Ward Charcoal Ovens six beehive looking ovens were built around 1876 to provide charcoal for two silver smelters located at Ward, Nevada. At one time Ward was the largest town in White Pine County with a population of 1500. Today remains of the town of Ward are on private property and can not be … [Read more...]

Red Rock Canyon is a 17-mile drive from the Las Vegas strip. If you are looking for a break from the glitz and glitter of Las Vegas then head to the Red Rock. Some of the most spectacular scenery in Nevada is only a thirty-minute drive from downtown. Start your trip off with a stop at the Red … [Read more...]

International Car Forest of the Last Church (Junk Car Forest Goldfield Nevada) is a collection of old cars and buses half-buried in the Nevada desert. This unique collection of automobile art is located way out in the middle of nowhere near the semi-ghost town of Goldfield. The vehicles, about 40 … [Read more...]

Gold Point Nevada has gone from about bustling mining town to just a few residents these days. If you love the idea of visiting a deserted location free from the constraints of the urban sprawl, then the old ghost town of Gold Point Nevada is the spot for you. The town was first settled by … [Read more...]

Virginia City Nevada takes visitors on a trip back to the pioneer days of the American West. Virginia City is a great experience for families with a passion for history, imagination, and fun! The mining boom of the 1800s turned Virginia City into a prominent settlement between Denver and San … [Read more...]

As with many things in Nevada, Belmont Ghost Town is out in the middle of nowhere. Although the silver mining town of Belmont only prospered for about 20 years there are still a few notable points of interest including the best-preserved building, the courthouse. At one time this high desert town … [Read more...]

Rhyolite Ghost Town is about a two-hour drive from Las Vegas or less than one hour from Furnace Creek in Death Valley. Rhyolite was once a mining town of 10,000 people with over 50 saloons and 18 grocery stores. Today all that is left are the crumbling walls of a few buildings and the still standing … [Read more...]

Goodsprings Nevada was once a bustling gold mining town 25 miles southwest of Las Vegas. Today the main attraction is the Pioneer Saloon the last remaining bar of a town that had seven during the booming mining days. Most early buildings in the town were built in the early 1900s with many of them … [Read more...]

The Mob Museum, also known as the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is located in Downtown Las Vegas. This history museum is dedicated to exhibiting artifacts and stories that showcase the history of organized crime in the US. Exhibits also include initiatives and actions taken … [Read more...]

Find out what’s going on this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. Search by day, weekend, price or location. Deals that save up to 50% off ticket booth prices for shows, concerts, and attractions in and around Las Vegas. Nevada Day Trip Ideas … [Read more...]

Lost City Museum in Overton Nevada lets visitors take a trip back in time to the days when the Anasazi Indians roamed the area. The museum is an easy day trip from Las Vegas. Travel time is a little over one hour depending on Las Vegas traffic. Inside and outside the museum is a fascinating place to … [Read more...]

Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas are located in Primm, Nevada, only steps from California. This outlet mall offers over 370,000 square feet of shopping, dining, and entertainment and is adjacent to Primm Valley Resort and Casino. If you are a Nevada resident you can visit Terrible’s California Lotto … [Read more...]

Bonnie Springs Ranch Has Closed. The ranch was sold to a developer for $25M. Plans call for homes and a motel to be built on the property. If you are visiting Las Vegas with kids and wondering where to take them Bonnie Springs Ranch is defiantly worth checking out. Bonnie Springs Ranch started … [Read more...]