Southern Nevada Day Trips Nelson Ghost Town Travel Time 1 hour from Las Vegas. Nelson Ghost is located in the heart of Eldorado Canyon. While there is not too much left of the town most visited travel here to come to take the Techatticup Mine Tour. The grounds of the Techatticup Mine property … [Read more...]

Nevada State Museum Carson City is housed in a former United States Mint building. Ths Carson mint was in operation from1870 to1885 and again from 1889 until 1893 when it closed permanently. During this time it minted silver coins and gold coins. Nevada State Museum Carson City opened to the public … [Read more...]

Pahrump Valley Winery is about a 60-mile drive from the Las Vegas Strip. The winery is located in the Mojave desert and is Nevada's only producing winery although there are several small vineyards scattered around the Silver State. Out in the middle of the desert, you expect to find ghost towns, … [Read more...]

Nevada is the natural hot springs capital of the United States. There are more naturally occurring hot springs in Nevada than any other state. Some people seek out hot springs for the adventure. Others to enjoy the soothing relaxed feeling after soaking in hot mineral water. Spencer Natural Hot … [Read more...]

Sand Mountain is a huge pile of sand 600 feet high in the Nevada High Desert. Just about every weekend off-road vehicle of every size and shape race around the sand dune area. On holiday weekends some of the fastest hill climbers in the country come to compete in unofficial races up Sand … [Read more...]

No road trip would be complete without a stop at a roadside attraction. Our list includes Nevada Roadside attractions you may never see again but will be happy you stopped to check them out. Be sure to add this page to your favorites we will be adding more places. Feel free to make suggestions for … [Read more...]

Red Rock Canyon Travel time 30 minutes 17 miles - Red Rock Canyon is a quick 20-mile drive from Las Vegas. Activities at Red Rock Canyon include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and photography. The canyons elevation is about 3000 feet so in the summer its a few degrees … [Read more...]

Here is a great list of Fun Things To With Kids in Nevada. Most of the theses kid-friendly family activities are located in the two major population centers of Reno and Las Vegas. So take a break from the casino and give the kids a chance to have some fun too. Discovery Children's Museum Las … [Read more...]

Springs Preserve Las Vegas is only a few miles from the strip. The preserve is surrounded by housing and a shopping mall but once you enter the gates you are in a different world. Known as the birthplace of Las Vegas, the site of the Preserve was once home to bubbling springs that were a source … [Read more...]

Nevada is rich in historic sites and landmarks. Scattered across the state are gold and silver mining ghost towns, pony express ranches, Indian dwellings, forts, saloons, railroad depots and historic buildings. Take a break from the casino and head out into the desert. Nevada's historic sites are … [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...]

Trains have been part of Nevada since the early days of silver and gold mining. Steam locomotives were used to haul out the ore and carry in building material. Today several historic Nevada railroads still carry passengers on excursions. Nevada also has several museums that preserve the railroad … [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...]

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 originally built in 1931 to house workers who were building … [Read more...]