Discovery Children's Museum Las Vegas features hundreds of hands-on exhibits about science, art, and culture. The museum is located adjacent to the Smith Center in North Las Vegas. This fun family destination is a fun day trip destination for locals as well as out of town visitors. The museum … [Read more...]

Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary located in Imlay, Nevada. The sanctuary was initially located nearly 2000 miles away on the outskirts of Chicago. The rescue zoo quickly grew too large to manage on the property and made a move west to 160 acres of prime Northern Nevada real estate. It was recently … [Read more...]

There are plenty of fun free things to do in Las Vegas during the day. Sure, you can spend hundreds of dollars on shows and fancy restaurants. But armed with a little bit of knowledge, you can enjoy quite a few Las Vegas attractions and not spend a penny. Fabulous Las Vegas Sign Welcome to … [Read more...]

Reno Day Trips, activities, nearby attractions, and points of interest. When one thinks of Reno, Nevada, the first thing that usually comes to mind is gambling. And while that is a big part of Reno's overall appeal, visitors could be missing out. From historical spots to water sports to … [Read more...]

Lake Mead is about a thirty-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip. If this is your first visit, you should stop at the visitor center at the corner of Great Basin Highway and Lakeshore Drive. Here you can pick up maps, ask questions, and get directions to the attractions of the lake. There is … [Read more...]

Boulder City is located just over 20 miles outside Las Vegas, and just a few miles from amazing Hoover Dam. With only 15,000 residents, the small-town charm is everywhere, and the atmosphere is one of family-oriented fun. Boulder City was initially built in 1931 to house workers who were building … [Read more...]

Railroad Museum Boulder City Nevada Boulder City train museum features train rides most weekends. The train travels about 4 miles to the 80-year-old Railroad Pass Casino. The excursion train runs along the track that was once was used by Union Pacific Railroad to shuttle supplies for the … [Read more...]

Pyramid Lake Nevada is a remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan that covered much of northwestern Nevada. Located thirty-five miles northeast of Reno, this desert lake is a popular day trip from Reno Nevada. After what seems like a long drive through the desert, travelers are rewarded by a spectacular … [Read more...]

Cave Lake State Park is located in an isolated section of Northern Nevada, about 20 miles from the town of Ely. The lake is not huge but big enough to hold a population of native brown and stocked rainbow trout. Boats are permitted on the lake but must adhere to speed limit, no jet skis here. The … [Read more...]

The Virginia Truckee Railroad offers visitors three trip options. Two short lines and one all-day train excursion. Most visitors take the 35-minute journey from Virginia to Gold Hill. If you have more time, then the 24-mile round trip from Carson City is defiantly the best choice. Sit back and … [Read more...]

Erosion and climate extremes have created a unique landscape in Eastern Nevada State Park. Your first stop at Cathedral George State Park should be the visitors center, which has displays and information about all of eastern Nevada. Cathedral Gorge Information Center is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 … [Read more...]

Nevada State Railroad Museum is a popular Carson City attraction. Visitors can view locomotives and cars of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad along with historic railroad equipment. On select weekends a steam train or powered rail car runs on a short loop track around the museum. The Carson City … [Read more...]

Eldorado Canyon in Southern Nevada was a rough and tumble place in the mid-1880s. At least 12 mining camps were established in the canyon. The mining era lasted about 30 years. Some prospectors found gold. Many found nothing. Today most visitors to Eldorado Canyon come to take the Techatticup … [Read more...]