Stokes Castle in Austin Nevada is a tower built out of huge granite rock blocks. The Castle was built by mining baron Anson Phelps Stokes in 1986. Designed as a summer residence the castle was only used for a few months. Soon after completion of the tower Anson Stokes sold the nearby mine along with … [Read more...]

Fort Churchill Nevada was built to protect the early settlers. Construction on the fort began in July 1860 and was completed the following year. The fort was a supply depot for the Union Army during the American Civil War with as many as 200 soldiers stationed at the fort. Most of Fort Churchill … [Read more...]

Thunder Mountain Monument Imlay Nevada. This unusual attraction is located along Interstate 80 about 130 miles east of Reno, Nevada. Thunder Mountain is One man's creation dedicated to the North American Indians. Imlay Nevada is a tiny railroad town about a two-hour drive from Reno Nevada. This … [Read more...]

Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park is straight out of a science fiction movie. Nowhere in this world can you find as many stunning red sandstone formations as there are in the Valley of Fire. Located 60 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Valley of Fire is one of Nevada's most visited attractions. … [Read more...]

Celebrate your next kids birthday party at one of these fun Las Vegas area party places. Affordable to extravagant, toddlers to teens we have a party place just right for you. Don't miss out on the fun choose one of these unique Las Vegas party venues. Adventuredome Las Vegas Adventuredome … [Read more...]

Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is about 170 miles from Reno-Sparks, in a relatively remote stretch of desert overlooking Nevada's Ione Valley. Nevada Park is a great place to learn about the history of the Silver State. With two ghost towns and the remains of creatures millions of years old, there … [Read more...]

Mormon Station State Park is located in Genoa, Nevada. The park is a short scenic drive outside of Carson City, and about 40 miles from Reno, Nevada. Genoa is home to only 250 people, as so offers a quaint town charm with a historical feel. It’s a resort town, with a relaxed atmosphere to get away … [Read more...]

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...]