Mormon Station State Park is located in Genoa, Nevada. The park is a short scenic drive outside Carson City and about 40 miles from Reno, Nevada. Genoa is home to only 250 people and offers a quaint town charm with a historical feel. It's a resort town, with a relaxed atmosphere to get away from the … [Read more...]
Thunder Mountain Monument Imlay Nevada
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. … [Read more...]
Ward Charcoal Ovens Northern Nevada Day Trip
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 1500. Today remains of the city of Ward are on private property and can not be visited without … [Read more...]
Valley Of Fire State Park Day Trip Things To Do
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...]
Gold Point Nevada Ghost Town Day Trip
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...]
Berlin-Ichthyosaur Park Day Trip Ghost Town and Dinosaurs
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 millions of of-year-old creatures, … [Read more...]
Nevada Northern Railway Museum Day Trip
Nevada Northern Railway in Ely is a functional historic railroad and museum. A visit to this museum will let you see a real working 19th-century steam locomotive in all its grit and glory. Ely has a long history of rail dating back to the early 1900s. Both freight and passenger trains served the … [Read more...]
Mob Museum Las Vegas History of Organized Crime
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...]
Nevada Day Trips Attractions Things To Do
Southern Nevada Day Trips Nelson Ghost Town Travel Time 1 hour from Las Vegas. Nelson Ghost is located in the heart of Eldorado Canyon. Simultaneously, there is not too much left of the town most visited travel here to come to take the Techatticup Mine Tour. The Techatticup Mine property … [Read more...]
Ghost Towns In California, Nevada, and Arizona
Discover Ghost towns in California and Nevada. Some of these towns are not much more than a few abandoned buildings, while others have taken on a new life as tourist attractions. Four-wheel drive is required to visit a few ghost towns; most can be seen in just about any vehicle. Ghost towns are … [Read more...]
Fort Churchill Nevada State Historic Park
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 200 soldiers stationed at the fort. Most of Fort Churchill was … [Read more...]
Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas Day Trip
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...]
Goodsprings Pioneer Saloon Las Vegas Day Trip
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 … [Read more...]
Belmont Ghost Town Nevada Day Trip
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. This high desert town had two … [Read more...]
Lost City Museum Overton Las Vegas Day Trip
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 … [Read more...]
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