Nevada Visitors Guide 2013

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GOVERNOR’S LETTER

WELCOME TO NEVADA!As governor of the Silver State, I want to personally thank you for visiting. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, please accept my invitation to discover everything you can about this wonderful place that my family and I call home.

If you’re looking for adventure, excitement, relaxation, or the deep roots of history, you’ve come to the right state. Nevada offers visitors a wide range of experiences, from the bustling gaming fl oors of our world-renowned resort-casinos to the snow-capped mountains where our beautiful state earns its name. Somewhere between the sparkling golden lights of the Las Vegas Strip and the turquoise water of the largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe, you will fi nd an incomparable desert landscape that holds beautiful vistas and colorful towns for you to explore.

Through the pages of this guide, you’ll begin to see what sets this great state apart from the rest. This guide gives you the information you need to make the most of your trip to Nevada, the Battle Born State at the heart of the American West.

There is so much to explore in Nevada, and I invite you to come make your own memories.

Sincere regards,

Brian Sandoval, Governor

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CONTENTS

3 Governor’s Welcome

3 Connect with Us

6 Welcome to Nevada

8 Photo Opportunities

10 Distance/Temperature Information

12 What’s New

14 Cowboy Culture

18 Ghost Towns

22 Railroads

26 Arts and Culture

30 Food and Drink

36 Golf

38 Winter Recreation

42 Outdoor Recreation

46 Itineraries

53 State Map

54 Indian Territory — Statewide

58 Las Vegas Territory — Southern Nevada

76 Reno-Tahoe Territory — Northwestern Nevada

88 Cowboy Country — Northern Nevada

98 Pony Express Territory — North Central Nevada

108 Nevada Silver Trails — Central Nevada

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F rom the moment you cross the state line you’ll sense it... a feeling you get in Nevada you won’t fi nd anywhere else. You’ll marvel at the spectacular diversity of the landscape, be amazed at the twinkling

lights of Las Vegas or of the crystal clear star-lit skies, and be transformed by the characters you’ll meet. You’ll wear a smile you just can’t erase. You’ll become that happy person you’d forgotten about. And, mostly you’ll feel yourself breathe.

Take some time to explore Nevada’s wondrous treasures that are often just a short drive off the highway or just beyond the horizon. That’s the most amazing thing about Nevada… the joy of the journey is often its own reward. Some of the world’s most stunning natural, historic, and scenic wonders can’t be

WELCOME TO NEVADAWe’re thrilled you’ve decided to discover how a visit to this most extraordinary state can enhance your outlook, increase your sense of adventure, and maybe even help you check a few experiences off your bucket list.

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seen from the road. Plan to venture onto the backroads and byways to fi nd hidden vistas, uncover perfectly preserved historic sites, and locate one-of-a-kind places that create indelible memories.

This year we’re making it easier for you to explore Nevada. This guide is now available online with additional interactive content and you can download an app that will guide you to Nevada’s secret and well-known treasures. And be sure to connect with us on your social networks for live and ongoing conversations with fellow Nevada fans. You’ll be able to fi nd, accomplish, and share your bucket list experiences… they’re all waiting for you, right here in Nevada.

CELEBRATE NEVADA’S 150TH BIRTHDAY There’s nothing Nevada does better than throw a party, and we’re going to do it up right for the state’s 150th birthday! Join the festivities

beginning Oct. 31, 2013, and continuing through 2014. By way of myriad activities and events, visitors and residents alike will be able to celebrate what makes the state so special.

Nevada’s history was formed by pioneering mavericks with a drive toward exploration, tenacious singularity and passionate risk-taking. It’s through this inimitable courage that Nevada drove its stake as a state 150 years ago. There’s no better time to rekindle this bold spirit of adventure than when the state celebrates its past and maps its future. For more information visit TravelNevada.com.

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PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

It’s a good thing smart phones are equipped with cameras, because Nevada’s cities, towns, and rural expanses offer so many photo opportunities you’ll want to be ready at a moment’s notice.

1 WELCOME TO FABULOUS LAS VEGAS—You’ve

seen it on fi lm, T-shirts, belt buckles, and novelty shot

glasses—the iconic sign at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard

South is among the most photographed on Earth. No trip to

Las Vegas is complete without striking a pose beneath the

1959 Sin City symbol. A replica sits on Boulder Highway north

of Tropicana Avenue, and a “Welcome to Fabulous Downtown

Las Vegas” sign on Las Vegas Boulevard north of Wyoming

Avenue marks downtown.

2 RENO ARCH—“The Biggest Little City in the

World” has sported its iconic downtown arch since

1926. Be mindful of traffi c while snapping your shot

at the intersection of Virginia Street and Commercial Row, then

walk a few blocks southeast to Lake Street near the Truckee

River where the original arch resides.

3 LAKE TAHOE—It would be diffi cult—if not

impossible—to fi nd a bad vantage point from

which to photograph the country’s largest and most

picturesque alpine lake. Virtually every inch of its 72-mile

shoreline affords breathtaking views. One suggestion is the

turnout just before Incline Village traveling from Reno on State

Route 431.

4 HOOVER DAM—Since its dedication in 1935,

this hydroelectric power producer has been one of

Nevada’s most photographed and visited landmarks.

The new Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge offers

spectacular views previously only seen via helicopter. Regular

tours explore the dam inside and out.

5 GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK—Scenic photos

are often ruined when bystanders unwittingly step

into the frame. Luckily for shutterbugs, Great Basin

National Park’s remote location equates to a lack of crowds,

so it feels as though you have the entire wilderness to

yourself. The whole park looks amazing through a lens, and

the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive boasts breathtaking views of

Nevada’s second-highest mountain.

6 WENDOVER WILL—It is hard to miss the bright

lights of West Wendover when traveling Interstate 80

in northeastern Nevada, but in case you do, a friendly

63-foot-tall neon cowboy is waiting to show you the way.

Wendover Will watches over the town and welcomes visitors to

Nevada’s last hurrah before crossing into Utah.

7 RHYOLITE—Ghost towns are about as common in

Nevada as sagebrush, and their decaying buildings

provide excellent photo opportunities. Rhyolite’s

combination of expansive ruins and easy access—it’s only four

miles from Beatty—make it a great place for a Nevada

ghost town photo safari. Highlights include the Bottle House,

built out of empty beer bottles, the two-story school, the

three-story Cook Bank Building, and the Las Vegas and

Tonopah Railroad Depot.

8 GENOA—One of Nevada’s oldest towns also

happens to be one of its most photogenic. Nestled

at the foot of the towering Carson Range in Carson

Valley, Genoa’s charmingly languid pace provides the peace

and quiet to compose the perfect shot. Start by capturing a

piece of history at “Nevada’s oldest thirst parlor,” the Genoa

Bar, which has been pouring drinks since 1853.

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PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

9 VIRGINIA CITY—Virginia City is a

photographer’s dream, with historical sites and

costumed locals around every corner. Bring

plenty of memory cards, because the Comstock offers an

abundance of must-shoot sites. They include St. Mary’s in

the Mountains Catholic church, the Mackay and Chollar

mansions, Storey County Courthouse, Piper’s Opera House,

Historic Fourth Ward School, and historic C Street.

10 VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK—This

state park is no stranger to the camera.

In addition to countless appearances

in the photo albums and galleries of amateur and

professional photographers, Valley of Fire’s otherworldly

sandstone formations have graced the big screen in fi lms

such as “The Professionals,” “Total Recall,” “Star Trek

Generations,” and “Transformers.” Some of the park’s most

photogenic spots include Rainbow Vista, White Domes,

Elephant Rock, and petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock and along

the trail to Mouse’s Tank.

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HISTORIC PARK—Following the 1870s

silver discovery in the Egan Range south of

Ely, the town of Ward sprang up to support the mines.

Though most of its buildings and all of its 1,500 residents

have long since vacated, six well-preserved charcoal ovens

remain and are photography darlings today. These cones

even graced the cover of the September/October 2009 issue

of Nevada Magazine.

12BLACK ROCK DESERT—Most of the

places on this list made the cut because

of the wealth of subjects they offer

photographers. What makes this corner of northwestern

Nevada so photogenic is its absence of subjects. One of the

largest fl at expanses on earth, the desert provides a whole

new perspective on Nevada’s big skies, horizon lines, and

even tire tracks.

13 CATHEDRAL GORGE STATE PARK—

Miller Point, overlooking Cathedral Gorge,

offers sweeping views and is a superb

vantage from which to photograph the park. But for

a truly exceptional experience, intrepid photographers

should venture into the chasm’s depths. Squeezing through

narrow, winding slot canyons in Cathedral Gorge reveals

a formerly underground world of dramatic light and mind-

blowing formations. Just be ready for a little dust.

14 LAUGHLIN—A dinner cruise along

the sparkling Colorado River is one of

the state’s hidden gems. The vibrantly

colored resorts of the city’s mini-Strip refl ect off the river

in a surreal dance of light, and provide steady-handed

photographers with countless options to capture the watery

echoes of neon.

15 LAMOILLE—This quaint ranching town

in the shadow of one of the state’s

most impressive mountain ranges is the

quintessential Nevada hideaway. The Ruby Mountains,

“Nevada’s Alps,” provide a perfect backdrop to century-

old farms and the photogenic 1905 Little Church of the

Crossroads, an active Presbyterian Church whose steeple

practically begs you to snap its picture.

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DISTANCE/ TEMPERATURES

Travel lengths are rounded and travel times are approximate.

LOCATION JANUARY APRIL JULY OCTOBER

Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.

Beatty 55°F/13°C 29°F/-2°C 72°F/22°C 41°F/5°C 98°F/37°C 62°F/17°C 78°F/26°C 44°F/7°C

Caliente 47°F/8°C 20°F/-7°C 68°F/20°C 36°F/2°C 96°F/36°C 59°F/15°C 73°F/23°C 36°F/2°C

Carson City 45°F/7°C 22°F/-6°C 63°F/17°C 34°F/1°C 90°F/32°C 52°F/11°C 68°F/20°C 35°F/2°C

Elko 36°F/2°C 14°F/-10°C 60°F/16°C 31°F/-1°C 90°F/32°C 50°F/10°C 65°F/18°C 29°F/-2°C

Ely 39°F/4°C 14°F/-10°C 59°F/15°C 30°F/-1°C 89°F/32°C 53°F/12°C 64°F/18°C 31°F/-1°C

Gerlach 43°F/6°C 23°F/-5°C 66°F/19°C 37°F/3°C 93°F/34°C 60°F/16°C 70°F/21°C 38°F/3°C

Hawthorne 47°F/8°C 24°F/-4°C 67°F/19°C 38°F/3°C 95°F/35°C 63°F/17°C 71°F/22°C 40°F/4°C

Lake Tahoe 43°F/6°C 16°F/-9°C 54°F/12°C 27°F/-3°C 81°F/27°C 41°F/5°C 63°F/17°C 28°F/-2°C

Las Vegas 58°F/14°C 39°F/4°C 78°F/26°C 56°F/13°C 104°F/40°C 81°F/27°C 81°F/27°C 59°F/15°C

Laughlin 65°F/18°C 43°F/6°C 86°F/30°C 56°F/13°C 111°F/44°C 80°F/27°C 88°F/31°C 60°F/16°C

Reno 46°F/8°C 22°F/-6°C 64°F/18°C 38°F/3°C 92°F/33°C 58°F/14°C 69°F/21°C 39°F/4°C

Tonopah 45°F/7°C 20°F/-7°C 64°F/18°C 35°F/2°C 92°F/33°C 58°F/14°C 68°F/20°C 37°F/3°C

Winnemucca 42°F/6°C 19°F/-7°C 63°F/17°C 31°F/-1°C 93°F/34°C 52°F/11°C 67°F/19°C 30°F/-1°C

Intra-state Distances

Regional Distances

Average Temperatures

FROM TO DRIVE TIME MILES KM

Grand Canyon Las Vegas 4.5 hours 275 443

Los Angeles, Calif. Las Vegas 4 hours 270 435

Phoenix, Ariz. Las Vegas 5 hours 286 460

San Diego, Calif. Las Vegas 5 hours 332 534

Zion National Park Las Vegas 2.75 hours 163 262

Portland, Ore. Reno 9.75 hours 578 930

Salt Lake City, Utah Reno 7.25 hours 519 835

San Francisco, Calif. Reno 3.75 hours 218 351

Seattle, Wash. Reno 12.75 hours 721 1161

Yosemite, Calif. Reno 5 hours 218 351

Beatty Carson City Elko Ely Hawthorne Lake Tahoe(Incline Village)

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364 miles, 6 hours

260 miles, 4 hours

197 miles, 3 hours

338 miles, 6 hours

328 miles, 5.75 hours




94 miles, 1.5 hours

381 miles, 6 hours

Carson City321 miles, 5.5 hours




26 miles, .5 hours

25 miles, .5 hours



33 miles, .75 hours

227 miles, 4 hours

415 miles, 6 hours

Elko364 miles,

6 hours307 miles, 4.5 hours

188 miles, 3 hours



330 miles, 5 hours

430 miles, 7 hours


289 miles, 4 hours



Ely260 miles,


188 miles, 3 hours

271 miles, 4 hours

345 miles, 6 hours


242 miles, 4 hours


320 miles, 5 hours


120 miles, 2 hours

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271 miles, 4 hours

150 miles, 3 hours

149 miles, 3 hours

314 miles, 5 hours




392 miles, 6 hours

Lake Tahoe(Incline Village)

338 miles, 6 hours

26 miles, .5 hours


345 miles, 6 hours

150 miles, 3 hours

25 miles, .5 hours



37 miles, .75 hours



Lake Tahoe(Stateline)


25 miles, .5 hours

330 miles, 5 hours


149 miles, 3 hours

25 miles, .5 hours






Las Vegas117 miles, 1.75 hours


430 miles, 7 hours

242 miles, 4 hours

314 miles, 5 hours






362 miles, 6 hours

Laughlin214 miles, 3.5 hours









308 miles, 5 hours

500 miles, 8 hours

Reno331 miles, 5.5 hours

33 miles, .75 hours

289 miles, 4 hours

320 miles, 5 hours


37 miles, .75 hours




238 miles, 4 hours


Tonopah94 miles, 1.5 hours

227 miles, 4 hours







308 miles, 5 hours

238 miles, 4 hours


West Wendover

381 miles, 6 hours

415 miles, 6 hours


120 miles, 2 hours

392 miles, 6 hours



362 miles, 6 hours

500 miles, 8 hours



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n The Neon Museum in Las Vegas opened to the public in late 2012 and is home to more than 150 neon signs dating as far back as the 1930s. Its neon signage collection is the largest in the world and features relics from the Moulin Rouge, Desert Inn, the Flamingo, and Stardust. neonmuseum.org

n The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is the centerpiece of cultural life in downtown Las Vegas, offering a blend of performances by resident companies as well as first-run touring attractions. The five-acre cultural campus features three performance spaces, and the revamped DISCOVERY Children’s Museum will call the campus home later this year. thesmithcenter.com

n The DISCOVERY Children’s Museum (formerly Lied Discovery Children’s Museum) at the Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center is scheduled to open its new home at The Smith Center in Symphony Park. The new, 50,000 square-foot museum boasts nine interactive exhibition galleries. discoverykidslv.org

n Traveling from Reno to Carson City is faster on the new, 8.5-mile Interstate 580 freeway, which includes the Galena Creek Bridge—at 1,722 feet, the longest concrete cathedral arch bridge in the world.

n The McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas opened Terminal 3, a 1.9 million-square-foot facility featuring 14 new gates serving international and domestic travelers coming into southern Nevada. mccarran.com

n The big news for skiers and boarders continues to be the merger of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows resorts. Together they offer access to 6,000 acres, 43 lifts, and 270+ trails, not to mention Tahoe’s only mile-long terrain park.

n Caesars Entertainment announced plans to rename and renovate Imperial Palace Las Vegas. The revamped property, The Quad Resort & Casino, is scheduled for completion late this year. thequadlv.com

n Gordon Ramsay Steak, the celebrity chef’s restaurant chain, opened its first southern Nevada restaurant in mid-2012 inside Paris Las Vegas. The world-renowned eatery features fresh seafood and mouth-watering cuts of beef, French-influenced sides, and delicious desserts. parislasvegas.com

n SkyVue Las Vegas is a new retail, entertainment, and restaurant complex on the Strip. Upon completion, it is set to feature a roller coaster and a 467-foot observation wheel akin to the London Eye—the best view in the city. Opens mid-2013 skyvuelasvegas.com

n MGM Resorts announced that THEhotel at Mandalay Bay will be transformed into the all-suite Delano Las Vegas, with a projected completion date of late 2013.

n Caesars Palace and Nobu Hospitality plan to open the boutique-style Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Lounge at Caesars Palace. The 180-room hotel and spacious restaurant and lounge will occupy the Centurion Tower following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment and are slated to open February 4.

n The D Las Vegas is a modern, new hotel with a vintage feel (formerly Fitzgeralds Casino) on Fremont Street. It sits under the largest video screen in the world on Las Vegas’ famous Fremont Street Experience. thed.com

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COWBOY CULTURE

You know it when you see it: a cowhand clad in leather, denim, and the dust of the range. You smell it: sagebrush, hay, and oil to keep the leather from cracking. You taste it: sizzling steak topped with grilled onions and paired with a heaping side of baked beans. You hear it: the clink of spurs, the lowing of cattle.

Most of all, you remember it: cowboy culture, the most authentic, raw, unadulterated element of American life.

Cowboy Culture

When we talk about cowboys in Nevada, it’s about the

men and women who ride horses and rope cows. They

wear boots and hats because they’re useful to the work,

not to make a statement—although they could tell you the

difference between round-toe and square-toe boots, and

the real defi nition of a “buckaroo.” Horses are modes of

transportation and members of the family. We take great

pride in our ropin’ and ridin’ skills, and aren’t afraid to grab

a guitar and pick a melody.

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This is the lifestyle that created the art form known as cowboy

poetry, and it’s what’s celebrated every January in Elko during

the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. These poets can spin

a yarn that will make your sides ache from laughter and your

eyes shed tears you didn’t know you had.

Guest ranches are the perfect places to get a taste for the

country way of life, but don’t expect to be wined and dined; if

you’re a guest on a working ranch, you can expect to work. You

may help wrangle the cows or feed the horses, and you’ll earn

that chuck wagon dinner at the end of the day.

The Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive is another opportunity for those

with an interest in living the cowboy life. Every June in the

week leading up to the event, the rodeo cattle are herded into

Reno by pro and novice cowpokes. Your reservation buys you a

seat in a saddle, a spot around the nightly campfi re, trailside

dinner, and an unforgettable experience in the American West.

Rodeos are a big part of cowboy culture, and Nevada does them

right. The Reno Rodeo is known as the wildest, richest rodeo in

the West, and the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas is where

the best of the best prove their stuff in the arena.

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COWBOY CULTURE

The Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo is

about as authentic as it gets, with working

cowboys and cowgirls putting their daily

chores on display in a test of skill.

A visiting cowboy or cowgirl will fi nd an

endless variety of gear and accessories to fi t

right in on the range. Silver and turquoise—

mined right here in Nevada—are staples in

every boutique and gift shop.

If you feel inclined to really step back in

time, there’s no place like Virginia City. The

main street is lined with wooden sidewalks,

saloons, and gambling halls. You can take

a teeth-rattling ride in a stagecoach or

climb aboard a vintage steam train. Capture

the moment in sepia with your loved ones

dressed up as gamblers, cowboys, saloon

girls, or miners. On a warm summer day,

you may just witness a bank robbery and

ensuing shoot-out, but don’t worry, the

sheriff always wins.

Nevadans are proud of their western

heritage, and of the great outdoors that

lends itself to this ranching, roping way of

life. We’re inclined to believe that “purple

mountain majesties” was inspired by our

snowy peaks.

It’s not uncommon to see a tumbleweed

blow down main street in many Nevada

towns, and there’s no smell like a sea of

sagebrush after a summer rain. The open

range means that you might have to wait

for cows to cross the highway as they graze

their way around the Silver State. Those

cows might just be the only living creatures

you see until you roll into the nearest town,

thirsty for a cold beer and hot meal.

Go ahead and dust off your cowboy hat, and

pull on your favorite pair of Levi’s. Life is

about comfort here, and we think you’ll fi t

right in.

“I’ve spent most of my life working on ranches in northeastern Nevada and am grateful to have done so. I love this country and how it changes with four distinct seasons and the rugged beauty that comes with each. I very much appreciate the people here and the Western culture we share, which is tied to the work and the land. The ‘Cowboy code’ that some folks are trying to get back to is very much alive and well here.”

JON GRIGGS, RANCH MANAGER, MAGGIE CREEK RANCH NEAR ELKO

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Ghost TownsTumbleweeds roll down dusty roads and cautious lizards scale wooden and stone ruins. You can almost hear the creaking of a long-empty rocking chair keeping time with the passage of years. It doesn’t take much imagination to hear a harmonica melody in the breeze, greeting you at the wooden porches of miners’ cabins laden with iron and leather tools.

Every boom ends with a bust, and these are the scenes of Nevada’s once-great mining towns, now preserved in the arid desert, in a state of arrested decay.

GHOST TOWNS

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RHYOLITEOne of the most photographed ghost towns in the West, Rhyolite stands

guard near Death Valley’s eastern entrance, ushering visitors through the

passage of time, space, and terrain. The mission-style railroad depot gives

the town an almost modern look when compared to the stone ruins of a

bank, store, and schoolhouse. The famed Bottle House, constructed of

nearly 50,000 bottles, has been restored and hints at an eccentric past

of the “Wild West.”

That ribbon of oddity extends to the town limits, which is lined with larger-

than-life sculptures, art created in and inspired by the extreme desert

climate. Rhyolite’s brief life—1905 to roughly 1920—was extinguished as

quickly as the wind blows across the sandstone hills. But like many great

heroes, its fame came after death, and now the ghost town is visited by

travelers from all over the world, seeking inspiration in the ruins.

GHOST TOWNS

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BERLINBerlin is a ghost town tied by the terrain to its closest

neighbor, an ichthyosaur fossil site known as Berlin-

Ichthyosaur State Park. The town, adjacent mine,

and dinosaur remains are a motley representation of

Nevada’s varied history. Located near the center of

Nevada, the fossils tell a tale of life under the sea, of

reptilian beasts that swam over what was then the

ocean’s fl oor and is now mountain peaks.

Fast-forward hundreds of millennia, and the wooden

cabins and towering mill tell a tale of gold strikes,

explorers, and newfound riches in the American West.

Metal tools scattered throughout the landscape reveal

the work that it took to build this mining town in 1896,

and then abandon it in 1911 when the gold dried up.

Travelers now can visit for the day or camp among

the sagebrush and juniper trees. The green sage

and brilliant blue sky present a startling contrast

to the varnish of wooden structures, creating a

photographer’s dream composition of light and dark.

BELMONTA silver strike in 1865 led to the founding of Belmont

and its establishment as the Nye County seat. As

quickly as the honor was bestowed, it was taken away

and moved to the more lucrative town of Tonopah. But

Belmont got to keep its towering courthouse, a site well

worth the two-hour detour south from U.S. Highway 50.

Historical graffi ti marks the decades that have passed

and gives a glimpse into the visitors—both welcome

and unwelcome—that have entered its domain. An eerie

autograph is etched into a doorframe, believed to have

been left by Charles Manson in 1969 while he and his

“family” hid in the deteriorating courthouse.

Now preserved as a State Historic Park, the courthouse

stands sentinel over the nearly deserted town of Belmont,

its ruins crumbling down the hillsides and hidden in the

high desert of Nevada.

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ST. THOMASFew ghost towns can claim a rebirth, but as the water has receded at Lake

Mead, the town of St. Thomas has once again seen the light of day. The

town seemed short-lived from the start, founded as a Mormon outpost to

transport goods to Utah during the Civil War. The arrival of railroads made

the town obsolete. When state lines were drawn, the residents of St. Thomas

discovered that their hamlet was actually in Nevada, not Utah, and they owed

their home state back taxes. Residents unable to pay the taxes opted to leave,

marking the fi rst abandonment.

Settlers returned to St. Thomas in the last decade of the 1800s and lived in

relative peace until a bypass bridge diverted travelers and the copper mined

nearby plummeted in value. The fi nal blow came with the construction of

Hoover Dam, when the backed-up waters of the Colorado River created Lake

Mead. St. Thomas was abandoned as the lake formed and fl owed into its

streets and over its buildings and homes.

Drought has forced the shoreline back, and the ruins of St. Thomas are now

accessible via a short hike. Perhaps the ghosts weren’t ready to let go of this

town that struggled from birth.

Nevada is dotted with ghost towns, each settlement telling the story of the

miners, railroad workers, explorers, and settlers who answered the call to

“go west, young man.” You may see the signs of their struggles and triumphs

as you, too, go west.

“I enjoy exploring Nevada’s ghost towns and mining camps —there are over 600—many of which little remains but a few concrete slabs and crumbling rock walls. A few are still inhabited and classifi ed as “living ghost towns.” As the ore veins played out, and because of the scarcity of wood, many of the mining camps and town sites were dismantled and moved to the next discovery, leaving behind in some cases no, or very little, visible remaining site markings.”

WARREN WILLIS, NEVADA GHOST TOWN EXPLORER & PHOTOGRAPHER

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RailroadsAll aboard! Nevada’s rich railroad heritage is well preserved, and lives on today. Explore railroad museums in Boulder City, Carson City, and Ely. With real operating passenger runs, they are a delight for all ages. Home to an extraordinary collection of railroad equipment, artifacts, and related exhibits, these museums take you on a trip back in time.

See and feel how the railroad transformed the growing nation in the late 19th and early-20th centuries. Nevada’s fabled railroads and locomotives built boomtowns overnight, and helped tame the Wild West.

Wonderful to photograph, the railroad cars and locomotives on display at the museums have rich and colorful histories.

Nevada Northern Railway, Ely

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The Nevada Northern Railway in Ely offers

visitors rides along the same historic routes

that were built in 1905 to haul ore from nearby

mines. Walk through the East Ely Depot

Museum, restored to its 1907 appearance, and

see original waiting rooms, baggage storage,

and offi ces used by one of the nation’s most

important railroads.

Ride the rails behind the 1905 Baldwin Steam

Locomotive No. 25 at the Nevada State Railroad

Museum in Carson City. Catch the McKeen

Car, a national historic landmark and perfectly

restored example of a rare self-propelled

vehicle that used internal combustion. Just try

to resist the whistle call of The Inyo, a majestic

1875 steam locomotive, on a special-occasion

run.

Tour from Carson City to Virginia City via the

1870s-era Virginia & Truckee Railway, dubbed

the Queen of the Short Lines, with two train

excursions throughout the summer months. The

Historic Route is a short ride from Virginia City

Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City

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RAILROADSRAILROADS

to Gold Hill’s original V&T depot.

Spend 35 minutes on the four-mile trip

that departs eight times a day in the

summer season and seven in October.

Hear the conductor tell the story of the

Comstock Lode’s mining boom, when

Virginia City became one of the richest

cities on earth. See mine tailings and

railroad equipment and pass through

Tunnel No. 4 along the way.

The railway’s newest route, from

Carson City to Virginia City, is Sisters

in History. It’s an hour and a half each

way in cars pulled by steam or diesel-

powered locomotives. See mines and wild

mustangs on the 28-mile round-trip.

Relive the early days of the Hover Dam

in Boulder City on the Union Pacifi c

Boulder Branch line, commissioned in

1931 and photograph the superb scenery.

Hop aboard an excursion train outside

Las Vegas for a trip along the tracks

of southern Nevada’s colorful past in

refurbished and air-conditioned Pullman

coaches dating to 1911. Check out

Union Pacifi c Railroad No. 2314, an

offi cial Railway Post Offi ce car that once

carried postal employees and mail across

the country.

Take to the tracks on any of the special

event trains along with ghosts and

western outlaws, Santa and Thomas the

Tank Engine, or catch the Polar Express

and Oktoberfest.

In every shape and form, Nevada’s

historic railroad pieces animate the

Wild West for 21st century generations.

Welcome aboard.

“Rail history in Nevada is up close and personal, from riding behind or even operating a century-old steam locomotive, to watching the latest trains thunder by on the original transcontinental railroad. The people and the dreams that made Nevada great are still out there, waiting for you to discover them.”

MARK S. BASSETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEVADA NORTHERN RAILWAY

McKeen Car, Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City

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ARTS & CULTURE

Arts and CultureFrom folklife and festivals to inspiring spaces in far off places, Nevada shines with artists, exhibits, and experiences uniquely its own. Shakespeare and yoga on Lake Tahoe complement cowboy poetry, county fairs, and Chautauqua across the state.

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SOUTHERN EXPOSURESouthern Nevada has many cultural gems, with the newest

being The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.

There you will enjoy the best and brightest in artistic excellence,

performance, and education on an international scale. The

center itself is architecturally stunning and hosts world-class

performances, touring Broadway shows, and more.

One of southern Nevada’s top cultural and educational attractions,

Springs Preserve, offers visitors the opportunity to explore the

valley’s vibrant history through interactive science and nature

exhibits, botanical gardens, an interpretive trail system that

meanders through a scenic wetland habitat, and live animal

shows. The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, is located at Springs

Preserve, so grab your camera and head there next. Highlights

include the fi rst dinosaur fossils documented in Nevada, Benjamin

“Bugsy” Siegel’s 1946 Flamingo stock certifi cate, mineral

specimens from Nevada mines, preserved Nevada wildlife, and Las

Vegas showgirl costumes.

Just one hour northeast of Las Vegas is Overton, home to the Lost

City Museum, which was specifi cally built by the National Park

Service in 1935 to exhibit and protect artifacts that were excavated

from Pueblo Grande de Nevada. These Anasazi Indian sites were

being threatened by the rising waters of Lake Mead as it backed up

behind the newly built Hoover Dam.

ARTS & CULTURE

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas, by Geri Kodey

“The Wizard of Oz”

18b Arts District, Las Vegas

Lost City Museum, Overton

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RURAL BLISSYou’ll see the stars in a whole new light under the rural Nevada sky. Savor the

winter chill in Ely at the annual White Pine Fire and Ice Show as fi reworks

explode above a frozen lake and snow sculptures emerge from artists’ hands.

Take a class at the acclaimed Tuscarora Pottery School, nestled in the 1870s

mining town of Tuscarora and home to a dozen superb artists.

Venture to Winnemucca’s Martin Hotel, one of Nevada’s best Basque restaurants

and home to the Great Basin Arts and Entertainment group. Established in 1898

and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel’s dining rooms

served passengers and commercial traffi c from the Southern Pacifi c Railroad.

Once a favorite place for area cattle and sheep workers to stay on their trips

to town, it is still a favorite for travelers. Take in the familiar veranda, hitching

posts, and an amazing variety of pressed tin walls and ceilings. Experience live

acoustic music by great acts in a wonderful setting.

If photography is your forte, check out Shooting the West, where you’ll meet

photographers of all types gathered for the annual photo symposium celebrating

its 25th year in Winnemucca in 2013. Stop in for workshops, shows, and

contests that draw the best in the business each spring.

Sample the offerings at Oats Park Art Center in Fallon, where variety is the

spice of life. Lovingly restored with $10 million raised by the Churchill Arts

Council, the historic site offers authentic western charm and some of the fi nest

performances from global artists. Live music, vintage fi lms, fantastic galleries,

and readings draw audiences again and again. Oats Park Art Center, Fallon

Nevada Arts Council’s Traveling Exhibition Program

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“Nevada has given me the courage, means, and inspiration to awaken joy around me. I fell in love with Reno’s culture and natural landscape, and made it my home. Nevada’s rich art community has made my dreams a reality.”

GRACE HUTCHISON, NEVADA ARTIST

WESTERN HERITAGEMake time for the capital city’s creative side, where Carson

City galleries are blossoming. Start with the Nevada Arts

Council’s Offi ce Exhibition Series, a space for the West’s

superbly talented artists to publicly display their work.

Explore the Capital City Arts Initiative Court House Gallery,

Jeff Nicholson’s Great Basin Gallery or Western Nevada

College. Shop the Nevada Artists Association’s Artists Store

at the Brewery Arts Center or Artsy Fartsy for some fresh

designs. Take a peek into the Nevada State Museum on the

site of the former U.S. Mint, where you’ll experience mining

and railroad history that changed the United States as

Nevada joined the Union in 1864. Jump to the 20th century

and see the evolution of slot machines that made Nevada

famous for fun and so much more.

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We take dining in Nevada seriously. We always start our Basque meals with a Picon Punch, and wouldn’t dream of ordering anything other than locally raised beef when visiting a restaurant in Fallon. There’s even proper protocol when dining at a buffet—start with a salad to appear healthy (even if it contains Jell-O and marshmallows), and then move on to a mountain of crab legs and shrimp. It’s okay to mix your international cuisines at a buffet, but never put the sushi next to the lasagna. That just gets messy.

To make it easy for you, we’ve compiled a cheat-sheet for eating and drinking in Nevada. These are just suggestions, so feel free to test your palate and make up your own rules, too!

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BASQUE FOODTraditional Basque restaurants dot the Nevada culinary landscape

and are concentrated more heavily in the northern end of the state.

Elko, Winnemucca, Fallon, Gardnerville, and Reno boast the more

well-known Basque eateries, including the Star Hotel, Martin

Hotel, Overland, JT Basque Bar & Dining Room, and Louis’ Basque

Corner.

A Basque meal usually is served family style, so make friends with

your neighbors or they won’t pass the salad or beans your way. The

fare may vary, depending on whether the restaurant leans more

Spanish-Basque or French-Basque, but you can be sure there will

be at least fi ve courses leading up to your main dish.

Speaking of the main dish, this is where you get to see what Basque

food is really about. Lamb and oxtail are staples on any menu, and

if you order steak, remember that “Basque style” comes with a

heaping of roasted garlic on top! Don’t be afraid to try something

new, though it’s probably best not to ask what anything is.

Sweetbreads taste better if you don’t ask.

Villa Basque Deli, Carson City

JT Basque Bar & Dining Room, Gardnerville

The Martin Hotel, Winnemucca

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CELEBRITY CHEFSFirst rule for dining among the likes of Guy Savoy, Carla Pellegrino, and

Wolfgang Puck: Say that everything on the menu looks delicious. Second

rule: Taste everything.

Las Vegas is gastro-bliss central, boasting 44 eateries with celebrity chefs

at the helm. Kick it up a notch at Emeril’s Table 10 or throw down a tamale

at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill. Chef Christina Wilson ascended from “Hell’s

Kitchen” to take the throne at Gordon Ramsay Steak, the newest celebrity

kitchen on the Las Vegas Strip.

If your travels take you northward, don’t miss Charlie Palmer Steak at the

Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. Here’s an insider’s tip: Make time while in

Reno to dine at CAMPO, the second area restaurant by Chef Mark Estee,

who quickly is making a name in the farm-to-table movement for his

locally sourced menus. You are likely to hear more about him as his star

rises, and you can say you dined at his restaurant here fi rst!

“Las Vegas is such a vibrant, amazing city. And Paris is a very successful and beautiful resort in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. What you don’t realize about Las Vegas until you get there is it has so much to offer, not just casinos. It’s about the sights, the restaurants, the theater shows. There is something for everyone!”

CELEBRITY CHEF GORDON RAMSAY, OF GORDON RAMSAY STEAK AT PARIS LAS VEGAS

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DESERT GRAPESNevada is leading a revolution in winemaking, developing desert-

hardy grapes that use a fraction of the water that traditional crops

consume. That is reason enough to be interested in Nevada’s four

wineries, and the bonus is they produce delicious wines.

Pahrump Valley Winery and Sanders Family Winery represent

the oldest and newest wineries in the state. Pahrump Valley was

established in 1990 and grows primarily red varietals, including

zinfandel, syrah, merlot, and barbera. Sanders Family is planted

with zinfandel and petite syrah and imports a gamut of red and white

grapes to produce award-winning wines only an hour from Las Vegas.

Tahoe Ridge in the northern part of the state (45 minutes from Reno)

started as a research vineyard in 1990 and spent a decade perfecting

the art of desert wine before going public and producing the fi rst

commercial wine in Nevada and becoming the fi rst full-production

winery in the state.

Also anchored in northern Nevada is Churchill Vineyards, which lays

claim to the only estate produced white wines in Nevada. It bottles

small-production whites, reds, and distilled spirits.

Are you thirsty yet? Ready to make restaurant reservations? Be sure

to check TravelNevada.com for more information on dining in the

Silver State.

FOOD & DRINK

Pahrump Valley Winery

Tahoe Ridge, Minden

Churchill Vineyards, Fallon

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“The best part about playing golf in Nevada is the variety. From beautiful lakeside courses in the Sierra Nevada, to high desert golf in the Reno/Carson City area and championship golf in southern Nevada and Mesquite, Nevada offers what golfers desire. Memorable golf courses and nightlife make Nevada a special place for golfers.”

BRYAN DAVIS, EDGEWOOD TAHOE

GolfIt’s tee time in Nevada. The state offers miles of fairways, some on desert courses, others in mountainous terrain, but always with unique Nevada twists.

You’ll golf better here. It has been claimed that, at the higher elevations in northern Nevada (Reno is 4,500 feet above sea level), golf balls fl y 10 percent farther.

You’ll golf all the time here. With 250 days of sunshine, almost every day is perfect for a round of golf.

You’ll golf everywhere here. Courses can be found all over the state, from lush resort links like the exclusive Wynn Course in Las Vegas to smaller municipal favorites like the donations-accepted nine-hole course in Pioche.

With more than 100 courses, Nevada is a great place to swing the clubs, whether you’re teeing off in Las Vegas or Mesquite in the southern end of the state, or at one of the “Divine 9” courses in the north.

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SOUTHERN SWINGStart your golf tour in Las Vegas, where you have your

choice of nearly 50 courses. Among those is the Las

Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, owned by the Las Vegas

Paiute Tribe and home to the Wolf Course, the state’s

longest at 7,604 yards. There’s also the Royal Links

Golf Club, with holes inspired by 11 different British

Open rotation courses, and the Tom Fazio-designed

Shadow Creek, home of the Michael Jordan Celebrity

Invitational.

Remember that Las Vegas is in the Mojave Desert, and

here you’ll fi nd many desert courses—links where the

fairways are green and narrow with a more natural

rough. Sometimes you’ll be shooting over arroyos and

across fairways, so no wild slices or hooks!

About 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, on the Nevada-

Utah border, is Mesquite—a town of around 15,500

people and nine golf courses. You can stay in Mesquite

for week and play a different course every day. Not

only does that make it a popular golf destination, it’s

also the host of many national golf events, including

the Mesquite Amateur and RE/MAX World Long Drive

Championship.

NORTHERN SLICETravel north to the Carson City-Carson Valley area—

just south of Reno—to take on the Divine 9, a group

of courses nestled on the eastern side of the Sierra

Nevada. Plush greens, rolling fairways, and scenic

mountain views are the hallmark of these beauties,

which together offer 70,000-plus yards of layouts by top

designers.

Don’t pack away the irons yet —you’ll want to check

out the greens in nearby Lake Tahoe and Reno.

Breathtaking lake views can be enjoyed from such

courses as Edgewood Tahoe, host of the popular

American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, and

the Golf Courses at Incline Village, where the view

from the Championship Course seventh tee is defi nitely

camera-worthy. Among the Reno courses is the private

Montrêux Golf & Country Club, host to the Reno-Tahoe

Open, a PGA Tour summer event.

Swing away—it’s tee time.

GOLF

Paiute Golf Club Resort

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WINTER RECREATION

Winter WonderlandTake a deep breath.

That cold, crisp air lets you know you’re in for a challenge. The rush of adrenaline that follows is your second hint: You’re about to embark on an adventure in Nevada’s winter wonderland.

With annual snowfall of up to 400 inches in the Sierra Nevada, as well as plenty of coverage throughout the state, Nevada offers winter playgrounds for skiing, snowshoeing, ice fi shing, and more.

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Sledding, by North Lake Tahoe/Jeff DowRuby Mountains

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TAHOE TERRAINLake Tahoe, nestled in the Sierra Nevada along

the Nevada-California border, is home to several

world-class ski resorts that offer trails and terrain

parks for all levels. On bluebird days—and there’s

an abundance of those—the breathtaking views of

Lake Tahoe will stop you in your tracks. That’s if you

stop: the groomed slopes, challenging moguls, and

thrilling terrain parks at Heavenly Mountain,

Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, and Diamond Peak Ski Resort

will keep you moving.

About an hour’s drive from Reno and easily

accessible from the Reno-Tahoe International

Airport, the Lake Tahoe region also draws visitors

for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding,

and snowmobiling. At the day’s end, you’ll have your

choice of activities to help you unwind, whether

it’s a raucous après-ski party or a relaxing spa

treatment at one of the area’s casino-resorts.

For these reasons and more, Lake Tahoe is a

premier winter sports destination. But don’t count

out the rest of the state.Cross-country skiing, by North Lake Tahoe/Jeff Dow

Snowmobiling Northstar, by Corey Rich

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THERE’S SNOW IN VEGAS?Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, about an hour’s drive

from Las Vegas and just north of Mount Charleston,

is one of the region’s often-overlooked gems. With 40

acres, the resort is small by industry standards, but is

pursuing an ambitious 10-year expansion plan. Recent

changes include a new quad chairlift and 14 new trails. If

skiing isn’t your activity, head to a snow play area in the

nearby Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, part

of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, for sledding, a

snowball fi ght, or to build a snowman.

Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort

Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort

Lake Las Vegas

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HEAD TO THE HINTERLANDSSnow also falls in abundance on the eastern side of the state, where

you can enjoy helicopter-skiing and ice fi shing, among other winter

activities, in a rural setting.

The Ruby Mountains near Elko are where thrill-seekers on helicopter-

ski adventures get dropped into forested terrain, wide-open bowls,

and tight couloirs. If you’re the type to carry a fi shing rod instead of

a ski pole, ice fi shing is popular at many eastern Nevada waterways,

including Cave Lake State Park near Ely and the South Fork State

Recreation Area on the Humboldt River.

If you’re looking for more traditional winter recreation, you’ll also

fi nd it in eastern Nevada. Hit the slopes at SnoBowl Ski Area near Elko

or strap on snowshoes for a hike at Ward Mountain Recreation Area

near Ely.

So remember , winter isn’t for staying indoors. It’s for snowball fi ghts

with the kids, skiing with friends, and snowshoeing through a forest

transformed by snow into a crystalline wonderland. This season, savor

the beauty of Nevada in winter.

“Nevada ski resorts are unique because of the contrast of topography from west to east. You get the beautiful lake and alpine view to the west and the broad desert landscape to the east, which is probably something you don’t see anywhere else, along with a ‘top of the world’ view.”

DAVE HAHL, MT. ROSE-SKI TAHOE HEAD GROOMER

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Outdoor RecreationDirt roads, snow-covered mountains, hidden lakes, and aspen groves as far as the eye can see. Mountain bike tracks in the mud, skinny-dipping in hot springs, fi ngers gripping a rock face, and skis a foot deep in fl uffy snow. Nevada is more than 300 mountain ranges divided by seas of sagebrush and wildfl owers. It’s 48 million acres of public land, 24 state parks, and one national park. It’s countless adventures waiting for you.

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STATE PARKS AND NATURAL WONDERSNevada’s state parks are spread throughout the state, easily

accessible from nearby towns and highways. Some are tributes

to the settlement of the West, such as Fort Churchill, Belmont

Courthouse, Berlin, and Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, parks that

preserve the remains of settlements that gave Nevada its start.

Other parks reveal the natural evolution of Nevada’s landscape.

Cathedral Gorge is a stunning example of beauty carved by a

millennia of erosion. Valley of Fire arises from the desert outside of

Las Vegas with brilliant colors matched only by an artist’s palette.

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is a world-renowned playground for

hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers, swimmers, and boaters. In

the winter, when it’s covered with a pristine blanket of snow, it calls

to skiers and snowshoers.

A few state parks capture Nevada’s oddities, such as Berlin-

Ichthyosaur State Park, which uniquely pairs a ghost town with an

adjacent ichthyosaur fossil site. The Ward Charcoal Ovens State

Historic Park has immense beehive-shaped ovens abandoned more

than a century ago by silver miners.

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“Why do I love Nevada? Every time I go out into the desert, I discover something new, something I have never heard about or seen before. Historic maps give names to ruins of ghost towns, Native traditions give meaning to ancient sites, and geology gives reason to abandoned mining camps.”

TERI LIGON, NEVADA OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST

Outdoor adventurers are drawn to Lamoille

Canyon and the Ruby Mountains all year

long. The glacier-carved canyon and craggy

mountain range provide rugged terrain for

outdoor enthusiasts. The vast variety of

wildlife—including the elusive Himalayan

Snowcock, which nests in the highest

reaches of the Ruby Mountains—makes

this a perfect place to for birdwatchers,

hunters, and anyone who appreciates the

beauty of wild horses galloping through the

sagebrush.

ACTION AND ADVENTUREA well-planned series of trails around

Austin on Highway 50 lure mountain bikers

from all over the world, while the 240-mile,

mixed-use Silver State Trail is well known

for its challenging ATV excursions. The

Tahoe Rim Trail in the northwestern end

of the state is a 160-mile network of trails

that circle Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe is also a prime place for fi shing.

Bait your line for trout or salmon, or set

some traps for crayfi sh, which are abundant

along the shoreline and in the depths of

the lake. Anglers can test their best fl ies in

the Truckee River or Pyramid Lake, both of

which are known to be among the best fl y

fi shing locations in the west.

Skiers and snowboarders already know that

the 18 ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region

provide some of the highest quality, most

challenging downhill and cross-country

terrain in North America. Visitors have

their pick of large village-style resorts

with their own shopping, dining, and

accommodations or smaller resorts that

focus on some serious slopes and Mother

Nature’s gift of fresh powder and near-daily

sunshine throughout the ski season.

This is what Nevada’s outdoors are made of,

and what vacations beyond the city lights

can offer.

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Day 1Distance: 160 miles/258 km

Rev your engines in Las Vegas, and take off for the open

road via Interstate 15 North. Your fi rst stop is Valley

of Fire State Park, only an hour from Sin City, yet it

feels like another world. Moviemakers think so too, and

that’s why this valley of red and orange sandstone was

featured in such movies as “Star Trek: Generations” and

“Transformers.” Plan to spend at least three hours here

before hitting the road again, this time backtracking

slightly on I-15 South and then turning north on U.S.

Highway 93.

This area is dotted with hot springs, and one of our

favorites is Ash Springs, located on the east side of the

U.S. Highway 93 near the town of the same name. Ask a

local where to turn, because there are no road signs to

reveal this hidden gem.

Your stop for the night will be in the town of Alamo.

Luxury accommodations can be found at A Cowboy’s

Dream Bed and Breakfast. Just up the road is Windmill

Ridge, which boasts 15 western-themed cabins behind

a family-run restaurant, and is very affordable.


Spend the morning exploring to arrive at your next

stop, Rachel, around lunchtime to enjoy the famous

Alien Burger at the Little A’Le’Inn. Rachel is on the

Extraterrestrial Highway and is the center of many

reported otherworldly encounters. You may see a

spaceship hovering over the famed “Black Mailbox,”

which marks the access road to infamous Area 51. If

you arrive too early for lunch, the Little A’Le’Inn offers

a variety of dishes and refreshments, served with a

heaping side of extraterrestrial lore. To get here from

Alamo, you’ll head north on Highway 93 and west on

State Route 375, traveling about one hour.

Your next stop is Tonopah, about two hours northwest

on State Route 375 and U.S. Highway 6/95. Keep watch

overhead because you may just see some military air

maneuvers as you skirt the Nellis Air Force Range to

the south.

Tonopah was once called the “Queen of the Silver

Camps,” and your fi rst stop should be the Tonopah

Historic Mining Park. This outdoor mining museum

is on the site of the original silver mine and a great

introduction into Nevada’s mining history. Another

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must-see is the Central Nevada Museum, voted the

Best Rural Museum in the state by Nevada Magazine

readers. Admission to the mining park starts at $5 and

the Central Nevada Museum is free.

The Jim Butler Motel and Mizpah Hotel are both located

in the heart of town. The Mizpah is a historic gem that

was renovated and reopened in 2011, and like many

great Nevada landmarks, is rumored to be haunted.

Day 3Distance: 94 miles/151 km and any extra exploring you decide to do

Head south on Highway 95 toward Las Vegas, but don’t

worry, your adventure is far from over. Take your time

driving through Goldfi eld, about 30 minutes south of

Tonopah, and stop at the Goldfi eld High School, where

the famed Nelson-Gans boxing match of 1906 took

place. This changed the face of boxing in the West and

put the then-booming town of Goldfi eld on the map.

Your next stop is only an hour away in Beatty, your

base camp for the next 24 hours. Beatty is the eastern

gateway to Death Valley; from here you can access such

iconic sites as Zabriskie Point, Badwater, Devil’s Golf

Course, and Artist’s Drive. Return to Beatty at your

leisure and mosey on up to the

bar at one of the town’s old west-

themed saloons and restaurants.


On your way out of town, take the short detour to

Rhyolite, one of the most photographed ghost towns

in the West and well worth the 10-minute drive from

Beatty.

Continue south on Highways 95 and 160 for about an

hour to Pahrump. This bustling bedroom community

to Las Vegas is home to two of Nevada’s four wineries.

We recommend staying long enough for lunch and wine

tasting before continuing on to Las Vegas.

You’ve come a long way, and now it’s time to end your

trek in Las Vegas. But the fun doesn’t have to stop: you

are in the Entertainment Capital of the World, after all!

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Day 1Choose a comfy hotel, because this is base camp for

the next several days of adventure excursions.

Distance: 23 miles/37 km

RED ROCK CANYON: Just a short drive from Las Vegas

via State Route 159 is Red Rock Canyon National

Conservation Area, a popular hiking and rock climbing

destination. There are several trailheads along the 13-

mile scenic loop drive, so be prepared with water and

sunscreen if you decide to take a hike.


BONNIE SPRINGS RANCH: For a taste of the rootin’

tootin’ West, head six miles south of Red Rock

Canyon to Bonnie Springs Ranch. This family-friendly

destination offers horseback rides, a zoo, a replica of a

circa 1880 western mining town, mock gunfi ghts in the

streets, shops, and dining.


GOODSPRINGS: South on Interstate 15 you’ll fi nd a

short detour on State Route 161 to Goodsprings and its

claim to fame, the Pioneer Saloon. This saloon, favored

by traveling motorcyclists and history buffs, is where

Clark Gable sat for three days waiting to hear the fate of

his love, Carole Lombard, after her airplane crashed on

nearby Mount Potosi. The saloon is fi lled with decades

of memorabilia, and there are still century-old gunfi ght

bullet holes in the walls.


LAUGHLIN: Head south on U.S. Highway 95 then east

State Route 163 to Laughlin, a gaming town on the

Colorado River. Large hotel-resorts line the river,

where visitors can lounge, rent boats or Jet Skis, or

explore the numerous outdoor destinations including

Big Bend State Recreation Area, Black Mountains, and

Lake Mohave.

BASE CAMP: LAS VEGAS—FOUR DAYS OF DAY TRIPS

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BOULDER CITY: Founded in the 1930s to house the

builders of the Hoover Dam—then known as the

Boulder Dam—Boulder City is one of two towns in

Nevada where gaming is illegal (the other town is

Panaca). Its idyllic downtown and bungalow-style

homes make it a favorite retreat for visitors to the

Las Vegas region. The Nevada State Railroad Museum,

Boulder City, offers an interesting look at Nevada’s

locomotive past and offers train rides aboard the

Nevada Southern Railway.


HOOVER DAM: Hoover Dam is a world-famous man-

made wonder, and it’s a mere hour’s drive from the Las

Vegas Strip. Allow a little extra time to walk across

the dam bypass bridge, offi cially known as the Mike

O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. This will

give you the best, unobstructed views of the dam.


VALLEY OF FIRE: If you packed your hiking shoes, take

a scenic drive along Lake Mead from Hoover Dam to

Valley of Fire State Park. The park is one of southern

Nevada’s natural wonders, with deeply carved rock

formations in fi ery hues just minutes off I-15.


LOST CITY MUSEUM: Depart Valley of Fire to the

northeast to reach Overton. Here you’ll fi nd the Lost

City Museum, a state museum dedicated to the history

of Nevada’s indigenous tribes (Puebloan). It features

artifacts from Pueblo Grande de Nevada, an Puebloan

settlement excavated nearby, and a reconstructed

adobe village.

Day 4


DEATH VALLEY: You can’t do day trips out of Las Vegas

without going to Death Valley National Park. The

famous park is easily accessed through Pahrump, a

town about an hour west of Las Vegas. Gas up the car,

buy food, water, and sunscreen, and venture into the

unparalleled landscape that is Death Valley.

Some of the park’s highlights that are easily visited

in one day are Dante’s View, Badwater, Devil’s Golf

Course, Artists Palette, Zabriskie Point, and Furnace

Creek. The park is open year-round, but some services

are limited in the summer months.

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Start in Reno and head east on Interstate 80 to Lovelock.

This little town is the perfect place to gas up the car, get

some food, and surprise your loved one by “locking your

love” at Lovers Lock Plaza behind the Pershing County

Courthouse. Keep the lock’s key as a token of your love or

follow the ancient Chinese custom of throwing it away—as

long as your lock remains on the chain, your love will last.

As you continue east, take time to appreciate Nevada’s

western heritage by driving through Winnemucca.

Don’t worry: you’re only a few hours from your day’s

destination, Elko.

As you near Elko, you’ll see the California Trail

Interpretive Center on your left. This is a superb study of

the challenges western California Trail explorers endured.

It’s situated right on the trail within view of the Hastings

Cutoff, a supposed shortcut to California that most of the

doomed Donner Party took.

You’ll spend the night in Elko, where there are plenty

of hotels and restaurants available. The Star Hotel is a

Basque restaurant that was voted a Nevada Treasure in

2012, and it’s a must-visit during your stay in Elko.

Day 2

Elko is a bona fi de cowboy town, host to the annual

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and a vibrant hub of

ranching and mining in eastern Nevada. Spend some time

downtown at the Western Folklife Center or venture out to

Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains.


Tip your hat to Elko as you venture eastward to Wells,

where you’ll turn south on U.S. Highway 93. Stop at the

McGill Drugstore Museum as you near Ely, a place frozen

in time, complete with a 1930s soda fountain. Be sure to

call ahead to arrange a tour.

When you arrive in Ely, choose from an array of modern

and historic hotels. The Hotel Nevada is a perennial

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favorite, with its movie-star themed rooms and taxidermy

trophies scattered throughout the casino. As you explore

Ely, you’ll fi nd a fascinating Renaissance Village with

reconstructed homes honoring the nationalities and

cultures that settled the area, including Chinese, French,

Greek, and Italian. Also scattered throughout town are

murals depicting Ely’s history, larger-than-life images of

the railroad, a Basque sheepherder, the Pony Express,

and miners.

Day 4

Don’t check out of your hotel; Ely is your home for one

more night. Today you’ll drive an hour to Great Basin

National Park. The naturally ornate Lehman Caves are

open year-round, while the park’s high-elevation trails

are weather-dependent. In the summer months, a hike to

ancient bristlecone pine trees —some of which date more

than 3,000 years old—is an unforgettable experience.

Other outdoor recreation can be found at Cave Lake

State Park.

This is also a good day to visit the Nevada Northern

Railway and take a ride on the Ghost Train. Railroads are a

big part of Nevada’s history, and the Ghost Train is one of

the iconic western steam engines.


Your return to Reno will take about fi ve hours nonstop,

but we don’t recommend that. Head west on Highway 50,

also known as the “Loneliest Road in America,” and stop

in Eureka to tour the Eureka Opera House, the Eureka

Sentinel Museum, and the courthouse. About an hour

farther west is Austin, a quintessential American town

with small shops lining the main street and a historic

saloon anchoring its west end. Check out the Catholic

church, which is being renovated and turned

into a cultural center.

As you continue west toward Fallon, keep your eyes to the

sky and you may see military aircraft performing training

maneuvers. The famed Top Gun program is conducted at

Naval Air Station, Fallon, and fi ghter jets are a common

sight above Highway 50. You may want to stop at Sand

Mountain, a two-mile-long sand dune tucked into the base

of the mountains on your right. You can also take a short

walk through the ruins of a Pony Express Station here.

You’ll rejoin I-80 at the town of Fernley, and conclude your

journey back in Reno.

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Day 1 Arrive in Reno by plane, train, or automobile and get

ready for your adventure!


PYRAMID LAKE: Head north on Pyramid Highway (State

Route 445) for about 45 minutes to Pyramid Lake. You

will junction with the Pyramid Lake National Scenic

Byway, which has the distinction of being the only

national scenic byway entirely within an American

Indian reservation. To the northwest is Sutcliffe with a

trout hatchery that is interesting for all ages.

If you head southeast, you can follow the highway

around the bottom half of the lake and see Anaho

Island, one of the largest nesting areas for pelicans

in North America. Watch the diving birds of prey for

a while before continuing on to Nixon. Here you can

visit the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Visitors Center and

Museum and learn about the tribe and hear traditional

folk stories, such as how the rock formation called

Stone Mother got her name.

If you’re feeling adventurous, continue north on State

Route 447 to the town of Gerlach and the Black Rock

Desert. For 10 days each summer, the desert is home

to the counterculture event called Burning Man. For the

other 355 days of the year, it is a serene, stark mixture

of desert, mountains, and hidden hot springs.


VIRGINIA CITY: Step back in time—150 years to be

exact—when you enter Virginia City, only 45 minutes

from downtown Reno. Wooden sidewalks, saloons,

Mark Twain artifacts and memorabilia, and a whole

lot of fun await in this town best known as the home

of the Cartwrights in the TV show “Bonanza.” A trolley

ride is the best way to learn the history of the town

and see the sights before spending the day shopping,

taking old-fashioned photos, and sidling up to a genuine

saloon bar. There are plenty of restaurants and B&Bs,

as well as a large hotel for those who wish to forgo the

serpentine mountain road back to Reno in the dark.

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south of Reno, making it an easy day trip from the

Biggest Little City. Some highlights along main street

include the capitol building, Nevada State Museum, and

Nevada State Railroad Museum, which often runs diesel

or steam trains for visitors.

Carson City and the surrounding area boast nine golf

courses, collectively called “The Divine Nine.” Those

who are interested in the city’s history should walk the

self-guided Kit Carson Trail through historic downtown.

Carson Valley is just a short drive farther south on

U.S. Highway 395 and is marked by vast ranches,

quaint antique shops and Victorian homes. Tahoe Ridge

Winery, one of Nevada’s four wineries, has a tasting

room and restaurant in Carson Valley—a perfect place

for wine-tasting and lunch during your shopping.


LAKE TAHOE: Described by Mark Twain as “the fairest

picture the whole earth affords,” Lake Tahoe is a jewel

in Nevada’s crown. The north shore is anchored by the

town of Incline Village, which boasts two golf courses,

a ski resort, and two lakefront hotels. The town of

Stateline holds court on the south shore and is known

for its large-scale casino-resorts, Heavenly Mountain

Resort, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

In the summer, the lake is abuzz with water and beach

fun, hiking on the Tahoe Rim Trail, and bicycling. The

winter months turn Tahoe into a skiers’ paradise. The

region has the highest concentration of skiable terrain

in North America, and resorts that are easily accessible

from Reno via car or shuttle service. You could easily

spend a week at Lake Tahoe, so if one day doesn’t do it

for you, use this guide to plan your next trip too!

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Nevada’s Territories

INDIAN TERRITORY | STATEWIDE

Nevada’s Indian Territory is rich and robust in Western heritage. Whether you have one day or a few, you’ll fi nd fascinating people, places, and adventures that represent 27 active American Indian communities in Nevada.

In Overton, discover the Lost City Museum, just one hour from Las Vegas. Worth the drive via Valley of Fire State Park, the road crosses rich red rock vistas before reaching the site of early Puebloans. A treat for archeologists and artists alike— view artifacts and scout the authentic Indian jewelry and crafts in the museum store, too.

Powwows abound in the Nevada desert, offering glimpses of traditional Indian dance, music, food, and crafts from every corner of the state. The annual Las Vegas Snow Mountain Powwow in May gives people a rare chance to experience artists in full regalia and families reconnecting.

In Carson City, check out the Stewart Father’s Day Powwow and join nearby American Indian communities as they celebrate at the site of the historic former Indian school. Taste an Indian taco before you head down the road to the Nevada State Museum, home of a world-renowned collection of 19th century handcrafted woven baskets made famous by artist Dat So La Lee. Take in “Under One Sky,” a full museum wing of Indian contributions to Nevada.

Fashion takes form in Wadsworth at the annual Women’s Buckskin Dance. Try your hand at the Fishing Derby in Sutcliffe and sample the successes of the Great Basin Native American Market in Elko. Sneak a peek in the Nevada Historical Society in Reno for a copy of “Tales of Wovoka,” the story of a Paiute prophet and the Ghost Dance.

All of Nevada is Indian Territory. Wherever you go, you’ll be right around the corner from the native experience.

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RESOURCES

MUST-SEES

Grimes Point Archaeological Site (Fallon)

775-885-6000

blm.gov

Indian Territory

775-687-8333

nevadaindianterritory.com

Las Vegas Indian Center

702-647-5842

lasvegasindiancenter.org

Lost City Museum (Overton)

702-397-2193

Museums.TravelNevada.com

Nevada State Museum (Carson City)

775-687-4810

Museums.TravelNevada.com

Nevada Urban Indians, Inc. (Carson City and Reno)

888-885-8447

nevadaurbanindians.org

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum & Visitor Center (Nixon)

775-574-1088

pyramidlake.us

Stewart Indian School, Stewart Indian School Trail (Carson City)

775-687-8333

stewartindianschool.com

Wellington Station Museum

775-465-2314

Wigwam Native American Museum (Fernley)

775-575-2573

For a complete listing of Nevada Tribes please visit:

nevadaindianterritory.com

✦ Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway and Museum

✦ Grimes Point and Hidden Cave

✦ Hickison Summit Petroglyphs

✦ Toquima Caves

✦ Lovelock Cave

✦ Valley of Fire State Park Petroglyphs

✦ Sarah Winnemucca Statue

✦ Lost City Museum

✦ Dat-So-La-Lee Baskets

✦ Stewart Indian School

Pyramid Lake

Nevada State Museum, Carson City


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EVENTSF E B R UA RY

AVI KWA AME POWWOW, LAUGHLIN800-AVI-2-WIN, avi-casino.com

CROSBY’S PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND FISHING DERBY, SUTCLIFFE888-225-2668, pyramidlake.us

M A R C H

DIABETES HEALTH FAIR AND POWWOW, RENO775-788-7600, nevadaurbanindians.org

M AY

FREE FISHING DAY AT PYRAMID LAKE, SUTCLIFFE888-225-2668, pyramidlake.us

HONOR THE ELDERS BANQUET, LAS VEGAS702-647-5842, lasvegasindiancenter.org

SNOW MOUNTAIN POWWOW, LAS VEGAS702-386-3926, lvpaiutetribe.com

UNR POWWOW, RENO775-784-4936, unr.edu/cscd

J U N E

DUCKWATER ANNUAL FESTIVAL, DUCKWATER775-863-0222

PYRAMID LAKE ART SHOW, NIXON888-225-2668, pyramidlake.us

STEWART FATHER’S DAY POWWOW, CARSON CITY775-687-8333, stewartindianschool.com

WA SHE SHU IT DEH NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE775-265-4191, washoetribe.us

J U LY

BATTLE MOUNTAIN FANDANGO, BATTLE MOUNTAIN775-635-2004

ELY SHOSHONE TRIBE FANDANGO, ELY775-289-3013

FOURTH OF JULY RODEO AND POWWOW, OWYHEE208-759-3100

ROCK CREEK GATHERING, BATTLE MOUNTAIN775-635-2004

SACRED VISIONS POWWOW, WADSWORTH888-225-2668, pyramidlake.us

AU G U S T

SPIRIT OF WOVOKA DAYS POWWOW, YERINGTON775-463-3301

S E P T E M B E R

NUMAGA POWWOW, RENO775-329-2936

TE-MOAK TRIBE OF WESTERN SHOSHONE FANDANGO, ELKO775-738-9251, temoaktribe.com

WALKER RIVER PAIUTE TRIBE PINENUT FESTIVAL, SCHURZ775-773-2306, wrpt.us/pinenut.htm

O C TO B E R

ELKO BAND POWWOW775-934-2005

FALL FEST CRAFT FAIR, RENO775-425-3561

LA KA LE’L BE POWWOW, CARSON CITY775-265-4438

LAS VEGAS INTERTRIBAL POWWOW, LAS VEGAS702-457-0869, lvintertribalpowwow.com

PYRAMID LAKE $50,000 CUTTHROAT CHALLENGE FISHING DERBY, SUTCLIFFE888-225-2668, pyramidlake.us

N O V E M B E R

PAHRUMP SOCIAL POWWOW, PAHRUMP775-209-3444, pahrumpowwow.org

SOUTHERN PAIUTE VETERANS POWWOW, MOAPA702-865-2787, moapapaiutes.com

VETERANS DAY POWWOW, OWYHEE208-759-3100, shopaitribes.org

D E C E M B E R

NEW YEAR’S EVE POWWOW, RENO775-329-2936, rsic.org

TOMMO CRAFT FAIR, RENO775-336-8896

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Welcome to the Entertainment Capital of the World! Las Vegas is well known as a place where you can shop, dine, lounge by the pool, golf, dance, and be entertained —at any hour of the day or night.

But did you know there are ancient Indian petroglyphs just one hour’s drive outside the city? Or that some of the nation’s best rock climbing is a short 30-minute drive from the Strip? Or that you can ski and golf in the same day? Yes, from Valley of Fire State Park to Red Rock Canyon to Mount Charleston, there are unexpected and amazing adventures just a short jaunt from the Las Vegas Strip.

Venturing outside the city limits, you’ll fi nd one of the tallest, fastest roller coasters on Earth in the town of Primm, which also boasts some of the best outlet shopping in Southern Nevada. Just two hours south of Las Vegas is the riverfront town of Laughlin, where outdoor adventure awaits just beyond the casino lights. Mesquite, 90 minutes east, is a golfer’s paradise, a lush oasis of greens settled into the quaint town on Nevada’s eastern border.

Don’t forget to visit the iconic Hoover Dam or take an unforgettable helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon. Get a taste of “vintage Vegas” downtown, where the Mob Museum and Neon Museum remind us what Sin City looked like only a few decades ago.

Feeling overwhelmed, like there’s too much to see and do? That’s OK. There’s always a pool party going on where you can let the Southern Nevada sun melt away your cares or rev your engines for the night’s adventures awaiting you!

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✦ The Strip, a National Scenic Byway

✦ Fremont Street Experience

✦ Springs Preserve

✦ Boulder City

✦ Hoover Dam and Lake Mead

✦ Valley of Fire State Park

✦ Mesquite

✦ Red Rock National Conservation Area

✦ Mount Charleston and Winter Skiing

✦ Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas (Primm) and Desperado Roller Coaster

✦ Laughlin and the Colorado River

Boulder City Chamber of Commerce

702-293-2034

bouldercitychamberofcommerce.com

Boulder City Tourism Council

visitbouldercity.com

City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism

877-775-5252

visithenderson.com

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

877-VISITLV

visitlasvegas.com

Las Vegas Territory

lvterritory.com

Laughlin Chamber of Commerce

800-227-5245

laughlinchamber.com

Laughlin Visitor Information Center

800-4-LAUGHLIN

visitlaughlin.com

Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce (Logandale)

702-398-7160

moapavalley.com

Mesquite Area Chamber of Commerce

702-346-2902

mesquite-chamber.com

Nevada Welcome Center at Mesquite

877-MESQUITE

visitmesquite.com

North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce

702-642-9595

northlasvegaschamber.com

Searchlight Community Center

702-297-1682

RESOURCES

MUST-SEES

bouldercitychamberofcommerce.com

Laughlin

Fremont Street Experience

Hoover Dam

Mount Charleston

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EntertainmentBELLAGIO CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS, LAS VEGASJust beyond Bellagio’s gracious lobby lies the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, a kaleidoscope for your senses.

702-693-7111, bellagio.com

CHINATOWN PLAZA, LAS VEGASAt the fi rst master-planned Chinatown in America, see the unique Tong Dynasty Architecture and peruse the largest collection of Asian businesses in Las Vegas.

702-221-8448, lvchinatown.com

CSI: THE EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGASTest your inner crime-solver at the MGM Grand. This dynamic interactive experience offers visitors a hands-on challenge to solve a hypothetical crime.

702-891-7006, lasvegas.csiexhibit.com

EIFFEL TOWER EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGASGet a 360-degree view of the Las Vegas Strip from 46 stories above the city.

888-727-4758, parislasvegas.com

ETHEL M CHOCOLATE FACTORY AND BOTANICAL CACTUS GARDEN, HENDERSONFree, self-guided factory tours show every step of candy-making in the chocolate factory while the gardens feature more than 300 species of plants.

800-471-0352, ethelm.com

EXOTICS RACING, LAS VEGASTake the wheel of your favorite exotic car—Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, and Aston Martin—at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Limited availability.

702-405-7223, exoticsracing.com

FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGASFree nightly shows feature 12.5 million lights and amazing sound. Enjoy free concerts and special events throughout the year.

877-VEGAS4U, vegasexperience.com

GORETORIUM, LAS VEGASThe new self-guided scarefest is a multi-level themed haunted house where you’ll see gruesome sights.

702-263-4569, goretorium.com

MADAME TUSSAUDS, LAS VEGASThe world-famous interactive wax museum features today’s biggest celebrities.

866-841-3739, mtvegas.com

MARIO ANDRETTI RACING EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGASDrive a full-size Indy car on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

702-632-8260, andrettiracing.com

THE SMITH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, LAS VEGASThe world-class center is home to the Nevada Ballet Theatre, Las Vegas Philharmonic, and hosts touring Broadway shows.

702-749-2012, thesmithcenter.com

SUNSET STAMPEDE, LAS VEGASThe Western Pioneer experience comes alive on Mystic Falls with music, lights, and animation.

702-456-7777, samstownlv.com

Family FunADVENTUREDOME THEME PARK AT CIRCUS CIRCUS, LAS VEGASThe fi ve-acre theme park offers thrill rides, attractions, and 4-D movie experiences. Free entertainment available.

702-794-3939, adventuredome.com

THE AQUARIUM, LAS VEGASNamed the “Best Free Attraction” in Las Vegas, the aquarium is home to more than 4,000 tropical fi sh, stingrays, eels and sharks, as well as interactive fi sh feeding shows.

702-263-7777, silvertoncasino.com

BIG LEAGUE DREAMS, LAS VEGASThe baseball and softball complex features fi elds that are designed and built as replicas of historic major-league stadiums such as Fenway Park.

702-642-4448, lasvegas.bigleaguedreams.com

BONNIE SPRINGS RANCH/OLD NEVADA, BLUE DIAMOND

The ranch offers horseback riding, a petting zoo, a Western town, miniature train rides, and gunfi ght shows.

702-875-4191, bonniesprings.com

BUFFALO BILL’S THRILL RIDES, PRIMMRides include the Desperado, one of the world’s tallest and fastest roller coasters, and the Turbo Drop, a free-fall experience.

702-386-7867, primmvalleyresorts.com

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY, LAS VEGAS

Southern Nevada’s only public planetarium presents year-round educational programs.

702-651-4SKY, csn.edu

DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, LAS VEGASThe three-story museum features themed exhibition halls with interactive, hands-on core exhibits and an Exhibitions Gallery with major exhibits from the nation’s leading museums.

702-382-KIDS, discoverykidslv.org

FAST LAP INDOOR KART RACING, LAS VEGASRace carts at speeds up to 50 mph.

702-736-8113, fastlaplv.com

FLAMINGO WILDLIFE HABITAT, LAS VEGASThe Flamingo Resort is home to a fl ock of live Chilean fl amingos, as well as a collection of other feathered friends.

702-733-3111, fl amingolasvegas.com

FREMONT STREET FLIGHTLINEZ, LAS VEGASZoom through the air at speeds of up to 30 mph, high above the crowd.

702-410-7999, fl ightlinezfremont.com

LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX, LAS VEGASWeekly racing and driving classes are available.

800-644-4444, lvms.com

RED ROCK CLIMBING CENTER, LAS VEGASOffers both top-rope and lead climbing on 8,000 square feet of climbing walls, with radical overhangs and roof routes designed to challenge climbers of all experience levels.

702-254-5604, redrockclimbingcenter.com

RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGASGet behind the wheel of a NASCAR-style stock car.

800-BE-PETTY, drivepetty.com

SHARK REEF AQUARIUM AT MANDALAY BAY, LAS VEGASMore than 2,000 animals represent 100 different species in 1.6 million gallons of water.

702-632-4555, sharkreef.com

SIEGFRIED & ROY’S SECRET GARDEN AND DOLPHIN HABITAT, LAS VEGASCome face to face with some of the most exotic creatures on earth.

702-791-7188, miragehabitat.com

SOUTHERN NEVADA ZOOLOGICAL-BOTANICAL PARK, LAS VEGASSee more than 150 species of plants and animals. Unique desert ecotours are offered.

702-647-4685, lasvegaszoo.com

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SPORT CENTER OF LAS VEGASThe center is home to Slugger Stadium, an indoor rock climbing wall, Ultimate Backyard, and Crossfi t Training Center.

702-317-7777, sportcenterofl asvegas.com

SPRINGS PRESERVE, LAS VEGASMuseums, galleries, outdoor concerts and events, colorful botanical gardens, and an interpretive trail system that meanders through a scenic wetland habitat are featured. Designed to commemorate Las Vegas’ dynamic history and provide a vision for a sustainable future. Built on the original springs site.

702-822-7700, springspreserve.com

STRATOSPHERE TOWER THRILL RIDES, LAS VEGASEnjoy panoramic views of the shimmering Las Vegas Strip and nearby valley from the world’s highest thrill rides.

800-99-TOWER, stratospherehotel.com

Historic SitesHOOVER DAM, BOULDER CITYEach year, around 1 million people tour this civil engineering wonder and millions more drive across the dam.

702-494-2517, usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam

OLD LAS VEGAS MORMON FORT STATE HISTORIC PARK, LAS VEGASIncludes a remnant of the original adobe fort dedicated to the fi rst permanent, non-native settlers in the Las Vegas Valley—a group of Mormon missionaries who built the fort along Las Vegas Creek in 1855.

702-486-3511, Parks.TravelNevada.com

OLD LOGANDALE SCHOOL HISTORICAL ANDCULTURAL SOCIETY, LOGANDALEView the “boxcar school” built in 1899, and learn about its deep history. Free museum.

PIONEER SALOON AT GOODSPRINGS, JEANTake a step back in time and visit the historic landmark of Pioneer Saloon in dusty Goodsprings (via Jean). Built by businessman George Fayle in 1913, the saloon now displays memorabilia.

702-874-9362, pioneersaloon.info

SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH STATE PARK, BLUE DIAMONDPast owners of the ranch include millionaire Howard Hughes, among others. Scheduled, guided tours through the ranch house and other historic ranch buildings are available.


MuseumsTHE AUTO COLLECTIONS, LAS VEGASFeatures 300 classic cars that span more than a century; many are available for purchase—from a mere $20,000 to a pricey $3 million.

702-794-3174, autocollections.com

BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART, LAS VEGASThe gallery exhibits paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by the world’s most infl uential artists.

877-957-9777, bellagio.com

BOULDER CITY/HOOVER DAM MUSEUM,BOULDER CITYInteractive exhibits depict the social and economic history of Boulder City, Hoover Dam construction, and the Great Depression.

702-294-1988, bcmha.org

CLARK COUNTY MUSEUM, HENDERSONIncludes several exhibits on American Indians, mining, railroads, gaming, historic homes, and a ghost town.

702-455-7955, clarkcountymuseumguild.com

EROTIC HERITAGE MUSEUM, LAS VEGASThe nonprofi t organization is dedicated to exploring the vast array of socio-cultural perspectives depicting our erotic past and present. Call for hours.

702-369-6442, eroticheritagemuseumlasvegas.com

HISPANIC MUSEUM OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASThis museum is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and resources of diverse Hispanic cultures and traditions to enhance intercultural understanding.

702-649-1746, hispanicmuseumnv.com

HOWARD W. CANNON AVIATION MUSEUM, LAS VEGASLocated at McCarran International Airport, exhibits feature aviation pioneers and local history.

702-455-7968, clarkcountynv.gov

LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMFeatures exhibits on Egypt, dinosaurs, marine life, international wildlife, African savanna, and wild Nevada.

702-384-3466, lvnhm.org

LOST CITY MUSEUM, OVERTONArtifacts tell the stories of people who lived in southern Nevada for thousands of years.

702-397-2193, Museums.TravelNevada.com

MARJORIE BARRICK MUSEUM AND XERIC GARDEN, LAS VEGAS Exhibits focus on American Indian and Pre-Columbian Latin America. The garden features drought-tolerant plants and a water-effi cient irrigation system.

702-895-3381, barrickmuseum.unlv.edu

THE MOB MUSEUM, LAS VEGASLocated in a historic former federal building, the museum features high-tech theater presentations, one-of-a-kind artifacts, and interactive environments. It’s as close as you can get to the Mob without being asked to wear a wire.

702-229-2734, themobmuseum.org

NATIONAL ATOMIC TESTING MUSEUM, LAS VEGASDesigned to be highly interactive experiences, exhibits include touch screens, motion-sensitive Plasma TV presentations, audio interviews with former workers from the test site, and various other multi-media components.

702-794-5151, nationalatomictestingmuseum.org

NEON MUSEUM, LAS VEGASThe Neon Museum is home to more than 150 neon signs dating from the 1930s. Its neon signage collection is the largest in the world, and features relics from the Moulin Rouge, the Desert Inn, the Flamingo, and the Stardust.

702-387-6366, neonmuseum.org

NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, LAS VEGASMuseum highlights include the fi rst dinosaur fossils documented in Nevada, Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel’s 1946 Flamingo stock certifi cate, mineral specimens from Nevada mines, preserved Nevada wildlife, and Las Vegas showgirl costumes.


NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM, BOULDER CITYExcursion train rides are offered along the historic Boulder Branch line between Boulder City and Henderson aboard classic Pullman Coaches dating back to 1911.


SEARCHLIGHT MUSEUM, SEARCHLIGHTThe story of the historic town of Searchlight is told through exhibits.

702-297-1642, searchlighthistoricmuseum.org

SHELBY AUTOMOBILES, LAS VEGASThe sports car museum and tour features the latest version of Shelby American sports vehicles, along with a dozen Cobra cars.

702-942-7325, shelbyautos.com

SOUTHERN NEVADA SPORTS HALL OF FAME, HENDERSONThe nonprofi t organization is committed to recognizing the outstanding achievements by southern Nevada athletes both in the world of sports and in the local community.

702-434-6888, sportshalloffame.net

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VIRGIN VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM, MESQUITEPermanent and changing exhibits provide insight into the daily life experiences of Virgin Valley pioneers.

702-346-5705, mesquitenv.com

Recreation AreasBIG BEND OF THE COLORADO STATE RECREATION AREA, LAUGHLINThe park offers dramatic views of the Colorado River and surrounding mountains.


BITTER SPRINGS BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, OVERTONExperience a 28-mile, two-hour journey through the Muddy Mountains.


BOOTLEG CANYONThe canyon hosts an extensive network of world-class downhill and cross-country mountain bike trails.

bootlegcanyon.net

CLARK COUNTY SHOOTING COMPLEXThe public recreational shooting park is the largest such facility in the world and offers rifl e, pistol, shotgun, and archery centers, as well as an onsite restaurant.

775-455-2000, clarkcountynv.gov

FLOYD LAMB PARK AT TULE SPRINGSTree-shaded groves, fi shing lakes, picnic areas, native desert wildlife, and vegetation are found on the site’s more than 2,000 acres.

702-229-8100, lasvegasparksandrec.com

GOLD BUTTE BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, MESQUITESee petroglyphs, colorful sandstone, and natural formations like the Muddy and the Virgin mountains along the byway.

702-515-5000, blm.gov/nv

HENDERSON BIRD VIEWING PRESERVE, HENDERSONThe preserve is home to thousands of migratory waterfowl as well as numerous resident desert birds.

702-267-4180, cityofhenderson.com

LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, BOULDER CITYBoth Lake Mead, which was formed by Hoover Dam, and Lake Mohave, formed by Davis Dam, can be found at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The vast lakes are ideal for land and water activities.

702-293-8906, nps.gov/lame

NORTH REACH PROJECT, LAUGHLINThe trails system along the northern Colorado River offers walking and hiking trails, fi shing nodes, and a day-use park.

clarkcountynv.gov

RED ROCK CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA AND BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, LAS VEGASMore than 1 million people make the journey to the incredible Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area every year, which gets its name from the fantastic red sandstone formations that can be found throughout the region.

702-515-5350, blm.gov/nv

RIVER MOUNTAINS LOOP TRAIL, BOULDER CITYThe non-motorized River Mountains Loop Trail offers nearly 35 miles of hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding through a diverse landscape including views of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.

rivermountainstrail.com

SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, MT. CHARLESTONBetter known as Mount Charleston, located just 30 minutes from downtown Las Vegas, the area encompasses more than 316,000 acres of remarkable beauty and surprising diversity. Drive the Mt. Charleston Scenic Byway.

702-515-5400, fs.fed.us

Shopping BASS PRO SHOP, LAS VEGASLocated adjacent to Silverton Hotel Casino Lodge, the Bass Pro Shop has 165,000 square feet of outdoor retail with attractions for the whole family, including a 40,000 gallon freshwater aquarium, rock wall, archery range, and shooting range.

866-946-4373, silvertoncasino.com

CRYSTALS AT CITYCENTER, LAS VEGASAn unprecedented array of the world’s most exclusive retailers in a 500,000-square-foot retail and dining district.

866-754-CITY, crystalsatcitycenter.com

THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH, HENDERSONA vibrant and diverse mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, residences, and offi ce space that is set around a beautiful central park, complete with a vintage-style carousel.

702-564-8595, shopthedistrictgvr.com

FASHION OUTLETS OF LAS VEGAS, PRIMMShop more than 100 designer outlets featuring clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes, home furnishings, specialty gifts, and more.

702-874-1400, fashionoutletlasvegas.com

FASHION SHOW, LAS VEGASThe mall boasts seven anchor stores and 250 specialty stores, restaurants, and runway for shows and entertainment.

702-369-8382, the fashionshow.com

FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS PALACE, LAS VEGASThe Forum has more than 160 boutiques and shops as well as 15 specialty restaurants. Displays include an enormous fountain that “comes to life” with spectacular special effects and a 50,000-gallon saltwater aquarium.

702-893-4800, forumshops.com

LAS VEGAS PREMIUM OUTLETS SOUTH, LAS VEGASAt the south end of The Strip, the 140 stores at Las Vegas Outlet Center include Coach, Calvin Klein, Nike, Adidas, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, and more.

702-896-5599, premiumoutlets.com

LAS VEGAS PREMIUM OUTLETS NORTH, LAS VEGASShop more than 150 designer and name-brand outlet stores at a discount. The mall includes a large food court and a wide range of customer services.

702-474-7500, premiumoutlets.com

MIRACLE MILE SHOPS, LAS VEGASLocated at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, the 1.2 mile retail/entertainment complex features 170 specialty stores.

888-800-8284, miraclemileshopslv.com

THE SHOPPES AT THE PALAZZO, LAS VEGASAnchored by Barneys New York, the retail center features dozens of the world’s most exclusive luxury brands.

702-414-4525, theshoppesatthepalazzo.com

SHOWCASE MALL, LAS VEGAS STRIPThe four-story interactive retail-entertainment complex includes M&Ms® World, Everything Coca-Cola® store, Gameworks, United Artists cinema, and other specialty gift shops.

702-597-3122

GRAND CANAL SHOPPES AT THE VENETIAN, LAS VEGASIn addition to exquisite shops and fi ne dining, you can enjoy a gondola ride or live opera show at this beautiful indoor center.

702-414-4500, thegrandcanalshoppes.com

Tours 1ST LAS VEGAS GRAND CANYON TOURS, LAS VEGASDaily excursions to the Grand Canyon and other sightseeing tours are offered at discounted rates.

702-897-9000, 1stlasvegasgrandcanyontours.com

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ADVENTURE CONCIERGE TRAVEL SERVICES, LAS VEGASDesert journeys to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and other destinations are available.

702-506-2582, adventureconciergetravelservices.com

ADVENTURE PHOTO TOURS, LAS VEGASSightseeing safaris take visitors to fascinating geographic locations.

702-889-8687, adventurephototours.com

ALL THINGS COWBOY, LAS VEGASHorseback riding, cattle drives, sunset barbecues, rodeos, and group events are offered.

702-372-8827, vegastrailrides.com

ANNIE BANANIES WILD WEST TOURS, LAS VEGASExperience the other side of Las Vegas through mild adventure and sightseeing tours.

702-804-9755, anniebananie.com

AWESOME ADVENTURES, LAS VEGASProvides guided ATV tours, hiking, biking, and horseback riding in Eldorado Canyon and other Las Vegas-area excursions.

800-519-2243, awesomeadventuretv.com

BEST AMERICAN DESTINATIONS, LAS VEGAS Choose from several different types of tours to view the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon. Tours are offered in conjunction with the Hualapai Tribe.

702 889-9378, bestgrandcanyondestinations.com

BIG HORN HUMMER TOURS, HENDERSONSpecializing in Hummer vehicle tours with adventure trips to the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and Hoover Dam.

702-385-4676, bighorntours.com

BLACK CANYON & WILLOW BEACH RIVER ADVENTURES, BOULDER CITYRafts launch from the base of Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, and tours engage visitors in the history, desert wildlife, and beauty of the Black Canyon.

800-455-3490, blackcanyonadventures.com

CREATIVE ADVENTURES, LAS VEGASA family legacy since 1855, professional guides combine fact with folklore to tell the story of the Old West in the Las Vegas area.

702-893-2051, creativeadventuresltd.net

DESERT ADVENTURES, BOULDER CITYOffers kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and ATV riding in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

702-293-5026, kayaklasvegas.com

ELDORADO CANYON MINE TOURS, NELSONTour takes visitors into the mine and through the history of the oldest and most famous gold mine in southern Nevada. Canoe and kayak tours are also available.

702-291-0026, eldoradocanyonminetours.com

FLIGHTLINEZ BOOTLEG CANYON, BOULDER CITYSoar from the top of Red Mountain in Bootleg Canyon Park on a series of four zip lines.

702-293-6885, fl ightlinezbootleg.com

GRAND CANYON TOUR & TRAVEL, LAS VEGASDaily tours to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam are offered.

800-4-CANYON, grandcanyontourandtravel.com

GYPSY GUIDE, LAS VEGASState-of-the-art technology and entertainment GPS tours allows visitors to tour the area on their own schedule to audio commentary.

702-450-6377, gypsyguide.com

HAUNTED VEGAS TOURS, LAS VEGASThis ghost tour explores the haunting grounds of Bugsy Siegel, Liberace, Elvis, Motel of Death, and the former home of a Las Vegas legend whose ghost continues to haunt, despite numerous attempts to exorcise it.

702-339-8744, hauntedvegastours.com

JUBILEE! WALKING TOUR, LAS VEGASThis exclusive backstage tour allows visitors to see fi rsthand what it takes to bring the $50 million stage spectacular Donn Arden’s “Jubilee!” to life.

702-967-4938, ballyslasvegas.com

LAKE MEAD CRUISES, BOULDER CITYThe waters of Lake Mead are home to the beautiful, roomy, comfortable and smooth paddlewheel vessel, the Desert Princess.

702-293-6180, lakemeadcruises.com

LAS VEGAS ATV TOURSTour the surrounding Las Vegas desert over sand dunes, or through mountainous trails with the famous Strip in the distance.

702-750-9751, lvatvtours.com

LAUGHLIN ADVENTURE TOURSA large variety of tours are offered, including the Grand Canyon and dune buggy tours.

702-298-2345, laughlinadventuretours.com

MAVERICK HELICOPTERS, LAS VEGASOffers VIP service from several departure locations. Features tours of the Grand Canyon and nighttime Las Vegas.

888-261-4414, maverickhelicopter.com

NITE TOURS, LAS VEGASExperience the Las Vegas club scene aboard a luxury party bus with no lines or cover charges. Private and custom tours are available.

877-600-6483, nitetourslasvegas.com

OPEN TOP SIGHTSEEING, LAS VEGAS Tour the Las Vegas Strip in an open-top double-decker bus that provides a fully narrated sightseeing journey.

bigbustours.com

PAPILLON GRAND CANYON HELICOPTERS, LAS VEGASAirplane, helicopter, and coach tours.

702-736-7243, papillon.com

PINK JEEP TOURS, LAS VEGASProfessionally guided sightseeing tours are offered to those seeking rugged adventure, panoramic vistas, and information on American Indian history, culture, nature, and geology.

888-900-4480, pinkjeeptours.com/las-vegas

SCENIC AIRLINES, LAS VEGASThe company has been fl ying over the Grand Canyon since 1965.

702-638-3300, scenic.com

SCOOT CITY TOURS, LAS VEGASTravel through Red Rock Canyon in style on a three-wheel scooter car along the scenic 13-mile loop.

702-699-5700, scootcitytours.com

SERENITY HELICOPTERSThe company offers incredible private and custom helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon from a relaxing and roomy cabin.

702-589-7700, serenityhelicopters.com

SHOWTIME TOURS, LAS VEGASSightseeing and adventure tours are offered, as well as charter service.

702-895-9976, showtimetourslv.com

SUNDANCE HELICOPTERS, LAS VEGASThe tour operator offers a range of fl ightseeing options; specializes in a Grand Canyon helicopter tour.

800-653-1881, sundancehelicopters.com

SWEETOURS, LAS VEGASTours are available to Hoover Dam, Death Valley, and the Grand Canyon’s South and West Rims.

702-456-9200, sweetours.com

TOURS OF DISTINCTION, HENDERSONScheduled day-trip tours to areas surrounding Las Vegas are offered.

702-454-3838, toursdistinction.com

VEGAS EXTREME SKYDIVING, JEANExperience tandem skydiving from 15,000 feet.

702-303-3914, vegasextremeskydiving.com

VEGAS GROUP TOURS, LAS VEGASThe company has more than 20 years experience in producing group itineraries and tours for guests to Las Vegas.

800-875-8455, vegas-group-tours.com

VISION HOLIDAYS AND VISION AIR, LAS VEGASConvenient fl ights and motor coach travel services are provided for quality tours of the Grand Canyon.

800-256-8767, visionholidays.com

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J A N UA RY

MESQUITE MOTOR MANIA, MESQUITE702-643-0000, mesquitecarshows.com

MISS AMERICA PAGEANT, LAS VEGASmissamerica.org

M A R C H

2013 NASCAR WEEKEND, LAS VEGAS800-644-4444, lvms.com

MOUNTAIN GEAR PRESENTS: RED ROCK RENDEZVOUS, LAS VEGAS800-829-2009, redrockrendezvous.com

A P R I L

BOULDER CITY FINE ARTS FESTIVAL877-292-2138, bcfi neartsfestival.com

CLARK COUNTY FAIR, LOGANDALE888-876-FAIR, ccfair.com

LAUGHLIN RIVER RUN949-502-3434, laughlinriverrun.com

LAS VEGAS CITY OF LIGHTS JAZZ AND RHYTHM & BLUES800-969-VEGAS, yourjazz.com

NHRA SUMMITRACING.COM NATIONALS, LAS VEGAS800-644-4444, lvms.com

SPRING JAMBOREE, BOULDER CITY702-293-2034, springjamboree.com

M AY

ARTFEST OF HENDERSON877-775-5252, hendersonlive.com

HELLDORADO, LAS VEGASelkshelldorado.com

MESQUITE AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP888-711-4653, mesquiteamateur.com

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS, AN FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, LAS VEGAS702-739-FANS, supercrossonline.com

VEGAS UNCORK’D, LAS VEGAS888-936-6366, vegasuncorked.com

J U N E

ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL, LAS VEGASelectricdaisycarnival.com/lasvegas

J U LY

BOULDER CITY DAMBOREE CELEBRATION702-293-9256, bcnv.org

AU G U S T

CARNIVAL OF CUISINE FOOD FESTIVAL, LAS VEGAS702-414-9000, venetian.com

S E P T E M B E R

GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL, LAS VEGAS702-889-6376, lasvegasgreekfestival.com

HO’OLAULE’A PACIFIC ISLANDS FESTIVAL, HENDERSON702-382-6939, lvhcc.org

SILVERMAN NEVADA FULL & HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON, HENDERSONsilvermannv.com

SUPERRUN CLASSIC CAR SHOW, HENDERSON702-643-0000, superrun.com

TERRIBLE’S PRIMM 300, PRIMM818-225-8402, score-international.com

O C TO B E R

ART IN THE PARK, BOULDER CITY702-293-0214, artinthepark.org

PRESEASON PRO BASKETBALL, LAS VEGAS866-388-FANS, unlvtickets.com

RE/MAX WORLD LONG DRIVE CHAMPIONSHIP, MESQUITElongdrivers.com

N O V E M B E R

CHOCOLATE WONDERLAND, HENDERSON702-458-8864, ethelschocolate.com

THE MAGICAL FOREST, LAS VEGAS702-259-3700, opportunityvillage.com

MESQUITE MARATHON435-650-0155, mammothmarathons.org

POMEGRANATE ART FESTIVAL, LOGANDALE702-397-6444, moapavalleyartguild.net

SMOKE ON THE WATER NEVADA STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP, LAUGHLIN702-298-2535, smokeonthewaterbbq.com

D E C E M B E R

NATIONAL FINALS RODEO AND COWBOY CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW, LAS VEGAS702-260-8605, nfrevents.com

RACE AT THE RIVER, LAUGHLIN702-452-4522, snoreracing.net

ROCK-N-ROLL LAS VEGAS MARATHON AND HALF-MARATHON800-311-1255, las-vegas.competitor.com

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Artfest of Henderson

Laughlin River Run

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Bonnie Springs Ranch motel Resort • 16395 Bonnie Springs Rd. • 702-875-4191 • bonniesprings.com 46 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

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Boulder Dam Hotel • 1305 Arizona St. • 702-293-3510 • boulderdamhotel.com 20 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u

Boulder inn & Suites • 704 Nevada Hwy. • 702-369-1000 • 866-51-THEME • boulderinnandsuites.com 114 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

el Rancho Boulder motel • 725 Nevada Way • 702-293-1085 • elranchoboulder.com 38 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Flamingo inn Boulder City • 804 Nevada Way • 702-293-3565 15 $ - $ $ u u

Hacienda Hotel & Casino • U.S. Hwy. 93 South • 702-293-5000 • 800-245-6380 • haciendaonline.com 289 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Quality inn • 110 Ville Dr. • 702-293-6444 • 800-934-8282 • qualityinn.com 70 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

nevada inn • 1009 Nevada Hwy. • 702-293-2044 • 800-638-8890 58 $ - $ $ u u u u

Sands motel • 809 Nevada Hwy. • 702-293-2589 • sandsmotelbouldercity.com 27 $ $ u u u u

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Blue Sky motel (booked thru the Cal-nev-ari Casino) • 1 Spirit Mountain Ln. • 702-297-1118 10 $ $ u u u u u

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Stagecoach Depot & Broken Spoke Saloon & motel • 2300 E. Glendale Blvd. • 702-864-2277 14 $ - $ $ u u u u

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america’s Best Value inn and Suites • 85 W. Lake Mead Pkwy. • 702-564-1712 • 800-446-2994 • americasbestvalueinn.com 58 $ - $ $ u u u u u

aston montelago Village Resort • 30 Strada di Villaggio • 702-564-4700 • 866.774.2924 • montelagovillage.com 95 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u

Best Western Plus • 1553 N. Boulder Hwy. • 702-564-9200 • 800-HOLIDAY • bestwesternnevada.com/henderson-hotels 115 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Boby motel • 2100 S. Boulder Hwy. • 702-565-9711 22 $ - $ $

Comfort inn & Suites - Henderson • 475 Marks St. • 702-387-6500 • 800-424-6423 • comfortinnhenderson.com 127 $ $ u u u u

Courtyard by marriott Henderson/Green Valley/las Vegas • 2800 N. Green Valley Pkwy. • 702-434-4700 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com 155 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Fiesta Henderson Hotel & Casino • 777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy. • 702-558-7000 • 888-899-7770 • fiestahendersonlasvegas.com 224 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino • 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy. • 702-617-7777 • 866-782-9487 • gvrstyle.com 495 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Hampton inn & Suites las Vegas/Henderson • 421 Astaire Dr. • 702-992-9292 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.com 99 $ $ $ u u u u u u

Hampton inn & Suites South • 3245 St. Rose Pkwy. • 702-385-2200 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.com 133 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Hawthorn inn & Suites • 910 S. Boulder Hwy. • 702-568-7800 • 800-527-1133 • hawthorn.com 71 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Hilton Garden inn Henderson • 1340 W. Warm Springs Rd. • 702-322-9000 • hiltongardeninn.com 139 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Holiday inn express Hotel & Suites Henderson • 441 Astaire Dr. • 702-990-2323 • 888-HOLIDAY • hendersonexpress.com 101 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Homewood Suites by Hilton Henderson/S. las Vegas • 10450 S. Eastern Ave. • 702-450-1045 • 800-225-5466 • homewoodsuites.com 145 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

ingles motel • 1636 N. Boulder Hwy. • 702-565-7929 27 $ u u

loews lake las Vegas Resort • 101 Montelago Blvd. • 702-567-6000 • 800-LOWES • loewshotels.com 493 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

the m Resort Spa & Casino las Vegas • 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-797-1000 • 877-673-7678 • themresort.com 390 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino • 2800 South Boulder Hwy. • 702-294-5000 • 800-654-0877 • railroadpass.com 120 $ - $ $ u u u u u u

Ravella at lake las Vegas • 1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy. • 702-567-4700 • 888-810-0440 • ravellavegas.com 349 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Residence inn by marriott Henderson/Green Valley • 2190 Olympic Ave. • 702-434-2700 • 800-331-3131 • marriott.com 126 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

SpringHill Suites by marriott Henderson/Green Valley • 1481 Paseo Verde Pkwy. • 702-270-0995 • marriott.com 120 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino • 1301 W. Sunset Rd. • 702-547-7777 • 800-678-2846 • stationcasinos.com 457 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u u

townePlace Suites by marriott las Vegas/Henderson • 1471 Paseo Verde Pkwy. • 702-896-2900 • marriott.com 108 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Wingate by Wyndham • 3041 St. Rose Pkwy. • 702-568-0027 • 800-228-1000 • wingatelasvegas.com 99 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

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alexis Park all suite Resort • 375 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-796-3300 • 800-582-2228 • alexispark.com 495 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

ambassador strip Inn Travelodge • 5075 Koval Ln. • 702-736-3600 • 866-GOSTRIP • lvtravelodge.com 106 $ - $ $ $ u u u u

americas Best Value Inn Las Vegas • 167 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-795-3311 • 888-315-2378 • abvilasvegas.com 257 $ - $ $ $ u u u u

aRIa Resort & Casino (CityCenter) • 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-590-7111 • 866-359-7757 • arialasvegas.com 4004 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

arizona Charlie’s Boulder Casino Hotel & RV Park • 4575 Boulder Hwy. • 702-951-9000 • 888-236-9066 • arizonacharliesboulder.com 303 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

arizona Charlie’s Decatur Casino and Hotel • 740 S. Decatur Blvd. • 702-258-5200 • 888-236-8645 • arizonacharliesdecatur.com 258 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

aRTIsaN Boutique Hotel • 1501 W. Sahara Ave. • 702-214-4000 • 800-554-4092 • artisanhotel.com 64 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u

aruba Hotel & spa • 1215 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-383-3100 • 866-383-3150 • arubalasvegas.com 94 $ - $ $ u u u u u u

Bally’s Las Vegas • 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-739-4111 • 877-603-4390 • ballyslasvegas.com 2814 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Bellagio Las Vegas • 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-693-7111 • 888-987-6667 • bellagio.com 3933 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Best Western Main street Inn • 1000 N. Main St. • 702-382-3455 • 800-851-1414 • bestwestern.com 90 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Best Western Mardi gras Hotel and Casino • 3500 Paradise Rd. • 702-731-2020 • 800-634-6501 • mardigrasinn.com 314 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Best Western McCarran Inn • 4970 Paradise Rd. • 702-798-5530 • 800-626-7575 • bestwestern.com 100 $ - $ $ $ u u u

Bill’s gamblin’ Hall & saloon • 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-737-2100 • 866-245-5745 • billslasvegas.com 198 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u

Binion’s gambling Hall and Hotel • 128 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-1600 • 800-937-6537 • binions.com 695 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Blair House suites • 344 E. Desert Inn Rd. • 702-792-2222 • 800-553-9111 • theblairhousesuites.com 220 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u

Blue Moon Resort • 2651 Westwood Dr. • 702-361-9099 • 866-798-9194 • bluemoonlasvegas.com 45 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Bonanza Lodge Motel • 1808 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-3990 34 $ - $ $ $ u u u

Boulder station Hotel & Casino • 4111 Boulder Hwy. • 702-432-7777 • 800-683-7777 • boulderstation.com 300 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Budget suites of america - Las Vegas • 8440 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-837-2000 • 866-877-2000 • budgetsuites.com 317 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u

Budget suites of america - Rancho • 2219 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-638-1800 • 888-637-0704 • budgetsuites.com 704 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Budget suites of america - Tropicana • 3655 W. Tropicana Ave. • 702-739-1000 • 866-877-2000 • budgetsuites.com 480 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u

Budget suites of america - Wynn • 4205 W. Tropicana Ave. • 702-889-1700 • 888-611-0414 • budgetsuites.com 414 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u

Caesars Palace • 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-731-7110 • 866-227-5938 • caesarspalace.com 3960 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u u

California Hotel Casino Las Vegas • 12 E. Ogden Ave. • 702-385-1222 • 800-634-6505 • thecal.com 781 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Cameron suites • 4777 Cameron St. • 702-365-5500 • 866-847-2002 • emeraldsuites.com 96 $ - $ $ $ u u u

Candlewood suites • 4034 S. Paradise Rd. • 702-836-3660 • 800-226-3539 • candlewoodsuites.com 276 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Capri Motel • 3245 E. Fremont St. • 702-457-1429 18 $ u

The Carriage House • 105 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-798-1020 • 800-221-2301 • carriagehouselasvegas.com 155 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Casino Royale and Hotel • 3411 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-737-3500 • 800-854-7666 • casinoroyalehotel.com 152 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u

Circus Circus Hotel, Casino and Theme Park • 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-734-0410 • 800-634-3450 • circuscircus.com 3767 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Clarion Hotel & Casino • 305 Convention Center Dr. • 702-952-8000 • 800-633-1777 • clarionhotelvegas.com 200 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Comfort Inn - airport • 4350 S. Paradise Rd. • 702-938-2000 • 866-847-2001 • choicehotels.com 199 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Comfort Inn & suites • 4375 E. Craig Rd. • 702-982-6700 • 866-476-9330 • choicehotels.com 81 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas • 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-698-7000 • 877-551-7772 • cosmopolitanlasvegas.com 2995 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center • 3275 Paradise Rd. • 702-791-3600 • marriott.com 149 $ $ $ u u u u

Courtyard By Marriott Las Vegas south • 5845 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-895-7519 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com/lascy 146 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas/summerlin • 1901 N. Rainbow Blvd. • 702-646-4400 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com 154 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Crestwood suites I • 7260 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-407-5300 • 877-EXTENDED • crestwoodsuites.com 154 $ $ u u u u u

Crestwood suites II • 2530 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-650-9070 • 877-EXTENDED • crestwoodsuites.com 150 $ $ u u u u

the D Las Vegas • 301 E. Fremont St. • 702-388-2400 • 800-522-4700 • thed.com 638 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Desert Hills Motel • 2121 Fremont St. • 702-309-5891 • vegas-motels.com 32 $ - $ $ u u u u

Desert Moon Motel • 1701 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-5535 30 $ - $ $ $ u u u


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Desert Paradise Resort • 5165 S. Decatur Blvd. • 702-257-0010 • 877-257-0010 • diamondresorts.com 148 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u

Desert Rose Resort • 5051 Duke Ellington Way • 702-739-7000 • 888-732-8099 • desertroseresort.com 284 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u

Desert Tides Hotel & Condo Resorts • 4200 S. Valley View Blvd. • 702-221-0487 160 $ $ - $ $ $ u

Diamond Inn Motel • 4605 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-736-2565 44 $ - $ $ u u u u

Doubletree Club Las Vegas airport • 7250 Pollock Dr. • 702-948-4000 • 800-222-TREE • doubletreelasvegas.com 190 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Downtowner Motel • 129 N. 8th St. • 702-384-1441 • 800-777-2566 • downtownermotellv.com 200 $ u u u

eastside Cannery Casino Hotel • 5255 Boulder Hwy. • 702-507-5700 • 866-999-4899 • cannerycasinos.com 307 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

econoLodge • 1150 Las Vegas Blvd S. • 702-382-6001 • 800-553-2666 • econolodge.com 120 $ - $ $ $ u u u u

el Cortez Cabana suites • 651 E. Ogden Ave. • 702-385-5200 • 800-634-6703 • eccabana.com 64 $ - $ $ $ u u

el Cortez Hotel and Casino • 600 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-5200 • 800-634-6703 • elcortezhotelcasino.com 362 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

element by Westin Las Vegas/summerlin • 10555 Discovery Dr. • 702-589-2000 • 877-353-6368 • elementhotels.com/summerlin 123 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

embassy suites airport - Las Vegas • 4315 Swenson St. • 702-795-2800 • 800-EMBASSY • lasvegasairport.embassysuites.com 220 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

embassy suites Convention Center Las Vegas • 3600 Paradise Rd. • 702-893-8000 • 800-362-2779 • eslvcc.com 285 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

emerald suites - Las Vegas Blvd • 9145 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-948-9999 • 866-847-2002 • emeraldsuites.com 386 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

encore Wynn Las Vegas • 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-770-7171 • 888-320-7125 • encorelasvegas.com 2034 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

excalibur Hotel & Casino • 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-597-7777 • 800-937-7777 • excalibur.com 3991 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u

extended stay america Las Vegas - Boulder Highway • 4240 Boulder Hwy. • 702-433-1788 • 800-EXT-STAY • extendedstayhotels.com 123 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

extended stay Deluxe Las Vegas - Flamingo • 1550 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-731-3111 • 800-EXT-STAY • extendedstayhotels.com 125 $ $ u u u u u

extended stay america Las Vegas Valley View • 4270 S. Valley View Blvd. • 702-221-7600 • 800-EXT-STAY • extendedstayhotels.com 175 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Fairfield Inn & suites by Marriott Las Vegas south • 5775 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-895-9810 • 800-228-2800 • mariott.com 142 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Las Vegas airport • 3850 Paradise Rd. • 702-791-0899 • 800-228-2800 • mariott.com 128 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Ferguson’s Motel • 1028 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-3500 • fergusonmotel.com 68 $ u

Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino • 2400 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-631-7000 • 800-731-7333 • fiestarancholasvegas.com 100 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Flamingo Las Vegas • 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-733-3111 • 888-902-9929 • flamingolasvegas.com 3460 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Four Queens Hotel and Casino • 202 Fremont St. • 702-385-4011 • 800-634-6045 • fourqueens.com 690 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Four seasons Hotel Las Vegas • 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-632-5000 • 877-632-5000 • fourseasons.com 424 $ $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Fremont Hotel and Casino • 200 Fremont St. • 702-385-3232 • 800-634-6182 • fremontcasino.com 447 $ - $ $ $ u u u

Fun City Motel • 2233 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-731-3155 86 $ u u u

gatewood Motel • 3075 E. Fremont St. • 702-457-3660 20 $ - $ $ u

gold Coast Hotel and Casino • 4000 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-367-7111 • 888-402-6278 • goldcoastcasino.com 711 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

gold spike Hotel and Casino • 217 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-384-8444 • 866-600-8600 • goldspikehotelcasino.com 164 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

golden gate Hotel and Casino • 1 Fremont St. • 702-385-1906 • 800-426-1906 • goldengatecasino.com 122 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u

golden Nugget • 129 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-7111 • 800-634-3454 • goldennugget.com 2345 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Hampton Inn & suites by Hilton at McCarran airport • 6575 S. Eastern Ave. • 702-647-8000 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com 129 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Hampton Inn & suites Las Vegas Redrock/summerlin • 4280 S. Grand Canyon Dr. • 702-227-3305 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com 106 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Hampton Inn Las Vegas/summerlin • 7100 Cascade Valley Ct. • 702-360-5700 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com 127 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Hampton Inn Tropicana • 4975 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-948-8100 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninntropicana.com 322 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino • 4455 Paradise Rd. • 702-693-5000 • 800-HRD-ROCK • hardrockhotel.com 1500 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino • 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-369-5000 • 800-214-9110 • harrahs.com 2526 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Hilton garden Inn Las Vegas strip south • 7830 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-453-7830 • 877-STAY-HGI • hiltongardeninn.com 155 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Hilton grand Vacations Club at the Flamingo - Las Vegas 3575 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-697-2900 • 877-8902-6207 • flamingohgvc.hilton.com 315 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Hilton grand Vacations Club Las Vegas (Convention Center)455 Karen Ave. • 702-946-9200 • 888-388-4482 • lasvegasconventioncenterhgvc.hilton.com 419 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u



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Hilton grand Vacations Club on the Las Vegas strip • 2650 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-765-8300 • 888-388-4482 • lasvegasstriphgvc.hilton.com 1228 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u

Holiday House Motel • 2211 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-732-2468 76 $ - $ $ u u

Holiday Inn express Las Vegas south • 5760 Polaris Ave. • 702-736-0098 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com 139 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Holiday Inn express Rainbow • 6220 S. Rainbow Blvd. • 702-871-4453 • 800-HOLIDAY • lasvegashie.com 110 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Holiday Inn Las Vegas • 4055 Palos Verdes St. • 702-473-6400 • 888-465-4329 • holidayinn.com 129 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Holiday Motel • 2205 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-735-6464 41 $ - $ $ u u

Homestead studio suites Las Vegas • 3045 S. Maryland Pkwy. • 702-369-1414 • 800-804-3724 • homesteadhotels.com 124 $ - $ $ $ u u u

Homewood suites by Hilton Las Vegas airport • 230 Hidden Well Rd. • 702-407-0075 • 800-CALL HOME • homewoodsuiteslv.com 147 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Hooters Casino Hotel • 115 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-739-9000 • 866-LV-HOOTS • hooterscasinohotel.com 696 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Hotel suites of america • 3684 Paradise Rd. • 702-699-7000 • 888-695-1212 • hotelsuitesofamerica.net/index2.html 360 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Howard Johnson - Las Vegas strip • 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-388-0301 • 800-446-4656 • howardjohnsonlasvegasstrip.com 100 $ - $ $ u u u u u

Hyatt Place Las Vegas • 4520 Paradise Rd. • 702-369-3366 • 888-444-0611 • lasvegas.place.hyatt.com 202 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

The Jockey Club • 3700 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-798-3500 • 800-634-6649 • jockeyclubvegas.com 270 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & spa • 221 N. Rampart Blvd. • 702-869-7777 • 877-869-8777 • jwlasvegasresort.com 548 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

La Palm Motel • 2512 E. Fremont St. • 702-384-5874 44 $ - $ $ u u u

La Quinta Inn & suites Las Vegas airport-North Convention Center • 3970 Paradise Rd. • 702-796-9000 • 800-531-5900 • lq.com 251 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

La Quinta Inn & suites Las Vegas RedRock/summerlin • 9570 W. Sahara Ave. • 702-243-0356 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com 75 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

La Quinta Inn & suites Las Vegas summerlin Tech Center • 7101 Cascade Valley Ct. • 702-360-1200 • 800-531-5900 • lq.com 128 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

La Quinta Inn & suites McCarran airport south • 6560 Surrey St. • 702-492-8900 • 800-531-5900 • lq.com 140 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Lamplighter Motel • 2805 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-8791 33 $ u u u

Las Vegas Hotel • 3000 Paradise Rd. • 702-732-5111 • 800-732-7117 • thelvh.com 3174 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Las Vegas Marriott • 325 Convention Center Dr. • 702-650-2000 • 800-228-9290 • marriott.com 278 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Longhorn Hotel • 5288 Boulder Hwy. • 702-435-8888 150 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Luxor Hotel and Casino • 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-262-4000 • 800-288-1000 • luxor.com 4400 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Main street station Casino, Brewery, Hotel • 200 N. Main St. • 702-387-1896 • 800-373-8933 • mainstreetcasino.com 406 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino • 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-632-7777 • 877-632-7800 • mandalaybay.com 3211 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas • 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-590-8888 • 888-881-9578 • mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas 392 $ $ $ $ $ u u u u

Manor suites • 7230 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-939-9000 • manorsuites.com 260 $ $ u u u

Marriott’s grand Chateau • 75 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-862-5600 • vacationclub.com 708 $ $ $ $ u u u

MgM grand Hotel & Casino • 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-891-1111 • 800-929-1111 • mgmgrand.com 5044 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Microtel Inn & suites • 55 E. Robindale Rd. • 702-273-2500 • 800-771-7171 • microtelinn.com 110 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Mirage Hotel & Casino, The • 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-791-7111 • 800-627-6667 • mirage.com 3044 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Monte Carlo Resort & Casino • 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-730-7000 • 888-529-4828 • montecarlo.com 2992 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Motel 6 - Las Vegas - Boulder Highway • 4125 Boulder Hwy. • 702-457-8051 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com 161 $ - $ $ u u u u

Motel 6 - Las Vegas I-15 • 5085 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-739-6747 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com 139 $ - $ $ u u u u

Motel 6 - Las Vegas Tropicana • 195 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-798-0728 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com 607 $ - $ $ u u u u u u

Motel 8 - Las Vegas • 3961 Las Vegas Blvd S. • 702-739-1777 24 $ - $ $ u u u u

New York-New York Hotel & Casino • 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-740-6969 • 800-NYFORME • newyorknewyork.com 2024 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

The Orleans Hotel and Casino • 4500 W. Tropicana • 702-365-7111 • 888-365-7111 • orleanscasino.com 1886 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Palace station Hotel Casino • 2411 W. Sahara Ave. • 702-367-2411 • 800-634-3101 • palacestation.com 1011 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino • 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-607-7777 • 877-883-6423 • palazzolasvegas.com 3066 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Palms Casino Resort • 4321 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-942-7777 • 866-725-6773 • palms.com 766 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u



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Palms Place Hotel and spa • 4381 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-932-7777 • 866-942-7779 • palmsplace.com 599 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u

Paris Las Vegas • 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-946-7000 • 877-603-4386 • parislv.com 2916 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino • 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-785-5555 • 866-517-3263 • planethollywoodresort.com 2496 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u u

The Platinum Hotel and spa • 211 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-365-5000 • 877-211-9211 • lvplatinum.com 255 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

The Quad Resort & Casino • 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-731-3311 • 800-351-7400 • thequadlv.com 2640 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Quality Inn Las Vegas Tropicana • 4975 S. Valley View Blvd. • 702-798-7736 • 800-424-6423 • lq.com 59 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Ramada Las Vegas • 325 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-732-9100 • 800-732-7889 • ramada.com 150 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Red Rock Casino Resort spa • 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. • 702-797-7777 • 866-767-7773 • redrocklasvegas.com 816 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel • 3400 Paradise Rd. • 702-784-5700 • 800-750-0980 • renaissancelasvegas.com 548 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u

Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center • 3225 Paradise Rd. • 702-796-9300 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinn.com 192 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas Hughes Center • 370 Hughes Ctr. Dr. • 702-650-0040 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinn.com 255 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Residence Inn By Marriott Las Vegas south • 5875 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-795-7378 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinn.com 160 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Rio all-suite Hotel & Casino • 3700 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-777-7777 • 866-746-7671 • riolasvegas.com 2522 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Riviera Hotel & Casino • 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-734-5110 • 800-634-6753 • rivierahotel.com 2100 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Rodeway Inn Convention Center • 220 Convention Center Dr. • 702-735-4151 • 877 689-3855 • choicehotels.com 100 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

RUMOR Las Vegas • 455 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-369-5400 • 877-997-8667 • rumorvegas.com 150 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

sam’s Town Hotel and gambling Hall • 5111 Boulder Hwy. • 702-456-7777 • 800-634-6371 • samstownlv.com 646 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

santa Fe station Hotel Casino • 4949 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-658-4900 • 888-767-7771 • santafestationlasvegas.com 200 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

siegel slots and suites • 5011 E. Craig Rd. • 702-644-6300 • 800-223-6330 • siegelslots.com 171 $ u u u u u u u

siena suites Hotel • 6555 S. Boulder Hwy. • 702-648-2100 • sienasuiteshotel.com 600 $ - $ $ u u u u

signature at MgM grand, The • 145 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-797-6000 • 877-727-0007 • signaturemgmgrand.com 1728 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u

silverton Casino Lodge • 3333 Blue Diamond Rd. • 702-263-7777 • 800-588-7711 • silvertoncasino.com 300 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

sin City Hostel • 1208 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-868-0222 • sincityhostel.com 64 beds $ u u

south Point Hotel Casino & spa • 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-796-7111 • 866-796-7111 • southpointcasino.com 2163 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

springHill suites by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center • 2989 Paradise Rd. • 702-433-5880 • 888-287-2166 • springhillsuites.com/laspr 299 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower • 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S. • 702-380-7777 • 800-998-6937 • stratospherehotel.com 2427 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

summer Bay Resorts Las Vegas/Desert Club • 3950 Koval Ln. • 702-731-6100 • 877-642-5060 • summerbayresort.com 658 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

suncoast Hotel and Casino • 9090 Alta Dr. • 702-636-7111 • 866-636-7111 • suncoastcasino.com 432 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

super 8 Motel Koval • 4250 Koval Ln. • 702-794-0888 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 300 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Terrible’s Hotel and Casino • 4100 Paradise Rd. • 702-733-7000 • 877-773-4596 • terriblescasinos.com 327 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

THehotel at Mandalay Bay • 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-632-7777 • 877-632-7800 • mandalaybay.com 1117 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Tod Motel & Hostel • 1508 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-477-0022 • todhostelmotel.com 117 $ - $ $

Travelers Motel • 1100 E. Fremont St. • 702-384-7121 93 $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Travelodge Las Vegas • 2830 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-735-4222 • travelodge.com 100 $ - $ $ u u u u u

Travelodge Las Vegas south strip • 3735 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-736-3443 • travelodge.com 125 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Treasure Island - TI • 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-894-7111 • 800-944-7444 • treasureisland.com 2884 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Tropicana Las Vegas • 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-739-2222 • 800-GO2-TROP • troplv.com 1375 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Trump International Hotel Las Vegas • 2000 Fashion Show Dr. • 702-982-0000 • 866-939-8786 • trumplasvegashotel.com 1282 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Tuscany suites & Casino • 255 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-893-8933 • 877-887-2261 • tuscanylasvegas.com 716 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Usa Hostels Las Vegas • 1322 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-1150 • 800-550-8958 • usahostels.com 42 $ u u u

Vdara Hotel & spa • 2600 W. Harmon Ave. • 702-590-2111 • 866-745-7767 • vdara.com 1495 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u

Vegas Club Hotel and Casino • 18 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-1664 • 800-634-6532 • vegasclubcasino.net 410 $ - $ $ $ u u u u



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The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino • 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-414-1000 • 888-2VENICE • venetian.com 4027 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Westgate Flamingo Bay Resort • 5625 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-251-3435 • 888-808-7410 • wgflamingobay.com 208 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

The Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & spa • 160 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-836-5900 • 866-716-8137 • westinvegas.com 826 $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Wild Wild West Casino • 3330 W. Tropicana Ave. • 702-740-0000 • 800-634-3488 • wwwesthotelcasino.com 260 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u u

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aquarius Casino Resort • 1900 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-5111 • 888.662.5825 • theaquarius.com 1907 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

avi Resort & Casino • 10000 Aha Macav Pkwy. • 702-535-5555 • 800-284-2946 • avi-casino.com 455 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino • 2100 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-4000 • 800-477-4837 • coloradobelle.com 1164 $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino • 1650 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2535 • 800-227-3849 • riversideresort.com 1405 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

edgewater Hotel & Casino • 2020 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2453 • 800-677-4837 • edgewater-casino.com 1053 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

golden nugget Laughlin • 2300 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-7111 • 800-950-7700 • goldennugget.com 300 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Harrah’s Laughlin Casino Hotel • 2900 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-4600 • 800-427-7247 • harrahslaughlin.com 1505 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Pioneer Hotel & gambling Hall • 2200 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2442 • 800-634-3469 416 $ - $ $ u u u u u

River Palms Resort Casino • 2700 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2242 • 800-835-7903 • river-palms.com 1003 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Tropicana express Hotel Casino • 2121 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-4200 • 800-243-6846 • tropicanax.com 1500 $ - $ $ u u u u

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Best Western Mesquite inn • 390 N. Sandhill Blvd. • 702-346-7444 • 800-463-6302 • bestwestern.com/mesquiteinn 67 $ $ u u u u u

CasaBlanca Resort, Hotel, Casino, golf & spa • 950 W. Mesquite Blvd. • 702-346-7529 • 877-GETAWAY • casablancaresort.com 472 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Desert Palms Motel • 92 W. Mesquite Blvd. • 702-346-5756 • desert-palms.com 21 $ u u u

eureka Casino Hotel Resort • 275 Mesa Blvd. • 702-346-4600 • 800-346-4611 • eurekamesquite.com 213 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Falcon Ridge Hotel • 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd. • 702-346-2200 • 866-374-6659 • falconridgehotel.com 130 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Highland estates Resort • 555 Highland Dr. • 702-346-0871 • 888-416-8383 • highlandestatesresort.com 81 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

MV Motel • 151 E. Mesquite Blvd. • 702-346-5191 12 $ u u

stateline Casino and Motel • 490 W. Mesquite Blvd. • 702-346-5752 12 $ u u u

The springs Mesquite • 720 Tamarix Way • 702-345-7670 • 888-481-8838 • thespringsmesquite.com 40 $ $ $ u u u

Valley inn Motel • 791 W. Mesquite Blvd. • 702-346-5281 15 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Virgin River Hotel Casino and Bingo • 100 Pioneer Blvd. • 702-346-7777 • 877-438-2929 • virginriver.com 717 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

M o u n T C H a R L e s T o n

Mount Charleston Lodge and Cabins • 1202 Old Park Rd. • 702-872-5408 • mtcharlestonlodge.com 23 Cabins $ $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u

The Resort on Mt. Charleston • 2 Kyle Canyon Rd. • 702-872-5500 • mtcharlestonresort.com 61 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

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aliante station Casino + Hotel • 7300 Aliante Pkwy. • 702-692-7777 • 877-477-7627 • aliantecasinohotel.com 202 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Barker Motel • 2600 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-642-1138 28 $ u u

Best Western Plus north Las Vegas inn & suites • 4540 Donovan Way • 702-649-3000 • 800-528-1234 • bestwesternnevada.com 74 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Branding iron Motel • 2519 Las Vegas Blvd N. • 702-642-6618 17 $ $ u

Cannery Casino & Hotel • 2121 E. Craig Rd. • 702-507-5700 • 866-999-4899 • cannerycasinos.com 200 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Comfort inn north • 910 E. Cheyenne Ave. • 702-399-1500 • 877-424-6423 • comfortinn.com 59 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Hampton inn north speedway • 2852 E. Craig Rd. • 702-655-0111 • 800-HAMPTON • hampton.com 96 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Hitchin’ Post RV Park Motel, saloon and steakhouse • 3640 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-644-1043 • 888-433-8402 • hprvp.com 13 $ - $ $ u u u u u u

Holiday inn express-nellis • 4035 N. Nellis Blvd. • 702-644-5700 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com 87 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Knotty Pine Motel • 1900 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-642-8300 20 $ $ u

La quinta inn-nellis • 4288 N. Nellis Blvd. • 702-632-0229 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com 59 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u



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Milo’s Inn at Boulder • 534 Nevada Way • 702-294-4244 • milosinnatboulder.com $$-$$$ 4 0 4 u u u

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Boulder Oaks RV Resort • 1010 Industrial Rd. • 702-294-4425 • 800-478-5687 • boulderoaksrvresort.info 90 u u u u u u u u u

Canyon Trail RV Park • 1200 Industrial Rd. • 702-293-1200 • canyontrailrvparknv.com 156 u u u u u u u u u u u

Lake Mead RV Village • 268 Lakeshore Rd. • 702-293-2540 • lakemeadrvvillage.com 115 u u u u u u u u u u u u

C A L - N E V- A R I

Cal-Nev-Ari Market & RV Park • 2 Spirit Mountain Ln. • 702-297-1115 58 u u u u u u u u u u u

H E N D E R S O N

Desert Sands RV Park • 1940 N. Boulder Hwy. • 702-565-1945 • desertsandsrvpark.com 245 u u u u u u u u u u u

Midway Trailer Park • 125 E. Merlayne Dr. • 702-564-0905 50 u u u u u u u

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Lucky Club Hotel and Casino • 3227 Civic Center Dr. • 702-399-3297 • 877-333-9291 • luckyclublv.com 78 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Nellis Suites at Main gate • 4555 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-946-9999 • nellissuitesatmaingate.com 163 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

Siegel Suites Craig • 5230 E. Craig Rd. • 702-644-3038 • 888-422-1212 • siegelsuites.com 125 $ $ $ u u u

SpringHill Suites • 2910 E. Craig Rd. • 702-522-9200 • 888-236-2427 • marriott.com 94 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Super 8 Motel - Nellis • 4435 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-644-7878 • lasvegassuper8.com 110 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Texas Station gambling Hall & Hotel • 2101 Texas Star Ln. • 702-631-1000 • 800-654-8888 • texasstation.com 202 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Vegas Chalet Motel • 2401 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-642-2115 50 $ - $ $ u

O V E R T O N

North Shore Inn at Lake Mead • 520 N. Moapa Valley Blvd. • 702-397-6000 • [email protected] 43 $ $ u u u u

Plaza Motel • 207 S. Moapa Blvd. • 702-397-2414 • 800-990-8348 11 $ - $ $ u u

P R I M M / j E A N

Buffalo Bill’s • 31700 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-382-1111 • 800-FUN-STOP • primadonna.com 1264 $ - $ $ u u u u u u u

gold Strike Hotel & gambling Hall • 1 Main St. • 702-477-5000 • 800-634-1359 • goldstrikejean.com 809 $ u u u u u

Primm Valley Casino Resort • 31900 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-386-7867 • 800-FUN-STOP • primmvalleyresorts.com 654 $ - $ $ u u u u u u

Whiskey Pete’s Hotel /Casino • 100 W. Primm Blvd. • 702-382-4388 • 800-FUN-STOP • primadonna.com 777 $ - $ $ u u u u u u

S E A R C H L I g H T

Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina Motel • 10000 Cottonwood Cove Rd. • 702-297-1464 • cottonwoodcoveresort.com 24 $ - $ $ $ u

El Rey Motel • 430 S. Hwy. 95 • 702-297-1144 21 $ u u u


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American Campgound & RV Park • 3440 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-643-1222 • americancampground.biz 44 u u u u u u u u

Arizona Charlie’s East RV Park • 4445 Boulder Hwy. • 702-951-5911 • 800-970-7280 • arizonacharlies.com 221 u u u u u u u u u u

Callville Bay Resort Marina • 100 Callville Bay Marina Rd. • 702-565-8958 • callvillebay.com 5 u u u u u u u u u u u u u

Duck Creek RV Park • 6635 Boulder Hwy. • 702-454-7090 • duckcreekrvparklv.com 207 u u u u u u u u u u u

Hitchin’ Post RV Park Motel, Saloon and Steakhouse • 3640 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-644-1043 • 888-433-8402 • hprvp.com 196 u u u u u u u u u u

King’s Row Trailer Park • 3660 Boulder Hwy. • 702-457-3606 200 u u u u u u u u u u u

Las Vegas KOA at Circus Circus • 500 Circus Circus Dr. • 702-733-9707 • 800-562-7270 • circuscircuskoa.com 366 u u u u u u u u u u u u

Las Vegas Motor Coach Resort • 8175 Arville St. • 702-897-9300 • 866-897-9300 • lasvegasmotorcoachresort.com 407 u u u u u u u u u u

Las Vegas RV Resort • 3890 S. Nellis Blvd. • 702-451-8005 • lasvegasrvresort.com 400 u u u u u u u u u u u

Main Street Station RV Park • 200 N. Main St. • 702-387-1896 • 800-634-6255 • mainstreetcasino.com 99 u u u u u u u u u u

Maycliff RV Park & Mini Storage • 4001 E. Sahara Ave. • 702-457-3553 130 u u u u u u u

Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort • 2711 W. Windmill Ln. • 702-260-2020 • 800-566-4707 • oasislasvegasrvresort.com 701 u u u u u u u u u u u u u

Riviera RV Park • 2200 Palm St. • 702-457-8700 • rivierarvpark.com 137 u u u u u u u u u u

Roadrunner RV Park • 4711 Boulder Hwy. • 702-456-4711 • roadrunnerrvpark.com 200 u u u u u u u u u

Sam’s Town Boulder RV Park • 5225 Boulder Hwy. • 702-454-8055 • 800-634-6371 • samstownlv.com 285 u u u u u u u u u u u

Sam’s Town Nellis RV Park • 4040 S. Nellis Blvd. • 702-454-8056 • 800-634-6371 • samstownlv.com 208 u u u u u u u u u

Western RV Park • 1023 Freemont St. • 702-384-1033 69 u u u u u u u

L A U G H L I N

Laughlin AVI-KOA • 10000 Aha Macav Pkwy. • 800-562-4142 • koa.com 260 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

Riverside Resort RV Park • 1651 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2535 • 800-227-3849 • riversideresort.com 740 u u u u u u u u u u u u u

M E S Q U I T E

CasaBlanca RV Park • 950 W. Mesquite Blvd. • 702-346-7529 • 800-459-7529 • casablancaresort.com 45 u u u u u u u u

M O A PA VA L L E Y

Echo Bay Resort & Marina • 600 Echo Bay Rd. • 702-394-4000 • echobaylakemead.com 35 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

Fun n Sun RV Park • 280 N. Cooper • 702-397-8894 112 u u u u u u u u u u

Palm Creek RV Park • 3215 West Warm Springs Rd. • 702-865-2777 • palmcreekgardens.com 16 u u u u u u u u u u

Robbin’s Nest Mobile Village • 479 S. Moapa Valley Blvd. • 702-397-2364 • robbinsnestmv.com 50 u u u u u u

S E A R C H L I G H T

Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina • 10000 Cottonwood Cove Rd. • 702-297-1464 • cottonwoodcoveresort.com 72 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

Cree’s Mobile Home Park • 701 W. Hwy. 164 • 702-297-1532 15 u u u u u u

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Visit LaughlinThe sunny city of Laughlin sits on the southern tip of Nevada in the Colorado River Valley. The area offers visitors a wide range of activities, and there is something fun for everyone.

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RENO-TAHOE TERRITORY | NORTHWESTERN

On the western edge of Nevada, fi nd a world of activities and adventures. Reno-Tahoe Territory offers plenty—natural areas for outdoor recreation, historic sites for trips into the past, and an abundance of special events.

Lake Tahoe, surrounded by the mountains of the Sierra Nevada and the Carson Range, draws visitors for summer and winter recreation. Beaches scattered along the 72-mile shoreline provide access points for paddle boarding, kayaking, and more. Here also are forested areas such as Spooner Backcountry, home to miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Winter turns the region into a wonderland for skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

The Reno-Tahoe area is full of historic sites to explore. Virginia City, developed after an 1859 mining strike, today is a National Historic Landmark. The town of Genoa claims Mormon Station, the state’s fi rst permanent non-native settlement. Such treasures as the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park and Thunderbird Lodge are just a few of the ways to revisit the past.

Reno-Tahoe’s festivals and events provide the perfect excuse for a getaway trip. The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Virginia City International Camel Races, and TravelNevada.com Reno Air Races are events you don’t want to miss.

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Carson City Chamber of Commerce

775-882-1565

carsoncitychamber.com

Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau

800-NEVADA-1

visitcarsoncity.com

Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Authority

800-727-7677

carsonvalleynv.orgvisitcarsonvalley.org

Town of Genoa

775-782-8696

genoanevada.org

Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau (Incline Village)

800-GO-TAHOE

gotahoenorth.com

Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Stateline)

775-588-1728

tahoechamber.org

Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (South Lake Tahoe)

800-AT-TAHOE

tahoesouth.com

North Lake Tahoe Visitors & Convention Bureau

800-462-5196

gotahoenorth.com

Northern Nevada Chamber of Commerce

775-358-1976

northernnevadachamber.org

Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce

775-337-3030

thechambernv.org

Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority

800-FOR-RENO

visitrenotahoe.com

Reno-Tahoe Territory

775-687-7410

renotahoe.com

Ski Lake Tahoe

800-588-SNOW

skilaketahoe.com

Virginia City Tourism Commission

800-718-SLVR

visitvirginiacitynv.com

RESOURCES MUST-SEES

Reno River Festival

✦ Genoa

✦ Lake Tahoe

✦ Nevada State Capitol

✦ Truckee River Whitewater Park and Riverwalk District

✦ Nevada State Museum/ Carson City Mint

✦ National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection

✦ Virginia City

Entertainment

BREWERY ARTS CENTER, CARSON CITYThe center features musical and theater performances, a café and gallery/gift shop, pottery studio, art galleries, exhibits, and classes.

775-883-1976, breweryarts.org

FREIGHT HOUSE DISTRICT, RENOThe year-round dining and entertainment complex is located adjacent to Aces Ballpark in downtown Reno.

775-334-7041, freighthouse.com

PIONEER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RENOThe center is home to the area’s most prominent performing arts organizations, and hosts a number of traveling productions.

775-686-6600, pioneercenter.com

RENO ACES, RENOVisitors to downtown Reno can enjoy the excitement of minor league baseball.

775-334-4700, renoaces.com

RENO BIGHORNS, RENOReno’s NBA Development League plays home games at the Reno Events Center.

775-284-2NBA, renobighorns.com

Family FunANIMAL ARK, RENOThe nonprofi t wildlife sanctuary is a 38-acre home for non-releasable animals.

775-970-3111, animalark.org

BORGES CARRIAGE AND SLEIGH RIDES, LAKE TAHOECarriage, sleigh, and horse rides are offered year-round.

775-588-2953, sleighride.com

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NORTHERN NEVADA, CARSON CITYHands-on interactive exhibits turn learning into self-paced recreational fun for all ages.

775-884-2226, cmnn.org

COMMROW, RENOThe non-smoking, non-gaming urban adventure experience features a world-class climbing and indoor bouldering facility, live entertainment, and seven eateries and bars.

commrow.com

CORLEY RANCH, GARDNERVILLEThe working ranch is open for special events and hosts family activities in the fall.

775-265-3045, corleyranch.com

FLEISCHMANN PLANETARIUM, RENOThe planetarium hosts astronomy, space, and earth science programs. Exhibits and shows ware offered.

775-784-4811, planetarium.unr.nevada.edu

HEAVENLY ADVENTURE PARK,

SOUTH LAKE TAHOELocated at the top of the Gondola, the park has non-ski activities such as snowshoeing, tubing, sledding, and even snow biking.

800-HEAVENLY, skiheavenly.com

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HEAVENLY GONDOLA, SOUTH LAKE TAHOEEnjoy the serenity of alpine mountains and Lake Tahoe on the 12-minute ride up the mountainside.

800-HEAVENLY, skiheavenly.com

SIERRA SAFARI ZOO, RENOMore than 200 animals of 40 different species are featured. Open seasonally.

775-677-1104, sierrasafarizoo.org

NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM, RENOThe children’s museum features hands-on exhibits where kids can build, learn, and play in the clouds.

775-786-1000, nvdm.org

ULTIMATE RUSH SPEEDS & THRILL PARK, RENOLocated at the Grand Sierra Resort, the park compromises fi ve acres of speed, thrills, and fun, and the 180-foot Sky Coaster.

775-786-7005, ultimaterushpark.com

VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD, CARSON CITY AND VIRGINIA CITYExcursions are available on a seasonal schedule: the Historic Route, a short ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill, and the new route, Sisters in History, from Virginia City to Carson City.

775-847-0380, virginiatruckee.com

WILBUR D. MAY CENTER, RENOThe museum hosts a collection of rare and exotic artifacts; the arboretum is 12 acres of tree groves, outdoor courtyards, secluded gardens, and a wetland area.

maycenter.com

WILD ISLAND FAMILY ADVENTURE PARK, SPARKSNorthern Nevada’s largest family amusement park features a seasonal outdoor water park, miniature golf courses, an arcade, go-cart raceway, and bowling.

775-359-2927, wildisland.com

WINGFIELD PARK, RENOThe park is comprised of fi ve parks with picnic areas, basketball courts, an amphitheater, and much more all along the beautiful Truckee River in downtown Reno.

visitreno.com/parks/wingfi eld

Historic SitesDANGBERG HOME RANCH, GARDNERVILLEFounded in 1857, it is one of Nevada’s fi rst and largest ranches. Buildings and original artifacts are on display, with special exhibits occurring throughout the year.

775-783-9417, dangberghomeranch.org

GENOA BAR AND SALOON, GENOASince 1853, “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor” has welcomed patrons, presidents, actors, and famous musicians. Artifacts collected over the years remain untouched and undusted.

775-782-3870, genoabarandsaloon.com

MACKAY MANSION, VIRGINIA CITYBuilt in 1860 by George Hearst, the mansion is open for tours featuring mining artifacts, original furnishings, Tiffany silver, and historical anecdotes.

775-829-3934, visitvirginiacitynv.com

MORMON STATION STATE HISTORIC PARK, GENOAThe site of Nevada’s fi rst permanent non-Indian settlement, established in 1851, is located along the California Emigrant Trail in Genoa.


NEVADA STATE CAPITOL, CARSON CITYThe Capitol’s prominent silver dome is Carson City’s most visible landmark and has been a symbol of Nevada’s government since its completion in 1870.

visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/

PIPER’S OPERA HOUSE, VIRGINIA CITYListed on the National Register of Historic Places, Piper’s Opera House continues to host events that illuminate the eclectic character of America and greatly enrich American theater.

775-847-0433, piperslive.com

SAINT MARY’S IN THE MOUNTAINS CATHOLIC CHURCH, VIRGINIA CITYNevada’s oldest Catholic Church is preserved and houses 1,700 artifacts, some made from 18th-century precious metals.


STEWART INDIAN SCHOOL CAMPUS, CARSON CITYThe campus served as an off-reservation boarding school from 1890 through 1980. The campus is open for self-guided tours.

775-687-8333, stewartindianschool.com

THUNDERBIRD LODGE, NORTH LAKE TAHOEBuilt in 1939 as a private residence. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it was built by an eccentric San Francisco tycoon and features a “dungeon.”

775-832-8750, thunderbirdtahoe.org

MuseumsCARSON VALLEY MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER,GARDNERVILLEThe museum shares local history by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting items of historic signifi cance including exhibits on ranching, Basque, and Washoe culture. It’s housed in the Delongchamps-designed 1915 Douglas High School, which is on the National Historic Register.

775-782-2555, historicnevada.org

COMSTOCK HISTORY CENTER, VIRGINIA CITYThe permanent exhibit features the original Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam engine, No. 18, “Dayton” and several historic photographs and images depicting the Comstock area during its heyday.


COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, GENOATake a journey through time and explore fascinating displays depicting early life in the Carson Valley. Housed in the original 1865 Douglas County courthouse, the museum is open daily May through October.

775-782-4325, historicnevada.org

HISTORIC FOURTH WARD SCHOOL, MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES, VIRGINIA CITYOpen to students from 1876 to 1936, it is the last school of its kind standing in the United States. The museum is open to the public to view permanent and changing exhibits on the history of the Comstock and the story of the Old West.

775-847-0975, fourthwardschool.org

MARK TWAIN MUSEUM AT THE TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE, VIRGINIA CITYMark Twain’s desk, chair and books, as well as most of the original equipment from his press room, are on display.


NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM THE HARRAH COLLECTION, RENOWith more than 220 cars on display, it was named among the Top 10 Museums by Car Collector magazine and ranked one of the best 16 car museums in the world by AutoWeek.

775-333-9300, automuseum.org

NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, RENOStories of those who carved out lives from the hard, rugged Nevada terrain are preserved here.


NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART, RENOThe oldest cultural institution in Nevada, the museum now hosts leading touring exhibitions.

775-329-3333, nevadaart.org

NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, CARSON CITYHoused in the historic Carson City Mint, the museum showcases Nevada’s natural and cultural heritage. Exhibits feature Coin Press No. 1; a walk-through mine and ghost town; historic and geologic displays; Dat-So-La-Lee baskets; and Under One Sky, a unique American Indian exhibit.


NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM, CARSON CITYExperience Nevada’s railroad heritage, including 19th-century railroad equipment, locomotives, and famous Virginia & Truckee Railroad cars. Museum activities include operation of historic equipment, train rides, lectures, and a variety of special events.


NORTH LAKE TAHOE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, NORTH LAKE TAHOEThe historical society includes three museums that feature a variety of exhibits on the rich culture and heritage of the Lake Tahoe region, including early pioneer life, American Indian basketry, and photographic collections.

530-583-1762, northtahoemuseums.org

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Pyramid lake PaiuTe Tribe museum & visiTor ceNTerThe museum features several exhibits and displays about the tribe’s culture and history, the natural history of Pyramid Lake and why the Paiute people hold it in such high regard.

775-574-1088, plpt.nsn.us/museum

silver sTaTe Peace officers museum, virgiNia ciTyOne of the largest and finest United States law enforcement collections, the museum includes tools of early lawmen and an interactive children’s room.

775-847-7800, peaceofficersmuseum.org

sParks HeriTage museum, sParksThe museum focuses on the history of Sparks and the Truckee Meadows, including the role the railroad played in the development of the area.

775-355-1144, sparksmuseum.org

uc davis-TaHoe eNviroNmeNTal researcH ceNTer, NorTH lake TaHoeThe center is dedicated to research and education on lakes and surrounding watersheds and airsheds. A fish hatchery and a demonstration garden are also open to the public.

775-881-7560, terc.ucdavis.edu

Way iT Was museum, virgiNia ciTyThe museum hosts the most complete collection of Comstock artifacts, including photographs, lithographs, prints, and drawings of Virginia City, Gold Hill, and Silver City.


WesTerN HisToric radio museum, virgiNia ciTyThe museum features displays of antique, classic, and vintage radios. Call for hours.

775-847-9047, radioblvd.com

W.m. keck museum, reNoThe museum showcases an outstanding collection of minerals, ores, fossil specimens, photographs, and mining-related relics.

775-784-4528, mines.unr.edu/museum

Recreation Areas1862 david Walley’s HoT sPriNgs & sPa, geNoaThe historic site features natural hot mineral springs pools, a full-service spa, and a fitness center.

775-782-8155, davidwalleys-resort.com

THe flume Trail, lake TaHoeMountain bike while overlooking Lake Tahoe and the Sierra.

theflumetrail.com

Pyramid lake, NixoNDrive the Pyramid Lake National Scenic Byway around the Pyramid Paiute Reservation.

775-574-1000, pyramidlake.us

TaHoe rim Trail, lake TaHoeGo hiking, horseback riding, or mountain bike riding (in certain sections) on the scenic, 165 mile single-track trail through three National Forest and Wilderness areas.

tahoerimtrail.org

ToPaz lake Park, carsoN valleyPrized for its trophy rainbow and brown trout, the lake is popular with campers and boaters looking for the perfect getaway.

775-266-3343, topazlake.com

Truckee river WHiTeWaTer Park, reNoLocated in the heart of Reno’s bustling downtown hotel-casino and booming arts district, the park features 11 pools for kayak play, as well as a kayak racing course.

800-FOR-RENO, visitrenotahoe.com

Shopping cabela’s, verdiThe 125,000-square-foot megastore is a veritable showroom combining education, entertainment, and outdoor gear.

775-829-4100, cabelas.com

meadoWood mall, reNoThe area’s only enclosed shopping mall is anchored by Macy’s, JC Penney, Sears, and features 100 specialty stores and eateries.

775-827-8451, shopmeadowood.com

ouTleTs aT legeNds, sParksThe entertainment and outlet complex is anchored by the 245,000-square-foot Scheels All Sports.

775-358-3800, experiencelegends.com

THe summiT, reNoAn outdoor shopping experience, the center features high-end specialty shopping and dining anchored by Dillard’s and Orvis.

775-853-7800, thesummitonline.com

Toursbleu Wave, souTH lake TaHoeThe luxurious tour boat offers private and public cruises.

866-413-0985, tahoebleuwave.com

HisToric reNo PreservaTioN socieTy, reNoA number of walking, bus, and bike tours through historic districts of Reno are offered, as well as programs and presentations by those dedicated to preserving Reno’s past.

775-747-4478, historicreno.org

kiT carsoN Trail, carsoN ciTy The 2.5-mile walking tour of Carson City’s west side includes nearly 60 homes and buildings. Pick up a CD of the self-guided tour or download a podcast.

800-NEVADA-1, visitcarsoncity.com

lake TaHoe adveNTures, souTH lake TaHoeExplore the spectacular beauty of Lake Tahoe through an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience.

800-865-4679, laketahoeadventures.com

lake TaHoe ballooNs, souTH lake TaHoeHot air balloon flights are offered over Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley.

800-872-9294, laketahoeballoons.com

Nevada adveNTures, carsoN valleyTour the Pine Nut Mountains in an off-highway vehicle.

800-865-4679, nevadaadventurecompany.com

Pacific cresT Heli guides, lake TaHoeTours allow guests to access the truly remote gems of the Sierra via helicopter skiing and snowboarding as well as heli-fishing, heli-hiking, and downhill mountain biking.

530-544-3020, pacificcrestheliguides.com

PaTTy’s Tours, reNo/lake TaHoeA range of tours are offered, from historic Virginia City to Lake Tahoe kayaking adventures.

775-453-1794, pattystours.com

r & d raNcH Horseback adveNTures, carsoN ciTyOpen all year, the ranch can accommodate parties, provide ATV rentals, and arrange horseback riding trips.

775-624-5880, r-dranchhorsebackadventures.com

reNo-TaHoe HelicoPTers, souTH lake TaHoeTour Lake Tahoe from the sky. Flight training, aerial photography, and unique wedding experiences also are offered.

530-544-2211, helitahoe.com

sierra adveNTures, reNoYear-round activities, rentals, and tours are offered.

866-323-8928, wildsierra.com

soariNg Nv, miNdeNFlights are possible year-round in the Carson Valley, home of the world’s most consistent high-altitude mountain thermal shifts.

775-782-9595, soaringnv.com

soNNy boys Wild Horse ToursExperience the beauty of wild horses up close. Four different tours offer close encounters with these amazing animals.

775-200-5205, renowildhorsetours.com

TaHoe boaT cruises & Tours, souTH lake TaHoeExperience the deep blue waters and scenic attractions of Lake Tahoe aboard one of three graceful yachts.

888-867-6394, tahoeboatcruises.com

WesTerN discovery, carsoN ciTyCustomizable tours of the northern Nevada area, ranging from a night on the town to a working day at a ranch are offered.

775-848-3774, westerndiscovery.com

zePHyr cove resorT, souTH lake TaHoeCruise Lake Tahoe aboard paddlewheelers M.S. Dixie II or the Tahoe Queen. In winter, take a snowmobile on lakeview trails.

800-23-TAHOE, zephyrcove.com

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F e b r ua ry

eagles aNd agriculTure, carsoN valley775-782-8144, visitcarsonvalley.org

M a r c h

lake Tahoe WiNTerfesT – gay aNd lesbiaN ski Week, souTh lake Tahoe877-777-4950, laketahoewinterfest.com

virgiNia ciTy mouNTaiN oysTer fry800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com

a p r i l

reNo Jazz fesTivalunr.edu/rjf

virgiNia ciTy graNd Prix775-527-1034, vcgp.com

M ay

geNoa coWboy PoeTry & music fesTival775-782-8696, cowboypoetrygenoa.com

kiT carsoN ghosT Walk Tour, carsoN ciTy775-687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com

reNo river fesTival775-784-9400 x 119, renoriverfestival.com

J u n e

america’s mosT beauTiful bike ride, souTh lake Tahoe800-565-2704, bikethewest.com

carsoN ciTy reNdezvous775-687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com

carsoN valley days775-782-8144, visitcarsonvalley.org

eurofesT, reNo775-348-2200, sandsregency.com

Nevada humaNiTies chauTauqua775-784-6587, nevadahumanities.org

reNo rodeo775-329-3877, renorodeo.com

reNo xTreme bullsprorodeo.com

ruN WhaT cha bruNg car shoW, carsoN ciTy775-883-0927, visitcarsoncity.com

sPriNg arTs aNd crafTs sTreeT fair, miNdeN775-782-8144, visitcarsonvalley.org

sTreeT vibraTioNs sPriNg rally, sParks329-ShOW, road-shows.com

J u ly

americaN ceNTury celebriTy golf chamPioNshiP, souTh lake Tahoe530-544-5050, tahoecelebritygolf.com

arToWN, reNo775-322-1538, renoisartown.com

americaNa music fesTival, virgiNia ciTy775-882-6013, visitvirginiacitynv.com

burgers, blaNkeTs & breWs, gardNerville775-782-8027 mainstreetgardnerville.org

greaT eldorado bbq, breWs & blues fesTival, reNo800-879-8879, eldoradoreno.com

greaT iNTerNaTioNal chickeN WiNg socieTy aNNual cook-off, reNotgicws.com

lake Tahoe shakesPeare fesTival aT saNd harbor, NorTh lake Tahoe800-74-ShOWS, laketahoeshakespeare.com

silver dollar car classic, carsoN ciTy775-687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com

reNo-Tahoe oPeN775-322-3900, renotahoeopen.com

Tahoe arTs fesTival, NorTh lake Tahoe530-583-5605, laketahoeartsfestival.com

Tour de Nez cycliNg eveNTtourdenez.com

au g u S t

hoT augusT NighTs775-356-1956, hotaugustnights.net

lake iN The sky air shoW, souTh lake Tahoe800-at-tahOe, lakeintheskyairshow.com

reNo coWboy PoeTry & music gaTheriNg775-354-6093, renocowboypoetry.org

reNo gay Pride celebraTioN877-344-renO, renogaypride.com

S e p t e M b e r

besT iN The WesT rib cook-off, sParks800-648-1177, nuggetribcookoff.com

geNoa caNdy daNce arTs aNd crafTs faire775-782-8696, genoanevada.org

The greaT reNo ballooN race775-826-1181, renoballoon.com

lake Tahoe maraThoN530-544-7095, laketahoemarathon.com

NaTioNal chamPioNshiP air races & air shoW, reNo775-972-6663, airrace.org

oaTbraN: oNe aWesome Tour bike ride across Nevada, lake Tahoe800-565-2705, bikethewest.com

sTreeT vibraTioNs fall rally, reNo775-329-ShOW, road-shows.com

Tour de Tahoe: bike big blue, lake Tahoe800-565-2704, bikethewest.com

virgiNia ciTy iNTerNaTioNal camel races800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com

O c tO b e r

eldorado’s greaT iTaliaN fesTival, reNo800-879-8879, eldoradoreno.com

harvesT fesTival, carsoN valley775-265-3045, corleyranch.com

hauNTed WeekeNd, carsoN valley775-782-2555, historicnevada.org

kiT carsoN Trail ghosT Walk, carsoN ciTy775-687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com

Nevada day, carsoN ciTy775-882-2600, nevadaday.com

World chamPioNshiP ouThouse races, virgiNia ciTy800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com

n O v e M b e r

rhymers rodeer coWboy PoeTry, carsoN valley775-783-6679, cvinn.com

D e c e M b e r

chrisTmas oN The comsTock Parade of lighTs, virgiNia ciTy800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com

fesTival of Trees aNd lighTs, lake Tahoe530-543-5614, festivaloftreeslaketahoe.org

holiday gala, carsoN valley775-782-2555, historicnevada.org

The Polar exPress TraiN ride, carsoN ciTy & virgiNia ciTy775-847-0380, virginiatruckee.com

ride The rails WiTh saNTa, carsoN ciTy775-687-6953, visitcarsoncity.com

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Americas Best Value Inn • 2731 S. Carson St. • 775-882-2007 • 888-231-6326 • americasbestvalueinn.com 58 $-$$$ u u u u u

Best Western Carson Station Hotel • 900 S. Carson St. • 775-883-0900 • 800-501-2929 • carsonstation.com 91 $$ u u u

Carson City Inn • 1930 N. Carson St. • 775-882-1785 62 $-$$$ u u

City Center Hotel • 800 N. Carson St. • 775-882-5535 • 800-338-7760 • ccnugget.com 78 $-$$ u u

Courtyard by Marriott • 3870 S. Carson St. • 775-887-9900 • marriott.com/RNOCC 100 $$$ u u u u

Days Inn • 3103 N. Carson St. • 775-883-3343 • 877-231-1574 • daysinn.com 61 $$ u u u u u

Desert Hills Motel • 1010 S. Carson St. • 775-882-1932 • 800-652-7785 • deserthillsmotel.com 33 $-$$$ u u

Gold Dust West Casino Hotel and Good Sam RV Park • 2171 E. William St. • 775-885-9000 • 877-519-5567 • gdwcasino.com 146 $$-$$$ u u u u u u u

Hampton Inn & Suites • 10 Hospitality Way • 775-885-8800 • 800-426-7866 • carsoncitysuites.hamptoninn.com 85 $$-$$$ u u u u

Hardman House • 917 N. Carson St. • 775-882-7744 • 800-626-0793 62 $$-$$$ u u

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites • 4055 N. Carson St. • 775-283-4055 • carsoncity-hotel.com 85 $$-$$$$ u u u u u u

Mill House Inn • 3251 S. Carson St. • 775-882-2715 24 $-$$$ u u u

Motel 6 - Carson City • 2749 S. Carson St. • 775-885-7710 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com 82 $-$$ u u u u

Nugget Hotel • 651 N. Stewart St. • 775-882-7711 • 800-933-5715 • thenuggethotel.com 110 $-$$$ u u u

Pioneer Motel • 907 S. Carson St. • 775-882-3046 34 $-$$ u u u

Plaza Hotel & Conference Center • 801 S. Carson St. • 775-883-9500 • 888-227-1499 • carsoncityplaza.com 168 $-$$ u u u u

Quality Inn Trailside Inn • 1300 N. Carson St. • 775-883-7300 • choicehotels.com 67 $-$$$ u u u u u

Round House Inn • 1400 N. Carson St. • 775-882-3446 39 $-$$$ u u

Royal Inn Motel • 1718 N. Carson St. • 775-882-1377 58 $-$$ u u u

Silver Queen Inn • 201 W. Caroline St. • 775-882-5534 35 $-$$ u

Super 8 Motel • 2829 S. Carson St. • 775-883-7800 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 63 $-$$ u u u u

G A R D N E R V I L L E

Best Western Topaz Lake Inn • 3410 Sandy Bowers Ave. • 775-266-4661 • 800-385-2399 • bestwestern.com/topazlakeinn 30 $$-$$$ u u u u

Historian Inn • 1427 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-783-1175 • 877-783-9910 • historianinn.com 34 $$-$$$ u u u

Sierra Motel • 1501 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-5145 • 800-682-5857 • sierramotel.net 19 $-$$ u u u

Topaz Lodge & Casino Super 8 • 1979 U.S. Hwy. 395 S. • 775-266-3338 • 800-962-0732 • topazlodge.com 95 $-$$$ u u u u u u u

Village Motel • 1383 U.S. Hwy. 395 S. • 775-782-2624 16 $-$$ u u

Westerner Motel • 1353 U.S. Hwy. 395 S. • 775-782-3602 • 800-782-3602 25 $-$$ u u u u

G E N O A

1862 David Walley’s Resort • 2001 Foothill Rd. • 775-782-8155 • davidwalleys-resort.com 211 $$-$$$$ u u u u u

Genoa Country Inn • 2292 Main St. • 775-782-4500 • genoacountryinn.com 11 $$-$$$ u

L A K E TA H O E N O R T H

The Border House at Crystal Bay Casino • 14 SR 28 • 775-831-0512 • crystalbaycasino.com 9 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u

Cal Neva Resort, Spa and Casino • 2 Stateline Rd. • 775-832-4000 • 800-CAL-NEVA • calnevaresort.com 199 $$-$$$$ u u u u u u

Club Tahoe Resort • 914 Northwood Blvd. • 775-831-5750 • 800-527-5154 • clubtahoe.com 92 $$$-$$$$ u u u

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino • 111 Country Club Dr. • 775-832-1234 • 800-233-1234 • laketahoehyatt.com 422 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u u

Parkside Inn at Incline • 1003 Tahoe Blvd. • 775-831-1052 • 800-824-6391 • innatincline.com 38 $$-$$$ u u u

Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino • 5 SR 28 • 775-831-0660 • 800-BILTMORE • tahoebiltmore.com 113 $-$$ u u u u u

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Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel Casino • 15 U.S. Hwy. 50 & Stateline • 775-588-6611 • 800-427-7247 • harrahstahoe.com 532 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u

Harveys Resort Casino • 18 U.S. Hwy. 50 & Stateline • 775-588-2411 • 800-427-7247 • harveystahoe.com 740 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u u

Horizon Casino Resort • 50 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-588-6211 • 800-648-3322 • horizoncasino.com 539 $-$$$$$ u u u u u u

Lake Tahoe Accommodations • 292 Kingsbury Grade • 775-588-5684 • 800-544-3234 • tahoeaccommodations.com 300 $$$-$$$$$ u u u

Lakeside Inn & Casino • 168 Hwy. 50 • 775-588-7777 • 800-624-7980 • lakesideinn.com 124 $$-$$$$ u u u u u u

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MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa • 55 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-588-3515 • 800-648-3353 • montbleuresort.com 437 $$-$$$$ u u u u u u

The Ridge Resorts • 400 Ridge Club Dr. • 775-588-3553 • 800-334-1600 • ridgetahoeresort.com 302 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u

Zephyr Cove Resort • 760 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-589-4980 • 800-238-2463 • zephyrcove.com 5 rooms/ 29 cabins $$$-$$$$$ u u u

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Best Western Minden Inn • 1795 Ironwood Dr. • 775-782-7766 • 866-441-1234 • bestwestern.com 83 $$ u u u u

Carson Valley Inn Hotel Casino RV Resort • 1627 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-9711 • 800-321-6983 • carsonvalleyinn.com 224 $$-$$$ u u u u u u

Carson Valley Motor Lodge • 1643 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-9711 • 800-321-6983 • carsonvalleyinn.com 74 $$-$$$ u u u u u u

Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 1659 SR 88 • 775-782-7500 • hiexpress.com 81 $$-$$$ u u u u u

Holiday Lodge • 1591 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-2288 • 800-266-2289 20 $-$$ u u u u

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Ace Motor Lodge • 222 N. Sierra St. • 775-322-2178 48 $-$$ u

America’s Best Travel Inn • 666 N. Wells Ave. • 775-329-3125 97 $-$$ u u u u

Atlantis Resort Spa Casino • 3800 S. Virginia St. • 775-825-4700 • 800-723-6500 • atlantiscasino.com 824 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u

Baymont Inn & Suites • 2050 Market St. • 775-786-2506 • 866-473-6668 • baymontinns.com 114 $-$$$ u u u u u u

Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel • 1981 Terminal Way • 775-348-6370 • 800-648-3525 • airportplazareno.com 265 $$-$$$ u u u u u u u

Bonanza Inn • 215 W. Fourth St. • 775-322-8632 • 800-808-3303 51 $-$$$ u u

Boomtown Hotel and Casino • 2100 Garson Rd. • 775-345-6000 • 800-648-3790 • boomtownreno.com 318 $-$$$$ u u u u u u

Capri Motel • 895 S. Virginia St. • 775-323-7979 25 $-$$ u u u

Carriage Inn • 690 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-8848 79 $ u

Circus Circus Reno • 500 N. Sierra St. • 775-329-0711 • 800-648-5010 • circusreno.com 1572 $-$$$ u u u u u u

Club Cal Neva • 133 N. Virginia St. • 775-323-1046 • 877-777-7303 • clubcalneva.com 181 $-$$$ u u u u u

Comfort Inn & Suites Reno Airport • 1250 E. Plumb Ln. • 775-682-4444 • 866-848-4450 • renoairporthotel.com 59 $$-$$$ u u u

Courtyard by Marriott • 6855 S. Virginia St. • 775-851-8300 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com 117 $$-$$$$ u u u u

Crest Inn • 525 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-0808 46 $ u u

Days Inn Reno • 701 E. Seventh St. • 775-786-4070 • 800-448-4555 • daysinn.com 138 $-$$$ u u u u u

Desert Rose Inn • 655 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-3451 94 $-$$$ u u u

Easy 8 Motel • 255 W. Fifth St. • 775-322-4587 21 $ u u u

El Cortez Hotel • 239 W. Second St. • 775-322-9161 116 $-$$$ u

Eldorado Hotel Casino Reno • 345 N. Virginia St. • 775-786-5700 • 800-648-5966 • eldoradoreno.com 814 $-$$$$$ u u u u u u

Extended Stay America Reno - South Meadows • 9795 Gateway Dr. • 775-852-5611 • 800-EXTSTAY • extendedstayhotels.com 104 $$-$$$ u u u

Gatekeeper Inn • 221 W. Fifth St. • 775-786-3500 28 $-$$ u u

Gold Coin Motel • 2555 E. Fourth St. • 775-323-0237 16 $ u

Gold Dust West Casino Inn • 444 Vine St. • 775-323-2211 • 800-438-9378 • gdwcasino.com 27 $-$$ u u u

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino • 2500 E. Second St. • 775-789-2000 • 800-501-2651 • grandsierraresort.com 1995 $-$$$$ u u u u u u u

Hampton Inn & Suites South Reno • 10599 Professional Cir. • 775-336-2222 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninnreno.com 85 $$-$$$ u u u u

Harrah’s Reno Hotel & Casino • 219 N. Center St. • 775-786-3232 • 800-HARRAHS • harrahsreno.com 928 $-$$$$ u u u u u u u

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Reno Airport • 2050 Market St. • 775-786-2500 • 800-648-3800 • hawthorn.com 89 $$-$$$$ u u u u u

Hilton Garden Inn Reno • 9920 Double R Blvd. • 775-850-9700 • 877-850-9700 • hiltongardeninn.com 135 $$-$$$ u u u u

Hiway 40 Motel • 1750 E. Fourth St. • 775-329-1911 32 $-$$ u

Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 2375 Market St. • 775-229-7070 • 888-465-4329 • reno-airport-hotel.com 98 $$$ u u u u u

Homewood Suites by Hilton Reno • 5450 Kietzke Ln. • 775-853-7100 • homewoodsuites.com 96 $$$-$$$$ u u u u u u

Hotel Ponderosa • 515 S. Virginia St. • 775-786-6820 165 $-$$$ u u

Hyatt Place Reno-Tahoe Airport • 1790 E. Plumb Ln. • 775 826 2500 • 888-HYATTHP • hyattplace.com 126 $$-$$$ u u u u u

In-Town Motel/Star of Reno Motel • 260 W. Fourth St. • 775-323-1421 34 $-$$ u u

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Inn at Renown (Guests of patients only) • 75 Pringle Way • 775-982-5080 24 $$ u

Keno Motel No. 1 • 322 N. Arlington Ave. • 775-322-6281 18 $-$$ u

Keno Motel No. 2 • 331 West St. • 775-322-4146 18 $-$$ u

La Quinta Inn Reno • 4001 Market St. • 775-348-6100 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com 130 $-$$$ u u u u u

Legacy Vacation Club • 140 Court St. • 775-329-4251 • 866-507-1429 • legacyvacationclub.com 93 $$-$$$ u u u

Mardi Gras Motor Lodge • 200 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-7470 30 $-$$ u u

Meadow Wood Courtyard Days Inn • 5851 S. Virginia St. • 775-825-2940 • daysinn.com 70 $-$$$ u u u u

Meadow Wood Courtyard Super 8 • 5851 S. Virginia St. • 775-829-4600 • super8.com 84 $-$$$ u u u u u u

Motel 6 - Reno Convention Center • 1901 S. Virginia St. • 775-827-0255 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com 115 $ u u u u u

Motel 6 - Reno Events Center • 866 N. Wells Ave. • 775-786-9852 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com 141 $ u u u u

Motel 6 - Reno West • 1400 Stardust St. • 775-747-7390 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com 123 $-$$ u u u u

Peppermill Resort, Spa, Casino • 2707 S. Virginia St. • 775-826-2121 • 800-648-6992 • peppermillreno.com 1635 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u u

Plaza Resort Club • 121 West St. • 775-786-2200 • 800-628-5974 • plazaresortclub.com 103 $$-$$$ u u u u u

Quality Inn • 1885 S. Virginia St. • 775-329-1001 • 800-4CHOICE • choicehotels.com 103 $$-$$$ u u u u u

Ramada Hotel and Casino • 1000 E. Sixth St. • 775-786-5151 • 800-2 RAMADA • ramadareno.com 281 $$-$$$ u u u u u u u

Rancho Sierra Motel • 411 W. Fourth St. • 775-786-6277 62 $-$$ u u

Reno 8 Motel • 1113 E. Fourth St. • 775-786-6828 28 $-$$ u u u

Reno Royal Motor Lodge • 350 West St. • 775-323-4477 33 $-$$ u

Residence Inn by Marriott Reno • 9845 Gateway Dr. • 775-853-8800 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinnreno.com 120 $$$-$$$$ u u u u u

the ROSS apartments • 118 West St. • 775-323-3044 • 877-758-9851 • therossreno.com 157 $-$$$ u u u

Sands Regency Casino Hotel • 345 N. Arlington Ave. • 775-348-2200 • 866-386-7829 • sandsregency.com 833 $-$$$ u u u u u u u

Seasons Inn • 495 West St. • 775-322-6000 • 800-322-8588 • seasonsinn.com 55 $-$$$ u u u

Showboat Inn • 660 N. Virginia St. • 775-786-4032 99 $-$$$ u u u

Siena Hotel Spa Casino • One S. Lake St. • 775-327-4362 • 877-743-6233 • sienareno.com 214 $$-$$$$ u u u u u

Silver Dollar Motor Lodge • 817 N. Virginia St. • 775-323-6875 26 $-$$ u u u

Silver Legacy Resort Casino • 407 N. Virginia St. • 775-329-4777 • 800-687-8733 • silverlegacy.com 1711 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u

Star Dust Lodge • 455 N. Arlington Ave. • 775-322-5641 57 $-$$ u u u

Staybridge Suites • 10559 Professional Cir. • 775-657-8999 • 800-238-8000 • staybridgesuites.com 94 $$$ u u u u u

Sundance Motel • 850 N. Virginia St. • 775-329-9248 40 $ u u

Super 8 Motel University Area • 1651 N. Virginia St. • 775-329-3464 • 888-511-RENO • super8.com 71 $-$$$ u u u u u

Swan Inn • 501 Lake St. • 775-324-4103 17 $

Town House Motor Lodge • 303 W. Second St. • 775-323-1821 78 $-$$$ u

Vagabond Inn • 3131 S. Virginia St. • 775-825-7134 • 800-522-1555 • vagabondinns.com 130 $-$$$ u u u u u

Wonder Lodge • 430 N. Lake St. • 775-786-6840 • 800-454-0303 63 $-$$ u u u

Wildflower Village • 4275 - 4395 W. Fourth St. • 775-747-8848 • wildflowervillage.com 75 $-$$ u u u

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Aloha Inn • 255 N. McCarran Blvd. • 775-358-2222 132 $-$$ u u

Fairfield Inn & Suites • 2085 Brierley Way • 775-355-7700 • 800-228-2800 • marroitt.com/rnofi 88 $$-$$$ u u u u

Holiday Inn Reno/Sparks • 55 E. Nugget Ave. • 775-358-6900 • 888-465-4329 • holidayinn.com 220 $$-$$$ u u u u u u

John Ascuaga’s Nugget • 1100 Nugget Ave. • 775-356-3300 • 800-843-2427 • janugget.com 1500 $-$$$$ u u u u u u u

Motel 6 Reno Airport Sparks • 2405 Victorian Ave. • 775-358-1080 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com 95 $ u u u u

Safari Motel • 1800 Victorian Ave. • 775-358-6443 22 $ u

Sparks Super 8 • 1900 E. Greg St. • 775-358-8884 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 71 $$-$$$ u u u u u

Sunrise Motel • 210 Victorian Ave. • 775-358-7010 20 $-$$$ u u

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Victorian Inn • 1555 Victorian Ave. • 775-331-3203 • 877-331-3800 • victorianstayinn.com 91 $-$$ u u u

Western Village Inn & Casino • 815 Nichols Blvd. • 775-331-1069 • 800-648-1170 • wvsparks.com 147 $-$$$ u u u u u

Windsor Inn • 60 E. Victorian Ave. • 775-356-7770 89 $-$$$ u u

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Comstock Lodge • 875 S. C St. • 775-847-0233 • thecomstocklodge.com 14 $$ u

Gold Hill Hotel • 1540 S. Main St. Gold Hill • 775-847-0111 • goldhillhotel.net 18 $-$$$$ u u u u

Silver Queen Hotel • 28 N. C St. • 775-847-0440 • silverqueenhotel.net 28 $-$$$ u u u

Silverland Inn & Suites • 100 E St. • 775-847-4484 • 888-859-4119 • silverlandusa.com 67 $$-$$$ u u u u u u

Sugar Loaf Mountain Motel • 430 S. C St. • 775-847-0551 • sugarloafmountain-motel.com 12 $$-$$$ u

Tahoe House Hotel • 162 C St. • 775-847-5264 • tahoehousehotel.com 15 $$-$$$ u u

Virginia City Motel • 675 S. C St. • 775-847-0282 14 $$ u u

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Bliss Bungalow Inn • 408 W. Robinson St. • 775-883-6129 • blissbungalow.com $$ 1 0 1 u u u

Deer Run Ranch Bed and Breakfast • 5440 Eastlake Blvd. • 775-882-3643 • 800-378-5440 • bbonline.com/nv/deerrun/ $$-$$$ 2 0 2 u u u u


Cottonwood Creek Farm Bed & Breakfast • 1702 Sanchez Rd. • 775-782-3057 • ccarabians.com $$-$$$ 3 0 3 u u u u

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Rustic Romance Guest Cottage • PO Box 317 • 2273 S. Main St. • 775-783-1441 $$$ 1 0 1 u u u

Wild Rose Inn • 2332 Main St. • 775-782-5697 • 877-819-4225 • wildrose-inn.com $$$-$$$$ 5 0 5 u u u u

The White House Inn • 195 Genoa Ln. • 775-783-7208 • whitehousebandb.net $$$ u

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Wildflower Village Bed & Breakfast & Hostel • 4275-4395 W. Fourth St. • 775-747-8848 • wildflowervillage.com $$ 5 0 5 u u u u


“B” Street House Bed & Breakfast • 58 N. B St. • 775-847-7231 • bstreethouse.com $$-$$$ 3 0 3 u u u u

Cobb Mansion • 18 S. A St. • 775-847-9006 • 877-847-9006 • cobbmansion.com $$-$$$ 6 0 6 u u u u

Edith Palmer’s Country Inn • 416 S. B St. • 775-847-7070 • edithpalmers.com $$-$$$ 10 0 10 u u u u

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Camp-N-Town • 2438 N. Carson St. • 775-883-1123 • 800-872-1123 157 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Comstock Country RV Resort • 5400 S Carson St. • 775-882-2445 • comstockrv.com 151 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Gold Dust West RV Park • 2171 U.S. Hwy. 50 E • 775-885-9000 • 877-519-5567 • gdwcasino.com 48 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆


Holbrook Station • 1501 U.S. Hwy. 395 S. • 775-266-3434 32 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Topaz Lake Recreation Area • 3700 Topaz Park Rd. • 775-266-3343 • douglascountynv.gov 61 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Topaz Lodge Casino and RV Park • 1979 U.S. Hwy 395 S. • 775-266-3338 • 800-962-0732 • topazlodge.com 59 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Zephyr Cove Resort • 760 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-589-4907 • 800-23TAHOE • zephyrcove.com 93 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Carson Valley RV Resort • 1639 U.S. Hwy. 395 • 775-782-9711 • 800-321-6983 • carsonvalleyinn.com 59 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Silver City RV Park Resort • 3165 U.S. Hwy. 395 • 775-267-3359 • 800-997-6393 • silvercityrvresort.com 206 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Bonanza Terrace RV Park • 4800 Stoltz Rd. • 775-329-9624 • bonanzaterracervpark.com 79 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Bordertown RV Casino & Resort • 19575 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-677-0169 • 800-218-9339 • bordertowncasinorv.com 50 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Chism Trailer Park • 1300 W. 2nd St. • 775-322-2281 • 800-638-2281 • chismtrailerpark.com 28 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Green Acres Mobilehome Park • 501. W. Moana Ln. • 775-827-2482 23 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Keystone RV Park • 1455 W. Fourth St. • 775-324-5000 • 800-868-8559 • keystonervpark.com 102 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Panther Valley RV Park • 600 Newport Ln. • 775-323-1447 • pvrvp.com 112 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Reno KOA at Boomtown • 2100 Garson Rd. • 775-345-2444 • 888-562-5698 • koa.com 201 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Reno RV Park • 735 Mill St. • 775-323-3381 • 800-445-3381 • renorvpark.com 46 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Rivers Edge RV Park • 1405 S. Rock Blvd. • 775-358-8533 • 800-621-4792 • storzco.com 164 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

RV Park at Grand Sierra Resort • 2500 E. 2nd St. • 775-789-2147 • grandsierraresort.com 178 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Shamrock RV Park • 260 Parr Blvd. • 775-329-5222 • 800-322-8248 • shamrockrv.com 121 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Silver Sage RV Park • 2760 S. Virginia St. • 775-829-1919 • 888-823-2002 • silversagervpark.com 43 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Sparks Marina RV Park • 1200 E. Lincoln Wy. • 775-851-8888 • sparksmarinarvpark.com 204 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Victorian RV Park • 205 Nichols Blvd. • 775-356-6400 • 800-955-6405 • qmcorp.com 92 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Gold Ranch Casino & RV Resort • 320 Gold Ranch Rd. • 775-345-8880 • 877-914-6789 • goldranchrvcasino.com 105 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆


Virginia City RV Park • 355 N. F St. • 775-847-0999 • 800-889-1240 • vcrvpark.com 50 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

WA D S W O R T H

I-80 Campground • 1000 Smoke Shop Cr. • 775-575-2181 25 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Washoe County Davis Creek Park • 25 Davis Creek Rd. • 775-849-0684 • washoecountyparks.com 17 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Wellington Station Resort • 2855 SR 208 • 775-465-2409 • wellingtonstation.com 32 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Welcome to Cowboy Country, the vast, open space of northern Nevada where “cowboy” is more than a noun, it’s a way of life. Boots and saddles are serious business here, and cattle have the right-of-way through town. This is the real American West, and you’ve found it in Nevada.

Spend a few days in Elko in January and you’ll be treated to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Return in July for the National Basque Festival, where chorizo and red wine take center stage in this celebration of Basque culture. If you feel up to the challenge, spend your vacation beyond the reach of cell phone towers tending to cattle at a local guest ranch.

West Wendover, on the state’s eastern border, is home to the Historic Wendover Air Field, a vital outpost during World War II. Winnemucca is the gateway to Nevada’s rugged and lush mountains to the north and vast desert to the west.

Take romance for a spin through Lovelock, where you can visit the only remaining round courthouse in America and “lock your love” in the courthouse plaza.

When you venture away from the busy interstate and bustling country towns, you’ll fi nd some of the most pristine wilderness in the western United States. You’ll fi nd abundant wildlife, challenging hikes and climbs, and immense expanses of the American West.

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Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau

775-635-8245

shopbattlemountain.com

Lander County Convention & Tourism Authority (Battle Mountain)

775-635-1112

battlemountaintourism.com

City of Carlin

775-754-6354

cityofcarlin.com

Cowboy Country

877-626-9269

cowboycountry.org

Elko Chamber of Commerce

775-738-7135

elkonevada.com

Elko Convention & Visitors Authority

800-248-ELKO

exploreelko.com

Jackpot Recreation & Visitor Center

775-755-2653

jackpot-nevada.net

Jarbidge Community Association

775-488-2358

jarbidge.org

Lovelock/Pershing County Chamber of Commerce

775-273-7213

loverslock.com

McDermitt Information

775-532-8742

Wells Chamber of Commerce

775-752-3540

wellsnevada.com

West Wendover Tourism & Convention Bureau

866-299-2489

westwendovercity.com

Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority

800-962-2638

winnemucca.com

✦ Ruby Mountains

✦ Lamoille Canyon

✦ Western Folklife Center

✦ Basque Dining

✦ Lovers Lock Plaza

✦ Angel Lake

✦ Jarbidge/Jarbidge Wilderness

✦ Historic Wendover Airfi eld

✦ Jackpot

✦ Gold Mining Tours

✦ California Emigrant Trail Interpretive Center

✦ Black Rock Desert

RESOURCES

Jarbidge Wilderness

Black Rock Desert

Elko

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✦ Ruby Mountains

✦ Lamoille Canyon

✦ Western Folklife Center

✦ Basque Dining

✦ Lovers Lock Plaza

✦ Angel Lake

✦ Jarbidge/Jarbidge Wilderness

✦ Historic Wendover Airfi eld

✦ Jackpot

✦ Gold Mining Tours

✦ California Emigrant Trail Interpretive Center

✦ Black Rock Desert

Entertainment

PEPPERMILL CONCERT HALL, WEST WENDOVER

The state-of-the-art venue that hosts a wide variety of live entertainment, concerts, and comedy shows.

800-217-0049, wendoverfun.com

WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER, ELKO

Best known for the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the center features exhibits, events, and a gift shop.

775-738-7508, westernfolklife.org

Family Fun

BONANZA OPAL MINES, INC., DENIO

As featured on the Travel Channel’s “Cash & Treasures” program, the mine is open for tailings digging from Memorial Day through September.

775-941-0111, bonanzaopals.com

CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER, ELKO

Interactive exhibits on the California Trail experience provide educational and cultural enrichment.

775-738-1849, californiatrailcenter.org

LOVERS LOCK PLAZA, LOVELOCK

At the only place in the nation that has adopted this ancient Chinese custom, couples, friends, and family are invited to the Pershing County Courthouse Park to symbolically anchor their love by adding a lock to a chain and throwing away the key.

775-273-7213, loverslock.com

RAINBOW RIDGE OPAL MINE, DENIO

Offers tailings digging where many different wood and opal combinations can be found. Open Memorial Day through mid-September. Daily schedules vary.

775-941-0270, nevadaopal.com

ROYAL PEACOCK MINING COMPANY, DENIO

Offers bank and tailings digging. Open mid-May through mid-October. RV park on site.

775-941-0374, royalpeacock.com

Historic Sites

BLACK ROCK – HIGH EMIGRANT TRAILS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA, GERLACH

The area includes the longest intact segments of the historic emigrant trails to California and Oregon in the western U.S. Open seasonally.

775-623-1500, blm.gov/nv

FABULOUS FORTY, WELLS

Once known as part of the Victory Highway, the highway-era motel strip boasts period neon lights and original architecture.

775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com

HISTORIC WENDOVER AIR FIELD, WEST WENDOVER

The Army airfi eld was used during World War II to train more than 1,000 aircrews, including the crew of the Enola Gay, a B-29 bomber that deployed the world’s fi rst atomic weapon. Tours are limited.

435-665-2308, wendoverairbase.com

JARBIDGE TOWNSITE AND COMMUNITY HALL, JARBIDGE

Community Hall houses town archives and still has the original stage curtain depicting a Venetian gondolier. Other historic buildings are viewable along Main Street.

jarbidge.org

LOVELOCK CAVE, LOVELOCK

Get a self-guided tour book on the Backcountry Byway leading to the cave from the Chamber of Commerce or the Marzen House Museum. This archaeological site has yielded 2,000-year-old tule duck decoys and other American Indian artifacts.


LOVELOCK DEPOT, LOVELOCK

The Union Pacifi c Railroad Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


MARK TWAIN’S CABIN, UNIONVILLE

The historic mining town a few hours outside of Lovelock has a claim to fame with Mark Twain, who bought a mine in the 1860s but abandoned it after digging only 12 feet.


OLD TOWN WELLS HISTORIC WALKING TOUR, WELLS

Stop by the Wells Chamber of Commerce and pick up a brochure of the Historic District before touring the century-old buildings. Though much of the area was devastated by an earthquake, the brochure reveals history of the buildings that remain.


PERSHING COUNTY COURTHOUSE, LOVELOCK

Completed in 1921, this historic building was modeled after the Pantheon of Rome and is the only functioning round courthouse in the nation.


THE TRANSCONTINENTAL TELEPHONE LINE, WEST WENDOVER

See where the last splice of the Transcontinental Telephone Connection line was erected.

VICTORY HIGHWAY PARK, WEST WENDOVER

Several plaques commemorate history of the region as well as the California Trail, which passed through the area.

866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

WENDOVER WILL, WEST WENDOVER

Greeting travelers since 1952, the world’s largest mechanical cowboy stands 63 feet in height, with a 28-foot arm-to-arm length and ¼ mile of neon lighting tubes.

866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

Museums

49’ER INTERPRETIVE CENTER, WELLS

An interpretive center dedicated to the northeastern Nevada section of the California Trail.


BUCKAROO HALL OF FAME & HERITAGE MUSEUM,

WINNEMUCCA

Memorabilia includes traditional working gear, paintings, sculptures, and drawings.

775-623-5071, buckaroohalloffame.com

ELKO RAILROAD PARK, ELKO

The park hosts demonstrations, summer storytelling, music festivals, and other activities commemorating the role Elko played in the rail history of our nation.

775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

HUMBOLDT COUNTY MUSEUM, WINNEMUCCA

See a turn-of-the-century parlor, early model horseless carriages, a set of bones from a local mammoth, and much more. Open seasonally.

775-623-2912, humboldtmuseum.org

MARZEN HOUSE MUSEUM, LOVELOCK

Built in 1874, this two-story house features mining equipment, American Indian artifacts, and a replica of Lovelock Cave.


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NorTheasTerN Nevada museum, elko

The award-winning museum offers a look into the rich history of the region through art, wildlife, and history exhibits.

775-738-3418, museumelko.org

shermaN sTaTioN, elko

The 1903 Sherman Station Ranch House and five outbuildings are now home to the Elko Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Information Center. Exhibits include artifacts from turn-of-the-century Nevada.

775-738-7135, elkonevada.com

Tuscarora PoTTery Gallery, elko

Enjoy workshops and hand-crafted pottery.

775-756-5526, tuscarorapottery.com

Recreation Areas

Black rock — hiGh emiGraNT Trails NaTioNal coNservaToN area, GerlachThe area includes the longest intact segments of the historic emigrant trails to California and Oregon in the western United States. Open seasonally.

775-623-1500, blm.gov/nv

Bloody shiNs Trail, WiNNemucca

For the die-hard mountain biker, the trail runs seven to 17 arduous miles.

7blm.gov/nv

califorNia Trail BackcouNTry ByWay, Wells

The byway begins 25 miles north of Wells off Hwy. 93 and traverses 96 miles of gravel roads in extreme northeastern Elko County, crossing sagebrush-covered hills and broad valleys.

blm.gov/nv

carliN caNyoN hisTorical Wayside, carliN

Bike, walk or drive this picturesque canyon with unique geologic formations.

775-754-6354

coPPer BasiN mouNTaiN Bike Trail, BaTTle mouNTaiN

Just south of Battle Mountain, the trail offers a variety of steep climbs and fast, technical descents through historic mining areas, sagebrush-covered canyons, and rocky ridges.

775-635-1112, battlemounaintourism.com

JarBidGe recreaTioN area, JarBidGe

The area offers more than 200,000 acres of relatively undiscovered recreational opportunities on unpaved roads.

775-752-3357, fs.fed.us

lamoille caNyoN, lamoille

Incredible views of meadows, wildlife, waterfalls, and avalanche chutes abound in the glacier-carved canyon.

775-752-3357, fs.fed.us

mill creek recreaTioN area, BaTTle mouNTaiN

In addition to camping, visitors to the recreation area can picnic, hike, fish, and enjoy watching the wildlife, particularly birds.

775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com

PiNe foresT recreaTioN area, WiNNemucca

Blue Lakes, Onion Reservoir, and Knott Creek Reservoir are three popular sites in this remote area.

775-623-1500, blm.gov/nv

ruBy lake NaTioNal Wildlife refuGe, ruBy valley

One of the most remote refuges in the lower 48 states, the refuge encompasses 39,928 acres and serves as a magnet for a wide diversity of wildlife species.

775-779-2237, fws.gov/rubylake

ruBy mouNTaiNs recreaTioN area, elko

Several trails and campgrounds are offered here including the Powerhouse Campground, Roads End Campground, Terraces Campground, and Thomas Canyon Campground.

775-752-3357, fs.fed.us

rye PaTch sTaTe recreaTioN area, lovelock

Visitors to the area enjoy swimming, boating, waterskiing, hiking, camping, picnicking, and most notably, trophy-class walleye fishing.


salmoN falls creek, JackPoT

The rugged area hosts a wide variety of wildlife for viewing. There are no trails; 4WD highly recommended.

775-753-0200, blm.gov/nv

shoshoNe ohv Trail, BaTTle mouNTaiN

Located about 25 miles south of Battle Mountain, the Shoshone OHV Trail System offers a trail system that climbs to nearly 8,000 feet and travels through a variety of high desert ecosystems including pinion and juniper. It is designed for both motorcycles and four-wheeled vehicles less than 50” in width.

775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com

souTh fork sTaTe recreaTioN area, elko

The recreation area provides ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife and hosts juniper-rich woodlands, meadows dotted with generous clumps of sagebrush, rolling hills, and deep canyons.


WaTer caNyoN recreaTioN area, WiNNemucca

Rising almost 2,000 feet above the town of Winnemucca, the area offers sites for overnight camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, and limited ATVing, as well as flora and fauna viewing.

800-962-2638, winnemucca.com

Wild horse sTaTe recreaTioN area, elko

Visitors to the area enjoy camping, picnicking, hunting, boating, fishing, and ice fishing.


WilsoN reservoir recreaTioN area, elko

Located 83 miles northwest of Elko, the area offers seasonal camping and ice fishing.


WiNNemucca saNd duNes, WiNNemucca

Located north of Winnemucca, the dunes are open to motorcycles and ATVs.

800-962-2638, winnemucca.com

Shopping

doWNToWN elko

Peruse gift shops, Western boutiques, and restaurants along the downtown corridor.

elkonevada.com

J.m. caPriola co. aNd Garcia BiT aNd sPur co., elko

The world-famous saddle making company has been outfitting buckaroos for generations.

775-738-5816, capriolas.com

TiP’s WesTerN aNd cusTom saddles, WiNNemucca

Custom saddles, silver embroidery, and unique gifts are featured.

775-623-3300, tipswestern.com

Tours

elko Guide service, sPriNG creek

The service offers a wide range of customized adventure opportunities, from hunting and fishing expeditions, to activities geared toward the whole family.

775-744-2277, elkoguideservice.com

Gold miNe Tours, elko

Newmont Gold Company offers public tours on the second Tuesday of the month, April through October. Battle Mountain and Winnemucca area mines also offer tours.


ruBy mouNTaiN heli-exPerieNce, lamoille

Experience helicopter skiing and riding adventures.

775-753-6867, helicopterskiing.com

uNr fire scieNce academy, carliN

Tours are available of the finest emergency response programs and training facilities in the world.

775-754-6003, fireacademy.com

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eventsJ a n ua ry

Basque cluB WiNTer FesTival, BaTTle mouNTaiN775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com

NaTioNal coWBoy PoeTry GaTheriNG, elko775-738-7508, westernfolklife.org

sPriNG creek rodeo – coWBoy comPeTiTioN775-753-6295, springcreeknv.net

F e b r ua ry

BallooN lovers aloFT, lovelock775-273-7213, loverslock.com

valeNTiNe’s day – lock your love, lovelock775-273-7213, loverslock.com

M a r c h

BaTTle mouNTaiN sPriNG mud FliNG775-635-8245, battlemountainchamber.com

raNch haNd rodeo WeekeNd, WiNNemucca775-623-2220, ranchrodeonv.com

shooTiNG The WesT, WiNNemucca775-623-5071, winnemucca.com

a p r i l

sPriNG creek rodeo – raNch rodeo775-753-6295, springcreeknv.net

M ay

caliForNia Trail days, elko775-738-4091, elkotraildays.com

ruN-a-mucca, WiNNemucca775-623-5071, winnemucca.com

seNior Pro rodeo, elko775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

J u n e

aTv JamBoree, elko775-738-3412, elkoatvjamboree.org

elko miNiNG exPo800-248-3556, exploreelko.com

moTorcycle JamBoree, elko775-777-9839, elkomotorcyclejamboree.com

Nevada sTaTe oldTime Fiddlers chamPioNshiP, Wells775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com

sTreeT Fever shoW-N-shiNG, lovelock775-273-7213, loverslock.com

WeNdover cruise-iN car shoW800-217-0049, wendoverfun.com

WiNNemucca Basque FesTival775-623-5071, winnemucca.com

WiNNemucca mule race aNd shoW800-962-2638, mule-drafthorse-show.com

J u ly

BaTTle mouNTaiN music FesTival775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com

ForT halleck days, elkofthalleck.com

FroNTier days, lovelock775-273-7213, loverslock.com

FuN ruN classic car shoW, Wells775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com

NaTioNal Basque FesTival, elko775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

raNch haNd rodeo, mcdermiTTcowboycountry.org

silver sTaTe iNTerNaTioNal hiGh school rodeo, WiNNemucca 775-423-3739, ssir.us

silver sTaTe sTamPede, elko775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

au g u s t

BoNNeville sPeed Week, WesT WeNdover866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

BuB’s moTorcycle sPeed Trials866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

BurNiNG maN, Gerlach415-tO-FlaMe, burningman.com

carliN raNch haNd rodeo775-754-6354, cityofcarlin.com

carliN shoW-N-shiNe car shoW775-754-6354, cityofcarlin.com

elko couNTy Fair & horse races775-738-3616, elkocountyfair.com

FiFTies Fever, WiNNemucca775-623-5071, fifties-fever.com

JarBidGe days775-488-2358, jarbidge.org

PoNy exPress oPeN road rally, BaTTle mouNTaiN775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism

s e p t e M b e r

morrodders car shoW, elko775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

race To The aNGel, Wells775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com

ruBy mouNTaiN BallooN FesTival, elko775- 340-7658, rubymountainballoonfestival.com

smokiN’ hoT chili cookoFF, carliN775-754-6354, cityofcarlin.com

Tri-couNTy Fair aNd sTamPede, WiNNemucca775-623-5071, winnemucca.com

WeNdover WiNGs & Wheels, WesT WeNdover801-571-2907, wendoverairbase.com

World humaN-PoWered sPeed challeNGe, BaTTle mouNTaiN775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com

World oF sPeed, WesT WeNdover866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

O c tO b e r

america WesT 4-d Barrel r aciNG FiNals, WiNNemucca775-623-2220, aw4d.com

BoNNeville World FiNals, WesT WeNdover866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

okToBer FesT, elko775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

n O v e M b e r

BaTTle mouNTaiN chukar TourNameNT aNd Feed, BaTTle mouNTaiN775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com

charles NaNNiNi iNviTaTioNal charioT races, Wells916-296-2326, wsrra.org

FesTival oF Trees, elko775-738-4091, exploreelko.com

seNior NaTioNal FiNals rodeo, WiNNemucca 775-623-5071, seniorrodeo.com

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Americas Best Value Inn • 521 E. Front St. • 775-635-5880 • americasbestvalueinn.com 61 $ - $ $ u u u u u u

Battle Mountain Inn & Suites • 650 W. Front St. • 775-635-5200 • battlemtninn.com 72 $ u u u u

Big Chief Motel • 434 W. Front St. • 775-635-2416 • bigchiefmotel.com 57 $ - $ $ u u u u u

Owl Club Casino Restaurant Motel • 72 E. Front St. • 775-635-2444 27 $ - $ $ u u u u u u

Super 8 - Battle Mountain • 825 Super 8 Dr. • 775-635-8808 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 54 $ $ u u u u u

C A R L I N

Cavalier Motel • 1003 Chestnut Street • 775-754-6311 18 $ u

Comfort Inn of Carlin • 1018 Fir St. • 775-754-6110 • choicehotels.com 61 $ $ u u u u u

D E N I O

Denio Junction Motel • 6505 Hwy. 140 North • 775-941-0171 10 $ - $ $ u u

E L K O

American Inn • 500 W. Oak St. • 775-738-7269 19 $ - $ $ u u

Americas Best Value Gold Country Inn & Casino • 2050 Idaho St. • 775-738-8421 • 800-621-1332 • playelko.com 150 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Best Western Elko Inn • 1930 Idaho St. • 775-738-8787 • bestwestern.com 108 $ $ $ u u u u u u

Budget Inn • 1349 Idaho St. • 775-738-7000 60 $ - $ $ u u u

Centre Motel • 475 3rd St. • 775-738-3226 22 $ - $ $ u u u

Comfort Inn of Elko • 2970 Idaho St. • 775-777-8762 • 800-4-CHOICE • choicehotels.com 51 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Days Inn • 1500 Idaho St. • 775-738-7245 • 800-329-7466 • daysinn.com 32 $ - $ $ u u u

Economy Inn • 411 10th St. • 775-738-8018 • 800-565-3286 • economyinnelko.com 18 $ - $ $ u

Elko Inn Express • 837 Idaho St. • 775-738-7261 49 $ $ u u u u u

Elko Motel • 1243 Idaho St. • 775-738-4433 • elkomotel.com 32 $ - $ $ u u

Esquire Inn • 505 Idaho St. • 775-738-3157 • 800-822-7473 • motelinelkonv.com 20 $ - $ $ u u

High Desert Inn • 3015 Idaho St. • 775-738-8425 • 888-394-8303 • playelko.com 171 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Hilton Garden Inn • 3650 E. Idaho St. • 775-777-1200 • 800-HILTONS • hiltongardeninn.com 84 $ $ $ u u u u u

Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 3019 Idaho St. • 775-777-0990 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com 77 $ $ $ u u u

Holiday Motel • 1276 Idaho St. • 775-738-7187 17 $ - $ $ u u

Key Motel • 650 W. Idaho St. • 775-738-8081 33 $ - $ $ u u u u

Manor Motor Lodge • 185 Idaho St. • 775-738-3311 24 $ - $ $ u u

Mid Town Motel • 294 Idaho St. • 775-738-3515 24 $ - $ $ u u

Motel 6 - Elko • 3021 Idaho St. • 775-738-4337 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com 122 $ - $ $ u u u u

Oak Tree Inn • 95 Spruce Rd. • 775-777-2222 • 888-456-8733 • oaktreeinn.net 120 $ $ u u u u

Quality Inn and Suites Elko • 3320 E. Idaho St. • 775-777-8000 • 800-4-CHOICE • qualityinnelko.com 60 $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Red Lion Hotel & Casino • 2065 Idaho St. • 775-738-2111 • 800-545-0044 • playelko.com 222 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u u u

Rodeway Inn • 736 Idaho St. • 775-738-7152 • 800-4-CHOICE • choicehotels.com 27 $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Shilo Inn Suites • 2401 Mountain City Hwy. • 775-738-5522 • 800-222-2244 • shiloinns.com 70 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Stampede Motel • 129 W. Idaho St. • 775-738-8471 18 $ u u u

Stockmen’s Hotel & Casino • 340 Commercial St. • 775-738-5141 • 800-648-2345 • stockmenscasinos.com 141 $ - $ $ u u u u u u

Super 8 Motel - Elko • 1755 Idaho St. • 775-738-8488 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 72 $ $ u u u

Thunderbird Motel • 345 Idaho St. • 775-738-7115 • playelko.com 70 $ $ u u u u

TownePlace Suites by Marriott • 2625 E. Jennings Way • 775-738-9900 • marriott.com 84 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Travelers Motel • 1181 Idaho St. • 775-738-4048 14 $ - $ $ u u

Travelodge Elko • 1785 Idaho St. • 775-753-7747 • 800-578-7878 • travelodge.com 64 $ $ u u u u

Western Inn • 132 3rd St. • 775-753-4977 48 $ u

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Bruno’s Country Club & Motel • 300 Main St. • 775-557-2220 42 $ $ u u u u u

Soldier Meadows Ranch & Lodge • Mile 50, Soldier Meadows Rd. • 775-849-1666 • soldiermeadows.com 13 $ - $ $ $ u u

J A C K P O T

Barton’s Club 93 Hotel and Casino • 1002 U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-2341 • 800-258-2937 • bartonsclub93.com 102 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

Cactus Petes Resort Casino • 1385 U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-2321 • 800-821-1103 • ameristarcasinos.com 296 $ $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u u

Four Jacks Hotel Casino • 1702 U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-2491 • 800-251-6313 • fourjackshotel.com 60 $ - $ $ $ u u u u

Horseshu Hotel Casino • 11385 U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-2321 • 800-821-1103 • ameristarcasinos.com 120 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

West Star Resort • U.S. Hwy. 93 at Poker St. • 775-755-2600 • 800-665-0643 • weststarhotel.com 76 $ - $ $ $ u u u u u

J A R B I D G E

Outdoor Inn Hotel (May-Nov only) • Main St. • 775-488-2311 10 $ - $ $ u u u u

Outdoor Inn Motel • Main St. • 775-488-2311 7 $ $ u u u u

L A M O I L L E

Hotel Lamoille • 925 Lamoille Hwy. • 775-753-6871 3 $ $

L O V E L O C K

Cadillac Inn • 1395 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-2798 13 $ u u

Covered Wagon Motel • 945 Dartmouth Ave. • 775-273-2961 16 $ $ u u

Desert Haven Motel • 885 Dartmouth Ave. • 775-273-2339 15 $ u u u

Royal Inn Suites • 1435 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-2500 30 $ - $ $ u u u u

Sturgeon’s Inn & Casino • 1420 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-2971 • 888-234-6835 • sturgeonsinn.com 75 $ - $ $ u u u u u u

Super 10 Motel • 1390 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-0703 10 $ u u u

M C D E R M I T T

Diamond A Motel • 140 U.S. Hwy. 95 • 775-532-8551 • diamondamotel.com 11 $ - $ $ u u u

McDermitt Motel • 55 U.S. Hwy. 95 N. • 775-532-8588 21 $ - $ $ u u u

M O U N TA I N C I T Y

Chambers’ Motel • 422 Davidson St. • 775-763-6626 6 $ u u

Mountain City Motel Restaurant and Bar • 525 Davidson St. • 775-763-6617 10 $ - $ $ u u u u u

O R O VA D A

Rocky View Inn • U.S. Hwy. 95 N. • 775-272-3337 5 $ u u u

VA L M Y

Valmy Station • Exit 216, I-80 East • 775-635-5511 6 $ u u u

W E L L S

Lone Star Motel • 676 Sixth St. • 775-752-3632 10 $ u u

Motel 6 • 1561 Sixth St. • 775-752-2116 • 800-4MOTEL6 • motel6.com 99 $ - $ $ u u u u

Rest Inn Suites • 1509 E. Sixth St. • 775-752-2277 • 800-935-5768 56 $ - $ $ u u u u

Shell Crest Motel • 573 Sixth St. • 775-752-3755 11 $ u u u

Super 8 Motel • 930 Sixth St. • 775-401-6636 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 56 $ - $ $ u u u u u

W E S T W E N D O V E R

Montego Bay Casino & Resort • 100 Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-9100 • 800-217-0049 • www.wendoverfun.com 552 $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ u u u u u u

Peppermill Hotel Casino • 680 Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-2255 • 800-217-0049 • wendoverfun.com 382 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u

Rainbow Hotel Casino • 1045 W. Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-4000 • 800-217-0049 • wendoverfun.com 429 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

Red Garter Hotel & Casino • 1225 W. Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-2111 • 800-982-2111 170 $ - $ $ u u u

Wendover Nugget Hotel & Casino • 101 Wendover Blvd. • 775-664-2221 • 800-848-7300 • wendovernugget.com 480 $ - $ $ $ $ u u u u

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Best Western - Gold Country Inn • 921 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-6999 • 800-346-5306 • bestwestern.com 71 $ $ - $ $ $ u u u u u u

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Budget Inn • 251 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2394 16 $ ◆ ◆ ◆

Cozy Motel • 344 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2615 16 $ ◆ ◆ ◆

Days Inn Winnemucca • 511 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-3661 • daysinn.com 50 $ $ - $ $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Economy Inn • 635 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-5281 • economyinnwinnemucca.com 29 $ - $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Frontier Motel • 410 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2915 19 $ ◆ ◆ ◆

Holiday Inn Express • 1987 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-625-3100 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com 72 $ $ - $ $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Motel 6 - Winnemucca • 1800 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-1180 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com 103 $ - $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Park Motel • 740 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2810 14 $ ◆ ◆

Pyrenees Motel • 714 W.Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-1116 46 $ - $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Quality Inn at Model T Casino • 1130 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2588 • 800-645-5658 • modetlt.com 75 $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Regency Inn • 705 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-4898 22 $ - $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆

Santa Fe Inn • 1620 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-1119 73 $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Scott Shady Court • 400 First St. • 775-623-3646 70 $ - $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Scottish Inn • 333 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-3703 23 $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆

Super 8 Motel • 1157 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-625-1818 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 50 $ $ - $ $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Town House Motel • 375 Monroe St. • 775-623-3620 • 800-243-3620 • townhouse-motel.com 19 $ $ ◆ ◆

Val-U Motel • 125 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-5248 72 $ $ - $ $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Winnemucca Holiday Motel • 670 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-3684 • 800-262-8901 40 $ $ - $ $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Winnemucca Inn • 741 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2565 • 800-633-6435 • winnemuccainn.com 105 $ $ - $ $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Winners Hotel/Casino • 185 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2511 • 800-648-4770 • winnerscasino.com 121 $ - $ $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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PONY EXPRESS TERRITORY | NORTH CENTRAL

The Pony Express only lasted for 18 months, but left an indelible mark on the American West. Today, visitors can travel alongside the historic mail route through Nevada’s Pony Express Territory. Visit the ruins of the mail stops and the ghost towns that dot the landscape as you make your way east and west across the Silver State.

Your trek will take you on U.S. Highway 50, known as “The Loneliest Road in America.” Solitude and tranquility infuse the sagebrush sea along this ribbon of highway, and each town tells the story of the boom and bust of Nevada’s mining heyday. Ely, once a major resting point for Hollywood celebrities on their way to vacation in Idaho, now sparkles with vintage neon and a classic American “Main Street.” Eureka is a tribute to the cosmopolitan life that existed even in the far reaches of the West in the 1800s, with its stately opera house and courthouse. This is a vibrant artists’ community too.

Many a traveler seeks to get lost in Austin, where miles of mountain-bike trails showcase the beauty of Nevada’s high desert. Historic churches stand watch over downtown, where shops sell locally mined turquoise.

Fallon is farmland, a lush agricultural area where you can visit one of Nevada’s four wineries and sample food grown just outside the city limits.

Pony Express Territory is the explorer’s territory, where rugged beauty shines through sagebrush and in the snowcapped mountains across the Silver State.

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RESOURCES

Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

775-964-2200

austinnevada.com

Great Basin Business and Tourism Council (Baker)

greatbasinpark.com

Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

775-246-7909

daytonnvchamber.org

Historical Society of Dayton Valley

daytonnevhistory.org

White Pine Chamber of Commerce (Ely)

775-289-8877

whitepinechamber.com

White Pine County Tourism & Recreation Board (Ely)

800-496-9350

elynevada.net

Eureka Opera House

775-237-6006

co.eureka.nv.us

Eureka County Economic Development

775-237-5484

eurekacounty.com

Fallon Chamber of Commerce

775-423-2544

fallonchamber.com

Fallon Convention & Tourism Authority

775-423-4556

fallontourism.com

Fernley Chamber of Commerce

775-575-4459

fernleychamber.org

Great Basin National Park

775-234-7331

nps.gov/grba

Pony Express Territory

888-359-9449

ponyexpressnevada.com

Silver Springs Chamber of Commerce

775-577-4336

✦ Hwy. 50 - “The Loneliest Road In America”

✦ Churchhill County Museum

✦ Lattin Farms

✦ Oats Park Art Center

✦ Sand Mountain

✦ Austin Turquoise Shops

✦ Eureka Opera House

✦ Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park

✦ Cave Lake State Park

✦ Nevada Northern Railway and Nevada State Railroad Museum

✦ Great Basin National Park & Lehman Caves

✦ Ely’s Hotel Nevada

✦ State Route 722 and Carroll Summit

MUST-SEES Sand Mountain

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Great Basin National Park

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EntertainmentEUREKA OPERA HOUSE, EUREKABuilt in 1880 and restored in 1993, the opera house, with its original 1924 hand-painted stage curtain, is now open for meetings and offers a full calendar of live entertainment, including performances from the Utah Shakespearean Festival and cowboy poets.

775-237-6006, co.eureka.nv.us

OATS PARK ART CENTER, FALLON Housed in the 1914 Oats Park School, the center was recently renovated and now hosts exhibitions by regional artists and presents concerts featuring an eclectic range of musical acts.

775-423-1440, churchillarts.org

Family FunLATTIN FARMS, FALLONThe family farm features antique farm equipment, Critterville, and children’s play area. In the fall, explore the corn maze, go on a hay ride, and pick pumpkins.

866-638-6293, lattinfarms.com

RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY, FALLONOval dirt track racing features ICMA mods, hobby stocks, Pro stocks, Gen X, and Bombers.

775-427-9120, rattlesnakeraceway.net

RENO-FERNLEY RACEWAY, FERNLEYSpecial events and recreational activities are hosted at the motorsports complex.

877-382-7223, renofernleyracetrack.com

TOP GUN RACEWAY, FALLONNHRA drag racing and other racing events occur at the raceway.

800-325-7558, topgunraceway.com

Historic SitesTHE HISTORIC TOWN OF AUSTINVisit several historic buildings throughout town including the elementary school, Austin Cemetery, Emma Nevada Hall, Gridley’s Store, and more.

775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

FORT CHURCHILL AND BUCKLAND STATION, SILVER SPRINGSVisit the 1861 U.S. Army fort ruins, built to protect early settlers. At nearby Buckland Station see where the Pony Express and Overland Telegraph once passed through, along with an 1870 former hotel.

775-577-2345, parks.nv.gov

PONY EXPRESS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILThe historic mail route follows U.S. Highway 50, designated “The Loneliest Road in America” by Life Magazine.

775-885-6000, blm.gov/nv

ST. AUGUSTINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, AUSTINBuilt in 1866, the Church features grained pews, Gothic confessionals, and a decoratively painted nine rank Henry C. Kilgen pipe organ in a Gothic case.


STOKES CASTLE, AUSTINBuilt in 1897 by Anson Phelps Stokes, a mine developer and railroad magnate from the east coast, it was a family summer home they seldom used and eventually sold. It has been unoccupied since 1898.


WARD CHARCOAL OVENS STATE HISTORIC PARK, ELYThe park features six beehive-shaped ovens that were built by Italian craftsmen and used in the late 19th century to make charcoal for smelting ore from nearby silver mines.


Museums

CHURCHILL COUNTY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES, FALLONExhibits include more than 30,000 images featuring American Indians, pioneer families, farms, ranches, and the Newlands Project.

775-423-3677, ccmuseum.org

DAYTON MUSEUM, DAYTONLocated in the original 1865 schoolhouse, the museum includes exhibits on the region’s rich history. Open seasonally.

775-246-9396, daytonnvhistory.org

EAST ELY RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM, ELYThe rich industrial heritage of eastern Nevada, including mining, railroad, and transportation, is on display.


EUREKA SENTINEL MUSEUM, EUREKALocated in the Eureka Sentinel building, site of the town’s longest-running newspaper, artifacts from the 19th-century press as well as Eureka’s mining past, are exhibited.

775-237-5010, co.eureka.nv.us

MCGILL DRUGSTORE MUSEUM, MCGILLPre-World War II appliances and vintage products line the shelves. The old soda fountain is also a link to the past. Open for private tours by appointment.

775-235-7082, mcgilldrugstoremuseum.org

NEVADA NORTHERN RAILWAY MUSEUM, ELYDedicated to the restoration, preservation, interpretation, and operation of the historic facilities, yards, and rail collection, the museum operates historic steam and diesel locomotives and features unique programs and specialty excursions.

866-407-8326, nnry.com

RENAISSANCE VILLAGE AND MURALS, ELYVisit homes that recreate the early days of the town, representing the many diverse ethnic groups that settled here. Murals, sculptures, and projects tell the story of the rich history of the region.

775-289-8877, elyrenaissance.com

WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM, LUNDLocated approximately 25 miles south of Ely, the museum is fi lled with relics of one of the last colonization efforts of the Mormons in the American West.

775-289-3720, elynevada.net

WHITE PINE PUBLIC MUSEUM, ELYSome of the many displays include 19th-century transportation pieces, a Hesselgesser doll collection, the Cave-Bear, and more than 300 types of minerals and rocks, including gold and silver.

775-289-4710, wpmuseum.org

Recreation AreasALTA TOQUIMA WILDERNESS AREA, AUSTINThe area boasts dramatic, glacier-carved canyons, tumbling creeks, and high alpine tablelands. It is also the location of a prehistoric Indian village.

775-964-2671, fs.fed.us

AUSTIN MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL NETWORK, AUSTINThe rocky, brush-covered hillsides have become a playground for mountain bikers of all levels.


BAKER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE, BAKERExplore the once well-planned community of several small pit houses surrounding a main house and small granaries that was built in the 13th century by Fremont Indians.

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

BIRD CREEK RECREATION AREA, ELYA wide range of recreational opportunities are available. Many birds make it their home during the spring and summer seasons.

877-444-6777, recreation.gov

BLUE MASS SCENIC AREA, ELYThe unique area of strangely eroded granitic rock is nestled in the Kern Mountain Range near the Nevada/Utah state line.

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv



CAVE LAKE STATE PARK, ELYLocated in the middle of Nevada’s Schell Creek Range, Cave Lake is known for its excellent trout fi shing, crawdad gathering, boating, hiking, picnicking, and camping. The park hosts annual White Pine Fire & Ice Show.


CLEVE CREEK, ELYThe year-round stream delights fi shermen, hikers, horseback riders, and OHV enthusiasts. Camping available.

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

EGAN CREST TRAILS, ELYThe trails provide recreationists with more than 50 miles of varied terrain to explore.

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

ELY ELK VIEWING AREA, ELYA mile-long corridor has been dedicated to allow visitors a chance to stop and view Nevada’s largest native animal, the Rocky Mountain elk, from their vehicles.

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

GARNET HILL, ELYLocated on BLM land outside of Ely, the Garnet Fields Rockhound Area sprawls 1,280 acres. Search the surface and drainages for dark red stones or carefully break the garnet-bearing rock to reveal the gems.

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

GOSHUTE CANYON WILDERNESS STUDY AREA, ELYThe rugged range with massive white limestone cliffs is home to many wildlife species including Bonneville cutthroat trout in Goshute Creek, mule deer, mountain lions, bobcats, owls, falcons, eagles, hawks, kestrels, and marmots.

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

GRIMES POINT/HIDDEN CAVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE, FALLONA National Recreation Trail leads to hundreds of boulders etched with 6,000-year-old petroglyphs.

775-423-3677, blm.gov/nv

HICKISON PETROGLYPHS, AUSTINThe interpretive trail offers long vistas, shade, and an opportunity to view ancient petroglyphs.

775-635-4000, mustsee.travelnevada.com

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, ELYLocated at the base of the White Pine Range, this picturesque recreation site is a popular spot for fi shing and ice fi shing.

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

KINGSTON CANYON, AUSTINThe canyon offers birding and wildlife observation opportunities, camping at Groves Lake, and serves as the trailhead for the Toiyabe Crest Trail.

775-964-2671, fs.fed.us

LAHONTAN STATE RECREATION AREA, FALLONWith 69 miles of shoreline, the reservoir offers fi shing and watersports as well as beach camping.


LEHMAN CAVES, BAKERLocated within Great Basin National Park, the ornate caves may only be entered via guided tour.

775-234-7331, nps.gov/grba

MT. MORIAH WILDERNESS AREA, BAKERThe area is made up of a complex array of canyons, jumbled peaks, drainages, and a variety of trees. Recreational opportunities include camping, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, and hunting.

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

SAND MOUNTAIN, FALLONJust outside of Fallon, the 600-foot high sand dune is popular among sandboarders and OHV enthusiasts.

775-885-6000, blm.gov/nv

STILLWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX, FALLONThe Stillwater Complex is made up of three refuges that offer a wide range of natural resources and an array of recreational and educational opportunities, particularly birdwatching.

775-423-5128, fws.gov/stillwater

TABLE MOUNTAIN, AUSTINThis unique, high mountain plateau is popular for horse packers, equestrians, and hikers.


TIMBER CREEK RECREATION AREA, ELYNestled high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range, Timber Creek Campground is in the middle of a spruce, fi r, and aspen forest setting.


TOIYABE CREST TRAIL, AUSTINThe trail runs 72 miles along the ridges of the Toiyabe Range at elevations generally above 8,000 feet and contains slopes of 30 to 80 percent. Motorized vehicles are not allowed.


TOQUIMA CAVE, AUSTINA prehistoric shelter formed from volcanic rock, the cave offers a glimpse into the lives of ancient peoples of Western America through rock art.

775-964-2671, fs.fed.us

WARD MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA, ELYTwenty miles of trails meander through the forest. Open to hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, motorcycling, and snowmobiling.


ShoppingSMOKE SIGNALS TRADING POST, ELYShop for Native American jewelry, crafts, artwork, and more.

775-289-4848

TURQUOISE SHOPPING, AUSTINExplore Main Street in Austin and peruse shops that feature locally mined turquoise, from unfi nished stones to custom-designed pieces.


ToursHOT SPRINGS RANCH, EUREKAEnjoy the rustic comforts of unspoiled mountain wilderness at the ranch and embark on an adventure on one of several tours, including horsepacking and backcountry skiing. The ranch and tours are available by reservation only.

hotspringsranch.net



J A N UA RY

SHEEPHERDER’S REUNION, BAKERgreatbasinpark.com

WHITE PINE FIRE & ICE SHOW, ELY800-496-9350, elynevada.net

M A R C H

UTAH SHAKESPEARIAN FESTIVAL, EUREKA775-237-6006, co.eureka.nv.us

A P R I L

LINCOLN HIGHWAY CAR SHOW, AUSTIN775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

M AY

LYON COUNTY FLY-IN, SILVER SPRINGS775-887-1294, lyoncountyfl yin.com

HURRICAM’S CAR CLUB SHOW & SHINE, FALLON775-423-9205

SILVER STATE CLASSIC, ELY775-289-8877, whitepinechamber.com

SPRING WINGS BIRD FESTIVAL, FALLON775-423-4556, fallontourism.com

SHOW WHAT YA BRUNG CAR SHOW & HWY. 50 YARD SALE, EUREKA775-237-5484, eurekacarshow.com

J U N E

COCKTAILS & CANNONS (AKA BATHTUB RACES), ELY800-496-9350, elynevada.net

OCTANE FEST, FALLONoctanefest.com

OODLES OF NOODLES, DAYTON775-246-7909, daytonnvchamber.org

J U LY

LUND PIONEER DAYS, GYMKHANA AND RODEO775-238-5384, elynevada.net

GRIDLEY DAYS AND FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, AUSTIN775-964-2200, austinnevada.com

OASIS STAMPEDE & COUNTRY FAIR, FALLON775-423-5121, fallontourism.com

AU G U S T

ARENACROSS, FALLON775-423-4556, fallontourism.com

ARTS IN THE PARK FESTIVAL, ELY775-289-8061, elynevada.net

Eureka County Fair775-237-6026, eurekacounty.com

FALLON FIGHTS775-423-4556, fallonfi ghts.com

WHITE PINE COUNTY FAIR, ELY800-496-9350, elynevada.net

S E P T E M B E R

DAYTON VALLEY DAYSdaytonvalleydays.org

HEARTS O’GOLD CANTALOUPE FESTIVAL, FALLON775-423-4556, fallontourism.com

SENIOR PRO RODEO, FALLON/FERNLEY775-423-4556, fallontourism.com

SILVER STATE CLASSIC CHALLENGE, ELY775-289-8877, whitepinechamber.com

SNAKE VALLEY DAYS, BAKERgreatbasinpark.com

TRACTORS AND TRUFFLES, FALLON775-423-4556, tractorsandtruffl es.com

WILD WEST SHOOTOUT GUN DOG CHAMPIONSHIPS, DAYTON775-246-8199, wildwestshootout.com

O C TO B E R

COWBOY FAST DRAW CHAMPIONSHIPS, FALLON775-423-4556, fallontourism.com

LATTIN FARMS FALL FESTIVAL, FALLON775-423-4556, fallontourism.com

N O V E M B E R

CHRISTKINDLESMART, ELY800-496-9350, elyrenaissance.com

D E C E M B E R

THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE, EAST ELY877-407-8326, nnry.com

EVENTS

Lyon County Fly-In

Lattin Farms, Fallon

Lincoln Highway Car Show White Pine Fire & Ice Show

WILD WEST SHOOTOUT GUN DOG CHAMPIONSHIPS,

Lattin Farms, Fallon

Lincoln Highway Car Show



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Cozy Mountain Motel • 40 Main St. • 775-964-1433 • austinnevada.com 12 $$ ◆

Lincoln Motel • 60 Main St. • 775-964-2698 • goaustinnevada.com 17 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆

Pony Canyon Motel • 30 Main St. • 775-964-2605 10 $-$$ ◆ ◆

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Border Inn • Utah-NV Border, Hwys. 6 & 50 • 775-234-7300 • greatbasinpark.com 29 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Silver Jack Inn • 10 Main St. • 775-234-7323 • silverjackinn.com 10 $-$$ ◆ ◆

Whispering Elms Campground, Motel and RV Park (Summers only) • 195 Baker Ave. • 775-234-9900 • whisperingelms.com 6 $ ◆

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Best Western - Park-Vue Motel • 930 Aultman St. • 775-289-4497 • 888-297-2758 • bestwesternnevada.com 21 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆

Bristlecone Motel • 700 Avenue I • 775-289-8838 • 800-497-7404 • bristleconemotelelynv.com 31 $$ ◆ ◆

Deser-est Motel • 1425 Aultman St. • 775-289-8885 18 $ ◆ ◆ ◆

El Rancho Motel • 1400 Aultman St. • 775-289-3644 12 $ ◆ ◆

Fireside Inn Motel • 49 N. McGill Hwy. • 775-289-3765 • elyhotels.us 13 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆

Four Sevens Motel • 500 High St. • 775-289-4747 • hotelnevada.com 39 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆

Grand Central Motel • 1498 Lyons Ave. • 775-289-6868 • elyhotels.us 13 $ ◆ ◆

Great Basin Inn • 701 E. Aultman St. • 775-289-4468 18 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆

Historic Hotel Nevada & Gambling Hall • 501 Aultman St. • 775-289-6665 • 888-406-3055 • hotelnevada.com 60 $-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Jailhouse Casino - Motel • 211 5th St. • 775-289-3033 • 800-841-5430 • jailhousecasino.com 59 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

La Quinta Inn & Suites • 1591 Great Basin Blvd. • 775-289-8833 • lq.com 73 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Lane’s Ranch Motel • Hwy. 318, Lund • 775-238-5246 15 $ ◆ ◆

Main Motel • 1101 Aultman St. • 775-289-4529 • 877-289-4529 19 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆

Motel 6 • 770 Avenue O • 775-289-6671 • 800-841-5430 • motel6.com 100 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Prospector Hotel & Gambling Hall • 1501 E. Aultman St. • 775-289-8900 • 800-750-0557 • prospectorhotelandcasino.com 61 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Ramada Inn and Copper Queen Casino • 805 Great Basin Blvd. • 775-289-4884 • 800-851-9526 • elyramada.com 65 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Rustic Inn • 1555 Aultman St. • 775-289-2800 16 $-$$ ◆ ◆

White Pine Motel • 1301 Aultman St. • 775-289-4600 29 $ ◆ ◆ ◆

E U R E K A

Best Western Eureka Inn • 251 N. Main St. • 775-237-5247 • 800-WESTERN • bestwestern.com 42 $$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Sundown Lodge • 60 N. Main St. • 775-237-5334 27 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆

FA L L O N

Americas Best Value Inn &Suites • 1051 W. Williams Ave. • 775-428-0300 • 888-315-2378 • americasbestvalueinn.com 61 $-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Best Western Fallon Inn & Suites • 1035 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-6005 • 888-466-6005 • bestwesternfalloninn.com 54 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Budget Inn • 60 S. Allen Rd. • 775-423-7021 47 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Comfort Inn • 1830 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-5554 • 877-424-6423 • choicehotels.com 82 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Econo Lodge Downtown • 70 E. Williams Ave. • 775-423-2194 • 877-424-6423 • econolodge.com 30 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Fallon Lodge & Suites • 390 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-4648 • fallonlodge.com 27 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Holiday Inn Express • 55 Commercial Way • 775-428-2588 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com 98 $$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Motel 6 • 1705 S. Taylor St. • 775-423-2277 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com 41 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Super 8 Motel/Bonanza Casino • 855 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-6031 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 72 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Value Inn Motel • 180 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-5151 • valueinn.net 21 $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Best Western Fernley Inn & RV Park • 1405 E. Newlands Dr. • 775-575-6776 • 877-576-6776 • bestwestern.com/fernleyinn 66 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

The Comfort Suites • 800 Mesa Dr. • 775-980-6514 • comfortsuitesfernley.com 84 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Lazy Inn • 325 W. Main St. • 775-575-4452 52 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆

Super 8 Motel - Fernley • 1350 W. Newlands Dr. • 775-575-5555 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 49 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Austin RV Park • 234 Water St. • 775-964-2300 u u u u u u u u Pony Express RV Park • 260 Main St • 775-964-2005 • 800-870-5779 • goaustinnevada.com u u u u u B A K E R

Border Inn RV Park • Utah-NV Border, Hwys. 6 & 50 • 775-234-7300 • greatbasinpark.com u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

Whispering Elms Campground • 195 Baker Ave. • 775-234-9900 • whisperingelms.com u u u u u u u u u u u u

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Dayton RV Park • 75 Pike St. • 775-246-9300 • daytonrvpark.com u u u u u u u u u u u u

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Harry’s Wilderness Station • #58 McGill Highway • 775-289-4900 • camprite.com u u u u u u u u u KOA of Ely • 15396 South Hwy. 93 • 775-289-3413 • 800-562-3413 • koaofely.com u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

Lane’s Ranch Motel & RV Spaces • Hwy. 318, Preston • 775-238-5246 u u u u u u u u u u u u Major’s Station RV Park • 26 mi. south of Ely at U.S. Hwys. 50 & 93 • 775-591-0347 u u u u u u u u u u u

Prospector Hotel & Gambling Hall • 1501 E. Aultman St. • 775-289-8900 • prospectorhotel.us u u u u u u u u u u u

Stage Stop • U.S. Hwy. 93 & 93 Alt. Junction • 775-591-0397 u u u u u u u u u u u Valley View RV Park • 2 mi.from hwy 50 & 93 • 40 N. U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-296-1370 u u u u u u u u u u u

West End RV Park • 50 Aultman St. • 775-289-2231 u u u u u u u u u E U R E K A

Silver Sky Lodge RV Park* • 1 U.S. Hwy. 50 S. • 775-237-7146 u u u u u u u u u u u FA L L O N

Bonanza RV Park & Casino • 855 W. Williams • 775-423-6031 • nuggetcasinos.com/bonanza u u u u u u u u u

Cold Springs RV Park • 52300 Austin Hwy. • 775-423-1233 u u u u u u u u u u u u u Fallon RV Park • Off Hwy 50 • 5787 Reno Hwy. • 775-867-2332 • fallonrv.com u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

Middlegate Station • 42500 Austin Hwy. • 775-423-7134 • middlegatestation.com u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

Sage Valley RV Park • Across the street Skips market • 4800 Reno Hwy. • 775-867-3636 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

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Best Western Fernley Inn RV Park • 1405 E. Newlands Dr. • 877-576-6776 • bestwestern.com u u u u u u u u u u u u

Desert Rose RV Park • 3285 U.S. Hwy. 50 E • 775-575-9399 • 877-767-3478 • desertroserv.com u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

Fernley RV Park • 550 W. Main St. • 775-575-5222 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

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Paradise Ranch Castle • Reese River Valley • 775-964-1301 $$ 70 2 2 0 u u

Union Street Lodging • 69 Union St. • 775-964-2364 • austinnevada.com/usl $$ 70- 95 4 2 2 u u u

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Eureka Bed and Breakfast • 400 S. Edwards St. • 877-403-6868 • Eurekabedandbreakfast.com $$-$$$ 89-105 2 0 2 u u u

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Nevada Silver Trails covers the large swath of the Silver State between Las Vegas and Highway 50. The moniker is a nod to the state’s lucrative silver mines that boomed in the early 1900s and faded away as quickly as they came. This is an ethereal portion of Nevada, where solitude reigns supreme.

This is where you can travel the Extraterrestrial Highway and dine on an Alien Burger with a heaping side of UFO tales. Test your grit in Death Valley National Park and search for spirits in the iconic ghost town of Rhyolite on the northeast entrance to the park. Then fi nd refreshment in the gateway city of Pahrump, which boasts two of the state’s four wineries.

Tonopah, “Queen of the Silver Camps,” is the perfect resting spot between Reno and Las Vegas, where you can stay in the Mizpah Hotel and tour the Tonopah Historic Mining Park. Look for ghosts and bones at the Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, a fascinating combo of a ghost town, mine, and dinosaur fossil site. Stand on the very spot of the “Battle of the Century,” the Nelson vs. Gans boxing match in Goldfi eld in 1906.

There’s a lot of sagebrush and pine between the towns that dot the Silver Trails landscape. And there’s a lot to be discovered amid the ruins of ghost towns off the trail.

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RESOURCES

MUST-SEES

Amargosa Valley Chamber of Commerce775-372-1515avnv.us

Beatty Chamber of Commerce866-736-3716beattynevada.org

Death Valley Chamber of Commerce760-852-4524deathvalleychamber.org

Death Valley National ParkFurnace Creek Visitor Center & Museum760-786-3200nps.gov/deva

Death Valley Natural History Association800-478-8564dvnha.org

Goldfi eld Chamber of Commerce/Historical Society775-485-3560goldfi eldnevada.org

Greater Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce(Alamo, Caliente, Panaca, Pioche, Rachel)877-870-3003lincolncountynevada.com

Mason Valley Chamber of Commerce (Yerington)775-463-2245masonvalleychamber.org

Mineral County Chamber of Commerce (Hawthorne)775-945-2507visitmineralcounty.com

Nevada Silver Trails877-848-5800nevadasilvertrails.com

Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce866-722-5800pahrumpchamber.com

Pioche Chamber of Commerce775-962-5544piochenevada.com

Greater Smoky Valley Chamber of Commerce775-337-2830bigsmokyvalley.com

Town of Tonopah775-482-6336tonopahnevada.com

✦ Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park

✦ Walker Lake

✦ Extraterrestrial Highway and Rachel

✦ Beaver Dam State Park

✦ Cathedral Gorge State Park

✦ Echo Canyon State Park

✦ Kershaw-Ryan State Park

✦ Spring Valley State Park

✦ Death Valley National Park & Scotty’s Castle

✦ Tonopah Mining Park & Stargazing Events

✦ Historic Mining Ghost Towns – Belmont, Rhyolite, Goldfi eld, and Lincoln County

✦ Pahrump Valley Winery

✦ Rhyolite

✦ Beatty

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CENTRAL | NEVADA SILVER TRAILS

Family FunSTARGAZING, TONOPAHSee nearly 7,000 stars in the Tonopah night sky. Located about halfway between Reno and Las Vegas, Tonopah was named the No. 1 stargazing destination in the country by USA Today.

775-482-9680, tonopahstartrails.com

TONOPAH MINING PARKTake the self-guided tour of the site of the silver strike that started the rush to Tonopah, making it “Queen of the Silver Camps.”

775-482-9274, tonopahhistoricminingpark.com

Historic SitesAMARGOSA OPERA HOUSE, AMARGOSA VALLEYLocated just west of Amargosa Valley, this Mexican Colonial-style building has been renovated with alluring hand-painted murals by Marta Becket. Performances can be seen on a seasonal basis.

760-852-4441, amargosa-opera-house.com

BELMONT COURTHOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE,BELMONTBuilt in 1876, the building has been partially restored and offers a glimpse into Nevada’s colorful past.


CALIENTE RAILROAD DEPOT, CALIENTEThe mission-style railroad depot was built in 1923, and the Boxcar Museum is located adjacent to the depot near the tracks in Caliente.

775-728-4460, lincolncountynevada.com

GOLD POINT GHOST TOWN, GOLD POINTA mining town that had its beginning in 1868, Gold Point thrived until the 1960s, when an accident shuttered the industry. Today, roughly 30 residents welcome visitors to tour the town.

775-482-4653, goldpointghosttown.com

THE HISTORIC TOWN OF GOLDFIELDFounded in 1903, this gold mining town was once the most populated town in Nevada. Sights include the Historic Equipment Park, the Esmeralda County Courthouse, and the Santa Fe Saloon, built in 1905. Inquire at local businesses for a free walking map.

775-485-3560, goldfi eldnevada.org

MILLION DOLLAR COURTHOUSE, PIOCHEAfter costing taxpayers nearly $1 million dollars to build in 1872, the building now serves as a museum.

775-962-5544, piochenevada.com

RHYOLITEOne of the most photographed towns of the Old West lies just four miles outside of Beatty. The famous Bottle House, old railroad depot, and concrete ruins are all that remain.

866-736-3716, beattynevada.org

SCOTTY’S CASTLE, DEATH VALLEYLocated 53 miles southwest of the Goldfi eld ghost town, visitors can tour the massive Spanish-style stucco mansion built in the 1920s. Daily living history tours tell the stories of Walter Scott’s exploits.

760-786-2395, nps.gov/deva

MuseumsBEATTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, BEATTYExperience life in the early 1900s, learn how the early miners lived, walk the footsteps of the “Bullfrog Gold Rush,” and learn about the ghost towns and historic sites in the area.

775-553-2303, beattymuseum.org

CENTRAL NEVADA MUSEUM, TONOPAHLearn about central Nevada history including mining, pioneer life, ranching, and World War II. Peruse the extensive research library and gift shop.

775-482-9676, tonopahnevada.com

GOLDWELL OPEN AIR MUSEUM, BEATTYSee the unique eight-acre sculpture park located near the ghost town of Rhyolite.

702-870-9946, goldwellmuseum.org

HAWTHORNE ORDNANCE MUSEUMThe museum preserves past military ordnance items and provides education for future generations.

775-945-5400, hawthorneordnancemuseum.com

LYON COUNTY MUSEUM, YERINGTONCollection on life in Mason and Smith valleys is exhibited in six buildings that comprise the museum: three old country schools, the new E.L. Wiegand Building, a general store, and a blacksmith shop.

775-463-6576, lyoncountymuseum.com

MINERAL COUNTY MUSEUM, HAWTHORNEMining equipment, turn-of-the-century vehicles, Victorian clothing and furniture, a 1907 drug store, and animal and fossil exhibits are featured.

775-945-5142, mineralcountychamber.com

PAHRUMP VALLEY MUSEUM, PAHRUMPExhibits include early farming and mining equipment, cowboy and pioneer family lifestyles, Pahrump historical and political items, American Indian artifacts, and the Kariel and Jean Huff President Lincoln Collection.

775-751-1970, pahrumpnv.org

Recreation AreasARC DOME WILDERNESS AREA, ROUND MOUNTAINAt more than 115,000 acres, Nevada’s largest wilderness area offers breathtaking vistas, seemingly endless trails, and spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities.


ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, AMARGOSA VALLEYEncompassing more than 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands, the desert wetland ecosystem provides habitat for at least 24 endemic species such as the endangered Devil’s Hole pupfi sh.

775-372-5435, fws.gov/desertcomplex/ashmeadows/

BAILEY’S HOT SPRINGS, BEATTYA former railroad depot, the historic site now offers three private bath houses.

775-553-2395, TravelNevada.com

BIG DUNE, AMARGOSA VALLEYFive square miles of dunes and dips, with a peak-topping 500 feet, can be accessed by 4WD vehicles only.

775-372-1515, avnv.us

LUNAR CRATER NATIONAL LANDMARK AND BACK COUNTRY BYWAY, TONOPAHLocated 75 miles east of Tonopah on U.S. 6, the area contains numerous volcanic features.

775-482-7800, blm.gov

MASON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, YERINGTONFrom desert shrub lands to wet meadows, the habitats of the Walker River fl oodplain attract a variety of waterfowl, fi sh, and mammals.

775-463-2741, ndow.org



MOUNT WILSON BACK COUNTRY BYWAY, PIOCHEThe 66-mile route of mostly gravel roads winds through an ancient volcanic caldera now forested with piñon and juniper trees at the lower elevations, and aspen, mountain mahogany, and ponderosa pine at higher elevations.

775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

PAHRANAGAT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, ALAMOLakes and marshes are a rare sight in this region of Nevada, and those on the refuge attract more than 230 species of migratory birds and other resident wildlife. Numerous recreational opportunities are available.

775-725-3417, fws.gov/desertcomplex

WALKER LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA, HAWTHORNEOne of the last remnants of an ancient inland sea that covered much of western Nevada nearly 10,000 years ago, the area now offers fi shing, boating, and picnicking.


WILSON CANYON RECREATION AREA, YERINGTONAt the West Fork of the Walker River, the area is a popular place to camp, fi sh, hike, picnic, and ride off-highway vehicles. OHVs are only permitted in areas away from the river. Please respect all posted regulations.

775-885-6000, blm.gov/nv

Shopping DESERT SPIRIT TRADING POST, PAHRUMPA retail showcase of American Indian artists who strike a balance between tradition and inspiration through jewelry, carvings, weaponry, drums, and other crafts.

775-751-0569, desertspirit.biz

THE PURPLE ONION, PIOCHEFeatures antiques, collectibles, and gifts. Open May-September.

775-962-5000

A P R I L

BEST IN THE DESERT OFF-ROAD RACES, TONOPAH775-482-6245, tonopahnevada.com

CHILI SHOOTOUT, PAHRUMP866-722-5800, pahrumpchamber.com

M AY

ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION, HAWTHORNE775-945-2507, mineralcountychamber.com

GOLD POINT MEMORIAL DAZEgoldpointghosttown.com

JIM BUTLER DAYS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, TONOPAH775-482-6336, tonopahnevada.com

SPRING FLING CAR SHOW CLASSIC, YERINGTON775-463-2245, masonvalleychamber.org

UFO FRIENDSHIP CONFERENCE CAMPOUT, RACHEL775-729-2515, littlealeinn.com

J U N E

AMARGOSA DAYS, AMARGOSA VALLEY775-372-5459, avnv.us

NATIONAL TRAIL DAY, PIOCHE775-728-4460, lincolncountynevada.com

J U LY

NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY, YERINGTON775-463-2334, nic.bgcmasonvalley.org

AU G U S T

GOLDFIELD DAYS775-485-3560

LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR & RODEO, PANACAlincolncountynv.com

LYON COUNTY FAIR & RODEO, YERINGTON775-463-2245, masonvalleychamber.org

S E P T E M B E R

PAHRUMP FALL FESTIVAL866-722-5800, pahrumpchamber.com

PIOCHE LABOR DAY775-962-5544, piochenevada.com

SMOKY VALLEY DAYS, ROUND MOUNTAIN775-337-2830, bigsmokyvalley.com

WILD WEST EXTRAVAGANZA AND PONY EXPRESS TRAIL RIDE, PAHRUMP866-722-5800, pahrumpchamber.com

O C TO B E R

BEATTY DAYS775-553-2424, beattynevada.org

EVENTS

Hawthorne Armed Forces Day Parade




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Alamo Inn • 367 N. U.S. Hwy 93 • 775-725-3371 • 888-740-8009 13 $-$$ u u

Windmill Ridge • U.S. Hwy. 93, Windmill Circle • 775-725-3686 • 866-383-6759 • wind-mill-ridge.com 15 $$-$$$ u u u

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Longstreet Inn and Casino RV Resort • 4400 S. Hwy. 373 • 775-372-1777 • longstreet-casino.com 60 $$ u u u u u

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Death Valley Inn and RV Park • 651 U.S. Hwy. 95 South • 775-553-9400 • 800bigwin.com 64 $$ u u u

El Portal Motel • 420 Main St. • 775-553-2912 • elportalmotel.com 25 $-$$ u u u

Exchange Club Motel • 119 Main St. • 775-553-2333 44 $-$$$ u u

Motel 6 Beatty - Death Valley • 550 U.S. Hwy. 95 North • 775-553-9090 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com 69 $$ u u

Phoenix/Atomic Inn • 350 S. First St. • 775-553-2250 • atomic-inn.com 54 $-$$ u u u

Stagecoach Hotel & Casino • 900 E. U.S. Hwy. 95 North • 775-553-2419 • 800-424-4946 • stagecoachhotelcasino.com 80 $$ u u u u u u

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Rainbow Canyon Motel • 880 Front St. • 775-726-3291 13 $$ u u u

Shady Motel • 450 Front St. • 775-726-3106 • shadymotel.net 40 $$ u u u

G A B B S

Dummar’s Motel • 100 S. Main St. • 775-285-4019 9 $ u u u

G O L D F I E L D

Santa Fe Saloon & Motel • 925 N. Fifth Ave. • 775-485-3431 8 $$ u u u

H AW T H O R N E

America’s Best Inn & Suites • 1402 E. Fifth St. • 775-945-2660 • 800-237-8466 • americasbestinn.com 39 $$ u u u u u

El Capitan Resort Casino • 540 F St. • 775-945-3321 • 800-922-2311 • elcapitanresortcasino.com 102 $$ u u u u u u u

Holiday Lodge • 480 J St. • 775-945-3316 23 $ u u u

Monarch Motel • 1291 E. Fifth St. • 775-945-3117 13 $-$$ u u u

Sand N Sage Lodge • 1301 E. Fifth St. • 775-945-3352 37 $-$$ u u u

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Best Western - Pahrump Station • 1101 S. Hwy. 160 • 775-727-5100 • 866-713-9688 • bestwestern.com/pahrumpstation 90 $$-$$$ u u u u u u u

Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Gambling Hall • 681 S. Hwy. 160 • 775-751-6500 • 866-751-6500 • pahrumpnugget.com 69 $$-$$$ u u u u

Saddle West Hotel & Casino • 1220 S. Hwy. 160 • 775-727-1111 • 800-433-3987 • saddlewest.com 155 $$-$$$ u u u u u

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Hutchings Motel (Open Apr.-Nov.) • U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-962-2853 5 $-$$ u u

Motherlode Motel • 33 Lacour St. • 775-962-5159 8 $$-$$$ u

Overland Hotel & Saloon • 662 Main St. • 775-962-5895 • overlandhotelnv.com 13 $$ u u u u

The Sweet Life Guest Cottage • Corner of 4 North & Mill • 775-962-5188 Sleeps 2-6 people $$

Wright’s Country Cabins • 704 Main St. • 775-962-5205 • 866-810-7303 • wrightscountrycabins.com 2 $$ u

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Little A’Le’Inn • 9631 Old Mill St. • 775-729-2515 • littlealeinn.com 10 $-$$ u u

R O U N D M O U N TA I N

Jumping Jack Motel • Hwy. 376, Carvers • 775-377-2566 17 $$ u u u

S M I T H VA L L E Y

Walker River Resort • 700 Hudson Way • 775-465-2573 • 800-446-2573 • wrresort.com 5 cottages $$$ u u u

T O N O PA H

Best Western Hi-Desert Inn • 320 Main St. • 775-482-3511 • 877-286-2208 • bestwestern.com/HiDesertInn 87 $$$ u u u u u u

Clown Motel • 521 N. Main St. • 775-482-5920 30 $ u u u u

Economy Inn • 826 S. Main St. • 775-482-6238 38 $-$$ u u u




Jim Butler Inn & Suites • 100 S. Main St. • 775-482-3577 • 800-635-9455 • jimbutlerinn.com 24 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆

Mizpah Hotel • 100 Main St. • 775-482-3030 • 855-337-3030 • mizpahhotel.net 46 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

National 9 Inn • 720 N. Main St. • 775-482-8202 • 800-524-9999 36 $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Tonopah Motel • 325 N. Main St. • 775-482-3987 19 $ ◆ ◆ ◆

Tonopah Station - Ramada • 1137 S. Main St. • 775-482-9777 • 866-611-9777 • tonopahstation.com 78 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Casino West • 11 N. Main St. • 775-463-2481 • 800-227-4661 76 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Copper Inn • 307 N. Main St. • 775-463-2135 13 $-$$ ◆ ◆

Victorian Rose Inn • 111 S. Main St. • 775-463-2164 16 $$ ◆ ◆

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A Cowboy’s Dream Bed and Breakfast • 95 Hand Me Down Rd. • 775-725-3500 • 877-885-2236 • cowboysdream.com $$$$$ 8 0 8 ◆ ◆ ◆

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Belmont Inn • Main St. • 775-482-2000 • belmontinn.com $$$ 5 0 3 ◆

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Short Branch Bed & Breakfast • Crystal Ranch Rd. • 775-372-1717 • shortbranchsaloon.com 6 0 6 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Gold Point Ghost Town Bed & Breakfast • 4th and Gold Street • 775-482-4653 • goldpointghosttown.com $$-$$$ 5 4 1 ◆ ◆◆ ◆◆◆ ◆ ◆

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Stay-at-Dars Bed & Breakfast • 1501 E. Mt. Charleston Dr. South • 877-751-DARS • stay-at-dars.com $$-$$$ 4 0 4 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Pine Tree Inn • 412 North Third St. • 775-728-4675 • pinetreebnb.com $$ 4 0 4 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Alamo RV Park • 115 Broadway • 775-725-3307 30 u u u u u u u u u u

"R" Place RV Park • 6799 S. U.S. Hwy. 93, Ash Springs • 775-725-3545 37 u u u u u u u u u u

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Longstreet Inn and Casino RV Resort • 4400 S. Hwy. 373 • 775-372-1777 • longstreet-casino.com 46 u u u u u u u u u u u u u

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Bailey's Hot Springs • 5 mi. north of Beatty on U.S. Hwy. 95, MM65 • 775-553-2395 14 u u u u u u

Beatty RV Park • 3 mi. north of Beatty on U.S. Hwy. 95, mm 63 • 775-553-2732 • beattyrvpark.com 35 u u u u u u u u u u

Death Valley Inn and RV Park • 300 Hwy. 95 S • 775-553-9702 38 u u u u u u u u u u u

Space Station RV Park • 400 E. Hwy. 95 • 775-553-9039 20 u u u u u u u u u u u u

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Agua Caliente Mobile Home Park • 1000 N. Spring St. • 775-726-3399 6 u u u u u u u u u u

Young's RV Park • 1350 S. Front St. • 775-726-3418 39 u u u u u u u u u

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Nevada Treasure RV Resort • 301 W. Leslie St. • 775-751-1174 • 800-429-6665 • nevadatreasurervresort.com 202 u u u u u u u u u u u u

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aAccommodations Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 94–96 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 66–73 Pony Express (North Central NV), 105–106 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 83–86 Silver Trails (Central NV), 113–114Adventure tours, 64, 81Alamo, 45, 110 Accommodations, 44, 113–115 Attractions and events, 44, 112Alpine Meadows, 11Amargosa Opera House, 111Amargosa Valley, 113, 115American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, 37Amusement parks, 61, 79Anaho Island, 50Anasazi Indian sites, 6, 27, 47, 54, 55, 62Aquariums, 61Archeology, 56, 103Arts, 7, 26–29 Bottle House, 8, 19 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 93 Indian Territory events, 56 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 65 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, 14, 48, 91 Native American crafts, 54 Pony Express (North Central NV), 104 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 82 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 43Ash Springs, 44, 45Attractions Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91–93 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 61–65 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–104 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 79–82 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112ATV excursions, 43Austin, 49, 100–106Aviation Museum, 62

BBadwater, 45, 47Baker, 102, 105–106Ballooning, 81, 82, 93Basque culture, 32, 48, 93Battle Mountain, 90, 91–93, 94Beatty, 10, 45, 110, 111–115Bed and Breakfast Las Vegas (Southern NV), 72 Pony Express (North Central NV), 106 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 86 Silver Trails (Central NV), 44, 114Belmont, 20, 110, 111, 114Berlin, 20Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, 20, 43Big Bend State Recreation Area, 46–47Biking Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 64 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 79, 81, 82Birdwatching, 43, 50, 63, 92, 102, 103, 104

Black Mailbox, 44Black Mountains, 46–47Black Rock Desert, 9, 90Blue Diamond, 66Blue Sky, 66Boating Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 46–47, 63 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 50, 51, 81 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112Bottle House, 8, 19Boulder City, 23, 24, 47, 60, 66, 72

cCaliente, 10, 110, 111–112, 113, 115California Trail Interpretive Center, 48, 91CAMPO, 33Candelaria, 18Car shows, 65, 82, 93, 104, 112Carlin, 90, 91–93, 94Carson City, 10, 78 Accommodations, 83, 87 Attractions and events, 23, 29, 54–56 Golf, 37 Itineraries, 51Carson Valley, 51, 82Cathedral Gorge State Park, 9, 42, 108Cave Lake State Park, 41, 49Caves, 49, 55, 91, 103Charcoal ovens, 9, 43, 98, 102Children’s museums, 12, 61, 79Chollar Mansion, 9Comstock Lode, 24Cowboy Country (Northern NV) Accommodations, 94–96 Attractions and events, 91–93, 102–104 Map, 53 Resources and Must-Sees, 88–90Cowboy culture, 14–16, 48Cross-country skiing, 43Crystal, 114Crystal Bay, 78

dDante’s View, 47Dat So La Lee, 54Dayton, 100, 102Death Valley National Park, 11, 19, 43, 45, 47, 110Delano Las Vegas, 11Denio, 91–93, 94Devil’s Golf Course, 45, 47Dining, overview, 31–33Dinosaurs, 20, 27, 43Divine Nine, 36, 51Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center, 11Donner Party, 48

eEast Ely Depot Museum, 23, 49Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, 51Egan Range, 9Elephant Rock, 9Elko, 10, 90

Accommodations, 94 Attractions and events, 16, 32, 41, 54–56, 92 Itineraries, 48Ely, 10, 100 Accommodations, 105–106 Attractions and events, 9, 23, 28, 41, 102–104 Itineraries, 48–49Entertainment Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91–93 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 61–65 New for 2013, 11 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–104 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 79–82 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112Eureka, 42, 49, 100, 102–106Eureka Opera House, 49Eureka Sentinel Museum, 49Events Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 93 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 65 Pony Express (North Central NV), 104 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 82 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112Extraterrestrial Highway, 44

FFallon, 28, 32, 49, 100, 102–106Family Fun Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91 Las Vegas, 61–62 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 79 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111Fernley, 100, 102–106Festivals, 26–29 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 93 Indian Territory events, 56 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 65 Pony Express (North Central NV), 104 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 82 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112Film locations, 9, 44, 50–51Fishing Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92 Ice fishing, 38, 41, 92, 103 Indian Territory events, 56 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 63, 72–73 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 50, 81, 87 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112, 115Fossils, 20, 27, 43, 62Fourth Ward School, 9Furnace Creek, 12, 47

GGabbs, 113Galena Creek, 10Galena Creek Bridge, 12Galleries, 28, 29, 62, 79, 81Gardnerville, 32, 83, 87Garnet Hill, 103Genoa, 8, 78, 83Gerlach, 10, 87, 91–93, 95Ghost towns, 8, 18–21, 45


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Ghost Train, 49Glendale, 66Gold Hill, 23–24Gold Point, 111, 114Goldfield, 47, 110, 111, 113, 115Golf, 36–37 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 37, 45, 47, 58, 65, 71 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 37, 51, 82Goodsprings, 46Grand Sierra Resort, 33Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs, 56Great Basin Arts and Entertainment, 28Great Basin National Park, 8, 42, 49, 100Grimes Point Archaeological Site, 55Gunfights, 46

HHastings Cutoff, 48Hawthorne, 10, 113, 115Heavenly Mountain, 39Helicopter tours, 64, 81, 92Helicopter-skiing, 41, 81, 92Henderson, 66, 72Hiking, 42–43 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 46, 63 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 51, 80–81Historical events and places Arts and culture, 27–29 California Trail Interpretive Center, 48 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91–92 Cowboy culture, 14–16 Ghost towns, 18–21 Kit Carson Trail, 51 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 45, 62 McGill Drugstore Museum, 48 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Visitors Center and Museum, 50 Railroads, overview, 22–24 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 48–51, 79–80 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111 State and national parks, overview, 42–43 Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, 43, 98, 102 Western Folklife Center, 50Hoover Dam, 8, 47, 60, 62Horseback riding, 46, 61, 63, 64, 81, 103Horses, wild, 43Hot air balloons, 81, 82, 93Hot springs, 42, 44, 103Hotel Nevada Gambling Hall, 48Hotels and motels Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 94–96 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 43–47 New for 2013, 12 Pony Express (North Central NV), 105–106 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 48–51 Silver Trails (Central NV), 113–114Humboldt River, 41Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 40Hunting, 43, 92, 103

IIce fishing, 38, 41, 92, 103Imperial Palace Las Vegas, 12Incline Village, 78Indian Springs, 66Indian Territory Events and resources, 54–56 Map, 53 Itineraries, 44–51

JJackpot, 90, 91–93, 95Jarbidge, 90, 95Jean, 72Jim Butler Motel, 47JT Basque Bar & Dining Room, 32

KKayaking, 81Kit Carson Trail, 53, 81

lLake Mead, 21, 47Lake Mohave, 46–47Lake Tahoe, 8, 10, 49, 51, 78 Accommodations, 83–86 Attractions and events, 79–82 Golf, 36–37 Itineraries, 51 RV parks, 87Lake Tahoe State Park, 43Lamoille, 9, 91–93, 95Lamoille Canyon, 43, 48Lander County, 90Las Vegas, 8, 10, 45, 47, 53, 60 Accommodations, 66–72 Attractions and events, 11, 24, 27, 40, 54, 55, 61–65 Golf, 36–37 Itineraries, 44–47 New for 2013, 12 RV parks, 72–73Lattin Farms, 104Laughlin, 9, 10, 46–47, 60, 63, 71, 73Little A’Le’Inn, 44Little Church of the Crossroads, 9Lost City Museum, 6, 27, 47, 54, 55, 62Louis’ Basque Corner, 32Lovelock, 48, 90, 91–93, 95Lovers Lock Plaza, 48, 91Lower Pahranagat Lake, 44

mMackay Mansion, 9Maggie Creek Ranch, 16Mandalay Bay, 12Maps Las Vegas (Southern NV), 45, 47 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 49, 51 State map, 53Marathons, 65, 82Martin Hotel, 28, 32McDermitt, 90, 95McGill Drugstore Museum, 48, 102McKeen Car, 23, 24

Mesquite, 36, 37, 60, 71, 73Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, 8, 46, 47Miller Point, 9Mina, 115Minden, 83, 87Mining Berlin, 20 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91–92 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 46 Nevada State Museum, 27 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Railroad tours, 23–24 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Tonopah Historic Mining Park, 45 Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, 43Mizpah Hotel, 45Moapa Valley, 60, 73Mojave Desert, 37Motels. See Hotels and motelsMount Charleston, 40, 60, 71Mountain biking, 42–43, 64, 81, 82, 92Mountain City, 95Mouse’s Tank, 9Museums, 6–7. See also Ghost towns Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91–92 Indian Territory, 55 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 27, 45, 47, 54, 61–63 New for 2013, 12 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Railroad museums, overview, 22–24 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 48–51, 79–80 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111Must-Sees Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 88–90 Indian Territory, 55 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 45, 60 Pony Express (North Central NV), 98–100 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 78 Silver Trails (Central NV), 108–110

NNational Cowboy Poetry Gathering, 14, 48, 91National parks, 6, 42–43 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92 Death Valley National Park, 12, 49 Great Basin National Park, 8, 42, 49, 100 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 40 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 47, 63 Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 44, 112 Red Rock National Conservation Area, 46 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 49–51 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, 40Native American communities, 54–56Naval Air Station Fallon, 49Neon Museum, 11, 62Nevada State Museum, 27, 51, 55, 62Nixon, 50North Las Vegas, 71–72, 73

oOats Park Art Center, 28Oktoberfest, 24Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 62


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DOWNTOWN RENOOld Logandale School, 62Orovada, 95Overland Hotel, 32Overton, 27, 47, 54–56, 63, 72

PPahranagat Lakes, 44, 112Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 44, 112Pahrump, 45, 110, 111–115Panaca, 47, 110, 114Petroglyphs, 56, 103PGA Tour, 37Photography, 8–9, 28Pioche, 36, 110, 111, 113, 115Pioneer Saloon, 46, 62Piper’s Opera House, 9, 79Pony Express (North Central NV), 53 Entertainment, 102 Hotels and motels, 105–106 Resources and Must-Sees, 98–100Pony Express Station, 49Powwows, 54–56Primm, 72Pueblo Grande de Nevada, 27, 47Pullman coaches, 24Pyramid Lake, 50, 55

rRachel, 44, 46, 110, 113Railroad history, 22–24 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91–92 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 19, 47, 62 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 49, 79–80, 82 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112Railway Post Office, 24Rainbow Vista, 9Ranches, cowboy culture, 15–16Recreation areas Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 63 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 80–81 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 46 Renaissance Village, 49Reno, 8, 10, 78 Accommodations, 83–87 Attractions and events, 8, 15, 37, 39, 78–82 Golf, 36–37 Itineraries, 48–51 Maps, 49, 51, 53Rhyolite, 8, 19, 45Rock climbing, 6, 46, 63, 102–103Rodeo, 15, 56, 65, 82, 93, 112Round Mountain, 113, 115Royal Links Golf Club, 37Ruby Mountains, 9, 38, 41, 48, 96Ruby Valley, 92Rupert, John, 54RV parks, 72–73, 87, 106, 115

SSand Mountain, 49, 100Santa train, 24Searchlight, 72, 73Shadow Creek, 37Shooting the West, 28Shopping Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 15, 92 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 46, 63 Outlets, 63, 81 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 29, 49, 53, 81 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112Sierra, 37Sierra Nevada mountains, 38–41Silver Springs, 100, 102–104Silver State Trail, 43Silver Trails (Central NV), 53 Accommodations, 113–114 Attractions and events, 111–112 Resources and Must-Sees, 108–110Sisters in History, 24Skiing, 6, 44 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 38, 41, 92 New for 2013, 12 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 39, 51, 78, 81Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 11, 27Smith Valley, 113, 115Snowboarding, 38–41, 44Snowmobiling, 39Snowshoeing, 38–41Social media connections, 3South Fork State Recreation Area, 41Southern Nevada itineraries, 44–47Sparks, 85–86, 87Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 62Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, 40Springs Preserve, 27Squaw Valley, 11St. Thomas, 21Stagecoach rides, 16Star Hotel, 32, 50State parks, 6, 42–44 Belmont, 20 Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, 20, 44 Big Bend State Recreation Area, 46–47 Cathedral Gorge State Park, 9 Cave Lake State Park, 41, 49 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92 Lake Tahoe State Park, 43 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 46–47, 62, 63 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 49–51 Silver Trails (Central NV), 108, 111–112 South Fork State Recreation Area, 41 Valley of Fire State Park, 9, 44, 47 Ward Charcoal Ovens, 9Stateline, 51Stewart Indian School Trail, 55, 80Stone Mother, 50

TTable 10, 33Tahoe Ridge, 34Tahoe Rim Trail, 43, 51Temperatures, average, 10Tonopah, 10, 44–45, 110, 111–115Tours, 64, 81, 92, 103Travel distances, intra-state, 10

UUnion Pacific Boulder Branch, 24Upper Pahranagat Lake, 44

vValley of Fire State Park, 9, 42, 44, 49Valmy, 95Virginia & Truckee Railway, 23Virginia City, 9, 50–51, 78 Accommodations, 86, 87 Attractions and events, 9, 16, 23, 50–51, 80, 82

WWadsworth, 54–56, 87Ward, 9Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, 9, 44, 98, 102Ward Mountain Recreation Area, 41Washoe Valley, 87Weather, 10Wellington, 87Wellington Station Museum, 55Wells, 48, 90, 91–93, 95Wendover Will, 8, 91West Wendover, 10, 90, 91–93, 95Western Folklife Center, 48Western Nevada College, 29White Domes, 9Wild horses, 43, 81, 92Wildlife Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 27, 44, 46, 63 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 52, 79, 81 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112Windmill Ridge, 44Wine, 31–34, 45, 51Winnemucca, 10, 28, 48, 90, 91–93, 95–96Wolf Course, 37Wynn Course, 36

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