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
October 2025 -Rail bike tours are now operational! Tours are offered at 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. 4-person Bike: $90Las Vegas Rail Bike Tours offer pedal-powered cart excursions covering an eight-mile round trip from Boulder City's train museum to Railroad Pass Casino. … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Explore Beatty Nevada: The Gateway to Death Valley
Beatty, Nevada, is 115 miles north of Las Vegas. This rural desert town sprang up in the 1870s when homesteaders settled along the Amargosa River. Beatty became the heart of the Bullfrog mining district due to the abundance of water in the area.Beatty became connected to Las Vegas in 1906 … [Read more...]
Nevada Historic Sites and Landmarks Where To Find Them
Nevada boasts a wealth of historic sites and landmarks. From abandoned mining towns that once thrived on gold and silver to ranches that housed the legendary Pony Express to Indian dwellings, forts, saloons, railroad depots, and historic buildings - the state is dotted with these fascinating relics. … [Read more...]
Nelson Ghost Town Eldorado Canyon Nevada
Eldorado Canyon in Southern Nevada was a rough and tumbled 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...]
Cathedral Gorge State Park Nevada Day Trip
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 eastern Nevada.Cathedral Gorge Information Center is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm … [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...]
Lost City Museum Overton Las Vegas Day Trip
Venture into the past at the Lost City Museum in Overton, Nevada, and discover the bygone era of the Anasazi Indians. This captivating museum is just a short day trip from Las Vegas, depending on traffic, taking a little over an hour to reach. The museum's interior and exterior are worth exploring, … [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 two hours from Reno, Nevada. This … [Read more...]