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 attraction of automobile art is located in the middle of nowhere near the semi-ghost town of Goldfield, Nevada. The Forest consists of … [Read more...]
Discover the Most Notorious Figures at the Mob Museum
The Mob Museum, known as the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is in downtown Las Vegas. This history museum is dedicated to exhibiting artifacts and stories showcasing the history of US organized crime. Exhibits also include initiatives and actions law enforcement agencies … [Read more...]
Day Trip: Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City, Nevada
Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City showcases locomotives, rail cars, railroad equipment, and a permanent display on the construction of Boulder City and Hoover Dam. Four locomotives are displayed at the central pavilion, including two colossal steam locomotives - Union Pacific Locomotive 264 … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Rail Bike Tours: Boulder City to Railroad Pass
Las Vegas Rail Bike Tours offer pedal-powered cart excursions on an 8-mile roundtrip from the train museum in Boulder City to Railroad Pass Casino. Rail bikes accommodating two or four passengers are available for the ride. History of the Rail Line In 1931, the Union Pacific constructed a rail … [Read more...]
Places To Ride Trains in Nevada Historic Railroads
Trains have been integral to Nevada's history since the early days of mining silver and gold. Steam locomotives were utilized to transport ore and building materials. Nowadays, numerous historic Nevada railroads continue to offer passenger excursions. Additionally, several museums in Nevada aim to … [Read more...]
Goodsprings Pioneer Saloon Las Vegas Day Trip
Goodsprings, Nevada, was once a bustling gold mining town located 25 miles southwest of Las Vegas. Nowadays, the Pioneer Saloon is the only remaining bar from that era, where once there were seven bars. One of the town's few remaining buildings is the Goodsprings Schoolhouse, built in 1913 and … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Carson City: Nevada State Railroad Museum
The Nevada State Railroad Museum is a well-known attraction in Carson City. Visitors can explore locomotives, rail cars, and other historic railroad equipment from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. On select weekends, a steam train or powered rail car runs on a short loop track around the museum, … [Read more...]
A Guide to 12 Unique Roadside Attractions in Nevada
No road trip can be considered complete without a visit to at least one roadside attraction. Our list includes some of the most unique and fascinating Nevada roadside attractions you may never have the chance to see again, so it's worth stopping to check them out. We'll be updating the list with … [Read more...]
Mount Charleston Las Vegas Day Trip
Towering 11,000 feet above the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and just 40 minutes from the clanking slot machines of the strip, Mount Charleston, formally named Charleston Peak, offers visitors an abundance of winter activities as well as a fantastic place to escape the Mojave Desert’s summer … [Read more...]
Exploring the Remains of Rhyolite Ghost Town
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 left are the crumbling walls of a few buildings and the still-standing … [Read more...]
Stokes Castle Austin Nevada Historic Landmark
Stokes Castle, a tower made of granite rock blocks, was built in 1897 by mining baron Anson Phelps Stokes as a summer residence but was only used for a few months. Stokes sold the Castle, the nearby mine, and the surrounding property soon after completion. Stokes Castle had three floors and a … [Read more...]
Explore Ely, Nevada: Historic Mining Town Along Highway 50
Ely, Nevada, initially served as a station for stagecoaches traveling along the Pony Express route. In the early 1900s, copper was discovered in the region, which led to Ely becoming a mining town. For many decades, copper mining was the city's primary income source. However, when copper prices … [Read more...]
Tonopah Nevada Historic Mining Park Is It Worth Visiting
Tonopah, Nevada, known as the "Queen of the Silver Camps," is approximately midway between Las Vegas and Reno. During the early 1900s, it gained recognition due to its silver and gold deposits. The high prices of precious metals, including lithium clays, have led to new mining projects in the area. … [Read more...]
Ghost Towns In California, Nevada, and Arizona
Explore the ghost towns of California and Nevada, where you can witness the remnants of abandoned buildings and experience the revival of some towns as popular tourist destinations. While some of these towns require a four-wheel drive to access, most can be explored in any vehicle. Visiting these … [Read more...]
Discover Nevada’s Fascinating Past at Ward Charcoal Ovens
The Ward Charcoal Ovens, which resemble beehives, were constructed in 1876 to produce charcoal for a pair of silver smelters in Ward, Nevada. At its peak, Ward was the biggest town in White Pine County, with a population 1500. Unfortunately, the remnants of the city now lie on private land. Ward … [Read more...]
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