas, native desert wildlife, and vegetation are found on the site’s more than 2,000 acres. 702-229-8100, lasvegasnevada.com

A vibrant and diverse mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, residences, and office space that is set around a beautiful central park, complete with a vintage-style carousel. 702-564-8595, shopthedistrictgvr.com

Shopping BASS PRO SHOP, LAS VEGAS

In addition to exquisite shops and fine dining, you can enjoy a gondola ride or live opera show at this beautiful indoor center. 702-414-4500, thegrandcanalshoppes.com

Located adjacent to Silverton Hotel Casino Lodge, the Bass Pro Shop has 165,000 square feet of outdoor retail with attractions for the whole family, including a 40,000 gallon freshwater aquarium, rock wall, archery range, and shooting range. 702-730-5200, basspro.com

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BIG BUS TOURS, LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS ATV TOURS

Tour the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown from atop a double-decker bus. Informative guides share their stories, and explore at your own pace by hopping off and on at any of the 20 stops. bigbustours.com

Tour the surrounding Las Vegas desert over sand dunes, or through mountainous trails with the famous Strip in the distance. 702-750-9751, lvatvtours.com

BLACK CANYON & WILLOW BEACH RIVER ADVENTURES, BOULDER CITY Rafts launch from the base of Hoover Dam and travel 12 miles through Black Canyon on the Colorado River. Tours engage visitors with history, wildlife, and geology. 800-455-3490, blackcanyonadventures.com

CREATIVE ADVENTURES, LAS VEGAS A family legacy since 1855, professional guides combine fact with folklore to tell the story of the Southwest in and around Las Vegas. 702-893-2051, creativeadventuresltd.net

Tours

DESERT ADVENTURES, BOULDER CITY

1ST LAS VEGAS GRAND CANYON TOURS, LAS VEGAS

Offers kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and ATV riding in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. 702-293-5026, kayaklasvegas.com

Daily excursions to the Grand Canyon and other sightseeing tours are offered at discounted rates. 702-897-9000, 1stlasvegasgrandcanyontours.com

ADVENTURE CONCIERGE TRAVEL SERVICES, LAS VEGAS Desert journeys to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon and beyond. Personal or group tours. 702-506-2582, adventureconciergetravelservices.com

ADVENTURE PHOTO TOURS, LAS VEGAS Sightseeing safaris take visitors to fascinating geographic locations. 702-889-8687, adventurephototours.com

ALL THINGS COWBOY, LAS VEGAS Horseback riding, cattle drives, sunset barbecues, rodeos, and group events are offered. 702-372-8827, vegastrailrides.com

ELDORADO CANYON MINE TOURS, NELSON Tour takes visitors into the mine and through the history of the oldest and most famous gold mine in southern Nevada. Canoe and kayak tours are also available. 702-291-0026, eldoradocanyonminetours.com

GRAND CANYON TOUR & TRAVEL, LAS VEGAS Daily tours to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam are offered. 800-4-CANYON, grandcanyontourandtravel.com

GOODSPRINGS GHOST HUNT, GOODSPRINGS Investigate ghosts in a 100-year old haunted Nevada mining town with renowned ghost hunter Robert George Allen. 702-677-6499, goodspringsghosthunt.com

HAUNTED VEGAS TOURS, LAS VEGAS

LAUGHLIN ADVENTURE TOURS A large variety of tours are offered, including the Grand Canyon and dune buggy tours. 702-298-2345, laughlinadventuretours.com

MAVERICK HELICOPTERS, LAS VEGAS Offers VIP service from several departure locations. Features tours of the Grand Canyon and nighttime Las Vegas. 888-261-4414, maverickhelicopter.com

NITE TOURS, LAS VEGAS Experience the Las Vegas club scene aboard a luxury party bus with no lines or cover charges. Private and custom tours are available. 877-600-6483, nitetourslasvegas.com

PAPILLON GRAND CANYON HELICOPTERS, LAS VEGAS Airplane, helicopter, and coach tours serve 3,500 passengrs daily to Grand Canyon and beyond. 702-736-7243, papillon.com

PINK JEEP TOURS, LAS VEGAS Professionally guided sightseeing tours are offered to those seeking rugged adventure, panoramic vistas, and information on American Indian history, culture, nature, and geology. 888-900-4480, pinkjeeptours.com/las-vegas

SCENIC AIRLINES, LAS VEGAS The company has been flying over the Grand Canyon since 1965. 702-638-3300, scenic.com

SCOOT CITY TOURS, LAS VEGAS Travel through Red Rock Canyon in style on a three-wheel scooter car along the scenic 13-mile loop. Las Vegas Strip and Downtown tours are also available 702-699-5700, scootcitytours.com

Experience the other side of Las Vegas through mild adventure and sightseeing tours. 888-846-4747, anniebananie.com

Ghost hunt with renowned ghost hunter Robert George Allen. Explore the Motel of Death and Redd Foxx’s Haunted House with EMF meters, temperature guns and dowsing rods. 702-807-8036, hauntedvegastours.com

AWESOME ADVENTURES, LAS VEGAS

JUBILEE! WALKING TOUR, LAS VEGAS

Provides guided ATV tours, hiking, biking, and horseback riding in Eldorado Canyon and other Las Vegas-area excursions. 800-519-2243, awesomeadventuretv.com

SHOWTIME TOURS, LAS VEGAS

Tour on the arm of a showgirl for this exclusive backstage tour of Las Vegas’ longest-running showgirl production, Donn Arden’s “Jubilee!” to life. 702-967-4938, ballyslasvegas.com

Sightseeing and adventure tours are offered, as well as charter service. 702-895-9976, showtimetourslv.com

ANNIE BANANIES LAS VEGAS TOURS, LAS VEGAS

BEST AMERICAN DESTINATIONS, LAS VEGAS Choose from several different types of tours to view the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon. Tours are offered in conjunction with the Hualapai Tribe. 702-889-9378, bestgrandcanyondestinations.com

BIG HORN HUMMER TOURS, LAS VEGAS Specializing in Hummer vehicle tours with adventure trips to the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and Hoover Dam. 702-385-4676, bighorntours.com

LAKE MEAD CRUISES, BOULDER CITY Enjoy a fun combination of spectacular scenery, good food and “Outrageously Great Tours!” on beautiful Lake Mead aboard the Desert Princess Paddlewheel boat. Offers a variety of cruises including sightseeing, brunch, and dinner. 702-293-6180, lakemeadcruises.com

SERENITY HELICOPTERS, BOULDER CITY The company offers incredible private and custom helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon from a relaxing and roomy cabin. 702-589-7700, serenityhelicopters.com

SUNDANCE HELICOPTERS, LAS VEGAS The tour operator offers a range of flightseeing options; specializes in a Grand Canyon helicopter tour. 800-653-1881, sundancehelicopters.com

SWEETOURS, LAS VEGAS Tours are available to Hoover Dam, Death Valley, and the Grand Canyon’s South and West Rims. 702-456-9200, sweetours.com

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TOURS OF DISTINCTION, HENDERSON Offers scheduled day-trip tours to areas surrounding Las Vegas, and overnight stays to Reno and Ely. 702-454-3838, toursofdistinctionlv.com

VEGAS EXTREME SKYDIVING, JEAN Experience tandem skydiving from 15,000 feet. 702-254-8233, vegasextremeskydiving.com

VEGAS GROUP TOURS, LAS VEGAS The company has more than 20 years experience in producing group itineraries and tours for guests to Las Vegas. 800-875-8455, vegas-group-tours.com

Artfest of Henderson

EVENTS J A N UA RY MESQUITE MOTOR MANIA, MESQUITE

702-643-0000, mesquitecarshows.com

MESQUITE AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

888-711-4653, mesquiteamateur.com MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS, AN FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, LAS VEGAS

MARCH

702-739-FANS, supercrossonline.com

2013 NASCAR WEEKEND, LAS VEGAS

SPRING JAMBOREE, BOULDER CITY

800-644-4444, lvms.com MOUNTAIN GEAR PRESENTS: RED ROCK RENDEZVOUS, LAS VEGAS

800-829-2009, redrockrendezvous.com NHRA SUMMITRACING.COM NATIONALS, LAS VEGAS

800-644-4444, lvms.com APRIL BOULDER CITY FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

877-292-2138, bcfineartsfestival.com CLARK COUNTY FAIR, LOGANDALE

888-876-FAIR, ccfair.com LAUGHLIN RIVER RUN

949-502-3434, laughlinriverrun.com LAS VEGAS CITY OF LIGHTS JAZZ AND RHYTHM & BLUES

800-969-VEGAS, yourjazz.com M AY ARTFEST OF HENDERSON

877-775-5252, hendersonlive.com HELLDORADO, LAS VEGAS

elkshelldorado.com

O C TO B E R ART IN THE PARK, BOULDER CITY

702-293-0214, artinthepark.org PRESEASON PRO BASKETBALL, LAS VEGAS

866-388-FANS, unlvtickets.com

702-293-2034, springjamboree.com

RE/MAX WORLD LONG DRIVE CHAMPIONSHIP, MESQUITE

VEGAS UNCORK’D, LAS VEGAS

longdrivers.com

888-936-6366, vegasuncorked.com

NOVEMBER

JUNE

CHOCOLATE WONDERLAND, HENDERSON

ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL, LAS VEGAS

702-458-8864, ethel.com

electricdaisycarnival.com J U LY BOULDER CITY DAMBOREE CELEBRATION

702-293-9256, bcnv.org SEPTEMBER GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL, LAS VEGAS

THE MAGICAL FOREST, LAS VEGAS

702-259-3700, opportunityvillage.com POMEGRANATE ART & CRAFTS FESTIVAL, LOGANDALE

702-397-6444, moapavalleyartguild.net SMOKE ON THE WATER NEVADA STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP, LAUGHLIN

702-889-6376, lasvegasgreekfestival.com

702-298-2535, smokeonthewaterbbq.com

HO’OLAULE’A PACIFIC ISLANDS FESTIVAL, HENDERSON

ROCK-N-ROLL LAS VEGAS MARATHON AND HALF-MARATHON

702-382-6939, hendersonlive.com

800-311-1255, runrocknroll.competitor.com/las-vegas

SUPERRUN CLASSIC CAR SHOW, HENDERSON

DECEMBER

702-643-0000, superrun.com

NATIONAL FINALS RODEO AND COWBOY CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW, LAS VEGAS

TERRIBLE’S PRIMM 300, PRIMM

818-225-8402, score-international.com

702-260-8605, nfrexperience.com RAGE AT THE RIVER, LAUGHLIN

702-452-4522, snoreracing.net

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Boulder Inn & Suites • 704 Nevada Hwy. • 702-369-1000 • 866-51-THEME • boulderinnandsuites.com

114

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El Rancho Boulder Motel • 725 Nevada Way • 702-293-1085 • elranchoboulder.com

$$-$$$

Hacienda Hotel & Casino • U.S. Hwy. 93 South • 702-293-5000 • 800-245-6380 • haciendaonline.com

289

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Nevada Inn • 1009 Nevada Hwy. • 702-293-2044 • 800-638-8890

$-$$

Quality Inn • 110 Ville Dr. • 702-293-6444 • 800-934-8282 • qualityinn.com

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Sands Motel • 809 Nevada Hwy. • 702-293-2589 • sandsmotelbouldercity.com

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Smoking Rooms

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Restaurant (On-site)

Pool

Boulder Dam Hotel • 1305 Arizona St. • 702-293-3510 • boulderdamhotel.com

Pets Allowed

$$-$$$

Gaming

Rates

Fitness Center

Rooms

Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Breakfast Included

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Blue Diamond Mount Charleston Bonnie Springs Ranch Motel Resort • 16395 Bonnie Springs Rd. • 702-875-4191 • bonniesprings.com

Boulder City

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Glendale Stagecoach Depot & Broken Spoke Saloon & Motel • 2300 E. Glendale Blvd. • 702-864-2277 Henderson America’s Best Value Inn and Suites • 85 W. Lake Mead Pkwy. • 702-564-1712 • 800-446-2994 • americasbestvalueinn.com

$-$$

Aston Montelago Village Resort • 30 Strada di Villaggio • 702-564-4700 • 866.774.2924 • montelagovillage.com

$$-$$$$$

Best Western Plus • 1553 N. Boulder Hwy. • 702-564-9200 • 800-HOLIDAY • bestwesternnevada.com/henderson-hotels

115

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Boby Motel • 2100 S. Boulder Hwy. • 702-565-9711

$-$$

Comfort Inn & Suites - Henderson • 475 Marks St. • 702-387-6500 • 800-424-6423 • comfortinnhenderson.com

127

Courtyard Henderson/Green Valley • 2800 N. Green Valley Pkwy. • 702-434-4700 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com

155

Fiesta Henderson Hotel & Casino • 777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy. • 702-558-7000 • 888-899-7770 • fiestahendersonlasvegas.com

224

$-$$$

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino • 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy. • 702-617-7777 • 866-782-9487 • gvrstyle.com

495

$$-$$$$$

Hampton Inn & Suites Las Vegas/Henderson • 421 Astaire Dr. • 702-992-9292 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.com

$$$

Hampton Inn & Suites Las Vegas South • 3245 St. Rose Pkwy. • 702-385-2200 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.com

133

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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham • 910 S. Boulder Hwy. • 702-568-7800 • 800-527-1133 • hawthorn.com

Hilton Garden Inn Henderson • 1340 W. Warm Springs Rd. • 702-322-9000 • hiltongardeninn.com

139

Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa • 1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy. • 702-567-4700 • 888-810-0440 • hilton.com

349

$$-$$$

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Henderson • 441 Astaire Dr. • 702-990-2323 • 888-HOLIDAY • hendersonexpress.com

101

$$-$$$

Homewood Suites by Hilton Henderson/S. Las Vegas • 10450 S. Eastern Ave. • 702-450-1045 • 800-225-5466 • homewoodsuites.com

145

$$-$$$$

Ingles Motel • 1636 N. Boulder Hwy. • 702-565-7929

The M Resort Spa & Casino Las Vegas • 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-797-1000 • 877-673-7678 • themresort.com

390

$$-$$$$$

Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino • 2800 South Boulder Hwy. • 702-294-5000 • 800-654-0877 • railroadpass.com

120

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Residence Inn Henderson/Green Valley • 2190 Olympic Ave. • 702-434-2700 • 800-331-3131 • marriott.com

126

$$-$$$

SpringHill Suites Henderson/Green Valley • 1481 Paseo Verde Pkwy. • 702-270-0995 • marriott.com

120

$$-$$$

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino • 1301 W. Sunset Rd. • 702-547-7777 • 800-678-2846 • stationcasinos.com

457

$-$$$

TownePlace Suites Las Vegas/Henderson • 1471 Paseo Verde Pkwy. • 702-896-2900 • marriott.com

108

$$-$$$

The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa • 101 Montelago Blvd. • 702-567-6000 • westinlakelasvegas.com

493

$$-$$$$

Wingate by Wyndham • 3041 St. Rose Pkwy. • 702-568-0027 • 800-228-1000 • wingatelasvegas.com

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I n d i a n Sp r i n g s Indian Springs Casino and Motor Hotel • 372 Tonopah Hwy., East U.S. Hwy. 95 • 702-879-3456 • indianspringscasino.com

Las Vegas 49’er Motel • 3045 E. Fremont St. • 702-457-7877

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southern | las vegas territory

Alexis Park All Suite Resort • 375 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-796-3300 • 800-582-2228 • alexispark.com

495

$-$$$$$

Americas Best Value Inn Las Vegas • 167 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-795-3311 • 888-315-2378 • abvilasvegas.com

257

$-$$$

ARIA Resort & Casino (CityCenter) • 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-590-7111 • 866-359-7757 • arialasvegas.com

4004

$$$-$$$$$

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Casino Hotel & RV Park • 4575 Boulder Hwy. • 702-951-9000 • 888-236-9066 • arizonacharliesboulder.com

303

$-$$$

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur Casino and Hotel • 740 S. Decatur Blvd. • 702-258-5200 • 888-236-8645 • arizonacharliesdecatur.com

258

$-$$$

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

$-$$

Bally’s Las Vegas • 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-739-4111 • 877-603-4390 • ballyslasvegas.com

2814

$-$$$$$

Baymont Inn & Suites Las Vegas Flamingo at Paradise • 4055 Palos Verdes St. • 702-473-6400 • baymontinns.com

129

$$-$$$$

Baymont Inn & Suites Las Vegas South Strip • 55 E. Robindale Rd. • 702-273-2500 • 800-771-7171 • baymontinns.com

110

$$-$$$

Bellagio Las Vegas • 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-693-7111 • 888-987-6667 • bellagio.com

3933

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Best Western Main Street Inn • 1000 N. Main St. • 702-382-3455 • 800-851-1414 • bestwestern.com

$-$$$

Best Western Mardi Gras Hotel and Casino • 3500 Paradise Rd. • 702-731-2020 • 800-634-6501 • mardigrasinn.com

314

$$-$$$

Best Western McCarran Inn • 4970 Paradise Rd. • 702-798-5530 • 800-626-7575 • bestwestern.com

100

$-$$$

Best Western Plus Casino Royale • 3411 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-737-3500 • 800-854-7666 • casinoroyalehotel.com

152

$-$$$$

Best Western Plus Las Vegas West • 8669 W. Sahara Ave. • 702-256-3766 • 800-WESTERN • bestwestern.com

$$-$$$

Binion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel • 128 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-1600 • 800-937-6537 • binions.com

695

$-$$$

Blair House Suites • 344 E. Desert Inn Rd. • 702-792-2222 • 800-553-9111 • theblairhousesuites.com

220

$$-$$$

Blue Moon Hotel for Men • 2651 Westwood Dr. • 702-361-9099 • 866-798-9194 • bluemoonlasvegas.com

$$-$$$

Boulder Station Hotel & Casino • 4111 Boulder Hwy. • 702-432-7777 • 800-683-7777 • boulderstation.com

300

$-$$$$

Budget Suites of America - Las Vegas • 8440 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-837-2000 • 866-877-2000 • budgetsuites.com

317

$$$-$$$$

Budget Suites of America - Rancho • 2219 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-638-1800 • 888-637-0704 • budgetsuites.com

704

$$$-$$$$

Budget Suites of America - Tropicana • 3655 W. Tropicana Ave. • 702-739-1000 • 866-877-2000 • budgetsuites.com

480

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Budget Suites of America - Wynn • 4205 W. Tropicana Ave. • 702-889-1700 • 888-611-0414 • budgetsuites.com

414

$$$-$$$$

Caesars Palace • 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-731-7110 • 866-227-5938 • caesarspalace.com

3960

$$$-$$$$$

California Hotel Casino Las Vegas • 12 E. Ogden Ave. • 702-385-1222 • 800-634-6505 • thecal.com

781

$-$$$

Candlewood Suites • 4034 S. Paradise Rd. • 702-836-3660 • 800-226-3539 • candlewoodsuites.com

276

$$-$$$

Capri Motel • 3245 E. Fremont St. • 702-457-1429

The Carriage House • 105 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-798-1020 • 800-221-2301 • carriagehouselasvegas.com

155

$$-$$$$

Circus Circus Hotel, Casino and Theme Park • 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-734-0410 • 800-634-3450 • circuscircus.com

3767

$-$$$$$

Clarion Hotel & Casino • 305 Convention Center Dr. • 702-952-8000 • 800-633-1777 • clarionhotelvegas.com

200

$-$$$$

Comfort Inn & Suites • 4375 E. Craig Rd. • 702-982-6700 • 866-476-9330 • choicehotels.com

$$-$$$

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas • 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-698-7000 • 877-551-7772 • cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

2995

$$$-$$$$$

Courtyard Las Vegas Convention Center • 3275 Paradise Rd. • 702-791-3600 • marriott.com

149

$$$

Courtyard Las Vegas South • 5845 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-895-7519 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com/lascy

146

$$$-$$$$

Courtyard Las Vegas/Summerlin • 1901 N. Rainbow Blvd. • 702-646-4400 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com

154

$$$-$$$$

Crestwood Suites I • 7260 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-407-5300 • 877-EXTENDED • crestwoodsuites.com

154

Crestwood Suites II • 2530 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-650-9070 • 877-EXTENDED • crestwoodsuites.com

150

the D Las Vegas • 301 E. Fremont St. • 702-388-2400 • 800-522-4700 • thed.com

638

$-$$$$

Days Inn Wild Wild West Gambling Hall • 3330 W. Tropicana Ave. • 702-740-0000 • 800-634-3488 • wwwesthotelcasino.com

260

$-$$$$

Desert Hills Motel • 2121 Fremont St. • 702-309-5891 • vegas-motels.com

Desert Moon Motel • 1701 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-5535

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Doubletree Club Las Vegas Airport • 7250 Pollock Dr. • 702-948-4000 • 800-222-TREE • doubletreelasvegas.com

190

$$-$$$

Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino • 206 N. 3rd St. • 702-719-5100 • 855-384-7263 • downtowngrand.com

629

$-$$$

Downtowner Motel • 129 N. 8th St. • 702-384-1441 • 800-777-2566 • downtownermotellv.com

200

Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel • 5255 Boulder Hwy. • 702-507-5700 • 866-999-4899 • cannerycasinos.com

307

$-$$$$

El Cortez Cabana Suites • 651 E. Ogden Ave. • 702-385-5200 • 800-634-6703 • eccabana.com

$-$$$

El Cortez Hotel and Casino • 600 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-5200 • 800-634-6703 • elcortezhotelcasino.com

362

$-$$$

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Diamond Inn Motel • 4605 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-736-2565

Smoking Rooms

$$-$$$$$

Restaurant (On-site)

$$$-$$$$$

284

Pool

148

Desert Rose Resort • 5051 Duke Ellington Way • 702-739-7000 • 888-732-8099 • desertroseresort.com

Pets Allowed

Desert Paradise Resort • 5165 S. Decatur Blvd. • 702-257-0010 • 877-257-0010 • diamondresorts.com

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element by Westin Las Vegas/Summerlin • 10555 Discovery Dr. • 702-589-2000 • 877-353-6368 • elementhotels.com/summerlin

123

$$-$$$$

Embassy Suites Airport - Las Vegas • 4315 Swenson St. • 702-795-2800 • 800-EMBASSY • lasvegasairport.embassysuites.com

220

$$-$$$$$

Embassy Suites Convention Center Las Vegas • 3600 Paradise Rd. • 702-893-8000 • 800-362-2779 • eslvcc.com

285

$$-$$$

Emerald Suites - Cameron • 4777 Cameron St. • 702-365-5500 • 866-847-2002 • emeraldsuites.com

$-$$$

Emerald Suites - Las Vegas Blvd • 9145 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-948-9999 • 866-847-2002 • emeraldsuites.com

386

$$-$$$

Encore Wynn Las Vegas • 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-770-7171 • 888-320-7125 • wynnlasvegas.com

2034

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Excalibur Hotel & Casino • 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-597-7777 • 800-937-7777 • excalibur.com

3981

$-$$$$$

Extended Stay America Las Vegas - Boulder Highway • 4240 Boulder Hwy. • 702-433-1788 • 800-EXT-STAY • extendedstayhotels.com

123

$-$$$

Extended Stay America Las Vegas - Flamingo • 1550 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-731-3111 • 800-EXT-STAY • extendedstayhotels.com

125

Extended Stay America Las Vegas Valley View • 4270 S. Valley View Blvd. • 702-221-7600 • 800-EXT-STAY • extendedstayhotels.com

175

$$-$$$

Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas South • 5775 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-895-9810 • 800-228-2800 • mariott.com

142

$$$-$$$$

Fairfield Inn Las Vegas Airport • 3850 Paradise Rd. • 702-791-0899 • 800-228-2800 • mariott.com

128

$$-$$$

Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino • 2400 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-631-7000 • 800-731-7333 • fiestarancholasvegas.com

100

$-$$$$

Flamingo Las Vegas • 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-733-3111 • 888-902-9929 • flamingolasvegas.com

3460

$$-$$$$$

Fortune Hotel & Suites • 325 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-830-4010 • fortunelasvegas.com

150

$$-$$$

Four Queens Hotel and Casino • 202 Fremont St. • 702-385-4011 • 800-634-6045 • fourqueens.com

690

$-$$$

Four Seasons Hotel at Mandalay Bay • 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-632-5000 • 877-632-5000 • fourseasons.com/lasvegas

424

$$$$-$$$$$

Fremont Hotel and Casino • 200 Fremont St. • 702-385-3232 • 800-634-6182 • fremontcasino.com

447

$-$$$

Fun City Motel • 2233 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-731-3155

Gatewood Motel • 3075 E. Fremont St. • 702-457-3660

$-$$

Gold Coast Hotel and Casino • 4000 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-367-7111 • 888-402-6278 • goldcoastcasino.com

711

$-$$$

Golden Gate Hotel and Casino • 1 Fremont St. • 702-385-1906 • 800-426-1906 • goldengatecasino.com

122

$-$$$$$

Golden Nugget • 129 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-7111 • 800-634-3454 • goldennugget.com

2345

$$-$$$$

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton at McCarran Airport • 6575 S. Eastern Ave. • 702-647-8000 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com

129

$$-$$$

Hampton Inn & Suites Las Vegas Redrock/Summerlin • 4280 S. Grand Canyon Dr. • 702-227-3305 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com

106

$$-$$$

Hampton Inn Las Vegas/Summerlin • 7100 Cascade Valley Ct. • 702-360-5700 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com

127

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322

$$-$$$

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino • 4455 Paradise Rd. • 702-693-5000 • 800-HRD-ROCK • hardrockhotel.com

1500

$$-$$$$$

Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino • 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-369-5000 • 800-214-9110 • harrahs.com

2526

$-$$$$$

Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South • 7830 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-453-7830 • 877-STAY-HGI • hiltongardeninn.com

155

$$$-$$$$

Hilton Grand Vacations Club at the Flamingo - Las Vegas 3575 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-697-2900 • 877-8902-6207 • flamingohgvc.hilton.com

315

$$-$$$$

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Las Vegas (Convention Center) 455 Karen Ave. • 702-946-9200 • 888-388-4482 • lasvegasconventioncenterhgvc.hilton.com

419

$$-$$$

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Wi-Fi in Rooms

Restaurant (On-site)

1228

$$-$$$$$

Holiday House Motel • 2211 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-732-2468

$-$$

Holiday Inn Express Las Vegas South • 5760 Polaris Ave. • 702-736-0098 • 888-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com

139

$$-$$$

Holiday Inn Express Rainbow • 6220 S. Rainbow Blvd. • 702-871-4453 • 888-HOLIDAY • lasvegashie.com

110

$$-$$$

Holiday Motel • 2205 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-735-6464

$-$$

Homestead Studio Suites Las Vegas • 3045 S. Maryland Pkwy. • 702-369-1414 • 800-804-3724 • homesteadhotels.com

124

$-$$$

Homewood Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Airport • 230 Hidden Well Rd. • 702-407-0075 • 800-CALL HOME • homewoodsuiteslv.com

147

$$-$$$

Hooters Casino Hotel • 115 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-739-9000 • 866-LV-HOOTS • hooterscasinohotel.com

696

$$-$$$$$

Hotel Suites of America • 3684 Paradise Rd. • 702-699-7000 • 888-695-1212 • hotelsuitesofamerica.net/index2.html

360

$$-$$$

Howard Johnson - East Tropicana • 165 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-476-6500 • hojo.com

295

$-$$

Howard Johnson - Las Vegas Strip • 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-388-0301 • 800-446-4656 • howardjohnsonlasvegasstrip.com

100

$-$$

Hyatt Place Las Vegas • 4520 Paradise Rd. • 702-369-3366 • 888-444-0611 • lasvegas.place.hyatt.com

202

$$-$$$

The Jockey Club • 3700 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-798-3500 • 800-634-6649 • jockeyclubvegas.com

270

$$-$$$$$

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa • 221 N. Rampart Blvd. • 702-869-7777 • 877-869-8777 • jwlasvegasresort.com

548

$$$-$$$$

La Palm Motel • 2512 E. Fremont St. • 702-384-5874

$-$$

Pool

Rates

Pets Allowed

Gaming

Fitness Center

Rooms

Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Breakfast Included

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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

$$-$$$

La Quinta Inn & Suites Tropicana • 4975 S. Valley View • 702-476-6500 • 800-753-3757 • laquintalasvegastropicana.com

$$-$$$

Lamplighter Motel • 2805 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-8791

Las Vegas Marriott • 325 Convention Center Dr. • 702-650-2000 • 800-228-9290 • marriott.com

278

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport South • 6560 Surrey St. • 702-492-8900 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com

Las Vegas Hotel • 3000 Paradise Rd. • 702-732-5111 • 800-732-7117 • thelvh.com

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Las Vegas Hostel • 1322 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-1150 • 800-550-8958 • lasvegashostel.net

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150

$-$$$

Luxor Hotel and Casino • 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-262-4000 • 877-386-4658 • luxor.com

4400

$-$$$$$

Main Street Station Casino, Brewery, Hotel • 200 N. Main St. • 702-387-1896 • 800-373-8933 • mainstreetcasino.com

406

$-$$$$

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino • 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-632-7777 • 877-632-7800 • mandalaybay.com

3211

$$-$$$$$

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas • 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-590-8888 • 888-881-9578 • mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas

392

$$$$$

Manor Suites • 7230 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-939-9000 • manorsuites.com

260

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino • 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-891-1111 • 800-929-1111 • mgmgrand.com

5044

$$-$$$$$

The Mirage Hotel & Casino • 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-791-7111 • 800-374-9000 • mirage.com

3044

$$$-$$$$$

Monte Carlo Resort & Casino • 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-730-7777 • 800-311-8999 • montecarlo.com

2992

$-$$$$$

Motel 6 - Las Vegas - Boulder Highway • 4125 Boulder Hwy. • 702-457-8051 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com

161

$-$$

Motel 6 - Las Vegas I-15 • 5085 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-739-6747 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com

139

$-$$

Motel 6 - Las Vegas Tropicana • 195 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-798-0728 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com

607

$-$$

Motel 8 - Las Vegas • 3961 Las Vegas Blvd S. • 702-739-1777

$-$$

2024

$$-$$$$$

Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace • 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-785-6677 • 800-223-7277 • nobucaesarspalace.com

182

$$$-$$$$$

The Orleans Hotel and Casino • 4500 W. Tropicana • 702-365-7111 • 888-365-7111 • orleanscasino.com

1886

$-$$$

Palace Station Hotel Casino • 2411 W. Sahara Ave. • 702-367-2411 • 800-634-3101 • palacestation.com

1011

$-$$$$

The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino • 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-607-7777 • 877-883-6423 • palazzolasvegas.com

3066

$$$-$$$$$

Palms Casino Resort • 4321 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-942-7777 • 866-725-6773 • palms.com

766

$-$$$$$

New York-New York Hotel & Casino • 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-740-6969 • 866-263-3001 • newyorknewyork.com

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$$-$$$$$

Paris Las Vegas • 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-946-7000 • 877-796-2096 • parislv.com

2916

$$-$$$$$

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino • 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-785-5555 • 866-919-7472 • planethollywoodresort.com

2496

$$-$$$$$

The Platinum Hotel and Spa • 211 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-365-5000 • 877-211-9211 • lvplatinum.com

255

$$$-$$$$

Plaza Hotel and Casino • 1 Main St. • 702-386-2110 • 800-634-6575 • plazahotelcasino.com

1004

$-$$$

The Quad Resort & Casino • 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-731-3311 • 800-351-7400 • thequadlv.com

2640

$-$$$$

Quality Inn Las Vegas Tropicana • 4975 S. Valley View Blvd. • 702-798-7736 • 800-424-6423 • lq.com

$$-$$$$$

Red Rock Casino Resort Spa • 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. • 702-797-7777 • 866-767-7773 • redrocklasvegas.com

816

$$$-$$$$$

Red Roof Inn • 4375 E. Craig Rd. • 702-982-6700 • 866-539-0036 • redroofinn.com

$$-$$$

Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel • 3400 Paradise Rd. • 702-784-5700 • 800-750-0980 • renaissancelasvegas.com

548

$$$-$$$$$

Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center • 3225 Paradise Rd. • 702-796-9300 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinn.com

192

$$$-$$$$$

Residence Inn Las Vegas Hughes Center • 370 Hughes Ctr. Dr. • 702-650-0040 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinn.com

255

$$-$$$$$

Residence Inn Las Vegas South • 5875 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-795-7378 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinn.com

160

$$-$$$$

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Restaurant (On-site)

Palms Place Hotel and Spa • 4381 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-932-7777 • 866-942-7779 • palmsplace.com

Smoking Rooms

Pool

Pets Allowed

Gaming

Rates

Fitness Center

Rooms

Accommodations Hotel/Motel

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Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino • 3700 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-777-7777 • 866-746-7671 • riolasvegas.com

2522

$-$$$$$

Riviera Hotel & Casino • 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-734-5110 • 800-634-6753 • rivierahotel.com

2100

$-$$$

Rodeway Inn Convention Center • 220 Convention Center Dr. • 702-735-4151 • 877 689-3855 • choicehotels.com

100

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150

$$-$$$

Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall • 5111 Boulder Hwy. • 702-456-7777 • 800-634-6371 • samstownlv.com

646

$-$$$$

Santa Fe Station Hotel Casino • 4949 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-658-4900 • 888-767-7771 • santafestationlasvegas.com

200

$-$$$$

Siegel Slots and Suites • 5011 E. Craig Rd. • 702-644-6300 • 800-223-6330 • siegelslots.com

171

Siena Suites Hotel • 6555 S. Boulder Hwy. • 702-648-2100 • sienasuiteshotel.com

600

$-$$

The Signature at MGM Grand • 145 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-797-6000 • 877-727-0007 • signaturemgmgrand.com

1728

$$-$$$$$

Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino • 4100 Paradise Rd. • 702-733-7000 • 800-640-9777 • silversevenscasino.com

327

$-$$$

Silverton Casino Lodge • 3333 Blue Diamond Rd. • 702-263-7777 • 800-588-7711 • silvertoncasino.com

300

$$-$$$

64 beds

Sin City Hostel • 1208 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-868-0222 • sincityhostel.com South Point Hotel Casino & Spa • 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-796-7111 • 866-796-7111 • southpointcasino.com

2163

$-$$$$$

SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center • 2989 Paradise Rd. • 702-433-5880 • 888-287-2166 • springhillsuites.com/laspr

299

$$$-$$$$

Stay Suites of America - Dean Martin • 5201 Dean Martin Dr. • 702-778-7600 • staysuitesofamerica.com

128

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118

$$-$$$

Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower • 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S. • 702-380-7777 • 800-998-6937 • stratospherehotel.com

2427

$-$$$$$

Suncoast Hotel and Casino • 9090 Alta Dr. • 702-636-7111 • 866-636-7111 • suncoastcasino.com

432

$-$$$$

Super 8 Motel Las Vegas Strip Area • 4250 Koval Ln. • 702-794-0888 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com

300

$-$$$$

THEhotel at Mandalay Bay • 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-632-7777 • 877-632-7800 • mandalaybay.com

1117

$$$-$$$$$

Travelers Motel • 1100 E. Fremont St. • 702-384-7121

$-$$$

Travelodge Las Vegas • 2830 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-735-4222 • travelodge.com

100

$-$$

Travelodge Las Vegas Airport North • 5075 Koval Ln. • 702-736-3600 • 866-GOSTRIP • lvtravelodge.com

106

$-$$$

Travelodge Las Vegas Center Strip • 3735 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-736-3443 • travelodge.com

125

$$-$$$$

Treasure Island - TI • 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-894-7111 • 800-944-7444 • treasureisland.com

2884

$$-$$$$$

Tropicana Las Vegas • 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-739-2222 • 800-GO2-TROP • troplv.com

1375

$$-$$$$$

Trump International Hotel Las Vegas • 2000 Fashion Show Dr. • 702-982-0000 • 866-939-8786 • trumplasvegashotel.com

1282

$$-$$$$$

Tuscany Suites & Casino • 255 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-893-8933 • 877-887-2261 • tuscanylasvegas.com

716

$-$$$$$

Vdara Hotel & Spa • 2600 W. Harmon Ave. • 702-590-2111 • 866-745-7767 • vdara.com

1495

$$$-$$$$$

Vegas Club Hotel and Casino • 18 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-1664 • 800-634-6532 • vegasclubcasino.net

410

$-$$$

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208

$$$-$$$$

The Westin Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Spa • 160 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-836-5900 • 866-716-8137 • westinvegas.com

826

$$$-$$$$$

Wynn Las Vegas • 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South • 702-770-7000 • 888-320-7123 • wynnlasvegas.com

2716

$$$-$$$$$

Aquarius Casino Resort • 1900 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-5111 • 888.662.5825 • theaquarius.com

1907

$-$$$

Bay Shore Suites • 1955 West Casino Dr. • 702-209-9010

130

Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino • 2100 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-4000 • 800-477-4837 • coloradobelle.com

1164

$-$$$$$

Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino • 1650 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2535 • 800-227-3849 • riversideresort.com

1405

$-$$$

Edgewater Hotel & Casino • 2020 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2453 • 800-677-4837 • edgewater-casino.com

1053

$-$$$

Golden Nugget Laughlin • 2300 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-7111 • 800-950-7700 • goldennugget.com

300

$-$$$

Harrah’s Laughlin Casino Hotel • 2900 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-4600 • 800-427-7247 • harrahslaughlin.com

1505

$-$$$

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Westgate Flamingo Bay Resort • 5625 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-251-3435 • 888-808-7410 • wgflamingobay.com

Smoking Rooms

Gaming

$$$-$$$$$

Restaurant (On-site)

Fitness Center

4027

Pool

Rates

The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino • 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-414-1000 • 888-2VENICE • venetian.com

Pets Allowed

Rooms

Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Breakfast Included

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Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall • 2200 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2442 • 800-634-3469

416

$-$$

River Palms Resort Casino • 2700 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2242 • 800-835-7903 • river-palms.com

1003

$-$$$

Tropicana Express Hotel Casino • 2121 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-4200 • 800-243-6846 • tropicanax.com

1500

$-$$

Best Western Mesquite Inn • 390 N. Sandhill Blvd. • 702-346-7444 • 800-463-6302 • bestwestern.com/mesquiteinn

CasaBlanca Resort, Hotel, Casino, Golf & Spa • 950 W. Mesquite Blvd. • 702-346-7529 • 877-GETAWAY • casablancaresort.com

472

$-$$$

Desert Palms Motel • 92 W. Mesquite Blvd. • 702-346-5756 • desert-palms.com

Eureka Casino Hotel Resort • 275 Mesa Blvd. • 702-346-4600 • 800-346-4611 • eurekamesquite.com

213

$$-$$$

Highland Estates Resort • 555 Highland Dr. • 702-346-0871 • 888-416-8383 • highlandestatesresort.com

$$-$$$

Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd. • 888-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com

130

$$-$$$

The Springs Mesquite • 720 Tamarix Way • 702-345-7670 • 888-481-8838 • thespringsmesquite.com

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Stateline Casino and Motel • 490 W. Mesquite Blvd. • 702-346-5752

Virgin River Hotel Casino and Bingo • 100 Pioneer Blvd. • 702-346-7777 • 877-438-2929 • virginriver.com

717

$-$$$

23 Cabins

$$$-$$$$

$$-$$$

Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa • 7300 Aliante Pkwy. • 702-692-7777 • 877-477-7627 • aliantegaming.com

202

$$-$$$$$

Barker Motel • 2600 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-642-1138

Best Western Plus North Las Vegas Inn & Suites • 4540 Donovan Way • 702-649-3000 • 800-528-1234 • bestwesternnevada.com

$$-$$$

Branding Iron Motel • 2519 Las Vegas Blvd N. • 702-642-6618

Cannery Casino & Hotel • 2121 E. Craig Rd. • 702-507-5700 • 866-999-4899 • cannerycasinos.com

200

$-$$$

Hampton Inn Las Vegas/North Speedway • 2852 E. Craig Rd. • 702-655-0111 • 800-HAMPTON • hampton.com

$$-$$$

Hitchin’ Post RV Park Motel, Saloon and Steakhouse • 3640 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-644-1043 • 888-433-8402 • hprvp.com

$-$$

Holiday Inn Express-Nellis • 4035 N. Nellis Blvd. • 702-644-5700 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com

$$-$$$

Howard Johnson Las Vegas • 5300A E. Craig Rd. • 702-651-0298 • hojo.com

113

$$-$$$

The Inn at Nellis • 4435 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-644-7878

110

$-$$$

Knotty Pine Motel • 1900 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-642-8300

La Quinta Inn-Nellis • 4288 N. Nellis Blvd. • 702-632-0229 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com

$$-$$$

M o u n t C h a rl e s t o n Mount Charleston Lodge • 1202 Old Park Rd. • 702-872-5408 • mtcharlestonlodge.com The Resort on Mt. Charleston • 2 Kyle Canyon Rd. • 702-872-5500 • mtcharlestonresort.com

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Wireless Internet in Rooms

Pool

Pets Allowed

Gaming

Fitness Center

Rates

Rooms

Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Breakfast Included

las vegas territory | southern

north L as V e g as , continued Lucky Club Hotel and Casino • 3227 Civic Center Dr. • 702-399-3297 • 877-333-9291 • luckyclublv.com

$-$$$

Nellis Suites at Main Gate • 4555 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-946-9999 • nellissuitesatmaingate.com

163

$$-$$$

Siegel Suites Craig • 5230 E. Craig Rd. • 702-644-3038 • 888-422-1212 • siegelsuites.com

125

$$$

SpringHill Suites Las Vegas/North Speedway • 2910 E. Craig Rd. • 702-522-9200 • 888-236-2427 • marriott.com

$$-$$$

Sunrise Inn • 910 E. Cheyenne Ave. • 702-399-1500

$$-$$$$

Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel • 2101 Texas Star Ln. • 702-631-1000 • 800-654-8888 • texasstation.com

202

$-$$$$

Vegas Chalet Motel • 2401 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-642-2115

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Plaza Motel • 207 S. Moapa Blvd. • 702-397-2414 • 800-990-8348

$-$$

Buffalo Bill’s • 31700 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-382-1111 • 800-FUN-STOP • primadonna.com

1264

$-$$

Gold Strike Hotel & Gambling Hall • 1 Main St. • 702-477-5000 • 800-634-1359 • goldstrikejean.com

809

Primm Valley Casino Resort • 31900 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-386-7867 • 800-FUN-STOP • primmvalleyresorts.com

654

$-$$

Whiskey Pete’s Hotel /Casino • 100 W. Primm Blvd. • 702-382-4388 • 800-FUN-STOP • primadonna.com

777

$-$$

Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina Motel • 10000 Cottonwood Cove Rd. • 702-297-1464 • cottonwoodcoveresort.com

$-$$$

El Rey Motel • 430 U.S. Hwy. 95 S. • 702-297-1144

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Phones in Rooms

Private baths

Pets Allowed

Shared baths

Restaurant Close by

Rooms

$$-$$$

Lunch

Rates

bed & breakfasts

Dinner

$ - up to $50 $$ - $51-$100 $$$ - $101-$200 $$$$ - $201-$300 $$$$$ - $300 and up

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Lake Mead RV Village • 268 Lakeshore Rd. • 702-293-2540 • lakemeadrvvillage.com

115

245

Wi-Fi

Toilets

Pools/Swimming

Tent Camping

Pets allowed

Store

Laundry

Showers

Handicap Access

Gasoline

156

Full Hookups

Canyon Trail RV Park • 1200 Industrial Rd. • 702-293-1200 • canyontrailrvparknv.com

Fishing

Drinking Water

Boulder Oaks RV Resort • 1010 Industrial Rd. • 702-294-4425 • 800-478-5687 • boulderoaksrvresort.info

Dump Station

# RV Sites

rv parks

Pull Thru

Milo’s Inn at Boulder • 534 Nevada Way • 702-294-4244 • milosinnatboulder.com

Propane Gas

BOULDER CITY

CAL-NEV-ARI Cal-Nev-Ari Market & RV Park • 2 Spirit Mountain Ln. • 702-297-1115 HENDERSON Desert Sands RV Park • 1940 N. Boulder Hwy. • 702-565-1945 • desertsandsrvpark.com

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221

Handicap Access

Dump Station

Arizona Charlie’s East RV Park • 4445 Boulder Hwy. • 702-951-5911 • 800-970-7280 • arizonacharlies.com

Gasoline

Drinking Water

American Campgound & RV Park • 3440 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-643-1222 • americancampground.biz

Full Hookups

# RV Sites

RV Parks

Fishing

southern | las vegas territory

LAS VEGAS/NORTH LAS VEGAS

Callville Bay Resort Marina • 100 Callville Bay Marina Rd. • 702-565-8958 • callvillebay.com

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Duck Creek RV Park • 6635 Boulder Hwy. • 702-454-7090 • duckcreekrvparklv.com

207

Hitchin’ Post RV Park Motel, Saloon and Steakhouse • 3640 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-644-1043 • 888-433-8402 • hprvp.com

196

King’s Row Trailer Park • 3660 Boulder Hwy. • 702-457-3606

200

Las Vegas KOA at Circus Circus • 500 Circus Circus Dr. • 702-733-9707 • 800-562-7270 • circuscircuskoa.com

366

Las Vegas RV Resort • 3890 S. Nellis Blvd. • 702-451-8005 • lasvegasrvresort.com

400

LVM Resort • 8175 Arville St. • 702-897-9300 • 866-897-9300 • lvmresort.com

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Main Street Station RV Park • 200 N. Main St. • 702-387-1896 • 800-634-6255 • mainstreetcasino.com

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RUGGED. RELAXED. REACHABLE. Carson Valley is unrivaled when it comes to Nevada adventure. Where else can you soar over broad expanses of fertile green valleys, and hike, ride or ski magnificent mountain peaks? The opportunities for a breathtaking experience are seemingly endless, and when it’s time to unwind, our towns and resorts are a welcome respite to jam-packed schedules and crazy workweeks. It’s time for yourself, it’s time for Carson Valley.

800-727-7677 www.VisitCarsonValley.org facebook.com/carsonvalleynevada

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NORTHWEST NEVADA reno-tahoe Reno-Tahoe is where gritty and edgy meet natural beauty with a splash of living history, creating the most amazing mix of fun and inspiration. Imagine exploring downtown Reno via a zombie pub crawl, stopping to read the historical marker where riveted Levi’s were invented. Kayak or tube through the Truckee River Whitewater Park, then soak your tired bones at one of the Biggest Little City’s worldclass spas. Perhaps take in some all-you-can-eat sushi (yes, Virginia, it does exist!) and peruse classic Warhols at the Nevada Museum of Art. Beer and history, sushi and fine art. That’s how we roll. Carson City, the state capital, is just a short jaunt down the highway and is the hub of all things historical. Museums with working steam engine trains and a life-size gold mine exhibit sit near the towering capitol and state government buildings. Cruise over the mountain to Lake Tahoe, and prepare to be awed. You’ll spam your friends’ Instagram feeds with jaw-dropping pics of towering green pines against blazing blue water that’s only distinguishable from the equally blue sky by the rim of snowcapped mountains that surround the lake. Tahoe is a ski and snowboard mecca in the winter, and in the summer it transforms into the happiest place on earth (sorry, Disney) because this is when you can mountain bike, hike, kayak, paddleboard, or just lie in the sand with a Corona nearby and feel the mountain air seep in and ignite your senses. Need a good excuse to grab your friends for a weekend getaway? How about camel races, a whitewater festival, lakeside Shakespeare, wild motorcycle rallies, or a down-and-dirty pub crawl? That’s Reno-Tahoe just about any time of the year. From special events to outdoor recreation, there’s a world to be discovered in this northwestern corner of Nevada.

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, as seen from the Flume Trail. By First Tracks Productions

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RESOURCES Carson City Chamber of Commerce 775-882-1565 carsoncitychamber.com Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-NEVADA-1 (638-2321) visitcarsoncity.com Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Authority 800-727-7677 carsonvalleynv.org visitcarsonvalley.org Town of Genoa 775-782-8696 genoanevada.org Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau (Incline Village) 800-GO-TAHOE gotahoenorth.com Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Stateline) 775-588-1728 tahoechamber.org Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (South Lake Tahoe) 800-AT-TAHOE tahoesouth.com

MUST-SEES ✦ Genoa ✦ Lake Tahoe

✦ Nevada State Museum/ Carson City Mint

✦ Nevada State Capitol

✦ National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection

✦ Truckee River Whitewater Park and Riverwalk District

✦ Virginia City

North Lake Tahoe Visitors & Convention Bureau 800-462-5196 gotahoenorth.com The Chamber 775-636-9550 thechambernv.org

Entertainment

RENO BIGHORNS, RENO

BREWERY ARTS CENTER, CARSON CITY

Reno’s NBA Development League plays home games at the Reno Events Center.

The center features musical and theater performances, a café and gallery/gift shop, pottery studio, art galleries, exhibits, and classes.

775-853-8220, renobighorns.com

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NORTHERN NEVADA, CARSON CITY Hands-on interactive exhibits turn learning into self-paced recreational fun for all ages. 775-884-2226, cmnn.org

775-883-1976, accesscarsoncity.org

Family Fun

FREIGHT HOUSE DISTRICT, RENO

ANIMAL ARK, RENO

CORLEY RANCH, GARDNERVILLE The working ranch is open for special events and hosts family activities in the fall.

Reno-Tahoe Territory

The year-round dining and entertainment complex is adjacent to Aces Ballpark in downtown Reno.

The nonprofit wildlife sanctuary is a 38-acre home for non-releasable animals. 775-970-3111, animalark.org

775-265-3045, corleyranch.com

775-687-7410

775-334-7041, freighthouse.com

BASECAMP, RENO

FLEISCHMANN PLANETARIUM, RENO

PIONEER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RENO

The non-smoking, non-gaming urban adventure experience features a world-class climbing and indoor bouldering facility, live entertainment, and eateries.

The planetarium hosts astronomy, space, and earth science programs. Exhibits and shows ware offered.

Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority 800-FOR-RENO visitrenotahoe.com

renotahoe.com Ski Lake Tahoe 800-588-SNOW

Virginia City Tourism Commission

The center is home to the area’s most prominent performing arts organizations, and hosts a number of traveling productions.

800-718-SLVR

775-686-6600, pioneercenter.com

skilaketahoe.com

visitvirginiacitynv.com

RENO ACES, RENO Visitors to downtown Reno can enjoy the excitement of minor league baseball. 775-334-4700, renoaces.com

basecampreno.com

BORGES CARRIAGE AND SLEIGH RIDES, LAKE TAHOE

775-784-4811, planetarium.unr.nevada.edu

HEAVENLY ADVENTURE PEAK, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

Carriage, sleigh, and horse rides are offered year-round.

Located at the top of the Gondola, the park has non-ski activities such as snowshoeing, tubing, sledding, and even snow biking.

775-588-2953, sleighride.com

800-HEAVENLY, skiheavenly.com

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HEAVENLY GONDOLA, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

MACKAY MANSION, VIRGINIA CITY

COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, GENOA

Enjoy the serenity of alpine mountains and Lake Tahoe on the 12-minute ride up the mountainside.

Built in 1860 by George Hearst, the mansion is open for tours featuring mining artifacts, original furnishings, Tiffany silver, and historical anecdotes.

Take a journey through time and explore fascinating displays depicting early life in the Carson Valley. Housed in the original 1865 Douglas County courthouse, the museum is open daily May through October.

800-HEAVENLY, skiheavenly.com

SIERRA SAFARI ZOO, RENO More than 200 animals of 40 different species are featured. Open seasonally. 775-677-1104, sierrasafarizoo.org

NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM, RENO The children’s museum features hands-on exhibits where kids can build, learn, and play in the clouds. 775-786-1000, nvdm.org

GRAND ADVENTURE LAND, RENO Located at the Grand Sierra Resort, the park compromises five acres of speed, thrills, and fun, and the 180-foot Sky Coaster. 775-786-7005, ultimaterushpark.com

VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD, CARSON CITY AND VIRGINIA CITY

775-847-0373, visitvirginiacitynv.com

MORMON STATION STATE HISTORIC PARK, GENOA The site of Nevada’s first permanent non-Indian settlement, established in 1851, is located along the California Emigrant Trail in Genoa. 775-782-2590, parks.nv.gov

NEVADA STATE CAPITOL, CARSON CITY The capitol’s prominent silver dome is Carson City’s most visible landmark and has been a symbol of Nevada’s government since its completion in 1870.

775-782-4325, historicnevada.net

HISTORIC FOURTH WARD SCHOOL, MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES, VIRGINIA CITY Open to students from 1876 to 1936, it’s the last school of its kind standing in the United States. The museum is open to the public to view permanent and changing exhibits on the history of the Comstock and the story of the Old West. 775-847-0975, fourthwardschool.org

visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/

MARK TWAIN MUSEUM AT THE TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE, VIRGINIA CITY

PIPER’S OPERA HOUSE, VIRGINIA CITY

Mark Twain’s desk, chair and books, as well as most of the original equipment from his press room, are on display.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Piper’s Opera House continues to host events that illuminate the eclectic character of America and greatly enrich American theater.

775-847-0525, visitvirginiacitynv.com

775-847-0433, visitvirginiacitynv.com

NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM THE HARRAH COLLECTION, RENO

SAINT MARY’S IN THE MOUNTAINS CATHOLIC CHURCH, VIRGINIA CITY

With more than 220 cars on display, it was named by AutoWeek as one of America’s five greatest auto museums. 775-333-9300, automuseum.org

Nevada’s oldest Catholic Church is preserved and houses 1,700 artifacts, some made from 19th-century precious metals.

NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, RENO

The museum hosts a collection of rare and exotic artifacts; the arboretum is 12 acres of tree groves, outdoor courtyards, secluded gardens, and a wetland area.

775-847-9099, visitvirginiacitynv.com

Stories of those who carved out lives from the hard, rugged Nevada terrain are preserved here.

775-785-5961, maycenter.com

The campus served as an off-reservation boarding school from 1890 through 1980. The campus is open for self-guided tours.

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART, RENO

775-687-8333, stewartindianschool.com

The oldest cultural institution in Nevada, the museum now hosts leading touring exhibitions.

Excursions are available on a seasonal schedule: the Historic Route, a short ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill, and the new route, Sisters in History, from Virginia City to Carson City. 775-847-0380, virginiatruckee.com

WILBUR D. MAY CENTER, RENO

WILD ISLAND FAMILY ADVENTURE PARK, SPARKS Northern Nevada’s largest family amusement park features a seasonal outdoor water park, miniature golf courses, an arcade, go-cart raceway, and bowling. 775-359-2927, wildisland.com

WINGFIELD PARK, RENO The park is composed of five parks with picnic areas, basketball courts, an amphitheater, and much more, all along the beautiful Truckee River in downtown Reno.

STEWART INDIAN SCHOOL CAMPUS, CARSON CITY

THUNDERBIRD LODGE, NORTH LAKE TAHOE Built in 1939 by an eccentric San Francisco tycoon, it features a “dungeon” and other buildings. Thunderbird Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 775-832-8750, thunderbirdtahoe.org

Museums

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CARSON VALLEY MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER, GARDNERVILLE

Historic Sites

The museum shares local history by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting items of historic significance including exhibits on ranching, Basque, and Washoe culture. It’s housed in the DeLongchamps-designed 1915 Douglas High School, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

DANGBERG HOME RANCH HISTORIC PARK, MINDEN Founded in 1857, it is one of Nevada’s first and largest ranches. Today, it preserves original artifacts, with special exhibits occurring throughout the year. 775-783-9417, dangberghomeranch.org

GENOA BAR AND SALOON, GENOA

775-782-2555, historicnevada.net

COMSTOCK HISTORY CENTER, VIRGINIA CITY

Since 1853, “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor” has welcomed patrons, presidents, actors, and famous musicians. Artifacts collected over the years remain untouched and undusted.

The permanent exhibit features the original Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam engine, No. 18, “Dayton” and several historic photographs and images depicting the Comstock during its heyday.

775-782-3870, genoabarandsaloon.com

775-847-0281, visitvirginiacitynv.com

775-688-1190, museums.nevadaculture.org

775-329-3333, nevadaart.org

NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, CARSON CITY Housed in the historic Carson City Mint, the museum showcases Nevada’s natural and cultural heritage. Exhibits feature Coin Press No. 1; a walk-through mine and ghost town; historic and geologic displays; Dat-So-La-Lee baskets; and Under One Sky, a unique American Indian exhibit. 775-687-4810, museums.nevadaculture.org

NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM, CARSON CITY Experience Nevada’s railroad heritage, including 19th-century railroad equipment, locomotives, and famous Virginia & Truckee Railroad cars. Museum activities include operation of historic equipment, train rides, lectures, and a variety of special events. 775-687-6953, museums.nevadaculture.org

NORTH LAKE TAHOE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, NORTH LAKE TAHOE The historical society includes three museums that feature a variety of exhibits on the rich culture and heritage of the Lake Tahoe region, including early pioneer life, American Indian basketry, and photographic collections. 530-583-1762, northtahoemuseums.org

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PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER, NIXON The museum features several exhibits and displays about the tribe’s culture and history, the natural history of Pyramid Lake and why the Paiute people hold it in such high regard. 775-574-1088, plpt.nsn.us/museum

TAHOE RIM TRAIL, LAKE TAHOE

LAKE TAHOE BALLOONS, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

Go hiking, horseback riding, or mountain bike riding (in certain sections) on the scenic, 165 mile single-track trail through three National Forest and Wilderness areas.

Hot air balloon flights are offered over Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley.

tahoerimtrail.org

TOPAZ LAKE PARK, CARSON VALLEY

800-872-9294, laketahoeballoons.com

NEVADA ADVENTURES, CARSON VALLEY Tour the Pine Nut Mountains in an off-highway vehicle.

SILVER STATE PEACE OFFICERS MUSEUM, VIRGINIA CITY

Prized for its trophy rainbow and brown trout, the lake is popular with campers and boaters looking for the perfect getaway.

One of the largest and finest United States law enforcement collections, the museum includes tools of early lawmen and an interactive children’s room.

775-266-3343, topazlake.com

PATTY’S TOURS, RENO/LAKE TAHOE

TRUCKEE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK, RENO

A range of tours are offered, from historic Virginia City to Lake Tahoe kayaking adventures.

775-847-7800, peaceofficersmuseum.org

Located in the heart of Reno’s bustling downtown hotel-casino and booming arts district, the park features 11 pools for kayak play, as well as a kayak racing course.

775-453-1794, pattystours.com

800-FOR-RENO, visitrenotahoe.com

Tour Lake Tahoe from the sky. Flight training, aerial photography, and unique wedding experiences also are offered.

Shopping

530-544-2211, helitahoe.com

CABELA’S, VERDI

SIERRA ADVENTURES, RENO

The 125,000-square-foot megastore is a veritable showroom combining education, entertainment, and outdoor gear.

Year-round activities, rentals, and tours are offered.

SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM, SPARKS The museum focuses on the history of Sparks and the Truckee Meadows, including the role the railroad played in the development of the area. 775-355-1144, sparksmuseum.org

UC DAVIS-TAHOE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER, NORTH LAKE TAHOE Learn about Lake Tahoe and area geology and environmental issues at the center. Guests also can watch a 15-minute 3D movie about Lake Tahoe. 775-881-7560, terc.ucdavis.edu

WAY IT WAS MUSEUM, VIRGINIA CITY

775-829-4100, cabelas.com

MEADOWOOD MALL, RENO The area’s only enclosed shopping mall is anchored by Macy’s, JC Penney, Sears, and features 100 specialty stores and eateries. 775-827-8451, shopmeadowood.com

800-865-4679, nevadaadventurecompany.com

RENO-TAHOE HELICOPTERS, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

866-323-8928, wildsierra.com

SOARING NV, MINDEN Flights are possible year-round in the Carson Valley, home of the world’s most consistent high-altitude mountain thermal shifts. 775-782-9595, soaringnv.com

OUTLETS AT SPARKS, SPARKS

SONNY BOYS WILD HORSE TOURS, RENO/VIRGINIA CITY

The entertainment and outlet complex is anchored by the 245,000-square-foot Scheels All Sports.

Experience the beauty of wild horses up close. Four different tours offer close encounters with these amazing animals.

WESTERN HISTORIC RADIO MUSEUM, VIRGINIA CITY

775-358-3800, experiencelegends.com

775-200-5205, renowildhorsetours.com

THE SUMMIT, RENO

TAHOE BOAT CRUISES & TOURS, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

The museum features displays of antique, classic, and vintage radios. Call for hours.

An outdoor shopping experience, the center features high-end specialty shopping and dining anchored by Dillard’s and Orvis.

radioblvd.com

775-853-7800, thesummitonline.com

Experience the deep blue waters and scenic attractions of Lake Tahoe aboard one of three graceful yachts. 888-867-6394, tahoeboatcruises.com

The museum hosts the most complete collection of Comstock artifacts, including photographs, lithographs, prints, and drawings of Virginia City, Gold Hill, and Silver City. 775-847-0766, visitvirginiacitynv.com

W.M. KECK MUSEUM, RENO The museum showcases an outstanding collection of minerals, ores, fossil specimens, photographs, and mining-related relics. 775-784-4528, www.mines.unr.edu/museum

Recreation Areas 1862 DAVID WALLEY’S HOT SPRINGS & SPA, GENOA The historic site features natural hot mineral springs pools, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. 775-782-8155, davidwalleys-resort.com

THE FLUME TRAIL, LAKE TAHOE Mountain bike while overlooking Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. flumetrailtahoe.com

PYRAMID LAKE, NIXON Drive the Pyramid Lake National Scenic Byway around the Pyramid Paiute Reservation. 775-574-1000, plpt.nsn.us

Tours BLEU WAVE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE The luxurious tour boat offers private and public cruises. 866-413-0985, tahoebleuwave.com

HISTORIC RENO PRESERVATION SOCIETY, RENO A number of walking, bus, and bike tours through historic districts of Reno are offered, as well as programs and presentations by those dedicated to preserving Reno’s past. 775-747-4478, historicreno.org

KIT CARSON TRAIL, CARSON CITY The 2.5-mile walking tour of Carson City’s west side includes nearly 60 homes and buildings. Pick up a CD of the self-guided tour at the Carson City Visitors’ Center or download a podcast. 800-NEVADA-1, visitcarsoncity.com

LAKE TAHOE ADVENTURES, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Explore the spectacular beauty of Lake Tahoe through an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience. 800-865-4679, laketahoeadventures.com

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ZEPHYR COVE RESORT, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Cruise Lake Tahoe aboard paddlewheelers M.S. Dixie II or the Tahoe Queen. In winter, take a snowmobile on lakeview trails. 800-23-TAHOE, zephyrcove.com

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EAGLES AND AGRICULTURE, CARSON VALLEY

AMERICAN CENTURY CELEBRITY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

775-782-8144, visitcarsonvalley.org MARCH LAKE TAHOE WINTERFEST – GAY AND LESBIAN SKI WEEK, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

laketahoewinterfest.com VIRGINIA CITY MOUNTAIN OYSTER FRY

800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com APRIL RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL

800-233-8928, unr.edu/rjf VIRGINIA CITY GRAND PRIX

775-527-1034, vcgp.com M AY GENOA COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL

775-782-8696, cowboypoetrygenoa.com

530-544-5050, tahoecelebritygolf.com ARTOWN, RENO

775-322-1538, renoisartown.com AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL, VIRGINIA CITY

775-882-6013, visitvirginiacitynv.com LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AT SAND HARBOR, NORTH LAKE TAHOE

800-74-SHOWS, laketahoeshakespeare.com SILVER DOLLAR CAR CLASSIC, CARSON CITY

775-687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com RENO-TAHOE OPEN

775-322-3900, renotahoeopen.com TAHOE ARTS FESTIVAL, NORTH LAKE TAHOE

530-583-5605, laketahoeartsfestival.com AU G U S T

KIT CARSON GHOST WALK TOUR, CARSON CITY

800-565-2704, bikethewest.com VIRGINIA CITY INTERNATIONAL CAMEL RACES

800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com O C TO B E R ELDORADO’S GREAT ITALIAN FESTIVAL, RENO

800-879-8879, eldoradoreno.com HARVEST FESTIVAL, CARSON VALLEY

775-265-3045, corleyranch.com HAUNTED WEEKEND, CARSON VALLEY

775-782-2555, historicnevada.net

NOVEMBER

CARSON VALLEY DAYS

775-784-6587, nevadahumanities.org

TOUR DE TAHOE: BIKE BIG BLUE, LAKE TAHOE

800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com

800-565-2704, bikethewest.com

NEVADA HUMANITIES CHAUTAUQUA

tourdenez.com

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OUTHOUSE RACES, VIRGINIA CITY

AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BIKE RIDE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

800-879-8879, eldoradoreno.com

TOUR DE NEZ CYCLING EVENT, RENO

775-882-2600, nevadaday.com

JUNE

GREAT ELDORADO BBQ, BREWS & BLUES FESTIVAL, RENO

775-329-SHOW, road-shows.com

NEVADA DAY, CARSON CITY

www.renoriverfestival.com

775-348-2200, sandsregency.com

STREET VIBRATIONS FALL RALLY, RENO

775-687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com

RENO RIVER FESTIVAL

EUROFEST, RENO

800-565-2704, bikethewest.com

KIT CARSON TRAIL GHOST WALK, CARSON CITY

775-687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com

775-782-8144, visitcarsonvalley.org

OATBRAN: ONE AWESOME TOUR BIKE RIDE ACROSS NEVADA, LAKE TAHOE

BEST IN THE WEST RIB COOK-OFF, SPARKS

800-648-1177, nuggetribcookoff.com HOT AUGUST NIGHTS, RENO

775-356-1956, hotaugustnights.net LAKE IN THE SKY AIR SHOW, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

RHYMERS RODEER COWBOY POETRY, CARSON VALLEY

775-783-6679, cvinn.com DECEMBER CHRISTMAS ON THE COMSTOCK PARADE OF LIGHTS, VIRGINIA CITY

800-AT-TAHOE, lakeintheskyairshow.com

800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com

RENO GAY PRIDE CELEBRATION

FESTIVAL OF TREES AND LIGHTS, LAKE TAHOE

877-344-RENO, renogaypride.com

530-543-5614, festivaloftreeslaketahoe.org

775-329-3877, renorodeo.com

SEPTEMBER

HOLIDAY GALA, CARSON VALLEY

RENO XTREME BULLS

GENOA CANDY DANCE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIRE

RENO RODEO

775-782-2555, historicnevada.net

prorodeo.com

775-782-8696, genoanevada.org

THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE, CARSON CITY & VIRGINIA CITY

RUN WHAT CHA BRUNG CAR SHOW, CARSON CITY

THE GREAT RENO BALLOON RACE

775-847-0380, virginiatruckee.com

775-883-0927, visitcarsoncity.com

775-826-1181, renoballoon.com

SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS STREET FAIR, MINDEN

LAKE TAHOE MARATHON

775-782-8144, visitcarsonvalley.org

530-544-7095, laketahoemarathon.com

STREET VIBRATIONS SPRING RALLY, SPARKS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES & AIR SHOW, RENO

775-329-SHOW, road-shows.com

RIDE THE RAILS WITH SANTA, CARSON CITY

775-687-6953, visitcarsoncity.com

775-972-6663, airrace.org

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$-$$$

Carson City Inn • 1930 N. Carson St. • 775-882-1785

City Center Hotel • 800 N. Carson St. • 775-882-5535 • 800-338-7760 • ccnugget.com

Courtyard Carson City • 3870 S. Carson St. • 775-887-9900 • marriott.com/RNOCC

100

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Days Inn • 3103 N. Carson St. • 775-883-3343 • 877-231-1574 • daysinn.com

Frontier Motel • 1718 N. Carson St. • 775-882-1377

$-$$

Gold Dust West Casino Hotel and Good Sam RV Park • 2171 E. William St. • 775-885-9000 • 877-519-5567 • gdwcasino.com

142

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Hampton Inn & Suites • 10 Hospitality Way • 775-885-8800 • 800-426-7866 • carsoncitysuites.hamptoninn.com

$$-$$$

Hardman House • 917 N. Carson St. • 775-882-7744 • 800-626-0793

$$-$$$

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites • 4055 N. Carson St. • 775-283-4055 • carsoncity-hotel.com

$$-$$$$

Mill House Inn • 3251 S. Carson St. • 775-882-2715

$-$$$

Motel 6 - Carson City • 2749 S. Carson St. • 775-885-7710 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com

Nugget Hotel • 651 N. Stewart St. • 775-882-7711 • 800-933-5715 • thenuggethotel.com

$-$$

Pool

$-$$$

Pets Allowed

Gaming

Fitness Center

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Rates

Americas Best Value Inn • 2731 S. Carson St. • 775-882-2007 • 888-231-6326 • americasbestvalueinn.com

Smoking Rooms

Rooms

Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Rest.aurant (On-site)

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CARSON CITY

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Pioneer Motel • 907 S. Carson St. • 775-882-3046

$-$$

Plaza Hotel & Conference Center • 801 S. Carson St. • 775-883-9500 • 888-227-1499 • carsoncityplaza.com

168

$-$$

Quality Inn Trailside Inn • 1300 N. Carson St. • 775-883-7300 • choicehotels.com

$-$$$

Round House Inn • 1400 N. Carson St. • 775-882-3446

Silver Queen Inn • 201 W. Caroline St. • 775-882-5534

Super 8 Motel • 2829 S. Carson St. • 775-883-7800 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com

$-$$

Wyndham Garden Carson Station Casino Hotel • 900 S. Carson St. • 775-883-0900 • 800-501-2929 • carsonstation.com

$-$$$

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GARDNERVILLE Best Western Topaz Lake Inn • 3410 Sandy Bowers Ave. • 775-266-4661 • 800-385-2399 • bestwestern.com/topazlakeinn

$$-$$$

Historian Inn • 1427 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-783-1175 • 877-783-9910 • historianinn.com

$$-$$$

Sierra Motel • 1501 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-5145 • 800-682-5857 • sierramotel.net

$-$$

Topaz Lodge & Casino Super 8 • 1979 U.S. Hwy. 395 S. • 775-266-3338 • 800-962-0732 • topazlodge.com

$-$$$

Village Motel • 1383 U.S. Hwy. 395 S. • 775-782-2624

$-$$

Westerner Motel • 1353 U.S. Hwy. 395 S. • 775-782-3602 • 800-782-3602

$-$$

1862 David Walley’s Resort • 2001 Foothill Rd. • 775-782-8155 • davidwalleys-resort.com

211

$$-$$$$

Genoa Country Inn • 2292 Main St. • 775-782-4500 • genoacountryinn.com

$$-$$$

The Border House at Crystal Bay Casino • 14 SR 28 • 775-831-0512 • crystalbaycasino.com

$$$-$$$$$

Club Tahoe Resort • 914 Northwood Blvd. • 775-831-5750 • 800-527-5154 • clubtahoe.com

$$$-$$$$

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino • 111 Country Club Dr. • 775-832-1234 • 800-233-1234 • laketahoehyatt.com

422

$$$-$$$$$

Parkside Inn at Incline • 1003 Tahoe Blvd. • 775-831-1052 • 800-824-6391 • innatincline.com

$$-$$$

Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino • 5 SR 28 • 775-831-0660 • 800-BILTMORE • tahoebiltmore.com

113

$-$$

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel Casino • 15 U.S. Hwy. 50 & Stateline • 775-588-6611 • 800-427-7247 • harrahstahoe.com

532

$$-$$$$$

Harveys Resort Casino • 18 U.S. Hwy. 50 & Stateline • 775-588-2411 • 800-427-7247 • harveystahoe.com

740

$$-$$$$$

Horizon Casino Resort • 50 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-588-6211 • 800-648-3322 • horizoncasino.com

539

$-$$$$$

Lake Tahoe Accommodations • 292 Kingsbury Grade • 775-588-5684 • 800-544-3234 • tahoeaccommodations.com

300

$$$-$$$$$

Lakeside Inn & Casino • 168 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-588-7777 • 800-624-7980 • lakesideinn.com

124

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Wi-Fi in Rooms

5 rooms/ 29 cabins

Smoking Rooms

Rest.aurant (On-site)

$$$-$$$$$

Pool

$$-$$$$

302

Pets Allowed

Gaming

437

The Ridge Resorts • 400 Ridge Club Dr. • 775-588-3553 • 800-334-1600 • ridgetahoeresort.com

Rates

MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa • 55 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-588-3515 • 800-648-3353 • montbleuresort.com

Rooms

Fitness Center

Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Breakfast Included

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L A K E TA H O E S O U T H , continued

Zephyr Cove Resort • 760 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-589-4980 • 800-238-2463 • zephyrcove.com

MINDEN Best Western Minden Inn • 1795 Ironwood Dr. • 775-782-7766 • 866-441-1234 • bestwestern.com

Carson Valley Inn Hotel Casino RV Resort • 1627 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-9711 • 800-321-6983 • carsonvalleyinn.com

149

$$-$$$

Carson Valley Motor Lodge • 1643 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-9711 • 800-321-6983 • carsonvalleyinn.com

$$-$$$

Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 1659 SR 88 • 775-782-7500 • hiexpress.com

$$-$$$

Holiday Lodge • 1591 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-2288 • 800-266-2289

$-$$

RENO Ace Motor Lodge • 222 N. Sierra St. • 775-322-2178 America’s Best Travel Inn • 666 N. Wells Ave. • 775-329-3125

$-$$

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa • 3800 S. Virginia St. • 775-825-4700 • 800-723-6500 • atlantiscasino.com

824

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Baymont Inn & Suites • 2050 Market St. • 775-786-2506 • 866-473-6668 • baymontinns.com

114

$-$$$

Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel • 1981 Terminal Way • 775-348-6370 • 800-648-3525 • airportplazareno.com

265

$$-$$$

Bonanza Inn • 215 W. Fourth St. • 775-322-8632 • 800-808-3303

$-$$$

Boomtown Hotel and Casino • 2100 Garson Rd. • 775-345-6000 • 800-648-3790 • boomtownreno.com

318

$-$$$$

Carriage Inn • 690 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-8848

Circus Circus Reno • 500 N. Sierra St. • 775-329-0711 • 800-648-5010 • circusreno.com

1572

$-$$$

Club Cal Neva • 133 N. Virginia St. • 775-323-1046 • 877-777-7303 • clubcalneva.com

181

$-$$$

Comfort Inn & Suites Reno Airport • 1250 E. Plumb Ln. • 775-682-4444 • 866-848-4450 • renoairporthotel.com

$$-$$$

Courtyard Reno • 6855 S. Virginia St. • 775-851-8300 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com

117

$$-$$$$

Crest Inn • 525 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-0808

Days Inn Reno • 701 E. Seventh St. • 775-786-4070 • 800-448-4555 • daysinn.com

138

$-$$$

Desert Rose Inn • 655 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-3451

$-$$$

Easy 8 Motel • 255 W. Fifth St. • 775-322-4587

Eldorado Hotel Casino Reno • 345 N. Virginia St. • 775-786-5700 • 800-648-5966 • eldoradoreno.com

814

$-$$$$$

Extended Stay America Reno - South Meadows • 9795 Gateway Dr. • 775-852-5611 • 800-EXTSTAY • extendedstayhotels.com

104

$$-$$$

Flamingo Motel • 520 N. Center St. • 775-323-3202

Gatekeeper Inn • 221 W. Fifth St. • 775-786-3500

$-$$

Gateway Inn • 1275 Stardust St. • 775-747-4220

$-$$

Gold Coin Motel • 2555 E. Fourth St. • 775-323-0237

Gold Dust West Casino Inn • 444 Vine St. • 775-323-2211 • 800-438-9378 • gdwcasino.com

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Hampton Inn & Suites South Reno • 10599 Professional Cir. • 775-336-2222 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninnreno.com

$$-$$$

Harrah’s Reno Hotel & Casino • 219 N. Center St. • 775-786-3232 • 800-HARRAHS • harrahsreno.com

928

$-$$$$

Hilton Garden Inn Reno • 9920 Double R Blvd. • 775-850-9700 • 877-850-9700 • hiltongardeninn.com

135

$$-$$$

Hiway 40 Motel • 1750 E. Fourth St. • 775-329-1911

$-$$

Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 2375 Market St. • 775-229-7070 • 888-465-4329 • reno-airport-hotel.com

$$$

Homewood Suites by Hilton Reno • 5450 Kietzke Ln. • 775-853-7100 • homewoodsuites.com

$$$-$$$$

Hotel Ponderosa • 515 S. Virginia St. • 775-786-6820

165

$-$$$

Hyatt Place Reno-Tahoe Airport • 1790 E. Plumb Ln. • 775 826 2500 • 888-HYATTHP • hyattplace.com

126

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In-Town Motel/Star of Reno Motel • 260 W. Fourth St. • 775-323-1421

$-$$

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Grand Sierra Resort and Casino • 2500 E. Second St. • 775-789-2000 • 800-501-2651 • grandsierraresort.com

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Keno Motel No. 1 • 322 N. Arlington Ave. • 775-322-6281

$-$$

Keno Motel No. 2 • 331 West St. • 775-322-4146

$-$$

La Quinta Inn Reno • 4001 Market St. • 775-348-6100 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com

130

$-$$$

Legacy Vacation Club • 140 Court St. • 775-329-4251 • 866-507-1429 • legacyvacationclub.com

$$-$$$

Lexington Inn & Suites - Reno Airport • 2050 Market St. • 775-786-2500 • lexingtonhotels.com

$$-$$$$

Mardi Gras Motor Lodge • 200 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-7470

$-$$

Meadow Wood Courtyard Days Inn • 5851 S. Virginia St. • 775-825-2940 • daysinn.com

$-$$$

Meadow Wood Courtyard Super 8 • 5851 S. Virginia St. • 775-829-4600 • super8.com

$-$$$

Motel 6 - Reno Convention Center • 1901 S. Virginia St. • 775-827-0255 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com

115

Motel 6 - Reno Events Center • 866 N. Wells Ave. • 775-786-9852 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com

141

Motel 6 - Reno West • 1400 Stardust St. • 775-747-7390 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com

123

$-$$

Peppermill Resort, Spa, Casino • 2707 S. Virginia St. • 775-826-2121 • 800-648-6992 • peppermillreno.com

1635

$$-$$$$$

Plaza Resort Club • 121 West St. • 775-786-2200 • 800-628-5974 • plazaresortclub.com

103

$$-$$$

Quality Inn • 1885 S. Virginia St. • 775-329-1001 • 800-4CHOICE • choicehotels.com

103

$$-$$$

Ramada Hotel and Casino • 1000 E. Sixth St. • 775-786-5151 • 800-2 RAMADA • ramadareno.com

281

$$-$$$

Rancho Sierra Motel • 411 W. Fourth St. • 775-786-6277

$-$$

Reno 8 Motel • 1113 E. Fourth St. • 775-786-6828

$-$$

Reno Royal Motor Lodge • 350 West St. • 775-323-4477

$-$$

Residence Inn Reno • 9845 Gateway Dr. • 775-853-8800 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinnreno.com

120

$$$-$$$$

Sands Regency Casino Hotel • 345 N. Arlington Ave. • 775-348-2200 • 866-386-7829 • sandsregency.com

833

$-$$$

Seasons Inn • 495 West St. • 775-322-6000 • 800-322-8588 • seasonsinn.com

$-$$$

Pool

Inn at Renown (Guests of patients only) • 75 Pringle Way • 775-982-5080

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Smoking Rooms

Rest.aurant (On-site)

Pets Allowed

Gaming

Rates

Fitness Center

Rooms

Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Breakfast Included

reno-tahoe territory | northwestern

R E N O , continued

Showboat Inn • 660 N. Virginia St. • 775-786-4032

$-$$$

Siena Hotel Spa Casino • One S. Lake St. • 775-327-4362 • 877-743-6233 • sienareno.com

214

$$-$$$$

Silver Dollar Motor Lodge • 817 N. Virginia St. • 775-323-6875

$-$$

Silver Legacy Resort Casino • 407 N. Virginia St. • 775-329-4777 • 800-687-8733 • silverlegacy.com

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Staybridge Suites • 10559 Professional Cir. • 775-657-8999 • 800-238-8000 • staybridgesuites.com

$$$

Sundance Motel • 850 N. Virginia St. • 775-329-9248

Super 8 Motel University Area • 1651 N. Virginia St. • 775-329-3464 • 888-511-RENO • super8.com

$-$$$

Swan Inn • 501 Lake St. • 775-324-4103

Town House Motor Lodge • 303 W. Second St. • 775-323-1821

$-$$$

Vagabond Inn • 3131 S. Virginia St. • 775-825-7134 • 800-522-1555 • vagabondinns.com

130

$-$$$

Wonder Lodge • 430 N. Lake St. • 775-786-6840 • 800-454-0303

$-$$

Wildflower Village • 4275 - 4395 W. Fourth St. • 775-747-8848 • wildflowervillage.com

$-$$

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132

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Fairfield Inn & Suites • 2085 Brierley Way • 775-355-7700 • 800-228-2800 • marroitt.com/rnofi

$$-$$$

Holiday Inn Reno/Sparks • 55 E. Nugget Ave. • 775-358-6900 • 888-465-4329 • holidayinn.com

220

$$-$$$

John Ascuaga’s Nugget • 1100 Nugget Ave. • 775-356-3300 • 800-843-2427 • janugget.com

1500

$-$$$$

Motel 6 Reno Airport Sparks • 2405 Victorian Ave. • 775-358-1080 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com

Safari Motel • 1800 Victorian Ave. • 775-358-6443

Sparks Super 8 • 1900 E. Greg St. • 775-358-8884 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com

$$-$$$

Sunrise Motel • 210 Victorian Ave. • 775-358-7010

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Smoking Rooms

Rest.aurant (On-site)

Pets Allowed

Pool

Gaming

Breakfast Included

Rates

Rooms

Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Fitness Center

northwestern | reno-tahoe territory

S PA R K S , continued Victorian Inn • 1555 Victorian Ave. • 775-331-3203 • 877-331-3800 • victorianstayinn.com

$-$$

Western Village Inn & Casino • 815 Nichols Blvd. • 775-331-1069 • 800-648-1170 • wvsparks.com

147

$-$$$

Windsor Inn • 60 E. Victorian Ave. • 775-356-7770

$-$$$

VIRGINIA CITY Comstock Lodge • 875 S. C St. • 775-847-0233

Gold Hill Hotel • 1540 S. Main St., Gold Hill • 775-847-0111 • goldhillhotel.net

$-$$$$

Silver Queen Hotel • 28 N. C St. • 775-847-0440 • silverqueenhotel.net

$-$$$

Silverland Inn & Suites • 100 E St. • 775-847-4484 • 888-859-4119 • silverlandusa.com

$$-$$$

Sugar Loaf Mountain Motel • 430 S. C St. • 775-847-0551

$$-$$$

Tahoe House Hotel • 162 C St. • 775-847-5264 • tahoehousehotel.com

$$-$$$

Virginia City Inn • 675 S. C St. • 775-847-0282 • virginiacityinn.com

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Pets Allowed

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Restaurant Close by

Private baths

Dinner

Shared baths

Bed & Breakfasts

Lunch

Rooms

Rates

CARSON CITY Bliss Bungalow Inn • 408 W. Robinson St. • 775-883-6129 • blissbungalow.com Deer Run Ranch Bed and Breakfast • 5440 Eastlake Blvd. • 775-882-3643 • 800-378-5440 • bbonline.com/nv/deerrun/ GARDNERVILLE Cottonwood Creek Farm Bed & Breakfast • 1702 Sanchez Rd. • 775-782-3057 • ccarabians.com GENOA Rustic Romance Guest Cottage • PO Box 317 • 2273 S. Main St. • 775-783-1441 Wild Rose Inn • 2332 Main St. • 775-782-5697 • 877-819-4225 • wildrose-inn.com The White House Inn • 195 Genoa Ln. • 775-783-7208 • whitehousebandb.net

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“B” Street House Bed & Breakfast • 58 N. B St. • 775-847-7231 • bstreethouse.com

$$-$$$

Cobb Mansion • 18 S. A St. • 775-847-9006 • 877-847-9006 • cobbmansion.com

$$-$$$

Edith Palmer’s Country Inn • 416 S. B St. • 775-847-7070 • edithpalmers.com

$$-$$$

VIRGINIA CITY

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Gold Dust West RV Park • 2171 U.S. Hwy. 50 E. • 775-885-9000 • 877-519-5567 • gdwcasino.com

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Pull Thru

Handicap Access

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Comstock Country RV Resort • 5400 S. Carson St. • 775-882-2445 • comstockrv.com

Gasoline

Dump Station

157

Full Hookups

Drinking Water

Camp-N-Town • 2438 N. Carson St. • 775-883-1123 • 800-872-1123

RV PARKS

Fishing

# RV Sites

RENO-TAHOE TERRITORY | NORTHWESTERN

CARSON CITY

GARDNERVILLE Holbrook Station • 1501 U.S. Hwy. 395 S. • 775-266-3434

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Topaz Lake Recreation Area • 3700 Topaz Park Rd. • 775-266-3343 • douglascountynv.gov

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Topaz Lodge Casino and RV Park • 1979 U.S. Hwy 395 S. • 775-266-3338 • 800-962-0732 • topazlodge.com

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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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Silver City RV Park Resort • 3165 U.S. Hwy. 395 • 775-267-3359 • 800-997-6393 • silvercityrvresort.com

206

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Bonanza Terrace RV Park • 4800 Stoltz Rd. • 775-329-9624 • bonanzaterracervpark.com

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Bordertown RV Casino & Resort • 19575 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-677-0169 • 800-218-9339 • bordertowncasinorv.com

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Chism Trailer Park • 1300 W. 2nd St. • 775-322-2281 • 800-638-2281 • chismtrailerpark.com

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Gold Ranch Casino & RV Resort • 320 Gold Ranch Rd. • 775-345-8880 • 877-914-6789 • goldranchrvcasino.com

105

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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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Green Acres Mobilehome Park • 501. W. Moana Ln. • 775-827-2482

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Keystone RV Park • 1455 W. Fourth St. • 775-324-5000 • 800-868-8559 • keystonervpark.com

102

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Panther Valley RV Park • 600 Newport Ln. • 775-323-1447 • pvrvp.com

112

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Reno KOA at Boomtown • 2100 Garson Rd. • 775-345-2444 • 888-562-5698 • koa.com

201

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Reno RV Park • 735 Mill St. • 775-323-3381 • 800-445-3381 • renorvpark.com

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Rivers Edge RV Park • 1405 S. Rock Blvd. • 775-358-8533 • 800-621-4792 • storzco.com

164

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RV Park at Grand Sierra Resort • 2500 E. 2nd St. • 775-789-2147 • grandsierraresort.com

178

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Shamrock RV Park • 260 Parr Blvd. • 775-329-5222 • 800-322-8248 • shamrockrv.com

121

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Silver Sage RV Park • 2760 S. Virginia St. • 775-829-1919 • 888-823-2002 • silversagervpark.com

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Sparks Marina RV Park • 1200 E. Lincoln Way • 775-851-8888 • sparksmarinarvpark.com

204

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Victorian RV Park • 205 Nichols Blvd. • 775-356-6400 • 800-955-6405 • qmcorp.com

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VIRGINIA CITY Virginia City RV Park • 355 N. F St. • 775-847-0999 • 800-889-1240 • vcrvparknv.com

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WADSWORTH I-80 Campground • 1000 Smoke Shop Cr. • 775-575-2181

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W A S H O E VA L L E Y Washoe County Davis Creek Park • 25 Davis Creek Rd. • 775-849-0684 • washoecountyparks.com

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WELLINGTON Wellington Station Resort • 2855 SR 208 • 775-465-2409 • wellingtonstation.com

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NORTHERN NEVADA COWBOY COUNTRY Welcome to Cowboy Country, the vast open space of northern Nevada where “cowboy” is more than a noun, it’s a way of life. Boots and saddles are serious business here, and cattle have the rightof-way through town. This is the real American West, and you’ve found it in Nevada. Spend a few days in Elko in January and you’ll be treated to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Return in July for the National Basque Festival where chorizo and red wine take center stage in this celebration of Basque culture. If you feel up to the challenge, spend your vacation beyond the reach of cell phone towers tending to cattle at a local guest ranch. West WEndover, on the state’s eastern border, is home to the Historic Wendover Air Field, a vital outpost during World War II. Winnemucca is the gateway to Nevada’s rugged and lush mountains to the north and vast desert to the west. Take romance for a spin through Lovelock, where you can visit the only remaining round courthouse in American and “lock your love” in the courthouse plaza. When you venture away from the busy interstate and bustling country towns, you’ll find some of the most pristine wilderness in the western United States. You’ll find abundance wildlife, challenging hikes and climbs, and immense expanses of beauty.

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COWBOY COUNTRY | NORTHERN

RESOURCES Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau 775-635-8245 battlemountainchamber.com Lander County Convention & Tourism Authority (Battle Mountain) 775-635-1112 battlemountaintourism.com City of Carlin 775-754-6354 cityofcarlin.com Cowboy Country

Elko

877-626-9269 ext. 690 cowboycountry.org Elko Chamber of Commerce 775-738-7135 elkonevada.com Elko Convention & Visitors Authority 800-248-ELKO exploreelko.com Jackpot Recreation & Visitor Center 775-755-2653

Lamoille Canyon

jackpot-nevada.net

ROY O’BRIEN

MUST-SEES

Jarbidge Community Association

✦ Ruby Mountains

775-488-2500 jarbidge.org

✦ Lamoille Canyon

Lovelock/Pershing County Chamber of Commerce

✦ Western Folklife Center

775-273-7213 loverslock.com

✦ Basque Dining

McDermitt Information

✦ Lovers Lock Plaza

cowboycountry.org/McDermitt

✦ Angel Lake

Wells Chamber of Commerce

✦ Jarbidge/Jarbidge Wilderness

775-752-3540 wellsnevada.com

✦ Historic Wendover Airfield

West Wendover Tourism & Convention Bureau

✦ Jackpot

866-299-2489 westwendovercity.com

✦ Gold Mining Tours

Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority

✦ California Trail Center

800-962-2638 winnemucca.com

Lovers Lock Plaza

✦ Black Rock Desert

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NORTHERN | COWBOY COUNTRY

MARK TWAIN’S CABIN, UNIONVILLE The historic mining town a few hours outside of Lovelock has a claim to fame with Mark Twain, who bought a mine in the 1860s but abandoned it after digging only 12 feet. 775-273-7213, loverslock.com

OLD TOWN WELLS HISTORIC WALKING TOUR, WELLS Stop by the Wells Chamber of Commerce and pick up a brochure of the Historic District before touring the century-old buildings. Though much of the area was devastated by an earthquake, the brochure reveals the history of the buildings that remain. 775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com

PERSHING COUNTY COURTHOUSE, LOVELOCK

Elko

Completed in 1921, this historic building was modeled after the Pantheon of Rome and is the only functioning round courthouse in the nation. 775-273-7213, loverslock.com

Entertainment

Historic Sites

PEPPERMILL CONCERT HALL, WEST WENDOVER

BLACK ROCK – HIGH EMIGRANT TRAILS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA, GERLACH

The state-of-the-art venue hosts a wide variety of live entertainment, concerts, and comedy shows. 800-217-0049, wendoverfun.com

WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER, ELKO Best known for the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the center features exhibits, events, and a gift shop. 775-738-7508, westernfolklife.org

Family Fun BONANZA OPAL MINES, INC., DENIO As featured on the Travel Channel’s “Cash & Treasures” program, the mine is open for tailings digging from Memorial Day through September. 775-941-0111, bonanzaopals.com

CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER, ELKO Interactive exhibits on the California Trail experience provide educational and cultural enrichment. 775-738-1849, californiatrailcenter.org

LOVERS LOCK PLAZA, LOVELOCK Couples, friends and family can symbolically anchor their love by adding a lock to a chain at the Pershing County Courthouse Park, and then throw away the key. Lovelock is the only place in the nation that has adopted this ancient Chinese custom. 775-273-7213, loverslock.com

RAINBOW RIDGE OPAL MINE, DENIO Dig through mining tailings for wood and opal combinations. The mine is open from Memorial Day to mid-September. 775-941-0270, nevadaopal.com

ROYAL PEACOCK MINING COMPANY, DENIO Dig through mining tailings for opals. The mine is open from midMay to mid-October, and there is an RV park on site. 775-941-0374, royalpeacock.com

The area includes the longest intact segments of the historic emigrant trails to California and Oregon in the western United States. Open seasonally. 775-623-1500, blm.gov/nv

FABULOUS 40, WELLS U.S. Hwy. 40 traversed the entire United States in the early 20th century; the section of the highway in Wells remains. Here, you’ll find a highway-era motel strip with period neon signs and original architecture. 775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com

HISTORIC WENDOVER AIR FIELD, WEST WENDOVER The Army airfield was used during World War II to train more than 1,000 aircrews, including the crew of the Enola Gay, a B-29 bomber that deployed the world’s first atomic weapon. Tours are limited. 435-665-2308, wendoverairbase.com

JARBIDGE TOWNSITE AND COMMUNITY HALL, JARBIDGE Community Hall houses town archives and still has the original stage curtain depicting a Venetian gondolier. Other historic buildings are viewable along Main Street. jarbidge.org

LOVELOCK CAVE, LOVELOCK

THE TRANSCONTINENTAL TELEPHONE LINE, WEST WENDOVER See where the last splice of the Transcontinental Telephone Connection line was erected. 866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

VICTORY HIGHWAY PARK, WEST WENDOVER Several plaques commemorate history of the region as well as the California Trail, which passed through the area. 866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

WENDOVER WILL, WEST WENDOVER Greeting travelers since 1952, the world’s largest mechanical cowboy stands 63 feet in height, with a 28-foot arm-to-arm length and ¼ mile of neon lighting tubes. 866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

Museums 49’ER INTERPRETIVE CENTER, WELLS This interpretive center is dedicated to the northeastern Nevada section of the California Trail. 775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com

BUCKAROO HALL OF FAME & HERITAGE MUSEUM, WINNEMUCCA Memorabilia includes traditional working gear, paintings, sculptures, and drawings. 775-623-5071, buckaroohalloffame.com

Pick up a brochure on the self-guided Lovelock Cave Back Country Byway driving tour at the Pershing County Chamber of Commerce or the Marzen House Museum. This archaeological site has yielded 2,000-year-old tule duck decoys and other American Indian artifacts. 775-273-7213, loverslock.com

ELKO RAILROAD PARK, ELKO

LOVELOCK DEPOT, LOVELOCK

HUMBOLDT COUNTY MUSEUM, WINNEMUCCA

The Union Pacific Railroad Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 775-273-7213, loverslock.com

See a turn-of-the-century parlor, early model horseless carriages, a set of bones from a local mammoth, and much more. Open seasonally. 775-623-2912, humboldtmuseum.org

The park hosts demonstrations, summer storytelling, music festivals, and other activities commemorating the role Elko played in the rail history of our nation. 775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

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COWBOY COUNTRY | NORTHERN

MARZEN HOUSE MUSEUM, LOVELOCK

LAMOILLE CANYON, LAMOILLE

WILSON RESERVOIR RECREATION AREA, ELKO

Built in 1874, this two-story house features mining equipment, American Indian artifacts, and a replica of Lovelock Cave.

Incredible views of meadows, wildlife, waterfalls, and avalanche chutes abound in the glacier-carved canyon.

Located 83 miles northwest of Elko, the area offers seasonal camping and ice fishing.

775-273-7213, loverslock.com

775-752-3357, fs.fed.us

775-753-0200, exploreelko.com

NORTHEASTERN NEVADA MUSEUM, ELKO

MILL CREEK RECREATION AREA, BATTLE MOUNTAIN

WINNEMUCCA SAND DUNES, WINNEMUCCA

The award-winning museum offers a look into the rich history of the region through art, wildlife, and history exhibits.

In addition to camping, visitors to the recreation area can picnic, hike, fish, and enjoy watching the wildlife, particularly birds.

Located north of Winnemucca, the dunes are open to motorcycles and ATVs.

775-738-3418, museumelko.org

775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com

800-962-2638, winnemucca.com

SHERMAN STATION, ELKO

PINE FOREST RECREATION AREA, WINNEMUCCA

The 1903 Sherman Station Ranch House and five outbuildings are now home to the Elko Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Information Center. Exhibits include artifacts from turn-of-thecentury Nevada.

Blue Lakes, Onion Reservoir, and Knott Creek Reservoir are three popular sites in this remote area.

775-738-7135, elkonevada.com

RUBY LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, RUBY VALLEY

TUSCARORA POTTERY GALLERY, ELKO Enjoy workshops and hand-crafted pottery. 775-756-5526, tuscarorapottery.com

775-623-1500, blm.gov/nv

One of the most remote refuges in the lower 48 states, the refuge encompasses 39,928 acres and serves as a magnet for a wide diversity of wildlife species. 775-779-2237, fws.gov/refuge/ruby_lake

Recreation Areas

RUBY MOUNTAINS RECREATION AREA, LAMOILLE

BLACK ROCK — HIGH EMIGRANT TRAILS NATIONAL CONSERVATON AREA, GERLACH

Find several trails and campgrounds here, including the Powerhouse Campground, Roads End Campground, Terraces Campground, and Thomas Canyon Campground.

The area includes the longest intact segments of the historic emigrant trails to California and Oregon in the western United States. Open seasonally. 775-623-1500, blm.gov/nv

BLOODY SHINS TRAIL, WINNEMUCCA For the die-hard mountain biker, the trail runs seven to 17 arduous miles.

775-752-3357, fs.fed.us

Visitors to the area enjoy swimming, boating, waterskiing, hiking, camping, picnicking, and most notably, trophy-class walleye fishing. 775-538-7321, parks.nv.gov

SHOSHONE OHV TRAIL, BATTLE MOUNTAIN

CALIFORNIA TRAIL BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, WELLS

Located about 25 miles south of Battle Mountain, the Shoshone OHV Trail System offers climbs to nearly 8,000 feet and travels through a variety of high desert ecosystems including pinion and juniper. It is designed for both motorcycles and four-wheeled vehicles less than 50” in width.

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CARLIN CANYON HISTORICAL WAYSIDE, CARLIN Bike, walk or drive this picturesque canyon with unique geologic formations. 775-754-6354

COPPER BASIN MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL, BATTLE MOUNTAIN Just south of Battle Mountain, the trail offers a variety of steep climbs and fast, technical descents through historic mining areas, sagebrush-covered canyons, and rocky ridges. 775-635-1112, battlemounaintourism.com

JARBIDGE RECREATION AREA, JARBIDGE The area offers more than 200,000 acres of relatively undiscovered recreational opportunities on unpaved roads. 775-752-3357, fs.fed.us

DOWNTOWN ELKO Peruse gift shops, Western boutiques, and restaurants along the downtown corridor. elkonevada.com

J.M. CAPRIOLA CO., ELKO The world-famous saddle making company has been outfitting buckaroos for generations. 775-738-5816, capriolas.com

TIP’S WESTERN AND CUSTOM SADDLES, WINNEMUCCA Custom saddles, silver embroidery, and unique gifts are featured. 775-623-3300, tipswestern.com

RYE PATCH STATE RECREATION AREA, LOVELOCK

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The byway begins 25 miles north of Wells off US 93 and traverses 96 miles of gravel roads in extreme northeastern Elko County, crossing sagebrush-covered hills and broad valleys.

Shopping

775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com

SOUTH FORK STATE RECREATION AREA, ELKO The recreation area provides ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife and hosts juniper-rich woodlands, meadows dotted with generous clumps of sagebrush, rolling hills, and deep canyons. 775-744-4346, parks.nv.gov

Tours ELKO GUIDE SERVICE, SPRING CREEK The service offers a wide range of customized adventure opportunities, from hunting and fishing expeditions, to activities geared toward the whole family. 775-744-2277, elkoguideservice.com

GOLD MINE TOURS, ELKO Newmont Gold Company offers public tours on the second Tuesday of the month, April through October. Battle Mountain and Winnemucca area mines also offer tours. 775-778-4068, exploreelko.com

RUBY MOUNTAIN HELI-EXPERIENCE, LAMOILLE Experience helicopter skiing and riding adventures. 775-753-6867, helicopterskiing.com

WATER CANYON RECREATION AREA, WINNEMUCCA Rising almost 2,000 feet above the town of Winnemucca, the area offers sites for overnight camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, and limited ATVing, as well as flora and fauna viewing. 800-962-2638, winnemucca.com

WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA, ELKO Visitors to the area enjoy camping, picnicking, hunting, boating, fishing, and ice fishing. 775-385-5939, parks.nv.gov

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NORTHERN | COWBOY COUNTRY

EVENTS J A N UA RY BASQUE CLUB WINTER FESTIVAL, BATTLE MOUNTAIN

775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING, ELKO

Human-Powered Speed Challenge by Bruce Rettig

775-738-7508, westernfolklife.org SPRING CREEK RODEO – COWBOY COMPETITION

STREET FEVER SHOW-N-SHINE, LOVELOCK

775-753-6295, springcreeknv.net

775-273-7213, loverslock.com

F E B R UA RY

WENDOVER CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW, WEST WENDOVER

BALLOON LOVERS ALOFT, LOVELOCK

775-273-7213, loverslock.com VALENTINE’S DAY – LOCK YOUR LOVE, LOVELOCK

775-273-7213, loverslock.com RANCH HAND RODEO WEEKEND, WINNEMUCCA

775-623-2220, ranchrodeonv.com MARCH BATTLE MOUNTAIN SPRING MUD FLING

775-635-8245, battlemountainchamber.com SHOOTING THE WEST, WINNEMUCCA

775-623-5071, shootingthewest.org APRIL SPRING CREEK RODEO – RANCH RODEO, SPRING CREEK

775-753-6295, springcreeknv.net

800-217-0049, wendoverfun.com

MORRODDERS CAR SHOW, ELKO

J U LY BATTLE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL, BATTLE MOUNTAIN

775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com FUN RUN CLASSIC CAR SHOW, WELLS

775-738-4091, exploreelko.com JUNE ATV JAMBOREE, ELKO

775-738-3412, elkoatvjamboree.org ELKO MINING EXPO

800-248-3556, exploreelko.com FORT HALLECK DAYS, ELKO

fthalleck.com MOTORCYCLE JAMBOREE, ELKO

elkomotorcyclejamboree.com NEVADA STATE OLDTIME FIDDLERS CHAMPIONSHIP, WELLS

775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com

RACE TO THE ANGEL, WELLS

775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com RUBY MOUNTAIN BALLOON FESTIVAL, ELKO

rubymountainballoonfestival.com SMOKIN’ HOT CHILI COOKOFF, CARLIN

NATIONAL BASQUE FESTIVAL, ELKO

TRI-COUNTY FAIR AND STAMPEDE, WINNEMUCCA

775-738-4091, exploreelko.com RANCH HAND RODEO, MCDERMITT

cowboycountry.org SILVER STATE INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL RODEO, WINNEMUCCA

775-423-3739, ssir.us

775-754-6354, cityofcarlin.com

775-623-5071, winnemucca.com WENDOVER WINGS & WHEELS, WEST WENDOVER

801-571-2907, wendoverairbase.com WORLD HUMAN-POWERED SPEED CHALLENGE, BATTLE MOUNTAIN

775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com WORLD OF SPEED, WEST WENDOVER

866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

AU G U S T

O C TO B E R

BONNEVILLE SPEED WEEK, WEST WENDOVER

AMERICA WEST 4-D BARREL RACING FINALS, WINNEMUCCA

866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com BUB’S MOTORCYCLE SPEED TRIALS, WEST WENDOVER

866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com BURNING MAN, GERLACH

775-623-2220, aw4d.com OKTOBERFEST, ELKO

775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

415-TO-FLAME, burningman.com

NOVEMBER

CARLIN RANCH HAND RODEO, CARLIN

BATTLE MOUNTAIN CHUKAR TOURNAMENT AND FEED, BATTLE MOUNTAIN

775-754-6354, cityofcarlin.com CARLIN SHOW-N-SHINE CAR SHOW, CARLIN

775-754-6354, cityofcarlin.com ELKO COUNTY FAIR & HORSE RACES, ELKO

775-738-3616, elkocountyfair.com FIFTIES FEVER, WINNEMUCCA

775-623-5071, fifties-fever.com FRONTIER DAYS, LOVELOCK

775-273-7213, loverslock.com

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775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com

775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

SENIOR PRO RODEO, ELKO

BONNEVILLE WORLD FINALS, WEST WENDOVER

775-623-5071, winnemucca.com

CALIFORNIA TRAIL DAYS, ELKO

775-623-5071, winnemucca.com

SEPTEMBER 866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

SILVER STATE STAMPEDE, ELKO

RUN-A-MUCCA, WINNEMUCCA

jarbidge.org

WINNEMUCCA BASQUE FESTIVAL, WINNEMUCCA

M AY 775-738-4091, elkotraildays.com

JARBIDGE DAYS, JARBIDGE

775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com CHARLES NANNINI INVITATIONAL CHARIOT RACES, WELLS

916-296-2326, wsrra.org FESTIVAL OF TREES, ELKO

775-738-4091, exploreelko.com SENIOR NATIONAL FINALS RODEO, WINNEMUCCA

775-623-5071, seniorrodeo.com

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Big Chief Motel • 434 W. Front St. • 775-635-2416 • bigchiefmotel.com

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Owl Club Casino Restaurant Motel • 72 E. Front St. • 775-635-2444

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Super 8 - Battle Mountain • 825 Super 8 Dr. • 775-635-8808 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com

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Battle Mountain Inn & Suites • 650 W. Front St. • 775-635-5200 • battlemtninn.com

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Americas Best Value Inn • 521 E. Front St. • 775-635-5880 • americasbestvalueinn.com

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B AT T L E M O U N TA I N

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Carlin Inn • 1018 Fir St. • 775-754-6110

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DENIO Denio Junction Motel • 6505 Hwy. 140 North #5 • 775-941-0171

ELKO 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

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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Days Inn • 1500 Idaho St. • 775-738-7245 • 800-329-7466 • daysinn.com

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Economy Inn • 411 10th St. • 775-738-8018 • 800-565-3286 • economyinnelko.com

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Elko Inn Express • 837 Idaho St. • 775-738-7261 • elkoinnexpress.com

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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Hilton Garden Inn • 3650 E. Idaho St. • 775-777-1200 • 800-HILTONS • hiltongardeninn.com

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 3019 Idaho St. • 775-777-0990 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.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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Oak Tree Inn • 95 Spruce Rd. • 775-777-2222 • 888-456-8733 • oaktreeinn.net

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Quality Inn and Suites Elko • 3320 E. Idaho St. • 775-777-8000 • 800-4-CHOICE • qualityinnelko.com

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Red Lion Hotel & Casino • 2065 Idaho St. • 775-738-2111 • 800-545-0044 • playelko.com

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Rodeway Inn • 736 Idaho St. • 775-738-7152 • 800-4-CHOICE • choicehotels.com

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Shilo Inn Suites • 2401 Mountain City Hwy. • 775-738-5522 • 800-222-2244 • shiloinns.com

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Stampede Motel • 129 W. Idaho St. • 775-738-8471

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

Western Inn • 132 3rd St. • 775-753-4977

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Travelodge Elko • 1785 Idaho St. • 775-753-7747 • 800-578-7878 • travelodge.com

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Motel 6 - Elko • 3021 Idaho St. • 775-738-4337 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com

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Travelers Motel • 1181 Idaho St. • 775-738-4048

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TownePlace Suites Elko • 2625 E. Jennings Way • 775-738-9900 • marriott.com

Mid Town Motel • 294 Idaho St. • 775-738-3515

Manor Motor Lodge • 185 Idaho St. • 775-738-3311

Thunderbird Motel • 345 Idaho St. • 775-738-7115 • thunderbirdmotelelko.com

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Wi-Fi in Rooms

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Chambers’ Motel • 422 Davidson St. • 775-763-6626

Mountain City Motel Restaurant and Bar • 525 Davidson St. • 775-763-6617

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GERLACH Bruno’s Country Club & Motel • 300 Main St. • 775-557-2220

Soldier Meadows Ranch & Lodge • Mile 50, Soldier Meadows Rd. • 775-849-1666 • soldiermeadows.com

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Barton’s Club 93 Hotel and Casino • 1002 U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-2341 • 800-258-2937 • bartonsclub93.com

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Cactus Petes Resort Casino • 1385 U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-2321 • 800-821-1103 • ameristarcasinos.com

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Four Jacks Hotel Casino • 1702 U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-2491 • 800-251-6313 • fourjackshotel.com

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Horseshu Hotel Casino • 11385 U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-2321 • 800-821-1103 • ameristarcasinos.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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Outdoor Inn Motel • Main St. • 775-488-2311

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

Royal Inn Suites • 1435 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-2500

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Super 10 Motel • 1390 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-0703

Diamond A Motel • 140 U.S. Hwy. 95 • 775-532-8551 • diamondamotel.com

McDermitt Motel • 55 U.S. Hwy. 95 N. • 775-532-8588

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LAMOILLE Hotel Lamoille • 925 Lamoille Hwy. • 775-753-6871 LOVELOCK

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O R O VA D A Rocky View Inn • U.S. Hwy. 95 N. • 775-272-3337

VA L M Y Valmy Station • Exit 216, I-80 East • 775-635-5511

WELLS Lone Star Motel • 676 Sixth St. • 775-752-3632

Motel 6 • 1561 Sixth St. • 775-752-2116 • 800-4MOTEL6 • motel6.com

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Rest Inn Suites • 1509 E. Sixth St. • 775-752-2277 • 800-935-5768

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Shell Crest Motel • 573 Sixth St. • 775-752-3755

Super 8 Motel • 930 Sixth St. • 775-401-6636 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com

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Montego Bay Casino & Resort • 100 Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-9100 • 800-217-0049 • www.wendoverfun.com

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Peppermill Hotel Casino • 680 Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-2255 • 800-217-0049 • wendoverfun.com

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Rainbow Hotel Casino • 1045 W. Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-4000 • 800-217-0049 • wendoverfun.com

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Wendover Nugget Hotel & Casino • 101 Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-2221 • 800-848-7300 • wendovernugget.com

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WINNEMUCCA Best Western - Gold Country Inn • 921 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-6999 • 800-346-5306 • bestwestern.com

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Budget Inn • 251 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2394

Cozy Motel • 344 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2615

Days Inn Winnemucca • 511 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-3661 • daysinn.com

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Economy Inn • 635 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-5281 • economyinnwinnemucca.com

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Frontier Motel • 410 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2915

Holiday Inn Express • 1987 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-625-3100 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com

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Model T Quality Inn • 1130 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2588 • 800-645-5658 • modelt.com

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Park Motel • 740 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2810

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Pyrenees Motel • 714 W.Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-1116

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Regency Inn • 705 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-4898

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Santa Fe Inn • 1620 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-1119

Scott Shady Court • 400 First St. • 775-623-3646

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Scottish Inn • 333 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-3703

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Super 8 Motel • 1157 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-625-1818 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com

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Town House Motel • 375 Monroe St. • 775-623-3620 • 800-243-3620 • townhouse-motel.com

Val-U Motel • 125 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-5248

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Winnemucca Holiday Motel • 670 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-3684 • 800-262-8901

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Winnemucca Inn • 741 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2565 • 800-633-6435 • winnemuccainn.com

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Winners Hotel/Casino • 185 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2511 • 800-648-4770 • winnerscasino.com

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Denio Junction • 6505 U.S. Hwy 140 North • 775-941-0171

Royal Peacock RV Park • Virgin Valley Rd. #10 • 775-941-0374 (summer); 775-272-3295 (winter) • royalpeacock.com

Americas Best Value Gold Country Inn & Casino • 2050 Idaho St. • 775-738-8421 • 800-621-1332 • goldcountryinnelko.com

Double Dice RV Park • 3730 E. Idaho St. • 775-738-5642 • 888-738-3423 • doubledicervpark.com

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Elko RV Park at Ryndon • 507 Scott Rd. • 775-738-3448

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Iron Horse Resort • 3400 E. Idaho St. • 775-777-1919 • 800-782-3556 • ironhorservresort.com

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Valley View RV Park • 600 E. Idaho St. • 775-753-9200

Cactus Petes Saquaro RV Park • 1385 U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-6595 • ameristarcasinos.com

Spanish Gardens RV Park • Corner of Gurley & U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-2396

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Silver Sage RV Park • 371 13th St. • 775-754-6889

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Desert Gold RV Park • 801 Poplar St. • 775-754-2699

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B AT T L E M O U N TA I N Broadway Flying J Truck Stop • 654 W. Front St • 775-635-5424 • broadwaygroup.com

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LOVELOCK Lazy K Campground & RV Park • 1550 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-0577

MCDERMITT Mitchell’s Stateline RV Park • 4112 Stateline Dr. • 514-522-8101

MILL CITY Star Point Trading Post & RV Park • 150 U.S. Hwy. 400 • 775-528-7677

M O U N TA I N C I T Y Hilltop Laundromat & RV Park • 103 Davidson St. • 801-616-1943

PA R A D I S E VA L L E Y Paradise Valley Community RV Park • 60 S. Main St. • 775-578-3531

WELLS Angel Lake RV Park • 124 S. Humboldt Ave. • 775-752-2745 • angellakerv.com

Crossroads RV Park • 704 6th St. • 775-752-3012

Mountain Shadows RV Park • 807 Humboldt Ave. • 775-752-3525 • mountainshadowsrvpark.com

Welcome Station RV Park • I-80 Exit 343 • 775-752-2736

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Hi-Desert RV Park • 5575 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-4513 • hidesertrv.net

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Model T RV Park • 1130 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2588

Westerner Trailer Lodge • 800 E. Fourth St. • 775-623-2907

Winnemucca RV Park • 5255 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-4458 • winnemuccarvpark.com

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PA R A D I S E VA L L E Y Stonehouse Country Inn • U.S. Hwy. 290 • 775-578-3530

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NORTH CENTRAL NEVADA PONY EXPRESS “Young, skinny, wiry fellows, not over 18, must be expert riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred.” Yeah, you could call this some rough terrain. Spanning Nevada east to west is the wild, mountainous, rugged route of the famed Pony Express. The terrain hasn’t changed much in over 150 years, but stay on the highway and you’ll find a taste of the Wild West tamed through time. Your trek through this stretch of Nevada will take you on U.S. Highway 50, known as “The Loneliest Road in America.” Solitude and tranquility infuse the sagebrush sea along this ribbon of highway, and each town tells the story of the boom and bust of Nevada’s mining heyday. Ely, once a major resting point for Hollywood celebrities on their way to vacation throughout the West, now sparkles with vintage neon and a classic American “Main Street.” Find yourself by getting lost in Austin, where miles of mountain-bike trails showcase the beauty of Nevada’s high desert. Sample some of the best farm-to-fork fare in Fallon, where you can also taste wine and distilled spirits at an estate winery. Sure, Nevada’s Pony Express region has come a long way since the mail route blazed across the state in 1860, but it’s still an authentic slice of the Wild West. This is the land for explorers, where rugged beauty shines through sagebrush and snowcapped mountains across the Silver State.

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PONY EXPRESS TERRITORY | NORTH CENTRAL

RESOURCES Churchill Arts Council 775-423-1440 churchillarts.org Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce 775-964-2200 austinnevada.com Great Basin Business and Tourism Council (Baker) greatbasinpark.com Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce 775-246-7909 daytonnvchamber.org White Pine Chamber of Commerce (Ely) 775-289-8877 whitepinechamber.com White Pine County Tourism & Recreation Board (Ely) 800-496-9350 elynevada.net Eureka Opera House 775-237-6006 co.eureka.nv.us

MUST-SEES

Eureka County Economic Development

Sand Mountain

775-237-5484 eurekacounty.com

✦ Hwy. 50 - “The Loneliest Road In America”

Fallon Chamber of Commerce

✦ Churchhill County Museum

775-423-2544 fallonchamber.com

✦ Lattin Farms

Fallon Convention & Tourism Authority

✦ Oats Park Art Center

775-423-4556

✦ Sand Mountain

visitfallonnevada.com Fernley Chamber of Commerce

Ely

775-575-4459

✦ Austin Turquoise Shops

fernleychamber.org

✦ Eureka Opera House

Great Basin National Park

✦ Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park ✦ Cave Lake State Park

775-234-7331 nps.gov/grba

✦ Nevada Northern Railway and Nevada State Railroad Museum

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✦ Great Basin National Park & Lehman Caves

ponyexpressnevada.com Silver Springs Chamber of Commerce 775-577-4336 silverspringsnevada.org

✦ Ely’s Hotel Nevada Great Basin National Park

✦ State Route 722 and Carroll Summit

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Entertainment Eureka Opera House, Eureka Built in 1880 and restored in 1993, the opera house, with its original 1924 hand-painted stage curtain, is now open for meetings and offers a full calendar of live entertainment, including performances from the Utah Shakespearean Festival and cowboy poets. 775-237-6006, co.eureka.nv.us

Oats Park Art Center, Fallon Housed in the 1914 Oats Park School, the center was recently renovated and now hosts exhibitions by regional artists and presents concerts featuring an eclectic range of musical acts. 775-423-1440, churchillarts.org

Family Fun Lattin Farms, Fallon The family farm features antique farm equipment, Critterville, and children’s play area. In the fall, explore the corn maze, go on a hay ride, and pick pumpkins. 866-638-6293, lattinfarms.com

Rattlesnake Raceway, Fallon

St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Austin Built in 1866, the Church features grained pews, Gothic confessionals, and a decoratively painted nine rank Henry C. Kilgen pipe organ in a Gothic case. 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

Stokes Castle, Austin

775-427-9120, rattlesnakeraceway.net

Built in 1897 by Anson Phelps Stokes, a mine developer and railroad magnate from the east coast, it was a family summer home they seldom used and eventually sold. It has been unoccupied since 1898.

Reno-Fernley Raceway, Fernley

775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

Special events and recreational activities are hosted at the motorsports complex.

Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park, Ely

Oval dirt track racing features ICMA mods, hobby stocks, Pro stocks, Gen X, and Bombers.

775-690-7256, fernley95aspeedway.com

Top Gun Raceway, Fallon NHRA drag racing and other racing events occur at the raceway. 800-325-7558, topgunraceway.com

Historic Sites The Historic Town of Austin Visit several historic buildings throughout town including the elementary school, Austin Cemetery, Emma Nevada Hall, Gridley’s Store, and more. 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

Fort Churchill and Buckland Station, silver springs Visit the 1861 U.S. Army fort ruins, built to protect early settlers. At nearby Buckland Station see where the Pony Express and Overland Telegraph once passed through, along with an 1870 former hotel. 775-577-2345, parks.nv.gov

Pony Express National Historic Trail The historic mail route follows U.S. Highway 50, designated “The Loneliest Road in America” by Life Magazine. 775-885-6000, blm.gov/nv

The park features six beehive-shaped ovens that were built by Italian craftsmen and used in the late 19th century to make charcoal for smelting ore from nearby silver mines. 775-289-1693, parks.nv.gov

East Ely Railroad Depot Museum, and Nevada Northern Railway Museum, Ely Dedicated to the restoration, preservation, interpretation, and operation of the historic facilities, yards, and rail collection, the museum operates historic steam and diesel locomotives and features unique programs and specialty excursions. 775-289-2085, nnry.com

Renaissance Village and Murals, Ely Visit homes that recreate the early days of the town, representing the many diverse ethnic groups that settled here. Murals, sculptures, and projects tell the story of the rich history of the region. 775-289-4929, elyrenaissance.com

White River Valley Museum, Lund Located approximately 25 miles south of Ely, the museum is filled with relics of one of the last colonization efforts of the Mormons in the American West. 775-289-3720, elynevada.net

Museums

White Pine Public Museum, Ely

Churchill County Museum and Archives, fallon

Some of the many displays include 19th-century transportation pieces, a Hesselgesser doll collection, the Cave-Bear, and more than 300 types of minerals and rocks, including gold and silver. 775-289-4710, wpmuseum.org

Exhibits include more than 30,000 images featuring American Indians, pioneer families, farms, ranches, and the Newlands Project. 775-423-3677, ccmuseum.org

Dayton Museum, Dayton

Recreation Areas Alta Toquima Wilderness Area, Austin

Located in the original 1865 schoolhouse, the museum includes exhibits on the region’s rich history. Open seasonally. 775-246-6316, daytonnvhistory.org

The area boasts dramatic, glacier-carved canyons, tumbling creeks, and high alpine tablelands. It is also the location of a prehistoric Indian village. 775-355-5310, fs.usda.gov

Eureka Sentinel Museum, Eureka

Austin Mountain Bike Trail Network, Austin

Located in the Eureka Sentinel building, site of the town’s longest-running newspaper, artifacts from the 19th-century press as well as Eureka’s mining past are exhibited. 775-237-5010, co.eureka.nv.us

The rocky, brush-covered hillsides have become a playground for mountain bikers of all levels. 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

McGill Drugstore Museum, McGill

Explore the once well-planned community of several small pit houses surrounding a main house and small granaries that was built in the 13th century by Fremont Indians. 775-289-1800, www.nps.gov/grba/historyculture/baker-archeological-site.htm

Pre-World War II appliances and vintage products line the shelves. The old soda fountain is also a link to the past. Open for private tours by appointment. 775-235-7082, mcgilldrugstoremuseum.org

Baker Archeological Site, Baker

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STILLWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX, FALLON The Stillwater Complex is made up of three refuges that offer a wide range of natural resources and an array of recreational and educational opportunities, particularly birdwatching. 775-423-5128, fws.gov/stillwater

TABLE MOUNTAIN, AUSTIN This unique, high mountain plateau is popular for horse packers, equestrians, and hikers. 775-964-2671, austinnevada.com

TIMBER CREEK RECREATION AREA, ELY

Ward Charcoal Ovens, State Historic Park

BIRD CREEK RECREATION AREA, ELY A wide range of recreational opportunities are available. Many birds make it their home during the spring and summer seasons. 877-444-6777, recreation.gov

BLUE MASS SCENIC AREA, ELY The unique area of strangely eroded granitic rock is nestled in the Kern Mountain Range near the Nevada/Utah state line. 877-444-6777, recreation.gov

CAVE LAKE STATE PARK, ELY Located in the middle of Nevada’s Schell Creek Range, Cave Lake is known for its excellent trout fishing, crawdad gathering, boating, hiking, picnicking, and camping. The park hosts the annual White Pine Fire & Ice Show. 775-296-1505, parks.nv.gov

GRIMES POINT/HIDDEN CAVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE, FALLON

The trail runs 72 miles along the ridges of the Toiyabe Range at elevations generally above 8,000 feet and contains slopes of 30 to 80 percent. Motorized vehicles are not allowed. 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

HICKISON PETROGLYPHS, AUSTIN

TOQUIMA CAVE, AUSTIN

The interpretive trail offers long vistas, shade, and an opportunity to view ancient petroglyphs. 775-635-4000, blm.gov/nv

A prehistoric shelter formed from volcanic rock, the cave offers a glimpse into the lives of ancient peoples of Western America through rock art. 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, ELY Located at the base of the White Pine Range, this picturesque recreation site is a popular spot for fishing and ice fishing. 775-289-1842, blm.gov/nv

KINGSTON CANYON, AUSTIN

The year-round stream delights fishermen, hikers, horseback riders, and OHV enthusiasts. Camping available. 877-444-6777, recreation.gov

The canyon offers birding and wildlife observation opportunities, camping at Groves Lake, and serves as the trailhead for the Toiyabe Crest Trail. 775-964-2200, kingstonnevada.org

The trails provide recreationists with more than 50 miles of varied terrain to explore. 775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

ELY ELK VIEWING AREA, ELY

TOIYABE CREST TRAIL, AUSTIN

A National Recreation Trail leads to hundreds of boulders etched with 6,000-year-old petroglyphs. 775-885-6000, recreation.gov

CLEVE CREEK, ELY

EGAN CREST TRAILS, ELY

Nestled high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range, Timber Creek Campground is in the middle of a spruce, fir, and aspen forest setting. 775-289-3031, recreation.gov

LAHONTAN STATE RECREATION AREA, FALLON With 69 miles of shoreline, the reservoir offers fishing and watersports as well as beach camping. 775-867-3500, parks.nv.gov

A mile-long corridor has been dedicated to allow visitors a chance to stop and view Nevada’s largest native animal, the Rocky Mountain elk, from their vehicles. 775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

LEHMAN CAVES, BAKER

GARNET HILL, ELY

MT. MORIAH WILDERNESS AREA, BAKER

Located on BLM land outside of Ely, the Garnet Fields Rockhound Area sprawls 1,280 acres. Search the surface and drainages for dark red stones or carefully break the garnetbearing rock to reveal the gems. 775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

The area is made up of a complex array of canyons, jumbled peaks, drainages, and a variety of trees. Recreational opportunities include camping, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, and hunting. 775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

GOSHUTE CANYON WILDERNESS STUDY AREA, ELY

SAND MOUNTAIN, FALLON

The rugged range with massive white limestone cliffs is home to many wildlife species including Bonneville cutthroat trout in Goshute Creek, mule deer, mountain lions, bobcats, owls, falcons, eagles, hawks, kestrels, and marmots. 775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

Just outside of Fallon, the 600-foot high sand dune is popular among sandboarders and OHV enthusiasts. 775-885-6000, blm.gov/nv

Located within Great Basin National Park, the ornate caves may only be entered via guided tour. 775-234-7331, nps.gov/grba

WARD MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA, ELY Twenty miles of trails meander through the forest. Open to hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, motorcycling, and snowmobiling. 877-444-6777, recreation.gov

Shopping ELY ART BANK, ELY Browse and buy paintings, photography, sculptures, furniture, and jewelry crafted by local artists. elyrenaissance.com

SMOKE SIGNALS TRADING POST, ELY Shop for Native American jewelry, crafts, artwork, and more. 775-289-4848

TURQUOISE SHOPPING, AUSTIN Explore Main Street in Austin and peruse shops that feature locally mined turquoise, from unfinished stones to customdesigned pieces. 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

Tours HOT SPRINGS RANCH, EUREKA Enjoy the rustic comforts of unspoiled mountain wilderness at the ranch and embark on an adventure on one of several tours, including horsepacking and backcountry skiing. The ranch and tours are available by reservation only. hotspringsranch.net

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EVENTS J A N UA RY FIREWORK EXPRESS AND JACK FRONT STEAM TRAIN RIDES, EAST ELY 877-407-8326, nnry.com SHEEPHERDER’S REUNION, BAKER 775-234-7300, greatbasinpark.com WHITE PINE FIRE & ICE SHOW, ELY 800-496-9350, elynevada.net

F E B R UA RY

CHURCHILL COUNTRY FAIR & RANCH RODEO, FALLON 775-867-3975, churchillcountryfair.com EUREKA COUNTY FAIR, EUREKA 775-237-6026, co.eureka.nv.us/fair.htm FALLON FIGHTS, FALLON 775-423-4556, visitfallonnevada.com/fallonfights FARMER’S MARKET, ELY 800-496-9350, elyrenaissance.com

WINTER PHOTO SHOOT, EAST ELY 877-407-8326, nnry.com

WHITE PINE COUNTY FAIR, ELY 800-496-9350, elynevada.net

MARCH

SEPTEMBER

UTAH SHAKESPEARIAN FESTIVAL, EUREKA 775-237-6006, co.eureka.nv.us

DAYTON VALLEY DAYS, DAYTON 775-246-3378, daytonvalleydays.org

APRIL

HEARTS O’GOLD CANTALOUPE FESTIVAL, FALLON 775-423-4556, visitfallonnevada.com

LINCOLN HIGHWAY CAR SHOW, AUSTIN 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

M AY LYON COUNTY FLY-IN, SILVER SPRINGS 775-887-1294, lyoncountyflyin.com NEVADA OPEN ROAD CHALLENGE, ELY 702-631-6166, sscc.us

SILVER STATE CLASSIC CHALLENGE, ELY 702-631-6166, sscc.us SNAKE VALLEY DAYS, BAKER greatbasinpark.com TRACTORS AND TRUFFLES, FALLON 775-423-4556, visitfallonnevada.com/tractorsandtruffles

SPRING WINGS BIRD FESTIVAL, FALLON 775-423-5128, springwings.org

WILD WEST SHOOTOUT GUN DOG CHAMPIONSHIPS, DAYTON 775-720-9293, wildwestshootout.com

SHOW WHAT YA BRUNG CAR SHOW & HWY. 50 YARD SALE, EUREKA 775-237-5484, eurekacarshow.com

O C TO B E R

JUNE COCKTAILS & CANNONS (AKA BATHTUB RACES), ELY 800-496-9350, elynevada.net OCTANE FEST, FALLON 775-423-4556, octanefest.com OODLES OF NOODLES, DAYTON 775-246-7909, daytonnvchamber.org SNAKE VALLEY FESTIVAL, BAKER protectsnakevalley.org

J U LY LUND PIONEER DAYS, GYMKHANA AND RODEO 888-259-9449, ponyexpressnevada.com

AU G U S T ARTS IN THE PARK FESTIVAL, ELY 775-289-4929, elyrenaissance.com

Lyon County Fly-In

COWBOY FAST DRAW CHAMPIONSHIPS, FALLON 775-423-4556, visitfallonnevada.com HAUNTED GHOST TRAIN RIDES, EAST ELY 877-407-8326, nnry.com LATTIN FARMS FALL FESTIVAL, FALLON 775-867-3750, lattinfarms.com

NOVEMBER CHRISTKINDLESMARKT, ELY 775-289-4929, elyrenaissance.com

Lattin Farms, Fallon White Pine Fire & Ice Show

DECEMBER FESTIVAL OF TREES, ELY 800-496-9350, elynevada.net LIVE NATIVITY, AUSTIN 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE, EAST ELY 877-407-8326, nnry.com

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AUSTIN Cozy Mountain Motel • 40 Main St. • 775-964-1433 • austinnevada.com

Lincoln Motel • 60 Main St. • 775-964-2698 • goaustinnevada.com

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Pony Canyon Motel • 30 Main St. • 775-964-2605

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Border Inn • Utah-NV Border, Hwys. 6 & 50 • 775-234-7300 • greatbasinpark.com

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Silver Jack Inn • 10 Main St. • 775-293-0189 • silverjackinn.com

Whispering Elms Campground, Motel and RV Park (Summers only) • 195 Baker Ave. • 775-234-9900 • whisperingelms.com

Best Western - Park-Vue Motel • 930 Aultman St. • 775-289-4497 • 888-297-2758 • bestwesternnevada.com

Bristlecone Motel • 700 Avenue I • 775-289-8838 • 800-497-7404 • bristleconemotelelynv.com

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Deser-est Motel • 1425 Aultman St. • 775-289-8885

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El Rancho Motel • 1400 Aultman St. • 775-289-3644

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Elk Ridge Motel • 1550 High St. • 775-289-4600

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Fireside Inn Motel • 49 N. McGill Hwy. • 775-289-3765 • elyhotels.us

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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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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 • lq.com

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Lane’s Ranch Motel • Hwy. 318, Lund • 775-238-5246

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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Prospector Hotel & Gambling Hall • 1501 E. Aultman St. • 775-289-8900 • 800-750-0557 • prospectorhotelandcasino.com

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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White Pine Motel • 1301 Aultman St. • 775-289-4600

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Best Western Eureka Inn • 251 N. Main St. • 775-237-5247 • 800-WESTERN • bestwestern.com

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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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Econo Lodge Downtown • 70 E. Williams Ave. • 775-423-2194 • 877-424-6423 • econolodge.com

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Fallon Lodge & Suites • 390 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-4648 • fallonlodge.com

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Holiday Inn Express • 55 Commercial Way • 775-428-2588 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com

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Motel 6 • 1705 S. Taylor St. • 775-423-2277 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com

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Overland Hotel & Saloon • 125 East Center St. • 775-423-2719 • theoverlandhotel.com

Super 8 Motel/Bonanza Casino • 855 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-6031 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com

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Value Inn Motel • 180 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-5151 • valueinn.net

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Best Western Fernley Inn & RV Park • 1405 E. Newlands Dr. • 775-575-6776 • 877-576-6776 • bestwestern.com/fernleyinn

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Comfort Suites • 800 Mesa Dr. • 775-980-6514 • comfortsuitesfernley.com

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Lazy Inn • 325 W. Main St. • 775-575-4452

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Super 8 Motel - Fernley • 1350 W. Newlands Dr. • 775-575-5555 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com

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Union Street Lodging • 69 Union St. • 775-964-2364 • austinnevada.com/usl

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Paradise Ranch Castle • Reese River Valley • 775-964-1301

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AUSTIN

Wi-Fi

Whispering Elms Campground • 195 Baker Ave. • 775-234-9900 • whisperingelms.com

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Border Inn RV Park • Utah-NV Border, U.S. Hwys. 6 & 50 • 775-234-7300 • greatbasinpark.com

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Pony Express RV Park • 260 Main St. • 775-964-2005 • 800-870-5779 • goaustinnevada.com

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Laundry

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Austin RV Park • 234 Water St. • 775-964-2300

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Eureka Bed and Breakfast • 400 S. Edwards St. • 877-403-6868 • eurekabedandbreakfast.com

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D AY T O N Dayton RV Park • 75 Pike St. • 775-246-9300 • daytonrvpark.com

Lane’s Ranch Motel & RV Spaces • U.S. Hwy. 318, Preston • 775-238-5246

Major’s Station RV Park • 26 mi. south of Ely at U.S. Hwys. 50 & 93 • 775-591-0347

E LY Harry’s Wilderness Station • #58 McGill Highway • 775-289-4900 • camprite.com KOA of Ely • 15396 U.S. Hwy. 93 S. • 775-289-3413 • 800-562-3413 • koaofely.com

Prospector Hotel & Gambling Hall • 1501 E. Aultman St. • 775-289-8900 • prospectorhotel.us

Stage Stop • U.S. Hwy. 93 & 93 Alt. Junction • 775-591-0397 Valley View RV Park • 2 mi.from Hwys. 50 & 93 • 40 N. U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-296-1370

West End RV Park • 50 Aultman St. • 775-289-2231

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Bonanza RV Park & Casino • 855 W. Williams • 775-423-6031 • nuggetcasinos.com/bonanza

Cold Springs RV Park • 52300 Austin Hwy. • 775-423-1233

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EUREKA Silver Sky Lodge RV Park* • 1 U.S. Hwy. 50 S. • 775-237-7146

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Fallon RV Park • Off U.S. Hwy. 50 • 5787 Reno Hwy. • 775-867-2332 • fallonrv.com

Middlegate Station • 42500 Austin Hwy. • 775-423-7134 • middlegatestation.com Sage Valley RV Park • 4800 Reno Hwy. • 775-867-3636

Best Western Fernley Inn RV Park • 1405 E. Newlands Dr. • 877-576-6776 • bestwestern.com

Desert Rose RV Park • 3285 U.S. Hwy. 50 E • 775-575-9399 • 877-767-3478 • desertroserv.com

Fernley RV Park • 550 W. Main St. • 775-575-5222

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CENTRAL NEVADA SILVER TRAILS Silver camps strung together by two-lane highways mark the swath of the state known as Nevada Silver Trails. These camps now exist as ghost towns frozen in time. These are the testaments to Nevada’s once-thriving mines and boomtowns, now populated by wildlife, sagebrush, and the curious traveler. This is an ethereal portion of Nevada, where solitude reigns supreme. This is where you can travel the Extraterrestrial Highway and dine on an Alien Burger with a heaping side of UFO tales. Search for spirits among the ghostly ruins of Rhyolite on the northeast entrance to Death Valley National Park. Some of Nevada’s best kept secrets are hidden in the hamlets and roadsides of Central Nevada: the Million Dollar Courthouse in Pioche, marine reptile fossils at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, clay caverns created by eons of erosion at Cathedral Gorge State Park, ghosts of the Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, and the site of the Nelson vs. Gans boxing match in Goldfield. These all make up the fabric of Nevada’s inimitable character. There’s a lot of sagebrush and pine between the towns that dot the Silver Trails landscape. And there’s a lot to be discovered amid the ruins of ghost towns off the trail.

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RESOURCES

Amargosa Valley Chamber of Commerce 775-372-1515 amargosachamber.org Beatty Chamber of Commerce 866-736-3716 beattynevada.org Death Valley Chamber of Commerce 760-852-4420 deathvalleychamber.org Death Valley National Park Furnace Creek Visitor Center & Museum 760-786-3200 nps.gov/deva Death Valley Natural History Association 800-478-8564 ext. 10 dvnha.org Goldfield Chamber of Commerce/ Historical Society 775-485-3560 goldfieldnevada.org

Death Valley

MUST-SEES

Greater Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce (Alamo, Caliente, Panaca, Pioche, Rachel) 877-870-3003 lincolncountynevada.com

✦ Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park ✦ Walker Lake ✦ Extraterrestrial Highway

Mason Valley Chamber of Commerce (Yerington) 775-463-2245 masonvalleychamber.org

✦ Beaver Dam State Park ✦ Cathedral Gorge State Park

Mineral County Fair & Recreation 775-945-5854 visitmineralcounty.com Nevada Silver Trails 877-848-5800 nevadasilvertrails.com Town of Pahrump 775-727-5107 ext. 310 visitpahrump.com Pioche Chamber of Commerce 775-962-5544 piochenevada.com Greater Smoky Valley Chamber of Commerce 775-337-2830 Town of Tonopah 775-482-6336 tonopahnevada.com

✦ Echo Canyon State Park Rachel

✦ Kershaw-Ryan State Park ✦ Spring Valley State Park ✦ Death Valley National Park & Scotty’s Castle ✦ Tonopah Mining Park & Stargazing Events ✦ Historic Mining Ghost Towns – Belmont, Rhyolite, Goldfield, and Lincoln County ✦ Rhyolite ✦ Beatty

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Tonopah Mining Park

Family Fun STARGAZING, TONOPAH See nearly 7,000 stars in the Tonopah night sky. Located about halfway between Reno and Las Vegas, Tonopah was named the No. 1 stargazing destination in the country by USA Today. 775-482-9680, tonopahstartrails.com

TONOPAH MINING PARK Take the self-guided tour of the site of the silver strike that started the rush to Tonopah, making it “Queen of the Silver Camps.”

Today, roughly 30 residents welcome visitors to tour the town.

exhibits are featured.

775-482-4653, goldpointghosttown.com

775-945-5142, mineralcountychamber.com

THE HISTORIC TOWN OF GOLDFIELD

PAHRUMP VALLEY MUSEUM, PAHRUMP

Founded in 1903, this gold mining town was once the most populated town in Nevada. Sights include the Historic Equipment Park, the Esmeralda County Courthouse, and the Santa Fe Saloon, built in 1905. Inquire at local businesses for a free walking map.

Exhibits include early farming and mining equipment, cowboy and pioneer family lifestyles, Pahrump historical and political items, American Indian artifacts, and the Kariel and Jean Huff President Lincoln Collection.

MILLION DOLLAR COURTHOUSE, PIOCHE

Recreation Areas

After costing taxpayers nearly $1 million to build in 1872, the building now serves as a museum.

ARC DOME WILDERNESS AREA, ROUND MOUNTAIN

775-962-5544, piochenevada.com

RHYOLITE One of the most photographed towns of the Old West lies just four miles outside of Beatty. The famous Bottle House, old railroad depot, and concrete ruins are all that remain. 866-736-3716, beattynevada.org

SCOTTY’S CASTLE, DEATH VALLEY

Historic Sites

Located 53 miles southwest of the Goldfield ghost town, visitors can tour the massive Spanish-style stucco mansion built in the 1920s. Daily living history tours tell the stories of Walter Scott’s exploits.

AMARGOSA OPERA HOUSE, AMARGOSA VALLEY

760-786-2395, nps.gov/deva

Located just west of Amargosa Valley, this Mexican Colonial-style building has been renovated with alluring hand-painted murals by Marta Becket. Performances can be seen on a seasonal basis.

Museums

775-482-9274, tonopahhistoricminingpark.com

760-852-4441, amargosa-opera-house.com

BEATTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, BEATTY Experience life in the early 1900s, learn how the early miners lived, walk the footsteps of the “Bullfrog Gold Rush,” and learn about the ghost towns and historic sites in the area. 775-553-2303, beattymuseum.org

CENTRAL NEVADA MUSEUM, TONOPAH Learn about central Nevada history including mining, pioneer life, ranching, and World War II. Peruse the extensive research library and gift shop.

BELMONT COURTHOUSE HISTORIC SITE, BELMONT Built in 1876, the building has been partially restored and offers a glimpse into Nevada’s colorful past. belmontcourthouse.org

CALIENTE RAILROAD DEPOT, CALIENTE The mission-style railroad depot was built in 1923, and the Boxcar Museum is located adjacent to the depot near the tracks in Caliente. 775-728-4460, lincolncountynevada.com

GOLD POINT GHOST TOWN, GOLD POINT A mining town that had its beginning in 1868, Gold Point thrived until the 1960s, when an accident shuttered the industry.

At more than 115,000 acres, Nevada’s largest wilderness area offers breathtaking vistas, seemingly endless trails, and spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. 775-964-2671, austinnevada.com/austin-nevada-wilderness.html

ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, AMARGOSA VALLEY Encompassing more than 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands, the desert wetland ecosystem provides habitat for at least 24 endemic species such as the endangered Devil’s Hole pupfish. 775-372-5435, fws.gov/refuge/ash_meadows

BAILEY’S HOT SPRINGS, BEATTY A former railroad depot, the historic site now offers three private bath houses. 775-553-2395, baileyshotsprings.com

BIG DUNE, AMARGOSA VALLEY Five square miles of dunes and dips, with a peak-topping 500 feet, can be accessed by 4WD vehicles only. 775-372-1515, avnv.us

LUNAR CRATER NATIONAL LANDMARK AND BACK COUNTRY BYWAY, TONOPAH Located 75 miles east of Tonopah on U.S. 6, the area contains numerous volcanic features.

775-482-9676, tonopahnevada.com

775-482-7800, blm.gov

GOLDWELL OPEN AIR MUSEUM, BEATTY

MASON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, YERINGTON

See the unique eight-acre sculpture park located near the ghost town of Rhyolite. Belmont Courthouse

775-751-1970, pahrumpnv.org

775-485-3560, goldfieldnevada.org

702-870-9946, goldwellmuseum.org

HAWTHORNE ORDNANCE MUSEUM

From desert shrub lands to wet meadows, the habitats of the Walker River floodplain attract a variety of waterfowl, fish, and mammals. 775-463-2741, ndow.org

The museum preserves past military ordnance items and provides education for future generations. 775-945-5400, hawthorneordnancemuseum.com

LYON COUNTY MUSEUM, YERINGTON Collection on life in Mason and Smith valleys is exhibited in six buildings that comprise the museum: three old country schools, the new E.L. Wiegand Building, a general store, and a blacksmith shop. 775-463-6576, lyoncountymuseum.com

MINERAL COUNTY MUSEUM, HAWTHORNE Mining equipment, turn-of-the-century vehicles, Victorian clothing and furniture, a 1907 drug store, and animal and fossil

Goldwell Open Air Museum

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MOUNT WILSON BACK COUNTRY BYWAY, PIOCHE The 66-mile route of mostly gravel roads winds through an ancient volcanic caldera now forested with pi単on and juniper trees at the lower elevations, and aspen, mountain mahogany, and ponderosa pine at higher elevations.

EVENTS F E B R UA RY / M A R C H

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SILVER STATE CHILI COOKOUT, PAHRUMP

NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY, YERINGTON

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

866-722-5800, pahrumpchamber.com

PAHRANAGAT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, ALAMO

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Lakes and marshes are a rare sight in this region of Nevada, and those on the refuge attract more than 230 species of migratory birds and other resident wildlife. Numerous recreational opportunities are available.

BEST IN THE DESERT OFF-ROAD RACES, CALIENTE

GOLDFIELD DAYS, GOLDFIELD

775-725-3417, fws.gov/desertcomplex

775-482-6245, bitd.com

ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION, HAWTHORNE

775-945-2507, mineralcountychamber.com

One of the last remnants of an ancient inland sea that covered much of western Nevada nearly 10,000 years ago, the area now offers fishing, boating, and picnicking.

JIM BUTLER DAYS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, TONOPAH

WILSON CANYON RECREATION AREA, YERINGTON At the West Fork of the Walker River, the area is a popular place to camp, fish, hike, picnic, and ride off-highway vehicles. OHVs are only permitted in areas away from the river. Please respect all posted regulations. 775-885-6000, blm.gov/nv

775-485-3560, goldfieldnevada.org/goldfield-days LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR & RODEO, PANACA

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WALKER LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA, HAWTHORNE

775-867-3001, parks.nv.gov

775-463-2334, nightinthecountry.org

775-482-6336, tonopahnevada.com/events SPRING FLING CAR SHOW CLASSIC, YERINGTON

775-463-2245, masonvalleychamber.org UFO FRIENDSHIP CONFERENCE CAMPOUT, RACHEL

775-729-2515, littlealeinn.com JUNE AMARGOSA DAYS, AMARGOSA VALLEY

775-372-5459, amargosadays.org NATIONAL TRAIL DAY, PIOCHE

775-728-4460, lincolncountynevada.com

lcnvfair.org LYON COUNTY FAIR & RODEO, YERINGTON

775-463-2245, nevadasilvertrails.com SEPTEMBER PAHRUMP FALL FESTIVAL, PAHRUMP

866-722-5800, visitpahrump.com PIOCHE LABOR DAY, PIOCHE

775-962-5544, piochenevada.com O C TO B E R BEATTY DAYS, BEATTY

775-553-2424, beattynevada.org WILD WEST EXTRAVAGANZA AND PONY EXPRESS TRAIL RIDE, PAHRUMP

866-722-5800, pahrumpwildwest.com

Shopping DEATH VALLEY NUT & CANDY CO., BEATTY 775-553-2100

DESERT SPIRIT TRADING POST, PAHRUMP A retail showcase of American Indian artists who strike a balance between tradition and inspiration through jewelry, carvings, weaponry, drums, and other crafts. 775-751-0569, desertspirit.biz

THE PURPLE ONION, PIOCHE Features antiques, collectibles, and gifts. Open May-September. 775-962-5000

Hawthorne Armed Forces Day Parade

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ALAMO Alamo Inn • 367 U.S. Hwy. 93 N. • 775-725-3371 • 888-740-8009

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Windmill Ridge • U.S. Hwy. 93, Windmill Circle • 775-725-3686 • 866-383-6759 • wind-mill-ridge.com

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A M A R G O S A VA L L E Y Longstreet Inn and Casino RV Resort • 4400 S. Hwy. 373 • 775-372-1777 • longstreet-casino.com

B E AT T Y Death Valley Inn and RV Park • 651 U.S. Hwy. 95 S. • 775-553-9400 • 800bigwin.com

El Portal Motel • 420 Main St. • 775-553-2912 • elportalmotel.com

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Exchange Club Motel • 119 Main St. • 775-553-2333

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Motel 6 Beatty - Death Valley • 550 U.S. Hwy. 95 N. • 775-553-9090 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com

Phoenix/Atomic Inn • 350 S. First St. • 775-553-2250 • atomic-inn.com

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Stagecoach Hotel & Casino • 900 E. U.S. Hwy. 95 N. • 775-553-2419 • 800-424-4946 • stagecoachhotelcasino.com

Rainbow Canyon Motel • 880 Front St. • 775-726-3291

Shady Motel • 450 Front St. • 775-726-3106 • shadymotel.net

America’s Best Inn & Suites • 1402 E. Fifth St. • 775-945-2660 • 800-237-8466 • americasbestinn.com

El Capitan Resort Casino • 540 F St. • 775-945-3321 • 800-922-2311 • elcapitanresortcasino.com

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Holiday Lodge • 480 J St. • 775-945-3316

Monarch Motel • 1291 E. Fifth St. • 775-945-3117

Sand N Sage Lodge • 1301 E. Fifth St. • 775-945-3352

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GABBS Dummar’s Motel • 100 S. Main St. • 775-285-4019

GOLDFIELD Santa Fe Saloon & Motel • 925 N. Fifth Ave. • 775-485-3431

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PA H R U M P Best Western - Pahrump Station • 1101 S. Hwy. 160 • 775-727-5100 • 866-713-9688 • bestwestern.com/pahrumpstation

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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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PIOCHE Hutchings Motel (Open Apr.-Nov.) • U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-962-2853

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Motherlode Motel • 33 Lacour St. • 775-962-5159

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Overland Hotel & Saloon • 662 Main St. • 775-962-5895 • overlandhotelnv.com

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Best Western Hi-Desert Inn • 320 Main St. • 775-482-3511 • 877-286-2208 • bestwestern.com/HiDesertInn

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Clown Motel • 521 N. Main St. • 775-482-5920

Economy Inn • 826 S. Main St. • 775-482-6238

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The Sweet Life Guest Cottage • Corner of 4 North & Mill • 775-962-5188 Wright’s Country Cabins • 704 Main St. • 775-962-5205 • 866-810-7303 • wrightscountrycabins.com

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R O U N D M O U N TA I N Jumping Jack Motel • Hwy. 376, Carvers • 775-377-2566

S M I T H VA L L E Y Walker River Resort • 700 Hudson Way • 775-465-2573 • 800-446-2573 • wrresort.com

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Bailey's Hot Springs • 5 mi. north of Beatty on U.S. Hwy. 95, MM65 • 775-553-2395

Beatty RV Park • 3 mi. north of Beatty on U.S. Hwy. 95, MM 63 • 775-553-2732 • beattyrvpark.com

Death Valley Inn and RV Park • 300 Hwy. 95 S. • 775-553-9702

Space Station RV Park • 400 Hwy. 95 • 775-553-9039

Agua Caliente Mobile Home Park • 1000 N. Spring St. • 775-726-3399

Young's RV Park • 1350 S. Front St. • 775-726-3418

Goldfield RV Park • 410 S. 4th St. • 775-485-3280

Gold Point Ghost Town RV Park • 4th and Gold St. • 775-482-4653 • goldpointghostown.com

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Nevada Treasure RV Resort • 301 W. Leslie St. • 775-751-1174 • 800-429-6665 • nevadatreasurervresort.com

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Pahrump RV Park • 101 S. Linda St. • 775-727-6091 • 888-725-6775

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Preferred RV Resort • 1801 Crawford Way. • 775-727-6429 • 800-445-7840 • preferredrv.com

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Saddle West RV Park • 1220 S. Hwy. 160 • 775-727-1111 • 800-433-3987 • saddlewest.com

Shadow Mountain Scenic RV Park • 2740 W. Ambler Way. • 775-751-5176 • 866-820-1480

Wine Ridge RV Resort • 3810 Winery Rd. #2 • 775-751-7805 • westernhorizonresorts.com

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Pat & John's Eagle Valley Resort • 12555 Resort Rd. • 775-962-5293 • eaglevalleynv.com

Roll Inn RV Park • Main & Field Sts. • 775-962-5566

Carvers RV & Mobile Home Park • Hwy. 376 • 775-377-2350

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Greenfield Mobile Home & RV Park • 500 W. Goldfield Ave. • 775-463-4912

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Accommodations Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92–96 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 64–70 Pony Express (North Central NV), 105–106 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 80–83 Silver Trails (Central NV), 113–114 Adventure tours, 62, 78 Alamo, 42, 110, 112, 113–115 Amargosa Opera House, 111 Amargosa Valley, 113, 115 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, 39 Amusement parks, 59, 76–77 Anaho Island, 48 Aquariums, 59 Archeology, 54, 102 Arts Bottle House, 8, 111 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91 Indian Territory events, 54 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 26, 28, 63 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, 15, 46, 89 Native American crafts, 52 Pony Express (North Central NV), 104 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 21, 26–27, 79 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111, 112 Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 111 Ash Springs, 42 Attractions Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–91 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 26, 28, 59–63 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–104 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 26–27, 76–79 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 ATV excursions, 35 Austin, 47, 98, 100, 101, 105, 106 Aviation Museum, 60

Badwater, 43, 45 Baker, 102, 105, 106 Ballooning, 78, 79, 91 Baseball, 27 Basque culture, 9, 31, 46, 91 Battle Mountain, 88, 89–91, 92, 95 Beatty, 10, 43, 110, 111–115 Bed and Breakfast Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 96 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 70 Pony Express (North Central NV), 106 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 83 Silver Trails (Central NV), 114 Belmont, 19, 111, 114 Berlin, 19 Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, 41, 108 Bet on the Farm!, 32 Big Bend State Recreation Area, 44, 61 Biking Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 61, 62 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 35, 76, 78, 79 Birdwatching, 41, 48, 61, 90, 102, 103, 104 Black Mailbox, 42

Black Mountains, 44 Black Rock Desert, 21 Blue Diamond, 64 Blue Sky, 64 Boating Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 41, 44, 61 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 48, 49, 78 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112 Botanical gardens, 59, 61 Bottle House, 8, 111 Boulder City, 22, 24, 45, 58, 64, 70 Britney: Piece of Me, 12

Caliente, 10, 110, 111–112, 113, 115 California Trail Interpretive Center, 46, 89 Car shows, 63, 79, 91, 104, 112 Carlin, 88, 89–91, 92, 95 Carson City, 10, 76 Accommodations, 80, 84 Attractions and events, 22–24, 52–54 Golf, 38–39 Itineraries, 49 Carson Valley, 9, 49 Cathedral Gorge State Park, 41, 108 Cave Lake State Park, 47, 103 Caves, 41, 47, 54, 90, 103 Celebrity chefs, 28 Central Gorge State Park, 108 Charcoal ovens, 41, 98–99, 102 Children’s museums, 59, 77. See also Museums Churchill Vineyards, 32 Contact information, 3 Container Park, 12 Cowboy Christmas, 16 Cowboy Country (Northern NV) Accommodations, 92–96 Attractions and events, 15–16, 89–91, 102–104 Maps, 50–51 Resources and Must-Sees, 88 Cowboy culture, 14–16, 17, 46, 62 Cross-country skiing, 37 Crystal, 114 Crystal Bay, 76

Dangberg Home Ranch, 9 Dante’s View, 45 Dat So La Lee, 52 Dayton, 100, 102, 106 Death Valley National Park, 43, 45, 62, 110, 111, 113 Denio, 92, 95 Devil’s Fire, 20, 21 Devil’s Golf Course, 43, 45 Dining, overview, 30–33 Dinosaurs, 41, 108 Divine Nine, 38–39, 49 Donner Party, 46 Downtown Grand Las Vegas, 12

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Eco-Resort, Mustang Monument Wild Horses, 12 Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, 38 Elko, 10, 88 Accommodations, 9, 92, 95 Attractions and events, 9, 15, 31, 37, 52–54, 91 Itineraries, 46 Ely, 10, 98, 100 Accommodations, 105–106 Attractions and events, 21, 23, 37, 102–104 Itineraries, 46–47 Entertainment Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–91 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 59–63 New for 2014, 12 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–104 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 76–79 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Eureka, 47, 98, 100, 102–106 Eureka Opera House, 47 Eureka Sentinel Museum, 47 Events Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 63 Pony Express (North Central NV), 104 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 79 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112 Extraterrestrial Highway, 42

Fallon, 31, 32, 47, 98, 100, 102–106 Family Fun Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89 Las Vegas, 59–60 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 76–77 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111 Farmer’s markets, 32 Fernley, 100, 102–106 Festivals Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91 Indian Territory events, 54 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 63 Pony Express (North Central NV), 104 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 79 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112 Film locations, 42, 48 Fishing Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Ice fishing, 90, 103 Indian Territory events, 54 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 41, 61 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 35, 48, 78, 84 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112, 115 Truckee River, 35 Fly Geyser, 21 Fort Churchill, 20, 41 Forts, 20, 41 Fossils, 41, 108 Furnace Creek, 45

Gabbs, 113 Galaxy IMAX Theater, 12

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Galena Creek, 10 Galleries, 12, 28, 60, 76 Gardnerville, 31, 80, 84 Garnet Hill, 103 Genoa, 38, 76, 80 Gerlach, 10, 21, 93, 96 Ghost towns, 8, 19, 43 Ghost Train, 47 Glendale, 64 Gold Butte, 20–21, 61 Gold Hill, 24 Gold Point, 111, 114 Goldfield, 43, 110, 111, 113, 115 Golf, 38–39 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 38, 43, 45, 63 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 38–39, 49, 79 Goodsprings, 44 Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs, 54 Great Basin National Park, 41, 47, 100 Grimes Point Archaeological Site, 54 Gunfights, 44

Hastings Cutoff, 46 Hawthorne, 10, 113, 115 Heavenly Mountain, 37 Helicopter tours, 62, 78, 90 Helicopter-skiing, 37, 90 Helldorado Days, 16 Henderson, 64, 70 High Roller, 12 Hiking, 35, 41 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 20–21, 35, 61 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 10, 35, 49, 78 Historical events and places California Trail Interpretive Center, 46 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–90 Cowboy culture, 14–16 Forts, 20 Geological formations, 41 Ghost towns, 19 Kit Carson Trail, 49 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 43, 60–61 McGill Drugstore Museum, 46 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Visitors Center and Museum, 48 Railroads, 22–24 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 46–49, 77–78 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111 Stokes Castle, 21 Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, 21, 41, 98–99, 102 Western Folklife Center, 46 Hoover Dam, 9, 24, 45, 58, 60 Horseback riding, 44, 59, 61, 62, 78, 103 Horses, wild, 12, 41 Hot air balloons, 78, 79, 91 Hot springs, 42, 48, 78, 103, 111, 115 Hotel Nevada Gambling Hall, 46 Hotels and motels Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92–96 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 12, 65–69 New for 2014, 12

Pony Express (North Central NV), 105–106 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 46–49 Silver Trails (Central NV), 113–114 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 37, 41 Hunting, 90, 103

Ice fishing, 90, 103 IMAX Theater, 12 Incline Village, 76 Indian Springs, 64 Indian Territory Events and resources, 9, 52–54 Maps, 50–51 Itineraries, 42–49

Jackpot, 88, 93, 95 Jarbridge, 88, 93, 95 Jean, 70 Jim Butler Motel, 43 JT Basque Bar & Dining Room, 31

Kayaking, 27, 78 Kit Carson Trail, 49, 78

Lake Mead, 41, 45, 61 Lake Mohave, 44 Lake Tahoe, 10, 49, 74–76 Accommodations, 80–83 Attractions and events, 35, 37, 76–79 Golf, 39 Itineraries, 49 RV parks, 84 Lake Tahoe State Park, 41 Lamoille, 93 Lamoille Canyon, 46, 86–87 Lander County, 88 Landsailing, 35 Las Vegas, 9, 10, 43, 50–51, 58 Accommodations, 12, 65–69 Attractions and events, 12, 16, 26, 28, 37, 41, 52, 53, 59–63 Golf, 38 Itineraries, 42–49 New for 2014, 12 RV parks, 70–71 Lattin Farms, 104 Laughlin, 10, 44, 58, 69 Laughlin Events Center, 12 LINQ, 12, 58 Little A’Le’Inn, 42 Little Finland, 20, 21 Lost City Museum, 9, 45, 52, 53, 60 Louis’ Basque Corner, 31 Lovelock, 46, 88, 93, 95 Lovers Lock Plaza, 46, 89 Luxury IMAX Theater, 12

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Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 47, 49 State map, 50–51 Marathons, 63, 79 Martin Hotel, 31 Mason Valley, 32, 33 McDermitt, 88, 93, 95 McGill Drugstore Museum, 46, 102 McKeen Car, 23 Mesquite, 38, 58, 69 Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, 44, 45 Mill City, 95 Mina, 115 Minden, 81, 84 Mining Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–90 Ghost towns, 18 Nevada State Museum, 9, 49, 53, 60 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Railroad tours, 22–24 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, 21, 41, 47, 98–99, 102 Mizpah Hotel, 43 Moapa Valley, 58 Mojave Desert, 38 Mormon Station State Historic Park, 20, 41 Motels. See Hotels and motels Mount Charleston, 37, 69 Mountain biking, 35, 41, 62, 78, 79, 90 Mountain City, 93, 95 Museums. See also Ghost towns Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–90 Indian Territory, 53 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 45, 52, 59–61 New for 2014, 12 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Railroad museums, overview, 22–24 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 46–49, 77–78 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111 Must-Sees Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 88 Indian Territory, 53 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 43, 58 Pony Express (North Central NV), 100 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 76 Silver Trails (Central NV), 108–110 Mustang Monument Wild Horses Eco-Resort, 12

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, 15, 46, 89 National parks, 34–37 Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 111 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Death Valley National Park, 43, 45, 62, 110, 111, 113 Great Basin National Park, 41, 47, 100 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 37, 41 Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 41, 45, 61 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 45, 61 Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 112 Red Rock National Conservation Area, 35, 40–41, 44, 61 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 47–49 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, 37, 61 Native American communities, 52–54 Naval Air Station Fallon, 47

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Off-road riding, 35 Oktoberfest, 24, 91 Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 41, 60 Old Logandale School, 60 Orovada, 93 Overland, 31 Overton, 45, 52–54, 70

Pahranagat Lakes, 112 Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 112 Pahrump, 9, 43, 110, 111–115 Pahrump Valley Winery, 32 Panaca, 45, 110, 114 Paradise Valley, 95, 96 Petroglyphs, 54, 103 PGA Tour, 39 Pioche, 110, 111, 113, 115 Pioneer Saloon, 44, 60 Piper’s Opera House, 77 Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, 12 Pony Express (North Central NV), 9, 50–51 Accommodations, 105–106 Attractions and events, 102–104 Resources and Must-Sees, 98, 100 Pony Express Station, 47 Powwows, 52–54 Primm, 70 Pueblo Grande de Nevada, 45 Pullman coaches, 24, 60 Pyramid Lake, 6–7, 48, 53

Rachel, 42, 110, 113 Railroad history, 22–24 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–90 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 45, 60 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 47, 77–78 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Railway Post Office, 24 Ranches, cowboy culture, 14–16 Recreation areas Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 61 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 78 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 35, 40–41, 44, 61 Reno, 10, 76 Accommodations, 12, 81–83 Attractions and events, 8, 9, 15, 21, 26–27, 35, 76–79 Golf, 38–39 Itineraries, 46–49 Maps, 47, 49, 50–51 Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive, 16 Reno-Tahoe territory, 8, 9 Restaurants, 31–33

Basque food, 31 Las Vegas, 28, 33 Reno, 27 Rhyolite, 8, 19, 43 Rock climbing, 20–21, 27, 35, 40–41, 59, 61, 102–103 Rodeo, 15–16, 54, 63, 79, 91, 112 Round Mountain, 113, 115 Royal Links Golf Club, 38 Ruby Mountains, 37, 41, 46 Ruby Valley, 90 Rupert, John, 52 RV parks, 70–71, 84, 95, 106, 115

Sand Mountain, 35, 47, 100 Sanders Family Winery, 32 Santa train, 23 Searchlight, 70 Sesquicentennial events, 7, 13, 16, 117 Shadow Creek, 38 Shopping Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 16, 90 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 28, 44, 61 Outlets, 61, 78 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 27, 47, 49, 78 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112 Sierra, 39 Sierra Nevada mountains, 37, 38, 74 Silver Springs, 100, 102–104 Silver Trails (Central NV), 9, 10, 50–51 Accommodations, 113–114 Attractions and events, 111–112 Resources and Must-Sees, 108–110 Skiing, 36–37 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 37, 90 Las Vegas, 37 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 37, 49, 76, 78 Sledding, 37 Slotzilla, 12 Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 59 Smith Valley, 113, 115 Snowboarding, 37 Snowmobiling, 37 Snowshoeing, 37 Social media connections, 3 Southern Nevada itineraries, 42–45 Sparks, 12, 82–83, 84 Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 60 Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, 37, 61 Spring Valley, 10 Springs Preserve, 9, 32, 60 Stagecoach rides, 16 Star Hotel, 9, 31, 46 State parks, 41 Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, 41, 108 Big Bend State Recreation Area, 44, 61 Cathedral Gorge State Park, 41, 108 Cave Lake State Park, 47, 103 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Lake Tahoe State Park, 41 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 44–45, 60, 61 Mormon Station State Historic Park, 20, 41 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 47–49

Silver Trails (Central NV), 108, 111–112 Valley of Fire State Park, 41, 42, 45 Ward Charcoal Ovens, 21, 41, 47, 98–99, 102 Stateline, 49 Stewart Indian School Trail, 53, 77 Stokes Castle, 21 Stone Mother, 48

Tahoe Ridge Winery, 32 Tahoe Rim Trail, 35, 49 Taste of the Valley, 32 Temperatures, average, 10 Tonopah, 10, 42–43, 110, 111–115 Tours, 62–63, 78, 90, 103 Tractors and Truffles, 32 Travel distances, intra-state, 10 Truckee River, 34

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Valley of Fire State Park, 41, 42, 45 Valmy, 93 Virginia & Truckee Railway, 23–24 Virginia City, 48–49, 76 Accommodations, 83, 84 Attractions and events, 16, 23, 48–49, 78, 79 Voodoo Zip Line, 12

Wadsworth, 52–54, 84 Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, 21, 41, 47, 98–99, 102 Ward Mountain Recreation Area, 37 Washoe Valley, 84 Weather, 10 Websites, 3 Wellington, 84 Wellington Station Museum, 53 Wells, 46, 88, 91, 93, 95 Wendover Will, 8, 89 West Wendover, 10, 88, 89, 93, 95 Western Folklife Center, 46 Whitney Peak Hotel, 12 Wild horses, 41, 78 Wildlife Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 48, 77, 78 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Windmill Ridge, 42 Wine, 9, 32, 43, 49 Winnemucca, 10, 46, 88, 93–94, 95 Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo, 16 Wolf Course, 38

Yerlington, 110, 114, 115

Zabriskie Point, 43, 45 Ziplines, 12 Zoos, 44, 59, 77

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