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GOVERNOR’S LETTER

N E VA D A C O M M I S S I O N O N TO U R I S M
401 North Carson Street WELCOME TO NEVADA: A WORLD WITHIN. A STATE APART.
Carson City, NV 89701
There is no other state quite like Nevada. In our
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great state, a world of beauty and wonder waits to
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be discovered. Nevadans take pride in our unique
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events, breathtaking landscapes, groundbreaking
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ideas, and our living history. Without a doubt, we are
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truly a state apart.

GOVERNOR This year we are celebrating our sesquicentennial –


BRIAN SANDOVAL our 150th anniversary of statehood – and I promise
you, this year is an exciting time to explore Nevada’s
LT. G O V E R N O R & C O M M I S S I O N C H A I R history and celebrate our future.
BRIAN K. KROLICKI
In honor of our 150th anniversary, I invite you to
D E PA RT M E N T O F TO U R I S M
discover Nevada anew this year. Take time to seek
& C U LT U R A L A F FA I R S D I R E C TO R out parts of the state that you haven’t seen before,
CLAUDIA VECCHIO and see firsthand how vital Nevada was in settling
the “wild west.” Come visit a Pony Express station,
COMMISSIONERS or tour a preserved Army Cavalry fort. See where
JULIA ARGER gold was first discovered in Nevada, and walk into a real silver mine deep beneath
RICHARD ARNOLD the surface of Virginia City. The opportunities and possibilities are endless.
BRIAN AYALA
CHRISTOPHER BAUM
Maybe this is the year to finally take that road trip along “The Loneliest Road in
CINDY L. CARANO America” and see living examples of boom-and-bust mining towns. Visit Great Basin
LORRAINE HUNT-BONO National Park and see 3,000-year-old bristlecone pines – the oldest living beings on
DON NEWMAN Earth – for yourself. Stand under the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign or visit the
BOB OSTROVSKY impressive Reno Arch, welcoming you to the Biggest Little City.
ROSSI RALENKOTTER
This is the year for making memories in Nevada. This is the year to stand atop a
HERB SANTOS JR.
mountain and say, “I made it!” While Nevada marks 150 years of statehood, we invite
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you to come and explore new destinations and create new memories.
RYAN SHELTRA
MIKE (MANOHAR) VASWANI Inside the pages of this guide, you will find endless travel ideas and resources. Use
JOHN WAGNON them – or if you would like, call our tourism office – and prepare to enjoy your visit to
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Brian Sandoval, Governor

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Dame Nevada
There’s a basin, wrought of reason,
tortoise dry and clean of air
Where rivers hike to meet their fate,
get lost and disappear
Where Grand Adventure had a say
and different would prevail
And where only hardy life hangs on
to all that it entails

Where hidden hints of Eden


are revealed to those who seek
And where Bristlecone stand sentinel
from high atop her peaks
Where the Shoshone and the Paiute
and the Washo stories tell;
‘ If we but live within Her wishes,
we will prosper and live well ‘

Deemed and destined Dame Nevada,


cloaked in sage and sunset crowned
Making sense and friends and legends,
turning prudence upside down
She alludes to and may prove to
be enigma in disguise
Dealing wisdom and compassion,
still, refusing compromise

She’s the rugged scent of essence


and immense in scope and feel
Mountainous and rightly stubborn,
cold and sensuous and real
Open minded and closed fisted
and diverse in all she’s of
And, as tight with her resources
as she’s liberal with her love

And She settled hardy settlers,


and She dished prospectors ore
And She was booming as the U. S.
fought its most un-Civil War
And when there’s have and needed ‘
bureaucratic tape gets cleared
So, She’s flown the flag of statehood now,
one hundred fifty years

And as stewards of Her masterpiece,


the standards been set high,
Be protective and responsive to Her needs and feed Her pride
And as Nevadans, we should not forget what native stories tell;
‘If we but live within her wishes, we will prosper and live well’

…Waddie Mitchell
Honorary Sesquicentennial Poet

Waddie’s Word Publishing 2014 All Rights Reserved.


Photo by: Jessica Brandi Lifland TravelNevada.com; Nevada150.org

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CONTENTS

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CONTENTS
3 Governor’s Welcome 34 Outdoor Recreation
3 Connect with Us 42 Itineraries
8 Photo Opportunities 50 State Map
9 Discover Your Nevada 52 Statewide — Indian Territory
10 Distance/Temperature Information 56 Southern Nevada — Las Vegas Territory
12 What’s New 74 Northwestern Nevada — Reno-Tahoe Territory
14 Cowboy Culture 86 Northern Nevada — Cowboy Country
18 Off The Beaten Path 98 North Central Nevada — Pony Express Territory
22 Railroads 108 Central Nevada — Nevada Silver Trails
26 Urban Highlights 118 Index
30 Food and Drink

Special thanks to Matthew B. Brown who contributed photographs to this publication.

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TRAVEL NEVADA

O h give me land, lots of land, under


starry skies above… Don’t Fence Me In!*
The “Don’t Fence Me In” spirit of Nevada has been part of the
state’s DNA for 150 years. Nevada embraces the true spirit and
the indisputable promise of the West — offering the freedom
and sheer space to do what you want, where you want, when
you want. This is where you can clear the fences and shatter
the boundaries of everyday life and discover the wonder and
sheer delight that comes with exploring the many facets of the
surprisingly diverse Silver State.

Nevada is where forward-thinking entrepreneurs created some


of the world’s most exciting and fascinating cities. Behind the
dazzling lights pulses a creative energy that energizes a thriving
community of artists, global trendsetters and intellectuals. From
the first moment you arrive, you’ll feel a surge in energy and
desire to enjoy life to the fullest.

And, Nevada is where Mother Nature paused for a moment to


shower the landscape with incredible riches. Here, tucked within
the mountains of snow and valleys of fire, are some of the most
breathtaking and exhilarating outdoor adventure experiences
found on the planet. And, it’s here, where relaxing under the
stars, you can breathe.

In this awe-inspiring juxtaposition of the world’s most exciting


cities with the immensely wide open, serene landscapes, Nevada
offers visitors (and residents) a truly unique World Within and
State Apart. The dualities that comprise the Nevada experience
create a destination unlike any other.

Share your Nevada adventures at TravelNevada.com or tell your


favorite Nevada stories on the Travel Nevada Facebook page.

I want to ride to the ridge where the west


commences, gaze at the moon ‘til I lose my
senses, I cannot look at hobbles and I can’t
stand fences… Don’t Fence Me In!*

Don’t Fence Me In, Cole Porter, Used by permission from the Cole Porter Estate.

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DISCOVER YOUR NEVADA

Photo Opportunities
Grab your phone, find your favorite filter, and
prepare for the ultimate photo ops in Nevada.

WELCOME TO FABULOUS LAS VEGAS – You’ve seen


it on film, 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 Sin City symbol.

RENO ARCH – The Biggest Little City in the World has


sported its iconic downtown arch since 1926, getting brighter
and bolder over the years, just like the town itself. Grab a
shot of the neon, glittering arch, and score bonus points if you
can frame it with downtown Reno’s towering casinos in the
background.

RHYOLITE – Ghost towns are as representative of Nevada


as sagebrush, and Rhyolite is one of the most photogenic with
its crumbling buildings, unusual Bottle House, and outdoor art
looming over the barren landscape. Late afternoon is the best
time of day to capture the nuances in color and shadow.

WENDOVER WILL – It’s 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. (Make it a matched set by visiting Vegas Vic
and Vegas Vickie in downtown Las Vegas!)

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DISCOVER YOUR NEVADA TREASURE WINNERS

Discover Your Nevada Treasure


COWBOY COUNTRY:
THE STAR HOTEL AND BASQUE RESTAURANT
The Star in Elko is one of Nevada’s most famous Basque restaurants, and
serves up meals meant to keep you full for days! Get there early for a Picon
Punch at the bar, then get chummy with your neighbor at the family-style
dining tables. This stalwart of Basque cuisine is the undefeated Nevada
Treasure representing Cowboy Country.

RENO-TAHOE TERRITORY:
DANGBERG HOME RANCH HISTORIC PARK
Four generations of German ranchers lived in this home, which is now a
museum dedicated to telling the story of ranching life in the Carson Valley.
Browse kids’ toys, family photos, and clothing worn by the Dangberg family
over the last century. This two-time Nevada Treasure is a locals’ favorite gem
in the Reno-Tahoe Territory.

PONY EXPRESS TERRITORY:


NEVADA NORTHERN RAILWAY
A “Ghost Train,” the “Polar Express” and daily excursions through the
rugged mountains in eastern Nevada are just part of what makes the Nevada
Northern Railway a recurring winner in the Nevada Treasures contest. Visitors
can explore the working rail yard and ride historic diesel and steam engines
that served the nearby mines when the railway started in 1905.

NEVADA SILVER TRAILS: PAHRUMP VALLEY WINERY


One of only four wineries in Nevada, the Pahrump Valley winery an hour
from Las Vegas has received more than 375 national awards since 2005,
and produced Nevada’s first commercial red wine. It is undeniably a Nevada
Treasure with an impressive tasting room and upscale restaurant
overlooking vineyards.

LAS VEGAS TERRITORY:


NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS
A Columbian Mammoth greets visitors young and old to the Nevada State
Museum, conveniently located at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas. Learn
about Nevada’s history through a collection of immersive, hands-on exhibits. A
Las Vegas exhibit takes visitors through Sin City’s vibrant history in full color
and neon lighting.

INDIAN TERRITORY: LOST CITY MUSEUM


A two-time winner of the Nevada Treasures contest, Lost City Museum tells
the story of Nevada’s indigenous tribes. Recreated adobe huts represent
the dwellings that were lost to Lake Mead when Hoover Dam was built in
the 1930s. This small yet profound museum is a colorful representation of
Nevada’s American Indian culture.

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DISTANCE/
DISTANCE/TEMPERATURES
TEMPERATURES

FROM TO DRIVE TIME MILES KM Regional Distances


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


Spring Valley, Nevada Silver Trails
Travel lengths are rounded and travel times are approximate.

Intra-state Distances
Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe West
Beatty Carson City Elko Ely Hawthorne Las Vegas Laughlin Reno Tonopah
(Incline Village) (Stateline) Wendover

321 miles, 364 miles, 260 miles, 197 miles, 338 miles, 328 miles, 117 miles, 214 miles, 331 miles, 94 miles, 381 miles,
Beatty
5.5 hours 6 hours 4 hours 3 hours 6 hours 5.75 hours 1.75 hours 3.5 hours 5.5 hours 1.5 hours 6 hours

321 miles, 307 miles, 319 miles, 124 miles, 26 miles, 25 miles, 438 miles, 535 miles, 33 miles, 227 miles, 415 miles,
Carson City
5.5 hours 4.5 hours 5.25 hours 2.5 hours .5 hours .5 hours 7.25 hours 8.75 hours .75 hours 4 hours 6 hours

364 miles, 307 miles, 188 miles, 324 miles, 322 miles, 330 miles, 430 miles, 568 miles, 289 miles, 271 miles, 109 miles,
Elko
6 hours 4.5 hours 3 hours 4.75 hours 3.75 hours 5 hours 7 hours 8.75 hours 4 hours 4.5 hours 1.5 hours

260 miles, 319 miles, 188 miles, 271 miles, 345 miles, 345 miles, 242 miles, 339 miles, 320 miles, 168 miles, 120 miles,
Ely
4 hours 5.25 hours 3 hours 4 hours 6 hours 6.5 hours 4 hours 5.5 hours 5 hours 2.5 hours 2 hours

197 miles, 124 miles, 324 miles, 271 miles, 150 miles, 149 miles, 314 miles, 411 miles, 135 miles, 104 miles, 392 miles,
Hawthorne
3 hours 2.5 hours 4.75 hours 4 hours 3 hours 3 hours 5 hours 6.5 hours 2.25 hours 1.5 hours 6 hours

Lake Tahoe 338 miles, 26 miles, 322 miles, 345 miles, 150 miles, 25 miles, 465 miles, 561 miles, 37 miles, 253 miles, 430 miles,
(Incline Village) 6 hours .5 hours 3.75 hours 6 hours 3 hours .5 hours 7.75 hours 9.5 hours .75 hours 4.5 hours 6.25 hours

Lake Tahoe 328 miles, 25 miles, 330 miles, 345 miles, 149 miles, 25 miles, 436 miles, 542 miles, 60 miles, 234 miles, 440 miles,
(Stateline) 5.75 hours .5 hours 5 hours 6.5 hours 3 hours .5 hours 7.5 hours 9.25 hours 1.25 hours 4.25 hours 6.75 hours

117 miles, 438 miles, 430 miles, 242 miles, 314 miles, 465 miles, 436 miles, 97 miles, 449 miles, 211 miles, 362 miles,
Las Vegas
1.75 hours 7.25 hours 7 hours 4 hours 5 hours 7.75 hours 7.5 hours 1.75 hours 7.25 hours 3.25 hours 6 hours

214 miles, 535 miles, 568 miles, 339 miles, 411 miles, 561 miles, 542 miles, 97 miles, 546 miles, 308 miles, 500 miles,
Laughlin
3.5 hours 8.75 hours 8.75 hours 5.5 hours 6.5 hours 9.5 hours 9.25 hours 1.75 hours 8.75 hours 5 hours 8 hours

331 miles, 33 miles, 289 miles, 320 miles, 135 miles, 37 miles, 60 miles, 449 miles, 546 miles, 238 miles, 398 miles,
Reno
5.5 hours .75 hours 4 hours 5 hours 2.25 hours .75 hours 1.25 hours 7.25 hours 8.75 hours 4 hours 5.5 hours

94 miles, 227 miles, 271 miles, 168 miles, 104 miles, 253 miles, 234 miles, 211 miles, 308 miles, 238 miles, 289 miles,
Tonopah
1.5 hours 4 hours 4.5 hours 2.5 hours 1.5 hours 4.5 hours 4.25 hours 3.25 hours 5 hours 4 hours 4.5 hours

West 381 miles, 415 miles, 109 miles, 120 miles, 392 miles, 430 miles, 440 miles, 362 miles, 500 miles, 398 miles, 289 miles,
Wendover 6 hours 6 hours 1.5 hours 2 hours 6 hours 6.25 hours 6.75 hours 6 hours 8 hours 5.5 hours 4.5 hours

LOCATION JANUARY APRIL JULY OCTOBER Average Temperatures


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


Hiking, by North Lake Tahoe/Jeff Dow
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

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WHAT’S NEW

What’s New
■ Pop star Britney Spears launched her new show in December 2013 at
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Britney: Piece of Me will
be at Planet Hollywood for the next two years and will showcase Spears’
worldwide hits as well as material from her upcoming studio album.
BritneyPieceofMe.com.

■ Container Park, a family-friendly Las Vegas venue that combines local


boutiques, galleries, eateries, and bars amid the open-air setting of a park,
Britney Spears
opened in late 2013. downtowncontainerpark.com

■ Downtown Grand Las Vegas, the first hotel-casino to open in the


downtown Las Vegas area (north of the Strip) in 30 years, debuted in October
2013. The Downtown Grand has 634 guest rooms in two towers and a
25,000-square-foot gaming area. downtowngrand.com

■ Laughlin Events Center, an outdoor concert venue capable of


seating 9,300 to 21,000 people, opens February 2014. The Events Center
Laughlin Events Center
is designed to host a variety of events, from concerts to rodeos to festivals.
lasvegasevents.com/laughlin

■ The LINQ complex anchored by the High Roller — a 550-foot


observation wheel, the tallest in the world — is set to open in late 2013 and
early 2014 on the Las Vegas Strip. The LINQ is an open-air retail, dining and
entertainment district in 300,000 square feet, and will open in phases. The
High Roller will have 28 spherical cabins, each capable of carrying 40 guests.
thelinq.com
The LINQ

■ Luxury+ Galaxy IMAX Theatres opened in early 2014 at the Outlets


at Legends mall in Sparks. The 62,000-square-foot theater complex will
feature all-digital sound and projection in its 12 auditoriums, along with 3D
capabilities and a giant-screen IMAX auditorium.
experiencelegends.com

■ Mustang Monument Wild Horse Eco-Resort, nestled in the Spruce


Mountains south of Wells, opens in June. Guests at Mustang Monument
Galaxy IMAX Theatres
— spanning more than 900 square miles — learn about wild horses at the
facility, which currently is home to 600 wild mustangs. Mustang Monument is
open from June through September. mustangmonument.com

■ Slotzilla at the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas is expected to


open in early 2014, and will feature two rides: a Zoomline 100 feet above
ground, from which riders will fly 1,700 feet, the length of the Fremont
Street Experience; and the Zipline, 70 feet above ground and 850 feet long.
vegasexperience.com
Mustang Monument

■ Voodoo Zip Line, a zip line between two towers of the Rio All-Suite
Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, plans to open in 2014. Guests will soar 490 feet
above the Strip at speeds of up to 33 mph. voodoozipline.com

■ Whitney Peak Hotel, a non-gaming, non-smoking hotel on South


Virginia Street by the Reno Arch, will open its doors in May 2014.
Featuring more than 150 guest rooms and suites, it also will include
BaseCamp, a climbing facility with the world’s tallest exterior climbing wall.
Whitney Peak Hotel
whitneypeakhotel.com
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COWBOY CULTURE

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 the 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.

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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 definition 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.

This is the lifestyle that created the art form known


as cowboy music and poetry, and it’s celebrated
every January in Elko during the National Cowboy
Poetry Gathering, and in May at the Genoa Cowboy
Festival. These poets can spin a yarn that will
make your sides ache from laughter and the music
transports you to a starry night around the fire.

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 cowboy way of life is celebrated every


day at the Western Folklife Center in
Elko. Here arts, culture and personal
stories of Nevada’s buckaroos and
ranchers come to life.

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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If you feel inclined to really step back in time, there’s no place The Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive is where wannabe cowboys and
like Virginia City. The main street is lined with wooden sidewalks, cowgirls can become the real thing, if only for a couple of days.
saloons, and gambling halls. You can take a teeth-rattling ride in Every June in the week leading up to the Reno Rodeo, the rodeo
a stagecoach or climb aboard a vintage steam train. Capture the cattle are herded into Reno by pro and novice cowpokes. Your
moment in sepia with your loved ones dressed up as gamblers, reservation buys you a seat in the saddle, a spot around the nightly
cowboys, saloon girls, or miners. On a warm summer day, you may campfire, trailside dinner, and an unforgettable experience in the
just witness a bank robbery and ensuing shoot-out, but don’t worry, American West.
the sheriff always wins.
Celebrate Las Vegas’ cowboy history at Helldorado Days in mid-May.
Go ahead and dust off your cowboy hat, and pull on your favorite This cowboy-themed festival has been rocking southern Nevada
pair of Levi’s. Life is about comfort here, and we think you’ll fit for 80 years, and this year moves to a new location near the Smith
right in. Center in downtown Las Vegas. The five-day festival includes a pro
rodeo, parade, carnival “whiskerino” contest, poker tournament,
Where to experience it: art show and auction, trail ride, and of course lots of food and
entertainment. This year’s event has been named a signature event
The Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo is about as authentic as it for the Nevada Sesquicentennial.
gets, with working cowboys and cowgirls putting their daily chores
on display in a test of skill. Venture to Winnemucca, right in the Cowboy Christmas is a long-standing favorite during the National
heart of Cowboy Country, the last week of February as ranch hands Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas every December. This is where smart
compete for bragging rights and some cold hard cash in roping, cow pokes can find gear or buy western gifts from more than 400
riding, doctoring, and other livestock skills. vendors just in time for Christmas. Boots and spurs, pottery and
silver, furniture and art – it’s all for sale during the 10-day rodeo.

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OFF THE BEATEN PATH

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Off The Beaten Path


Nevada is different. When you cross the
state line, you feel a change in the air, a
subtle breeze of freedom flicking your
hair and enticing you deeper into this land
like none other. This state was built by
mavericks, fortune-seekers, and pioneers,
and their spirits linger, drifting through rural
towns, swirling like tumbleweeds through
ghost towns, and invigorating the artists
who come here to be inspired. For the most
part, you have to get off the beaten path to
discover what really makes this place tick. Manhattan

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GHOST TOWNS
Ghost towns are strewn throughout Nevada. Some, like
Rhyolite, Belmont, and Berlin, are easily accessible from
the highways and are meticulously preserved as if time
stood still. But some, well, some make you work for the
reward. Names like Metropolis, Manhattan, and Como are
rarely tossed about by the casual traveler. But those who
seek a richer experience in Nevada will find that the roads
to these little-known ghost towns are littered with tall
tales and unforgettable experiences.

Berlin

Belmont

Belmont

Rhyolite
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FORTS
Nevada’s motto is “Battle Born,” and this
makes sense when you visit the military
forts and early settlements throughout
the state. Now a ghost town of its own,
Fort Churchill stands sentinal under the
northern Nevada sky, the adobe walls
seeming to blaze in the setting sun and
glowing like a phantom in the moonlight.

In contrast, Mormon Station State Historic


Park predates Fort Churchill by a decade,
but its wooden cabins stand as true and
secure as they did when they were built
in 1851. The park is tucked in Nevada’s
first permanent settlement, Genoa, and is
Fort Churchill
surrounded by the quaint community.

Gold Butte Mormon Station State Historic Park

TRULY UNUSUAL now havens for campers and hikers, who will also be treated to
ancient petroglyphs and ghost town ruins.

Swirls of hardened sandstone and salt create layers of brilliant A truly ethereal portion of Gold Butte is called Little Finland – or
color in a little-known corner of Nevada called Gold Butte. This Devil’s Fire, depending on whom you ask – and must be seen to
rugged terrain is just south of Mesquite and an irresistible be believed. Delicate stone outcroppings and arches defy gravity
attraction for off-roaders, hikers, history buffs, and nature freaks. yet have withstood eons of wild desert weather. It takes a hearty
The Civilian Conservation Corps created stone structures that are spirit, and sturdy hiking shoes, to properly explore Gold Butte.

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But you won’t need a photo filter to awe your


friends with the stunning colors and shapes
to be found.

Another unusual remnant of a long-gone era


is the Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park just
outside of Ely. The 30-feet-high beehive-
shaped ovens were used in the 1870s to
reduce wood to coal for the nearby mines,
and you still can catch a whiff of acrid smoke
when you enter the towering stone ovens.

Did we mention that Nevada was founded


by eccentrics? This is evident at unusual
spots such as Stokes Castle, a three-story Little Finland
stone structure just outside of Austin. Stokes
Castle was built by Anson Phelps Stokes, a
railroad and mining tycoon who took a year
to build his family’s summer home and only
spent about a month in it. The castle is listed
on the National Register of Historic Places.

We love when human error results in


unfathomable beauty. That’s the case of the
Fly Geyser near the Black Rock Desert in
northern Nevada. Don’t get too close – the
geyser is on private property but is viewable
from the road, and is worth the detour. The
geyser was formed when a geothermal well
was drilled and not properly capped, creating
a constant eruption of mineral-laden water Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park

that has left layer after layer of colorful,


bulbous sediment.

If the beauty of Fly Geyser hasn’t inspired


the artist within, take a short detour on
Guru Road on your way back to Reno. This
dirt road alongside State Route 34 north of
Gerlach is lined with inspirational quotes
painted on rocks, as well as windswept
pieces of art.

Nevada’s character is epitomized by the


unexpected art, natural beauty, and remnants
of bygone eras that have been left to
weather their existence in the High Desert.
Sometimes the best treasures are found by
turning off the main road.
Fly Geyser

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RAILROADS

John Tyson on Locomotive No. 40 by Steve Crise

All Aboard!
Some 150 years ago, the far reaches of Nevada
called to pioneers and prospectors. Nevada’s
railroads were the arteries that brought the
state to life back in the day, and they continue
to be vital to commerce and tourism in the 21st
century. The huge iron horses made prosperity
possible for the state and you can see them
in full glory at the Nevada State Museums
in Boulder City, Carson City, and Ely. The
magnificent machines at work and on display in
the museums, along with the V&T Railroad from
Carson City to Virginia City, offer an unparalleled
experience shared by every member of the
family. They are a photographer’s delight. When
the train whistle blows, it’s a signal of rich events
and fun ahead.
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RAILROADS

Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City

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 offices 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. See the spectacular
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.

The Virginia & Truckee Railway, dubbed the


Queen of the Short Lines, offers excursions
throughout the summer months. The Historic
Virginia & Truckee Railway, Carson City, by Thomas Gray
Route is a short ride from Virginia City to Gold
Hill’s original V&T depot. Spend 35 minutes

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“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
McKeen Car, Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City

made Nevada great


on the four-mile trip that departs eight
times a day in the summer season and
for a trip along the tracks of southern
Nevada’s colorful past in refurbished and
are still out there,
seven in October. Hear the conductor tell
the story of the Comstock Lode’s mining
air-conditioned Pullman coaches dating
to 1911. Check out Union Pacific Railroad
waiting for you to
boom, when Virginia City became one of the No. 2314, an official Railway Post Office discover them.”
richest cities on earth. See mine tailings car that once carried postal employees and
and railroad equipment and pass through mail across the country.
Tunnel No. 4 along the way.
Special events provide ideal opportunities
The V&T railway’s newest route, from for the entire family to enjoy the historic
Carson City to Virginia City, is Sisters in trains. These trains feature ghosts, Western
History. It’s an hour and a half each way outlaws, Santa, Thomas the Tank Engine,
in cars pulled by steam or diesel-powered the magical Polar Express and Oktoberfest
locomotives. See mines and wild mustangs revelries.
on the 28-mile round-trip.
In every shape and form, Nevada’s
Relive the early days of the Hoover Dam in historic railroad pieces animate the
Boulder City on the Union Pacific Boulder Wild West for 21st century generations. Mark S. Bassett, Executive
Branch line, commissioned in 1931, and Welcome aboard.
Director, Nevada Northern
photograph the superb scenery. Hop aboard
Railway
an excursion train outside Las Vegas

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POINT BE
Not one “Are we there yet?”

A sleepy little boy in my lap

Sun sinking behind the waves

Playing games with other kids


POINT A Let’s get some snacks, Kiddo
Yes, a real live train

Be transported in more ways than one. Traveling by train gives you more time to talk, play games,
cuddle, or just hang out. Plus, kids ages 2-15 travel for 50% off the adult fare.* Something to think
about when planning your next family trip.
Book your trip today at Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

*Children ages 2 through 15 receive a 50% discount on most Amtrak rail fares anywhere in the U.S., all year long, when accompanied by at least one person paying a regular full adult rail fare. Up to two children’s discounts are
permitted in conjunction with each adult traveler. Sleeping Car, Business Class, and First Class upgrades are permitted upon payment of full accommodation charges. The child discount is not acceptable for travel on certain
Amtrak Thruway connecting services. The discount is available on Acela Express trains on weekends only. Fares and service subject to change without notice. Amtrak, Acela Express, and Enjoy the Journey are service marks
of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

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Nevada Northern Ward Charcoal Ovens


Railway Ely Golf Course
No tee time needed State Park
National Historical and don’t miss
Landmark Beautiful
18-hole course Cave Lake State Park
Check nnry.com for schedule

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URBAN HIGHLIGHTS

Urban Highlights
You think you know their stories, but the cities of
Reno and Las Vegas have a few plot twists up their
sleeves.

Nevada’s two major urban areas, Reno in the north


and Las Vegas in the south, have tales to tell of
cutting-edge restaurateurs, upcoming artists and
forward-thinking entrepreneurs. Whether you’re
visiting Reno’s emerging Midtown District; exploring
Las Vegas’ 18b Arts District and its Downtown 3rd
District; or indulging in the culinary creations of
celebrity chefs on the Strip, you’ll find Nevada’s
Holland Project Headquarters
urban highlights.
Ixelo Dance Troupe

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“In the middle of the oldest


neighborhood in Reno, you’ll find
a vibrant group of people working
hard to bring the best food, drink
MIDTOWN IN THE MIX and goods to their hometown. You’ll
Immerse yourself in Reno’s urban landscape, with its mix of casino-
get service with a smile whether
resorts, independent local eateries and museums. Paddle a kayak at
the Truckee River Whitewater Park, rock climb the world’s largest
you live down the street or are just
outdoor climbing wall or cheer on the Triple-A Reno Aces and Reno passing through; Midtown is the
Bighorns — all downtown.

And then, explore a little farther.


heart of the Biggest Little City.”
Venture south of downtown — not far, just a mile or so — and the
high-rises give way to mid-century office buildings and houses. Here
in the Midtown neighborhood, you’ll find a story of organic urban
renewal, a story told through such tempting new bistros as Midtown
Eats and Süp. The farm-to-fork philosophy remains strong in this
neighborhood, where an empty lot has been converted into a 1-acre
urban farm that provides produce to neighboring restaurants. Browse
such quirky shops as the Never Ender and Junkee Clothing Exchange
— maybe even get inked at Aces Tattoo, Evolution or Nightmare
Studios. End your day with a cocktail at one of the hip nightspots —
including Brasserie Saint James, Midtown Wine Bar, Craft Wine &
Beer and Chapel Tavern — that recently garnered attention in the New TY MARTIN, OWNER, CRAFT WINE & BEER
York Times.

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CREATIVE WELLSPRING
Las Vegas’ story is one of glitz and gaming,
excess and escapism — a colorful tale, but delve
into the narrative developing just off the Strip,
in the burgeoning 18b Arts District or the
Downtown3rd District.

Explore eclectic galleries, shop small boutiques,


maybe imbibe a craft cocktail while listening
to an experimental music showcase: it’s all
happening in the area west of the Strip anchored
by Charleston Boulevard. This is the18b Arts
District, so named because the original arts
district area consisted of 18 blocks. If you’re
lucky enough to be there on the first Friday on
the month, you’ll want to check out the First
Friday festival, where thousands flock for street
performances, live music, local artists’ exhibits
and shows, food trucks and more.

Inspiration is in the air north of Fremont Street


in downtown Las Vegas — this is the Downtown
3rd District, the area where Zappos CEO Tony
Hsieh relocated his company in a move to
revitalize the community, spurring a spate of new
business openings. Having an art attack? Head to
Emergency Arts on Sixth and Fremont streets, a
collective for writers, artists, musicians — and a
great place to grab a cup of coffee. You may even
want to stay here in Downtown 3rd, perhaps at
the Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino,
which opened in November 2013.

CELEBRITY CHEFS
The bright lights and gourmet menus will bring you
back to the Las Vegas Strip, boasting more than 40
restaurants with celebrity chefs at the helm. Kick it
up a notch at Emeril Lagasse’s Table 10 inside the
Palazzo or throw down a tamale at Bobby Flay’s Mesa
Grill at Caesars Palace. Unfold that starched napkin
at Gordon Ramsay Steak inside Paris Las Vegas or
loosen up at Todd English P.U.B. at Crystals in City
Center. Calories do not count here — at least, they
shouldn’t! — the point is to sample, sip and savor
what’s on offer in this foodie mecca.

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We play rough
out here.
Care to join us?
With a name like Battle Mountain, you know this
part of the country isn’t your ordinary “getaway.”
You won’t find a fancy mega-chain coffee shop
or a restaurant that features designer pies.
But you will find rugged, tough terrain that goes
on as far as the eye can see.
If you’re into adventure, welcome to
our mecca. It’s not for the faint of heart.

775.635.1112 BattleMountainTourism.com

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FOOD & DRINK

Food and Drink


Dining experiences across Nevada are almost
as varied as the landscape. Cultural feasts at
Basque eateries, opportunities to meet local
characters at back-road burger joints or at the
perfect table in a world-renowned celebrity chef
restaurant, visitors to Nevada’s dining hot spots
can enjoy a world of culinary choices.

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BASQUE FOOD
Traditional 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, the Martin Hotel, the 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 five courses
leading up to your main dish (did we mention that it’s best not to eat for a
day or two before your meal?).

Speaking of the main dish, this is where you get to see what Basque food
is really about! Lamb and oxtail are staples of any menu, and if you order
steak, remember that “Basque style” comes with a heaping of roasted
garlic on top! Don’t be afraid of trying something new, Basque meals start
JT Basque Bar & Dining Room, Gardnerville
and end with a Picon Punch, and get ready for the punch!

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FRESH FARE
Bite into a sweet cantaloupe grown in Fallon or tuck into a dish
seasoned with zesty onions pulled from the Mason Valley. A glass of
zinfandel or merlot from a Nevada winery should complement that
nicely. Yes, Nevada has agriculture — including a vital ranching culture
— although those in the industry must be creative to work with the
desert soil and dramatic temperature swings. Sample local, fresh fare
at such events as Tractors and Truffles, a farm-to-plate dinner event
held in the fall in Fallon; Taste of the Valley, another autumn event,
this one featuring produce grown in the Mason Valley; and Bet on the
Farm!, a farmer’s market held weekly at Springs Preserve, a cultural
center just west of the Las Vegas Strip.

Become immersed in the farm-to-fork experience through culinary


schools offered by some of the best chefs in the West. Pair an
exhilarating weekend adventure with a cooking school and create a
perfect “foodie” getaway.

Of course, Nevada’s guests are not the only ones who value flavorful,
local produce. Restaurants have jumped on the farm-to-fork trend,
many of them taking advantage of the bounty available at the region’s
farms and ranches. Asparagus, eggplant, summer squash, tomatoes
and turnips are just some of the Nevada-grown fruits and vegetables
that might find their way to your plate.

Don’t forget libations — Nevada 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.

In the south, there’s Pahrump Valley Winery and Sanders Family


Winery, both in Pahrump. Pahrump Valley grows primarily red
varietals. Sanders Family is planted with zinfandel and petite syrah and
imports a gamut of red and white grapes to produce award-winning
wines.

In the north, you’ll find Tahoe Ridge Winery in Minden and Churchill
Vineyards in Fallon. Tahoe Ridge started as a research vineyard in
1990 and went on to become the first full-production winery in the
state. Churchill Vineyards lays claim to the only estate-produced white
wines in Nevada.
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Dig in
You haven’t really visited Nevada until you’ve indulged in an all-you-can-eat casino
buffet. This tradition dates back to 1940s Las Vegas, spreading throughout the state and
continuing today. Most buffets feature a range of international cuisines as well as yards-
long salad bars loaded with everything from jicama slices to bacon crumbles. Like all
things Nevada, choice is abundant. Our only advice is to save room for dessert!

“Farming in Mason Valley


is a connection with my
heritage and the land.
This valley is a highland
glen where descendants of
Scottish immigrants settled
in harmony with the local
Paiutes, farming, ranching,
mining and raising families.
Beef Wellington, Gordon Ramsay Steak, Las Vegas
Today, it is a place where
old country values are sown
and grown.”

Al McNeil, McNeil’s Highroad Farm,


Yerington

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OUTDOOR RECREATION

Truckee River

Outdoor Recreation
If you can dream it, you can do it in Nevada.
This is the land of muddy trails, boulders the
size of your house, sand dunes the size of
mountains, and lakes deeper than your love for
adventure. There is no room for wimps here,
so lace up your boots, fill your CamelBak, plot
your coordinates and get out there!

You can explore Nevada’s great outdoors by


ATV, dune buggy, mountain bike, hiking shoe
or even horseback. Find out just how wild the
Wild West can be, where you set your own
boundaries, and then learn to push past them.
Wilson Canyon
Land of the free, indeed!

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ADVENTURE AWAITS
You’re in for an adventure in Nevada, whether you’re a
mountain biker, off-road warrior, fishing fan, rock climber,
hiker or land sailor pilot.

Test your endurance on the mountain bike trails around


Austin on Highway 50, a spot that lures bikers from all
over the world, or on northern Nevada’s Flume Trail, a
challenging single track with breathtaking views of Lake
Tahoe. Rev up your off-road vehicles on the 260-mile,
mixed-use Silver State Off Highway Vehicle Trail in Lincoln
County or at the Sand Mountain Recreation Area — yes, Sand Mountain
you can ride giant sand dunes! — off Highway 50 just east
of Fallon.

Pack your tackle boxes when you come to Nevada. Who


would’ve guessed that this desert state has so many
places to fish? Lake Tahoe — along with Pyramid Lake,
Cave Lake, Rye Patch Reservoir and Lake Mead, among
others — are prime places for fishing. Bait your line for
Lahontan cutthroat trout at Pyramid Lake or striped bass
at Lake Mead. Anglers can test their best flies in the
Truckee River near Reno-Sparks or Lamoille Creek in the
Ruby Mountains near Elko.

Pull yourself up rock cliffs: Red Rock National


Conservation Area, just 17 miles west of the Las Vegas
Strip, is a great place to climb, whether you’re just
starting out or an expert. Red Rock offers 1,700 climbing
routes of all grades and lengths, and is home to the
annual Red Rock Rendezvous rock climbing event. Or keep
two feet on solid ground. Hikers will find plenty explore
in Nevada. Check out the trail system at Great Basin
National Park near Ely or explore the Tahoe Rim Trail
with its many connecting routes such as the Mt. Rose
summit trail.

Nevada’s also a place where you can do things that just


aren’t done in most other places. Land sailing across the
desert flats on three-wheeled vehicles powered by wind is
one of them. Nevada’s vast desert playas offer the perfect
terrain for this sport, and Smith Creek Playa near Austin,
just off Highway 50, will host the 2014 Landsailing World
Championship in July.

Lake Tahoe

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Heavenly Mountain Resort

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THE STEEP AND THE DEEP


Now take 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
and more.
Elko

Lake 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. For these
reasons and more, Lake Tahoe is a premier winter sports
destination. But don’t count out the rest of the state.

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 Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe
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 fight or to
build a snowman.

Snow also falls in abundance on the eastern side of the


state, where you can enjoy helicopter-skiing, 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. Hit the slopes at SnoBowl Ski
Area near Elko or strap on snowshoes for a hike at Ward North Lake Tahoe
Mountain Recreation Area near Ely.

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Edgewood Tahoe

FROM TEE TO SHINING TEE


Where can a person swing his or her clubs this state? Pretty green and narrow with a more natural rough. Sometimes you’ll
much everywhere: Nevada offers miles of fairways, some on be shooting over arroyos and across fairways, so no wild slices
desert courses, others in mountainous terrain, but always with or hooks!
unique Nevada twists.
About 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, on the Nevada-Utah
Start your golf tour in Las Vegas, where you have your choice border, is Mesquite, a town of around 15,500 people and nine
of nearly 50 courses. Among those is the Las Vegas Paiute Golf golf courses. You can stay in Mesquite for week and play a
Resort, owned by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe and home to the different course every day. Not only does that make it a popular
Wolf Course, the state’s longest at 7,604 yards. There’s also the golf destination, it’s also the host of many national golf events,
Royal Links Golf Club, with holes inspired by 11 different British including the Mesquite Amateur and RE/MAX World Long Drive
Open rotation courses, and the Tom Fazio-designed Shadow Championship.
Creek, home of the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational.
Travel north to the Carson City-Carson Valley area, just south
Remember that Las Vegas is in the Mojave Desert, and here of Reno, to take on the Divine 9, a group of courses nestled
you’ll find many desert courses — links where the fairways are on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. Plush greens, rolling

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Arrow Creek

Genoa Lakes

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 definitely 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. Reflection Bay

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outdoor recreation

“I love climbing at Red


Rock because of the variety
of climbing it has to offer.
From single-pitch sport
climbing to multi-pitch
adventures, Red Rock
has it all! I also enjoy the
extended climbing season.
Unlike many other climbing
destinations, you can climb
there nearly all year long!”

Adrian Hogel, rock climber, Las Vegas

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STATE PARKS AND


NATURAL WONDERS
Nevada is full of playgrounds for outdoor recreation – there are
23 state parks, Great Basin National Park, Red Rock National
Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area,
as well as the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, which
includes such jewels as the Ruby Mountains Wilderness.

Explore Western and prehistoric history as well as jaw-


dropping geological formations at Nevada’s state parks. Visit
Fort Churchill, Mormon Station or Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
state parks to see remains of settlements that gave Nevada its
start. Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park has immense
beehive-shaped ovens abandoned more than a century ago by
silver miners. And then there’s Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park,
which uniquely pairs the ghost town of Berlin with an adjacent
ichthyosaur fossil site.

Other parks reveal the natural evolution of Nevada’s


landscape. Cathedral Gorge is a stunning example of beauty
carved by millennia of erosion. Valley of Fire arises from the
desert outside of Las Vegas with brilliant colors matched only
by an artist’s palette.

Trek out to Great Basin National Park near Ely and challenge
yourself on the Wheeler Peak Summit Trail, an 8.6–miler
with a 2,900-foot elevation gain. A tour of the Lehman Caves,
marble caves ornately decorated with stalactites, stalagmites
and other formations, is a must.

Take in the stunning scenery at Red Rock National


Conservation Area, just west of the Las Vegas Strip, accessible
via a 13-mile scenic driving route. Pull over at one of the
several stops for hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
Pack a swimsuit for boating, fishing and other water fun at
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which offers year-round
outdoor opportunities.

Shhh! See that mountain goat? In the glacier-carved Lamoille


Canyon and craggy Ruby Mountains you’ll find a vast variety
of wildlife — including the elusive Himalayan Snowcock, which
nests in the highest reaches of the Rubies— making this area
a perfect place to for birdwatchers, hunters, and anyone who
appreciates the beauty of wild horses galloping through
the sagebrush.

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A Cowboy’s Dream Bed and Breakfast, Alamo

Nevada Itineraries
SOUTHERN NEVADA—FOUR DAYS, 564 MILES/908 KM
Day 1 Day 2
Distance: 160 miles/258 km Distance: 160 miles/258 km

Rev your engines in Las Vegas, and take off for the open Spend the morning exploring to arrive at your next
road via Interstate 15 North. Your first stop is Valley stop, Rachel, around lunchtime to enjoy the famous
of Fire State Park, only an hour from Sin City, yet it Alien Burger at the Little A’Le’Inn. Rachel is on the
feels like another world. Moviemakers think so too, and Extraterrestrial Highway and is the center of many
that’s why this valley of red and orange sandstone was reported otherworldly encounters. You may see a
featured in such movies as “Star Trek: Generations” and spaceship hovering over the famed “Black Mailbox,”
“Transformers.” Plan to spend at least three hours here which marks the access road to infamous Area 51. If
before hitting the road again, this time backtracking you arrive too early for lunch, the Little A’Le’Inn offers
slightly on I-15 South and then turning north on U.S. a variety of dishes and refreshments, served with a
Highway 93. heaping side of extraterrestrial lore. To get here from
Alamo, you’ll head north on U.S. Highway 93 and west
This area is dotted with hot springs, and one of our on State Route 375, traveling about one hour.
favorites is Ash Springs, located on the east side of U.S.
Highway 93 near the town of the same name. Ask a Your next stop is Tonopah, about two hours northwest
local where to turn, because there are no road signs to on State Route 375 and U.S. Highway 6/95. Keep watch
reveal this hidden gem. overhead because you may just see some military air
maneuvers as you skirt Nellis Air Force Base to the
Your stop for the night will be in the town of Alamo. south.
Luxury accommodations can be found at A Cowboy’s
Dream Bed and Breakfast. Just up the road is Windmill Tonopah was once called the “Queen of the Silver
Ridge, which boasts 15 western-themed cabins behind Camps,” and your first stop should be the Tonopah
a family-run restaurant, and is very affordable. 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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Yerington Schurz Baker
88
Gardnerville Duckwater Preston Place
339 844 Ione
208
395
823
Smith Lund
Gabbs 379
Carvers
208 Wellington 361
Hadley Round
338 Walker Mountain 318
Lake
Belmont
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Hawthorne Luning 6
Manhattan 93
Mina
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375 Crystal Springs 317


266 Ash Springs
774 Alamo
Gold Point
Scotty’s Junction Pahranagat National
Wildlife Refuge
267

95 93

Rhyolite
Beatty Mesquite
374
168
Moapa
Mercury
Indian Springs Glendale Logandale
Amargosa Overton
95
373 Valley
156
15 169
160 Valley of Fire
State Park
157

Pahrump
LAS VEGAS
372
Mt. Charleston 147
159

Blue Diamond Henderson Lake


160 Mead
Mountain 215 93
Boulder

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must-see is the Central Nevada Museum, voted the Cal Nev Ari

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162 Laughlin
readers. Admission to the mining park starts at $5 and
the Central Nevada Museum is free.
leisure and mosey on up to the bar at
The Jim Butler Inn and Mizpah Hotel are both located one of the town’s old west-themed saloons
in the heart of town. The Mizpah is a historic gem that and restaurants.
was renovated and reopened in 2011, and like many
Day 4
great Nevada landmarks, is rumored to be haunted.
Distance: 150 miles/241 km
Day 3
On your way out of town, take the short detour to
Distance: 94 miles/151 km Rhyolite, one of the most photographed ghost towns
and any extra exploring you decide to do in the West and well worth the 10-minute drive from
Head south on U.S. Highway 95 toward Las Vegas, but Beatty.
don’t worry, your adventure is far from over. Take your
Continue south on U.S. Highways 95 and 160 for about
time driving through Goldfield, about 30 minutes south
an hour to Pahrump. This bustling bedroom community
of Tonopah, and stop at the Goldfield High School,
to Las Vegas is home to two of Nevada’s four wineries.
where the famed Nelson-Gans boxing match of 1906
We recommend staying long enough for lunch and wine
took place. This changed the face of boxing in the West
tasting before continuing on to Las Vegas.
and put the then-booming town of Goldfield on the map.
You’ve come a long way, and now it’s time to end your
Your next stop is only an hour away in Beatty, your
trek in Las Vegas. But the fun doesn’t have to stop: you
base camp for the next 24 hours. Beatty is the eastern
are in the Entertainment Capital of the World, after all!
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

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BASE CAMP: LAS VEGAS—FOUR DAYS OF DAY TRIPS


Day 1 Distance: 40 miles/64 km
Choose a comfy hotel, because this is base camp for GOODSPRINGS: South on Interstate 15 you’ll find a
the next several days of adventure excursions. short detour on State Route 161 to Goodsprings and its
claim to fame, the Pioneer Saloon. This saloon, favored
Distance: 23 miles/37 km
by traveling motorcyclists and history buffs, is where
RED ROCK CANYON: Just a short drive from Las Vegas Clark Gable sat for three days waiting to hear the fate of
via State Route 159 is Red Rock Canyon National his love, Carole Lombard, after her airplane crashed on
Conservation Area, a popular hiking and rock climbing nearby Mount Potosi. The saloon is filled with decades
destination. There are several trailheads along the 13- of memorabilia, and there are still century-old gunfight
mile scenic loop drive, so be prepared with water and bullet holes in the walls.
sunscreen if you decide to take a hike.

Distance: 6 miles/10 km
Day 2
Distance: 96 miles/155 km
BONNIE SPRINGS RANCH: For a taste of the rootin’
tootin’ West, head six miles south of Red Rock LAUGHLIN: Head south on U.S. Highway 95 then east
Canyon to Bonnie Springs Ranch. This family-friendly State Route 163 to Laughlin, a gaming town on the
destination offers horseback rides, a zoo, a replica of a Colorado River. Large hotel-resorts line the river,
circa 1880 western mining town, mock gunfights in the where visitors can lounge, rent boats or Jet Skis, or
streets, shops, and dining. explore the numerous outdoor destinations including
Big Bend State Recreation Area, Black Mountains, and
Lake Mohave.

Mike O’Callaghan—Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

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375 Crystal Springs 317
266 Ash Springs
774 Alamo
Gold Point
Scotty’s Junction Pahranagat National
Wildlife Refuge
267

95 93

Rhyolite ITINERARIES
Beatty Mesquite
374
168
Moapa
Mercury
Indian Springs Glendale Logandale
Amargosa Overton
95 Lost City Museum
373 Valley
156
15 169
160 Valley of Fire
State Park
157

Pahrump
LAS VEGAS
372
Mt. Charleston 147
Red Rock Caynon
Bonnie Springs 159
Death Valley
National Park
Blue Diamond Henderson Lake
160 Mead
Mountain 215 93 Hoover Dam

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Valley of Fire State Park 0 25 50
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Lost City Museum, Overton

Day 3
Distance: 14 miles/23 km
Distance: 25 miles/40 km
LOST CITY MUSEUM: Depart Valley of Fire to the
BOULDER CITY: Founded in the 1930s to house the
northeast to reach Overton. Here you’ll find the Lost
builders of the Hoover Dam—then known as the
City Museum, a state museum dedicated to the history
Boulder Dam—Boulder City is one of two towns in
of Nevada’s indigenous tribes (Puebloan). It features
Nevada where gaming is illegal (the other town is
artifacts from Pueblo Grande de Nevada, an Puebloan
Panaca). Its idyllic downtown and bungalow-style
settlement excavated nearby, and a reconstructed
homes make it a favorite retreat for visitors to the
adobe village.
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
Day 4
Nevada Southern Railway. Distance: 90 miles/145 km
Distance: 8 miles/13 km DEATH VALLEY: You can’t do day trips out of Las Vegas
without going to Death Valley National Park. The
HOOVER DAM: Hoover Dam is a world-famous man-
famous park is easily accessed through Pahrump, a
made wonder, and it’s a mere hour’s drive from the Las
town about an hour west of Las Vegas. Gas up the car,
Vegas Strip. Allow a little extra time to walk across
buy food, water, and sunscreen, and venture into the
the dam bypass bridge, officially known as the Mike
unparalleled landscape that is Death Valley.
O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. This will
give you the best, unobstructed views of the dam. Some of the park’s highlights that are easily visited
in one day are Dante’s View, Badwater, Devil’s Golf
Distance: 67 miles/108 km
Course, Artists Palette, Zabriskie Point, and Furnace
VALLEY OF FIRE: If you packed your hiking shoes, take Creek. The park is open year-round, but some services
a scenic drive along Lake Mead from Hoover Dam to are limited in the summer months.
Valley of Fire State Park. The park is one of southern
Nevada’s natural wonders, with deeply carved rock
formations in fiery hues just minutes off Interstate 15.

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McGill Lamoille Canyon

INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAY 50 LOOP


FIVE DAYS, 788 MILES/1,269 KM

Day 1 You’ll spend the night in Elko, where there are plenty
of hotels and restaurants. The Star Hotel is a Basque
Distance: 288 miles/464 km restaurant that was voted a Nevada Treasure in 2012, and
Start in Reno and head east on Interstate 80 to it’s a must-visit during your stay in Elko.
Lovelock. This little town is the perfect place to gas
Day 2
up the car, get some food, and surprise your loved
one by “locking your love” at Lovers Lock Plaza Elko is a bona fide cowboy town, host to the annual
behind the Pershing County Courthouse. National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and a vibrant hub of
Keep the lock’s key as a token of your love ranching and mining in eastern Nevada. Spend some time
or follow the ancient Chinese custom of downtown at the Western Folklife Center or venture out to
throwing it away—as long as your lock Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains.
remains on the chain, your love will last.
Day 3
As you continue east, take time to
Distance: 180 miles/290 km
appreciate Nevada’s western heritage by
driving through Winnemucca. Don’t worry: Tip your hat to Elko as you venture eastward to Wells,
you’re only a few hours from your day’s where you’ll turn south on U.S. Highway 93. Stop at the
destination, Elko. McGill Drugstore Museum as you near Ely, a place frozen
in time, complete with a 1930s soda fountain. Be sure to
As you near Elko, you’ll see the California
call ahead to arrange a tour.
Trail Interpretive Center on your left. This
is a superb study of the challenges western When you arrive in Ely, choose from an array of modern
California Trail explorers endured. It’s situated and historic hotels. The Hotel Nevada is a perennial
right on the trail within view of the Hastings Cutoff, a favorite, with its movie-star themed rooms and taxidermy
supposed shortcut to California taken by the trophies scattered throughout the casino. As you explore
Traditional
doomed Donner Party.
Basque dancer

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ITINERARIES
Denio Jackpot
292 Owyhee
140 Denio Junction 225
95 Mountain Jarbidge 93
City
140
Contact
298
Wild Horse
Reservoir
Orovada Paradise Valley
226
140

290 Tuscarora Montello


Midas 93

223
95 Deeth 80
447 Winnemucca 789 225
230 231
Wells
232
Golconda
80 Elko Halleck 229
294 Spring
Valmy 766 Creek
West Wendover
Gerlach Imlay 806 227 Lamoille
Rye Patch Mill City Carlin 228 229
Reservoir Battle Mountain
Empire 400 Beowawe 767
305
306
401 Unionville 93
Crescent Valley Jiggs
Oreana 278
ALT
93
399 398

447 Lovelock Ruby


Pyramid 397
Lake Lake
445

Sutcliffe
Cherry Creek
446 Nixon
80

U T A H
445 95
Wadsworth 278
580
RENO 828 Hazen
305
93
Sparks Fernley 723
Fallon 121 50
50
Eureka
Silver Springs
50
117
116
Austin
892
50
McGill
Lehman Caves Washoe
431 341
Virginia 120 893
Lake City Stagecoach 490
Lahontan Middlegate Eastgate 376
429 Dayton Reservoir
722 Ruth
Ely Lehman
28 Moundhouse 95 Kingston Caves
Lake Carson City 6
Tahoe 6 50
50 839 361
488
207 Minden Majors 894
Yerington S
Schurz Baker 487
206 88
Gardnerville Duckwater Preston Place
339 844 Ione
395
823 208
Lund Great Basin
Smith Gabbs 379
208 Wellington
Carvers National Park
361
Hadley Round
338 Walker Mountain 318
Lake
Belmont
95 377
Luning 6
DayMina5
Hawthorne
Ely, you’ll find a fascinating Renaissance Village with Manhattan 93

reconstructed homes honoring the nationalities


C and 359

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cultures of those that settled the area, including
Distance: 320 miles/515 km
L Chinese,
375
376
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264 318
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and miners. A Rachel 93 Caliente
in Eureka to tour the Eureka Opera House, the Eureka Hiko
Crystal Springs
375 317

Sentinel Museum, and the courthouse. About an hour


Day 4
266 Ash Springs
774 Alamo
Gold Point
farther west is Austin, a quintessential
Scotty’s Junction American town
with small shops lining the main street and a historic
267
Don’t check out of your hotel; Ely is your home for one 95 93

more night. Today you’ll drive an hour to Great Basin saloon anchoring its west end.
Rhyolite
Check out the Catholic
National Park. The naturally ornate Lehman Caves are church, which is being renovated and turned Beatty
Mesquite
374
168

open for guided tours year-round, while the park’s high- into a cultural center. Moapa
Mercury
Indian Springs Glendale Logandale
elevation trails are weather-dependent. In the summer Overton
As you continue west toward Fallon, keep your eyes to 95the Amargosa
months, a hike to ancient bristlecone pine trees—some of 15
373 Valley
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sky and you may see military aircraft performing training


156
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which are more than 3,000 years old—is an unforgettable LAS VEGAS
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maneuvers. The famed Top Gun program is conducted Pahrump Mt.at Charleston
experience. Other outdoor recreation can be found at Cave 372
159
147

Naval Air Station, Fallon, and fighter jets are a common Blue Diamond Henderson Lake
Lake State Park and Ward Charcoal Ovens State 93
Mead 160

sight above U.S. Highway 50. You may want to stop Mountain atSprings
Sand 215
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Mountain, a two-mile-long sand dune tucked into the base 161 604 165
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This is also a good day to visit the Nevada Northern of the mountains on your right. You canMalso
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Primm
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big part of Nevada’s history, and the Ghost Train is one of 95
You’ll rejoin Interstate 80 at the town of Fernley, and Cal Nev Ari
the iconic western steam engines.
conclude your journey back in Reno. 163
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base camp: Reno


four days OF DAY TRIPS

Day 1
Arrive in Reno by plane, train, or automobile and get
ready for your adventure!

Distance: 37 miles/60 km
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 to 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.

Day 2
Distance: 26 miles/42 km
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 Nevada’s Capitol Building

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Golconda
294 80

Gerlach Imlay
Rye Patch Mill City
Reservoir Battle
Empire 400

401 ITINERARIESUnionville

Oreana
399 398

447 Lovelock
Pyramid 397
Lake
445

Sutcliffe
446 Nixon
80
445 95
Wadsworth
580
RENO Fernley 828 Hazen
Sparks 723 50
Fallon 121
50 116
Silver Springs 117
431
Washoe 341
Virginia 120
Lake City Stagecoach
Lahontan Middlegate Eastgate 722
429 Dayton Reservoir
28 Moundhouse 95 Kin
Lake Carson City
Tahoe
50 839 361

207 Minden
Gardnerville Yerington S
Schurz
206 88 339 844 Ione
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395 Smith Gabbs
Carver
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338 Walker Hadl
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Dyer
Distance: 28 miles/45 km LAKE TAHOE: Described by Mark Twain as “the fairest A
CARSON CITY: The state capital is only a half-hour picture the whole earth affords,” Lake Tahoe is a jewel
drive south of Reno, making it an easy day trip from the in Nevada’s crown. The north shore is anchored by the 266
Biggest Little City. Some highlights along main street town of Incline Village, which boasts two golf courses, 774
Gold Point
include the capitol building, Nevada State Museum, and a ski resort, and two lakefront hotels. The town of
Nevada State Railroad Museum, which often runs diesel Stateline holds court on the south shore and is known
or steam trains for visitors. for its large casino-resorts, Heavenly Mountain Ski
Resort, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
Those who are interested in the city’s history should
walk the self-guided Kit Carson Trail through historic In the summer, the lake is abuzz with water and beach
downtown. Carson City and the surrounding area boast fun, hiking on the Tahoe Rim Trail, and bicycling. The
nine golf courses, collectively called “The Divine Nine.” winter months turn Tahoe into a skiers’ paradise. The
region has the highest concentration of skiable terrain
Carson Valley is just a short drive farther south on
in North America, and resorts that are easily accessible
U.S. Highway 395 and is marked by vast ranches,
from Reno via car or shuttle service. You could easily
quaint antique shops and Victorian homes. Tahoe Ridge
spend a week at Lake Tahoe, so if one day doesn’t do it
Winery, one of Nevada’s four wineries, has a tasting
for you, use this guide to plan your next trip too!
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To Boise
Denio 292 Jackpot
Owyhee
140 Denio Junction 225
95 Mountain Jarbidge 93
City
140
Contact
298
Wild Horse
Reservoir
Orovada Paradise Valley
226 To Salt Lake City
140

290 Tuscarora
93 Montello
Midas
223
95 Deeth 80
230 231 Wells
789 225
447 Winnemucca
232
Golconda Halleck 229
294 80 Spring
Valmy 766 Creek
Elko West Wendover
806 227 Lamoille
Gerlach Imlay
Rye Patch Mill City Carlin 228 229
Reservoir Battle Mountain
Beowawe 767
Empire 400
305
306
401 Unionville 93
Crescent Valley Jiggs
Oreana 278
ALT
93
399 398

447 Lovelock
Pyramid Ruby
397
Lake Lake
445

Sutcliffe
Cherry Creek
446 Nixon
80
445 95
Wadsworth 278
395 RENO 305
Fernley 828 Hazen 93
723 50
Sparks 121 Eureka
To Sacramento 50 Fallon116 50
892
Silver Springs 117 Austin
31 341
McGill
Washoe 431 Virginia 893
120
U T A H

Lake Stagecoach 490


Incline City Middlegate 376
Lahontan Eastgate 722
Village 429 Dayton Ruth
Reservoir Ely
28 Moundhouse 95 Kingston
Lake 6
Tahoe CARSON CITY 6 50
50 839 361
488
207 Minden Majors 894
Baker 487
Gardnerville Yerington Schurz
S
Stateline 206 88 339 844
Duckwater Preston Place
Ione
823 208
395 Smith Lund
Gabbs 379
Carvers
208 Wellington 361
338 Hadley Round

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Lake
Belmont
95 377
C Hawthorne Luning 6
Manhattan 93
395 Smith Lund
Gabbs 379
Carvers
208 Wellington 361
338 Hadley Round
Walker Mountain 318
Lake
Belmont
95 377
C Hawthorne Luning 6
Manhattan 93
A Mina
L 359

I 375
376
F 360 95 6
95
6
O 6 Tonopah
322
Pioche
R 264 773
265
95 320
N 319
264 318
I Panaca
Silver Peak

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A Dyer Goldfield
Rachel Hiko 93 Caliente

375 Crystal Springs 317


266 Ash Springs
774 Alamo
Gold Point
Scotty’s Junction

267

95 93

Rhyolite
Beatty
374 Mesquite To St. George
168
To Death Valley Amorgosa Moapa
Valley Mercury
Indian Springs Glendale Logandale
373 Overton
95
15 169
156
160
157

LAS VEGAS
Pahrump Mt. Charleston 147
372 159

Blue Diamond Henderson Lake


160 Mead
Mountain 215 93
Springs Boulder
N Goodsprings 95 City
161 604 165
0 25 50
Jean
MILES Nelson
Nevada’s Territories Primm
To Los Angeles 164

Searchlight
COWBOY COUNTRY 95
Cal Nev Ari
INDIAN TERRITORY (ENTIRE STATE)
163
LAS VEGAS TERRITORY 162 Laughlin

NEVADA SILVER TRAILS


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PONY EXPRESS TERRITORY


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statewide
indian TERRITORY
Nevada is rich with Western culture and heritage.
Whether you have one day or a few, you’ll find
fascinating people, places, and adventures that
represent the 27 active American Indian communities
in the Silver State.
The Lost City Museum is just an hour from Las Vegas
and is a fascinating look at pueblo life, long lost to
history. Likewise, the Stewart Indian School is a half-
hour from Reno in Carson City and is an inspiring
review of forced indoctrination of Indian children and
their courageous struggle to gain equality with white
settlers. The school became a beacon of culture and
education over its 90-year tenure.
Powwows abound in Nevada, offering glimpses of
traditional Indian dance, music, food, and crafts
from every corner of the state. Visitors are always
welcome to powwows, where they can witness the
beauty and majesty of traditional “fancy dancers”
and listen to tribal leaders bless their tribes in their
native languages.
Pyramid Lake is an ethereal desert oasis with
mysterious rock formations that can only be
explained by tribal legend. The native Paiute tribe
welcomes visitors to its museum, adventure seekers
to its sandy shores, and anglers to its trout-rich
waters.
Nevada’s Indian Territory encompasses the entire
state, with examples of this vital piece of the state’s
culture scattered throughout the mountains, deserts,
valleys, and lakes. Wherever you go, you’ll be right
around the corner from the native experience.

Indidan dancer John Rupert, Charlie Johnston

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STATEWIDE | INDIAN TERRITORY

RESOURCES

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.nevadaculture.org

Nevada State Museum (Carson City)


775-687-4810
museums.nevadaculture.org

Nevada Urban Indians, Inc.


(Carson City and Reno)
888-885-8447
nevadaurbanindians.org

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum MUST-SEES Pyramid Lake


& Visitor Center (Nixon)
775-574-1088
www.plpt.nsn.us/museum

Stewart Indian School, Stewart Indian School Trail ✦ Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway
(Carson City)
and Museum
775-687-8333
stewartindianschool.com ✦ Grimes Point and Hidden Cave
Wellington Station Resort Museum
✦ Hickison Summit Petroglyphs
775-465-2304 ✦ Toquima Caves
Wigwam Native American Museum (Fernley)
✦ Lovelock Cave
775-575-2573 ✦ Valley of Fire State Park Petroglyphs
For a complete listing of Nevada Tribes
✦ Sarah Winnemucca Statue
please visit:
nevadaindianterritory.com ✦ Lost City Museum
✦ Dat-So-La-Lee Baskets
Nevada State Museum, Carson City ✦ Stewart Indian School

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EVENTS
F E B R UA RY SEPTEMBER
AVI KWA AME POWWOW, LAUGHLIN NUMAGA POWWOW, RENO
800-AVI-2-WIN (284-2946), avi-casino.com 775-329-2936

CROSBY’S PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND FISHING TE-MOAK TRIBE OF WESTERN SHOSHONE


DERBY, SUTCLIFFE FANDANGO, ELKO
888-225-2668, crosbylodge.net 775-738-9251, temoaktribe.com

MARCH WALKER RIVER PAIUTE TRIBE PINENUT FESTIVAL,


SCHURZ
DIABETES HEALTH FAIR AND POWWOW, RENO 775-773-2306, wrpt.us/pinenut.htm
775-788-7600, nevadaurbanindians.org
O C TO B E R
M AY
ELKO BAND POWWOW
FREE FISHING DAY AT PYRAMID LAKE, SUTCLIFFE 775-738-8889
888-225-2668, plpt.nsn.us
FALL FEST CRAFT FAIR, RENO
HONOR THE ELDERS BANQUET, LAS VEGAS 775-842-1385
702-647-5842, lasvegasindiancenter.org
LA KA LE’L BE POWWOW, CARSON CITY
ROCK CREEK GATHERING, BATTLE MOUNTAIN 775-450-9655
775-635-2004
LAS VEGAS INTERTRIBAL VETERANS POWWOW,
SNOW MOUNTAIN POWWOW, LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS
702-386-3926, lvpaiutetribe.com 702-443-3719, lvintertribalpowwow.com , by Rebecca Snetselaar
UNR POWWOW, RENO PYRAMID LAKE $50,000 CUTTHROAT CHALLENGE
775-784-4936, unr.edu/cscd FISHING DERBY, SUTCLIFFE
888-225-2668, plpt.nsn.us
JUNE
DUCKWATER ANNUAL FESTIVAL, DUCKWATER NOVEMBER
775-863-0222, duckwatertribe.org PAHRUMP SOCIAL POWWOW, PAHRUMP
775-727-5800, pahrumpowwow.org
STEWART FATHER’S DAY POWWOW, CARSON CITY
775-687-8333, stewartindianschool.com SOUTHERN PAIUTE VETERANS POWWOW, MOAPA
702-656-6828, moapapaiutes.com
J U LY
BATTLE MOUNTAIN FANDANGO, BATTLE MOUNTAIN VETERANS DAY POWWOW, OWYHEE
775-635-2004 775-757-3211, shopaitribes.org

ELY SHOSHONE TRIBE FANDANGO, ELY DECEMBER


775-289-3013, NEW YEAR’S EVE POWWOW, RENO
elyshoshonetribe-nsn.gov/departments.html 775-329-2936, rsic.org
FOURTH OF JULY RODEO AND POWWOW, OWYHEE TOMMO CRAFT FAIR, RENO
775-757-3211 775-336-8896
SACRED VISIONS POWWOW, WADSWORTH
888-225-2668, sacredvisionspowwow.com

WA SHE SHU IT DEH NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS


FESTIVAL, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
775-265-4191, washoetribe.us

AU G U S T
PYRAMID LAKE ART SHOW, NIXON
888-225-2668, plpt.nsn.us

Sacred Visions Powwow, by Bruce Rettig Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs

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SOUTHERN NEVADA
LAS VEGAS
Do we really have to say it? Really? Ok, what happens
here, stays here. Now you know where you are in
Nevada.
There’s no other place like Las Vegas, and we bet you
have the stash of private photos to prove it. This is
where you can dine on the finest fare from celebrity
chefs and then wash it all down with the most
inventive cocktails on earth at nightclubs that only
close when the sun comes up. This is Britney’s town
now, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
But when you need a break from the 24-hour assault
on your senses, explore the little-known corners the
city and learn why this was such a vital watering
hole for settlers in the first place. Stroll through
Downtown, the original gambling Strip. Take a drive
out to Boulder City or Laughlin and so you can truly
say you’ve been to Southern Nevada.
Venture out of town and discover the fresh air and
unadulterated beauty of Red Rock Canyon. Fly through
Bootleg Canyon on ziplines or search for petroglyphs
in Valley of Fire. Appreciate just why this city in the
desert is so unlike any other place – it’s where you
can indulge your every whim and then retreat into
some of the most stunning scenery in the West.
It’s these extremes that make this a magical place, so
maybe you won’t want to forget what happens here.

Las Vegas Strip, Yevgeniy Zakharkin, iclimatestudios.com

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LAS VEGAS TERRITORY | SOUTHERN

RESOURCES
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
lasvegas.com

Las Vegas Territory


lvterritory.com

Laughlin Chamber of Commerce


702-298-2214
laughlinchamber.com

Laughlin Visitor Information Center


800-4-LAUGHLIN
LINQ/High Roller Rendering
visitlaughlin.com
MUST-SEES
Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce
(Logandale) ✦ The Strip, a National Scenic Byway
702-398-7160
moapvalleychamber.com
✦ Fremont Street Experience
✦ LINQ / High Roller
Mesquite Area Chamber
of Commerce ✦ Springs Preserve
702-346-2902
✦ Boulder City
mesquite-chamber.com
✦ Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
Nevada Welcome Center at Mesquite ✦ Valley of Fire State Park
877-MESQUITE
visitmesquite.com ✦ Mesquite
✦ Red Rock Canyon National
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce
Conservation Area
702-641-5822
lvchamber.com ✦ Mount Charleston and winter skiing
✦ Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas (Primm)
Searchlight Community Center
and Desperado Roller Coaster
702-297-1682
Hoover Dam ✦ Laughlin and the Colorado River
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MADAME TUSSAUDS, LAS VEGAS DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS


Interactive wax attraction features the world’s most famous faces The three-story museum features themed exhibition halls with
including Will Smith, Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, and Nick Fury, interactive, hands-on core exhibits and an Exhibitions Gallery
as well as the Marvel Super Heroes 4D Experience. with major exhibits from the nation’s leading museums.
866-841-3739, mtvegas.com 702-382-KIDS, discoverykidslv.org

SKY COMBAT ACE, HENDERSON FAST LAP INDOOR KART RACING, LAS VEGAS
Pair up with a fighter pilot to learn the art of basic fighter Race carts at speeds up to 50 mph.
maneuvering. Under the supervision of SCA’s highly- 702-736-8113, fastlaplv.com
trained fighter pilot instructors, you are the one at
the controls. FLAMINGO WILDLIFE HABITAT, LAS VEGAS
888-494-5850, skycombatace.com The Flamingo Resort is home to a flock of live Chilean flamingos,
Bellagio Conservatory Talking Tree as well as a collection of other feathered friends.
THE SMITH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 702-733-3111, flamingolasvegas.com
Entertainment LAS VEGAS
The world-class center is home to the Nevada Ballet Theatre, Las FLIGHTLINEZ BOOTLEG CANYON, BOULDER CITY
BELLAGIO CONSERVATORY A Ziipline adventure from from the top of Red Mountain in
Vegas Philharmonic, and hosts touring Broadway shows
& BOTANICAL GARDENS, LAS VEGAS Bootleg Canyon Park for a distance of 1.5 miles.
among others.
Just beyond Bellagio’s gracious lobby lies the Conservatory & 702-749-2013, thesmithcenter.com 702-293-6885, flightlinezbootleg.com
Botanical Gardens, a kaleidoscope for your senses.
702-693-7111, bellagio.com SUNSET STAMPEDE, LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
The Western Pioneer experience comes alive on Mystic Falls with MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX, LAS VEGAS
CHINATOWN PLAZA, LAS VEGAS
music, lights, and animation. Weekly racing and driving classes are available. Track tours are
At the first master-planned Chinatown in America, see the 702-456-7777, samstownlv.com available daily.
unique Tong Dynasty Architecture and peruse the largest 800-644-4444, lvms.com
collection of Asian businesses in Las Vegas.
702-221-8448, lvchinatown.com
Family Fun RED ROCK CLIMBING CENTER, LAS VEGAS
ADVENTUREDOME THEME PARK Offers both top-rope and lead climbing on 8,000 square feet of
CIRCUS ACTS
AT CIRCUS CIRCUS, LAS VEGAS climbing walls, with radical overhangs and roof routes designed
The world’s largest permanent circus is a perfect family choice to challenge climbers of all experience levels.
The five-acre theme park offers thrill rides, attractions, and 4-D
for a trip to Las Vegas. Performances include acrobats, aerialists, 702-254-5604, redrockclimbingcenter.com
movie experiences. Free entertainment available.
flying trapeze artists, slack wire walkers, jugglers, high-speed
702-794-3939, adventuredome.com
roller skaters, and freestyle BMX bikers. RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGAS
702-734-0410, circuscircus.com THE AQUARIUM, LAS VEGAS Get behind the wheel of a NASCAR-style stock car.
Named the “Best Free Attraction” in Las Vegas, the aquarium 800-BE-PETTY, drivepetty.com
CSI: THE EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGAS
is home to more than 4,000 tropical fish, stingrays, eels and
Test your inner crime-solver at the MGM Grand. This dynamic SHARK REEF AQUARIUM AT
sharks, as well as interactive fish feeding shows.
interactive experience offers visitors a hands-on challenge to MANDALAY BAY, LAS VEGAS
702-263-7777, silvertoncasino.com
solve a hypothetical crime. More than 2,000 animals represent 100 different species in 1.6
702-891-5749, lasvegas.csiexhibit.com BIG LEAGUE DREAMS, LAS VEGAS million gallons of water. Nevada’s Only AZA-accredited facility.
The baseball and softball complex features fields that are 702-632-4555, sharkreef.com
DIG THIS, LAS VEGAS
designed and built as replicas of historic major-league stadiums
Guests at this heavy equipment playground can operate SIEGFRIED & ROY’S SECRET GARDEN
such as Fenway Park.
bulldozers and excavators. AND DOLPHIN HABITAT, LAS VEGAS
702-642-4448, lasvegas.bigleaguedreams.com
888-344-8447, digthisvegas.com
Come face to face with some of the most exotic creatures
BONNIE SPRINGS RANCH/OLD NEVADA, on earth.
ETHEL M CHOCOLATE FACTORY AND BOTANICAL
BLUE DIAMOND 702-791-7188, miragehabitat.com
CACTUS GARDEN, HENDERSON
The ranch offers horseback riding, pony rides, a petting zoo, and
Free, self-guided factory tours show every step of candy-making SPORT CENTER OF LAS VEGAS
an old Nevada Western town with shops and museum.
in the chocolate factory while the gardens feature more than The center is home to Slugger Stadium, an indoor rock climbing
702-875-4191, bonniesprings.com
300 species of plants. wall, concessions, Backyard Adventure, Gene Woods go-kart
800-471-0352, ethelm.com BUFFALO BILL’S THRILL RIDES, PRIMM racing experience, Impact Basketball, Walden Media and Trapeze
Rides include the Desperado, one of the world’s tallest and Las Vegas.
EXOTICS RACING, LAS VEGAS
fastest roller coasters, and the Turbo Drop, a free-fall experience. 702-317-7777, sportcenteroflasvegas.com
Take the wheel of your favorite exotic car—Ferrari, Lamborghini,
702-386-7867, primmvalleyresorts.com
Porsche, McLaren, and Aston Martin—at Las Vegas Motor
Speedway. Limited availability. COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA PLANETARIUM &
702-405-7223, exoticsracing.com OBSERVATORY, LAS VEGAS
FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE, LAS VEGAS Southern Nevada’s only public planetarium presents year-round
educational programs.
Free nightly shows feature 12.5 million lights and amazing
702-651-4SKY, csn.edu/planetarium
sound. Enjoy free concerts and special events throughout
the year.
877-VEGAS4U, vegasexperience.com

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SPRINGS PRESERVE, LAS VEGAS SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH HOWARD W. CANNON AVIATION
Museums, galleries, outdoor concerts and events, colorful STATE PARK, BLUE DIAMOND MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS
botanical gardens, and an interpretive trail system that meanders Past owners of the ranch include millionaire Howard Hughes. Located at McCarran International Airport, the museum has
through a scenic wetland habitat are featured. Designed to Scheduled, guided tours through the ranch house and other exhibits on aviation pioneers and local history.
commemorate Las Vegas’ dynamic history and provide a vision historic ranch buildings are available. 702-455-7968,
for a sustainable future. Built on the original springs site. 702-875-4141, parks.nv.gov mccarran.com/relax/aviationmuseum.aspx
702-822-7700, springspreserve.org
LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
STRATOSPHERE TOWER THRILL RIDES, LAS VEGAS The museum features exhibits on Egypt, dinosaurs, marine life,
Enjoy panoramic views of the shimmering Las Vegas Strip and international wildlife, African savanna, and wild Nevada.
nearby valley from the world’s highest thrill rides. 702-384-3466, lvnhm.org
800-99-TOWER, stratospherehotel.com
LOST CITY MUSEUM, OVERTON
WET ‘N’ WILD LAS VEGAS, LAS VEGAS Located on the site of the Pueblo Grande de Nevada
The water park has more than 25 slides and attractions. where artifacts tell the stories of the indigenous people
Open seasonally. who lived in the Muddy River Valley for thousands
702-979-1600, wetnwildvegas.com of years.
702-397-2193, nevadaculture.org

THE MOB MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS


Museums
Located in a historic former federal building, the museum
THE AUTO COLLECTIONS, LAS VEGAS features high-tech theater presentations, one-of-a-kind artifacts,
The collections feature 200 of the world’s best classic cars that and interactive environments. It’s as close as you can get to the
span more than a century; many are available for purchase— Mob without being asked to wear a wire.
from a mere $20,000 to a pricey $3 million. 702-229-2734, themobmuseum.org
702-794-3174, autocollections.com
NATIONAL ATOMIC TESTING MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS
BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART, LAS VEGAS The museum tells the fascinating story of America’s nuclear
The gallery exhibits paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by weapons programs and the Cold War with touch screens,
the world’s most influential artists. motion-sensitive Plasma TV presentations, audio interviews with
702-693-7871, bellagio.com former workers from the test site, and various other
multi-media components.
BOULDER CITY/HOOVER DAM MUSEUM, 702-794-5151, nationalatomictestingmuseum.org
Historic Sites BOULDER CITY
NEON MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS
Interactive exhibits depict the social and economic history of
HOOVER DAM, BOULDER CITY Boulder City, the Hoover Dam construction, and the The Neon Museum is home to more than 150 neon signs dating
Each year, around 1 million people tour this civil engineering Great Depression. from the 1930s. Its neon signage collection is the largest in the
wonder and millions more drive across the dam. 702-294-1988, bcmha.org world, and features relics from the Moulin Rouge, the Desert Inn,
702-494-2517, usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam the Flamingo, and the Stardust.
CLARK COUNTY MUSEUM, HENDERSON 702-387-6366, neonmuseum.org
OLD LAS VEGAS MORMON FORT The museum includes several exhibits on American Indians,
STATE HISTORIC PARK, LAS VEGAS NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS
mining, railroads, gaming, historic homes, and a ghost town.
Includes a remnant of the original adobe fort dedicated to the 702-455-7955, clarkcountymuseumguild.com Museum highlights the broad specturem of Nevada natural and
first permanent, non-native settlers in the Las Vegas Valley—a cultural history from pre-history to the modern era of Las Vegas
group of Mormon missionaries who built the fort along Las CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER, LAS VEGAS as an entertainment capital.
Vegas Creek in 1855. Presents contemporary art and sponsors exhibitions, 702-486-5205, nevadaculture.org
702-486-3511, parks.nv.gov installations, workshops, lectures, and various events.
NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM, BOULDER CITY
702-496-0569, lasvegascac.org
OLD LOGANDALE SCHOOL HISTORICAL AND Excursion train rides are offered along the historic Boulder
CULTURAL SOCIETY, LOGANDALE EROTIC HERITAGE MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS Branch line between Boulder City and Henderson aboard classic
The nonprofit organization is dedicated to exploring the vast Pullman coaches dating back to 1911.
View the “boxcar school” built in 1899, and learn about its deep
array of socio-cultural perspectives depicting our erotic past and 702-486-5933, nevadaculture.org
history. Free museum.
702-398-7272, olshacs.org present. Call for hours.
SEARCHLIGHT MUSEUM, SEARCHLIGHT
702-369-6442, eroticheritagemuseumlasvegas.com
PIONEER SALOON AT GOODSPRINGS, JEAN The story of the historic town of Searchlight is told
Take a step back in time and visit the historic landmark of HISPANIC MUSEUM OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS through exhibits.
This museum is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, 702-297-1642, searchlighthistoricmuseum.org
Pioneer Saloon in dusty Goodsprings (via Jean). Built by
businessman George Fayle in 1913, the saloon now and resources of diverse Hispanic cultures and traditions to
SHELBY AUTOMOBILES, LAS VEGAS
displays memorabilia. enhance intercultural understanding. Home to Casa de la Cultura
Latina, a display of local cultural group art and artifacts. The sports car museum and tour features the latest version of
702-874-9362, pioneersaloon.info
702-649-1746, hispanicmuseumnv.com Shelby American sports vehicles, along with a dozen Cobra cars.
702-942-7325, shelbyautos.com

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SOUTHERN NEVADA SPORTS GOLD BUTTE BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, MESQUITE THE SHOPS AT CRYSTALS, LAS VEGAS
HALL OF FAME, HENDERSON See petroglyphs, colorful sandstone, and natural formations like An unprecedented array of the world’s most exclusive retailers in
The nonprofit organization is committed to recognizing the the Muddy and the Virgin mountains along the byway. a 500,000-square-foot retail and dining district.
outstanding achievements by southern Nevada athletes both in 702-515-5000, blm.gov/nv 866-754-CITY, crystalsatcitycenter.com
the world of sports and in the local community.
702-354-1124, sportshalloffame.net HENDERSON BIRD VIEWING PRESERVE, HENDERSON THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH,
The preserve is home to hundreds of migratory birds as well as HENDERSON
UNLV MARJORIE BARRICK MUSEUM AND numerous resident desert birds. A vibrant and diverse mix of shopping, dining, entertainment,
DONALD H. BAEPLER XERIC GARDEN 702-267-4180, cityofhenderson.com residences, and office space that is set around a beautiful central
Home to the Las Vegas Art Museum Collection, featuring park, complete with a vintage-style carousel.
LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, 702-564-8595, shopthedistrictgvr.com
rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and Pre-columbian
artifacts from the Michael C. and Mannetta Braunstein BOULDER CITY
Collection. The garden features indigenous and introduced Both Lake Mead, which was formed by Hoover Dam, and Lake FASHION OUTLETS OF LAS VEGAS, PRIMM
desert plants, including drought-tolerant and a water-efficient Mohave, formed by Davis Dam, can be found at Lake Mead Shop more than 100 designer outlets featuring clothing,
irrigation system. National Recreation Area. The vast lakes are ideal for land and accessories, handbags, shoes, home furnishings, specialty gifts,
702-895-3381, barrickmuseum.unlv.edu water activities. and more.
702-293-8990, nps.gov/lame 702-874-1400, fashionoutletlasvegas.com
VIRGIN VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM, MESQUITE
Permanent and changing exhibits provide insight into the daily NORTH REACH PROJECT, LAUGHLIN FASHION SHOW, LAS VEGAS
life experiences of Virgin Valley pioneers. The trails system along the northern Colorado River offers The mall boasts seven anchor stores and 250 specialty stores,
702-346-5295, facebook.com/MesquiteNVMuseum walking and hiking trails, fishing holes, and a day-use park. restaurants, and runway for shows and entertainment.
clarkcountynv.gov 702-369-8382, thefashionshow.com

RED ROCK CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS PALACE, LAS VEGAS
AND BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, LAS VEGAS Offers a shopping and dining experience that transports
More than 1 million people make the journey to the incredible guests to a different place and time with lavish Romanesque
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area every year, which architecture and decor with awe-inspiring facades, fountains,
gets its name from the fantastic red sandstone formations that and statues. Features more than 160 specialty shops
can be found throughout the region. and restaurants.
702-515-5350, blm.gov/nv 702-893-4800, forumshops.com

Recreation Areas RIVER MOUNTAINS LOOP TRAIL, BOULDER CITY LAS VEGAS PREMIUM OUTLETS SOUTH, LAS VEGAS
The non-motorized River Mountains Loop Trail offers 34 miles At the south end of the Strip, the 140 stores at Las Vegas Outlet
BIG BEND OF THE COLORADO STATE Center include Coach, Calvin Klein, Nike, Adidas, Polo Ralph
of hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding through a diverse
RECREATION AREA, LAUGHLIN landscape including views of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Lauren, Ann Taylor, and more.
The park offers dramatic views of the Colorado River and 702-357-0980, rivermountainstrail.com 702-896-5599, premiumoutlets.com
surrounding mountains.
702-298-1859, parks.nv.gov SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, LAS VEGAS PREMIUM OUTLETS NORTH, LAS VEGAS
MT. CHARLESTON Shop more than 150 designer and name-brand outlet stores at a
BITTER SPRINGS BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, OVERTON Better known as Mount Charleston, located just 30 minutes discount. The mall includes a large food court and a wide range
Experience a 28-mile, two-hour journey through the Muddy from downtown Las Vegas, the area encompasses more than of customer services.
Mountains. 316,000 acres of remarkable beauty and surprising diversity. 702-474-7500, premiumoutlets.com
702-515-5000, blm.gov/nv Drive the Mt. Charleston Scenic Byway.
702-515-5400, fs.fed.us MIRACLE MILE SHOPS, LAS VEGAS
CLARK COUNTY SHOOTING COMPLEX, LAS VEGAS Located at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, the 1.2 mile
The public recreational shooting park is the largest such facility in retail/entertainment complex features 170 specialty stores , 15
the world and offers rifle, pistol, shotgun, and archery centers, as restaurants, and two live entertainment theaters.
well as an on-site restaurant. 888-800-8284, miraclemileshopslv.com
702-455-2007, clarkcountynv.gov
SHOWCASE MALL, LAS VEGAS STRIP
CLARK COUNTY WETLANDS PARK The four-story interactive retail-entertainment complex includes
The 2,900 acre park offers 8,000 square foot exhibit hall, M&Ms® World, Everything Coca-Cola® store, Gameworks,
six trail heads with more than 15 miles of multi-use trails, United Artists cinema, and other specialty gift shops.
bird watching, picnicing, and a family park. 702-597-3122
702-455-7522, facebook.com/wetlandspark
GRAND CANAL SHOPPES, LAS VEGAS
FLOYD LAMB PARK AT TULE SPRINGS In addition to exquisite shops and fine dining, you can enjoy a
Tree-shaded groves, fishing lakes, picnic areas, native desert Shopping gondola ride or live opera show at this beautiful indoor center.
wildlife, and vegetation are found on the site’s more than 702-414-4500, thegrandcanalshoppes.com
2,000 acres. BASS PRO SHOP, LAS VEGAS
702-229-8100, lasvegasnevada.com Located 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.
702-730-5200, basspro.com

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LAS VEGAS TERRITORY | SOUTHERN

BIG BUS TOURS, LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS ATV TOURS


Tour the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown from atop a Tour the surrounding Las Vegas desert over sand dunes, or
double-decker bus. Informative guides share their stories, through mountainous trails with the famous Strip in the distance.
and explore at your own pace by hopping off and on at 702-750-9751, lvatvtours.com
any of the 20 stops.
bigbustours.com LAUGHLIN ADVENTURE TOURS
A large variety of tours are offered, including the Grand Canyon
BLACK CANYON & WILLOW BEACH RIVER and dune buggy tours.
ADVENTURES, BOULDER CITY 702-298-2345, laughlinadventuretours.com
Rafts launch from the base of Hoover Dam and travel 12 miles
through Black Canyon on the Colorado River. Tours engage MAVERICK HELICOPTERS, LAS VEGAS
visitors with history, wildlife, and geology. Offers VIP service from several departure locations. Features tours
800-455-3490, blackcanyonadventures.com of the Grand Canyon and nighttime Las Vegas.
888-261-4414, maverickhelicopter.com
CREATIVE ADVENTURES, LAS VEGAS
A family legacy since 1855, professional guides combine fact NITE TOURS, LAS VEGAS
with folklore to tell the story of the Southwest in and around Experience the Las Vegas club scene aboard a luxury party bus
Las Vegas. with no lines or cover charges. Private and custom tours
702-893-2051, creativeadventuresltd.net are available.
877-600-6483, nitetourslasvegas.com
Tours DESERT ADVENTURES, BOULDER CITY
Offers kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and PAPILLON GRAND CANYON HELICOPTERS, LAS VEGAS
1ST LAS VEGAS GRAND CANYON TOURS, LAS VEGAS
ATV riding in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Airplane, helicopter, and coach tours serve 3,500 passengrs daily
Daily excursions to the Grand Canyon and other sightseeing 702-293-5026, kayaklasvegas.com to Grand Canyon and beyond.
tours are offered at discounted rates.
702-736-7243, papillon.com
702-897-9000, 1stlasvegasgrandcanyontours.com ELDORADO CANYON MINE TOURS, NELSON
Tour takes visitors into the mine and through the history of the PINK JEEP TOURS, LAS VEGAS
ADVENTURE CONCIERGE TRAVEL
oldest and most famous gold mine in southern Nevada. Canoe Professionally guided sightseeing tours are offered to those
SERVICES, LAS VEGAS
and kayak tours are also available. seeking rugged adventure, panoramic vistas, and information on
Desert journeys to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon and 702-291-0026, eldoradocanyonminetours.com American Indian history, culture, nature, and geology.
beyond. Personal or group tours.
888-900-4480, pinkjeeptours.com/las-vegas
702-506-2582, adventureconciergetravelservices.com GRAND CANYON TOUR & TRAVEL, LAS VEGAS
Daily tours to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam are offered. SCENIC AIRLINES, LAS VEGAS
ADVENTURE PHOTO TOURS, LAS VEGAS
800-4-CANYON, grandcanyontourandtravel.com The company has been flying over the Grand Canyon
Sightseeing safaris take visitors to fascinating geographic
since 1965.
locations. GOODSPRINGS GHOST HUNT, GOODSPRINGS
702-638-3300, scenic.com
702-889-8687, adventurephototours.com Investigate ghosts in a 100-year old haunted Nevada
mining town with renowned ghost hunter Robert SCOOT CITY TOURS, LAS VEGAS
ALL THINGS COWBOY, LAS VEGAS
George Allen. Travel through Red Rock Canyon in style on a three-wheel
Horseback riding, cattle drives, sunset barbecues, rodeos, and 702-677-6499, goodspringsghosthunt.com scooter car along the scenic 13-mile loop. Las Vegas Strip and
group events are offered.
Downtown tours are also available
702-372-8827, vegastrailrides.com HAUNTED VEGAS TOURS, LAS VEGAS
702-699-5700, scootcitytours.com
Ghost hunt with renowned ghost hunter Robert George
ANNIE BANANIES LAS VEGAS TOURS, LAS VEGAS
Allen. Explore the Motel of Death and Redd Foxx’s SERENITY HELICOPTERS, BOULDER CITY
Experience the other side of Las Vegas through mild adventure Haunted House with EMF meters, temperature guns and The company offers incredible private and custom helicopter
and sightseeing tours. dowsing rods. tours of the Grand Canyon from a relaxing and roomy cabin.
888-846-4747, anniebananie.com 702-807-8036, hauntedvegastours.com 702-589-7700, serenityhelicopters.com
AWESOME ADVENTURES, LAS VEGAS JUBILEE! WALKING TOUR, LAS VEGAS SHOWTIME TOURS, LAS VEGAS
Provides guided ATV tours, hiking, biking, and horseback riding Tour on the arm of a showgirl for this exclusive backstage tour Sightseeing and adventure tours are offered, as well as
in Eldorado Canyon and other Las Vegas-area excursions. of Las Vegas’ longest-running showgirl production, Donn Arden’s charter service.
800-519-2243, awesomeadventuretv.com “Jubilee!” to life. 702-895-9976, showtimetourslv.com
702-967-4938, ballyslasvegas.com
BEST AMERICAN DESTINATIONS, LAS VEGAS
SUNDANCE HELICOPTERS, LAS VEGAS
Choose from several different types of tours to view the natural LAKE MEAD CRUISES, BOULDER CITY The tour operator offers a range of flightseeing options;
wonder of the Grand Canyon. Tours are offered in conjunction Enjoy a fun combination of spectacular scenery, good food and specializes in a Grand Canyon helicopter tour.
with the Hualapai Tribe. “Outrageously Great Tours!” on beautiful Lake Mead aboard 800-653-1881, sundancehelicopters.com
702-889-9378, bestgrandcanyondestinations.com the Desert Princess Paddlewheel boat. Offers a variety of cruises
including sightseeing, brunch, and dinner. SWEETOURS, LAS VEGAS
BIG HORN HUMMER TOURS, LAS VEGAS
702-293-6180, lakemeadcruises.com Tours are available to Hoover Dam, Death Valley, and the Grand
Specializing in Hummer vehicle tours with adventure trips to the
Canyon’s South and West Rims.
Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and Hoover Dam.
702-456-9200, sweetours.com
702-385-4676, bighorntours.com

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SOUTHERN | LAS VEGAS TERRITORY

TOURS OF DISTINCTION, HENDERSON


Offers scheduled day-trip tours to areas surrounding
Las Vegas, and overnight stays to Reno and Ely.
702-454-3838, toursofdistinctionlv.com

VEGAS EXTREME SKYDIVING, JEAN


Experience tandem skydiving from 15,000 feet.
702-254-8233, vegasextremeskydiving.com

VEGAS GROUP TOURS, LAS VEGAS


The 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

Artfest of Henderson

EVENTS
J A N UA RY MESQUITE AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP O C TO B E R
MESQUITE MOTOR MANIA, MESQUITE
888-711-4653, mesquiteamateur.com ART IN THE PARK, BOULDER CITY
702-643-0000, mesquitecarshows.com MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS, AN
702-293-0214, artinthepark.org
FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, LAS VEGAS
PRESEASON PRO BASKETBALL, LAS VEGAS
MARCH 702-739-FANS, supercrossonline.com
866-388-FANS, unlvtickets.com
2013 NASCAR WEEKEND, LAS VEGAS SPRING JAMBOREE, BOULDER CITY
800-644-4444, lvms.com RE/MAX WORLD LONG DRIVE
702-293-2034, springjamboree.com
CHAMPIONSHIP, MESQUITE
MOUNTAIN GEAR PRESENTS: RED ROCK VEGAS UNCORK’D, LAS VEGAS longdrivers.com
RENDEZVOUS, LAS VEGAS 888-936-6366, vegasuncorked.com
800-829-2009, redrockrendezvous.com NOVEMBER

NHRA SUMMITRACING.COM
JUNE CHOCOLATE WONDERLAND, HENDERSON
NATIONALS, LAS VEGAS ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL, LAS VEGAS 702-458-8864, ethel.com
800-644-4444, lvms.com electricdaisycarnival.com
THE MAGICAL FOREST, LAS VEGAS
702-259-3700, opportunityvillage.com
APRIL J U LY
BOULDER CITY DAMBOREE CELEBRATION POMEGRANATE ART & CRAFTS FESTIVAL,
BOULDER CITY FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
702-293-9256, bcnv.org LOGANDALE
877-292-2138, bcfineartsfestival.com 702-397-6444, moapavalleyartguild.net
CLARK COUNTY FAIR, LOGANDALE SEPTEMBER SMOKE ON THE WATER
888-876-FAIR, ccfair.com NEVADA STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP, LAUGHLIN
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL, LAS VEGAS
702-889-6376, lasvegasgreekfestival.com 702-298-2535, smokeonthewaterbbq.com
LAUGHLIN RIVER RUN
949-502-3434, laughlinriverrun.com ROCK-N-ROLL LAS VEGAS MARATHON
HO’OLAULE’A PACIFIC ISLANDS
FESTIVAL, HENDERSON AND HALF-MARATHON
LAS VEGAS CITY OF LIGHTS JAZZ
702-382-6939, hendersonlive.com 800-311-1255, runrocknroll.competitor.com/las-vegas
AND RHYTHM & BLUES
800-969-VEGAS, yourjazz.com
SUPERRUN CLASSIC CAR SHOW, HENDERSON DECEMBER
702-643-0000, superrun.com NATIONAL FINALS RODEO AND COWBOY
M AY CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW, LAS VEGAS
TERRIBLE’S PRIMM 300, PRIMM
ARTFEST OF HENDERSON 702-260-8605, nfrexperience.com
877-775-5252, hendersonlive.com 818-225-8402, score-international.com
RAGE AT THE RIVER, LAUGHLIN
HELLDORADO, LAS VEGAS 702-452-4522, snoreracing.net
elkshelldorado.com

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las vegas territory | southern

Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Restaurant (On-site)
Breakfast Included

Smoking Rooms

Wi-Fi in Rooms
Fitness Center

Pets Allowed
Gaming
Rooms

Rates

Pool
Blue Diamond Mount Charleston

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

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 $$-$$$$ u u u u u u
El Rancho Boulder Motel • 725 Nevada Way • 702-293-1085 • elranchoboulder.com 38 $$-$$$ u u u
Hacienda Hotel & Casino • U.S. Hwy. 93 South • 702-293-5000 • 800-245-6380 • haciendaonline.com 289 $-$$$ u u u u u u
Nevada Inn • 1009 Nevada Hwy. • 702-293-2044 • 800-638-8890 58 $-$$ u u u u
Quality Inn • 110 Ville Dr. • 702-293-6444 • 800-934-8282 • qualityinn.com 70 $$-$$$ u u u u
Sands Motel • 809 Nevada Hwy. • 702-293-2589 • sandsmotelbouldercity.com 27 u u u u
cal-nev-ari

Blue Sky Motel (booked thru the Cal-Nev-Ari Casino) • 1 Spirit Mountain Ln. • 702-297-1118 10 $$ u u u u u
Glendale

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

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 $$ u u u u
Courtyard Henderson/Green Valley • 2800 N. Green Valley Pkwy. • 702-434-4700 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com 155 $$-$$$ u u u u
Fiesta Henderson Hotel & Casino • 777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy. • 702-558-7000 • 888-899-7770 • fiestahendersonlasvegas.com 224 $-$$$ 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 Las Vegas South • 3245 St. Rose Pkwy. • 702-385-2200 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.com 133 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham • 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
Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa • 1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy. • 702-567-4700 • 888-810-0440 • hilton.com 349 $$-$$$ 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 $$-$$$$ u u u u
Ingles Motel • 1636 N. Boulder Hwy. • 702-565-7929 27 $ u u
The M Resort Spa & Casino Las Vegas • 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-797-1000 • 877-673-7678 • themresort.com 390 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino • 2800 South Boulder Hwy. • 702-294-5000 • 800-654-0877 • railroadpass.com 120 $-$$ u u u u u u
Residence Inn Henderson/Green Valley • 2190 Olympic Ave. • 702-434-2700 • 800-331-3131 • marriott.com 126 $$-$$$ u u u u u
SpringHill Suites 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 $-$$$ u u u u u u u
TownePlace Suites Las Vegas/Henderson • 1471 Paseo Verde Pkwy. • 702-896-2900 • marriott.com 108 $$-$$$ u u u u
The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa • 101 Montelago Blvd. • 702-567-6000 • westinlakelasvegas.com 493 $$-$$$$ u u u u u
Wingate by Wyndham • 3041 St. Rose Pkwy. • 702-568-0027 • 800-228-1000 • wingatelasvegas.com 99 $$-$$$$ u u u u
I n d i a n Sp r i n g s

Indian Springs Casino and Motor Hotel • 372 Tonopah Hwy., East U.S. Hwy. 95 • 702-879-3456 • indianspringscasino.com 45 $-$$ u u u u
Las Vegas

49’er Motel • 3045 E. Fremont St. • 702-457-7877 29 $ u

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Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Restaurant (On-site)
Breakfast Included

Smoking Rooms

Wi-Fi in Rooms
Fitness Center

Pets Allowed
Gaming
Rooms

Rates

Pool
L a s V e g a s , continued

Alexis Park All Suite Resort • 375 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-796-3300 • 800-582-2228 • alexispark.com 495 $-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Americas Best Value Inn Las Vegas • 167 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-795-3311 • 888-315-2378 • abvilasvegas.com 257 $-$$$ 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 $-$$$ u u u u u
ARTISAN Hotel Boutique • 1501 W. Sahara Ave. • 702-214-4000 • 800-554-4092 • artisanhotel.com 64 $$-$$$$$ u u u u
Aruba Hotel & Spa • 1215 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-383-3100 • 866-383-3150 • arubalasvegas.com 94 $-$$ u u u u u u
Bally’s Las Vegas • 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-739-4111 • 877-603-4390 • ballyslasvegas.com 2814 $-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Baymont Inn & Suites Las Vegas Flamingo at Paradise • 4055 Palos Verdes St. • 702-473-6400 • baymontinns.com 129 $$-$$$$ u u u u
Baymont Inn & Suites Las Vegas South Strip • 55 E. Robindale Rd. • 702-273-2500 • 800-771-7171 • baymontinns.com 110 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Bellagio Las Vegas • 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-693-7111 • 888-987-6667 • bellagio.com 3933 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Best Western Main Street Inn • 1000 N. Main St. • 702-382-3455 • 800-851-1414 • bestwestern.com 90 $-$$$ 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 $-$$$ u u u
Best Western Plus Casino Royale • 3411 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-737-3500 • 800-854-7666 • casinoroyalehotel.com 152 $-$$$$ u u u
Best Western Plus Las Vegas West • 8669 W. Sahara Ave. • 702-256-3766 • 800-WESTERN • bestwestern.com 59 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Binion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel • 128 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-1600 • 800-937-6537 • binions.com 695 $-$$$ 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 Hotel for Men • 2651 Westwood Dr. • 702-361-9099 • 866-798-9194 • bluemoonlasvegas.com 45 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Boulder Station Hotel & Casino • 4111 Boulder Hwy. • 702-432-7777 • 800-683-7777 • boulderstation.com 300 $-$$$$ u u u u u u
Budget Suites of America - Las Vegas • 8440 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-837-2000 • 866-877-2000 • budgetsuites.com 317 $$$-$$$$ u u
Budget Suites of America - Rancho • 2219 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-638-1800 • 888-637-0704 • budgetsuites.com 704 $$$-$$$$ u u u u
Budget Suites of America - Tropicana • 3655 W. Tropicana Ave. • 702-739-1000 • 866-877-2000 • budgetsuites.com 480 $$$-$$$$ u u u
Budget Suites of America - Wynn • 4205 W. Tropicana Ave. • 702-889-1700 • 888-611-0414 • budgetsuites.com 414 $$$-$$$$ u u u
Caesars Palace • 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-731-7110 • 866-227-5938 • caesarspalace.com 3960 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
California Hotel Casino Las Vegas • 12 E. Ogden Ave. • 702-385-1222 • 800-634-6505 • thecal.com 781 $-$$$ u u 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 $$-$$$$ u u u u
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino and Theme Park • 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-734-0410 • 800-634-3450 • circuscircus.com 3767 $-$$$$$ u u u
Clarion Hotel & Casino • 305 Convention Center Dr. • 702-952-8000 • 800-633-1777 • clarionhotelvegas.com 200 $-$$$$ u u u u u u
Comfort Inn & Suites • 4375 E. Craig Rd. • 702-982-6700 • 866-476-9330 • choicehotels.com 81 $$-$$$ u u u u
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas • 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-698-7000 • 877-551-7772 • cosmopolitanlasvegas.com 2995 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Courtyard Las Vegas Convention Center • 3275 Paradise Rd. • 702-791-3600 • marriott.com 149 $$$ u u u u
Courtyard Las Vegas South • 5845 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-895-7519 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com/lascy 146 $$$-$$$$ u u u u
Courtyard Las Vegas/Summerlin • 1901 N. Rainbow Blvd. • 702-646-4400 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com 154 $$$-$$$$ u u u u
Crestwood Suites I • 7260 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-407-5300 • 877-EXTENDED • crestwoodsuites.com 154 $$ u u u u u
Crestwood Suites II • 2530 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-650-9070 • 877-EXTENDED • crestwoodsuites.com 150 $$ u u u u
the D Las Vegas • 301 E. Fremont St. • 702-388-2400 • 800-522-4700 • thed.com 638 $-$$$$ u u u u u u
Days Inn Wild Wild West Gambling Hall • 3330 W. Tropicana Ave. • 702-740-0000 • 800-634-3488 • wwwesthotelcasino.com 260 $-$$$$ u u u u u u u
Desert Hills Motel • 2121 Fremont St. • 702-309-5891 • vegas-motels.com 32 $-$$ 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 $$$-$$$$$ u u u
Desert Rose Resort • 5051 Duke Ellington Way • 702-739-7000 • 888-732-8099 • desertroseresort.com 284 $$-$$$$$ u u u u
Diamond Inn Motel • 4605 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-736-2565 44 $-$$ 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
Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino • 206 N. 3rd St. • 702-719-5100 • 855-384-7263 • downtowngrand.com 629 $-$$$ u u u u u
Downtowner Motel • 129 N. 8th St. • 702-384-1441 • 800-777-2566 • downtownermotellv.com 200 $ u u u
Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel • 5255 Boulder Hwy. • 702-507-5700 • 866-999-4899 • cannerycasinos.com 307 $-$$$$ u u u u u
El Cortez Cabana Suites • 651 E. Ogden Ave. • 702-385-5200 • 800-634-6703 • eccabana.com 64 $-$$$ u u
El Cortez Hotel and Casino • 600 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-5200 • 800-634-6703 • elcortezhotelcasino.com 362 $-$$$ u u u u u
element by Westin Las Vegas/Summerlin • 10555 Discovery Dr. • 702-589-2000 • 877-353-6368 • elementhotels.com/summerlin 123 $$-$$$$ u u u u u
Embassy Suites Airport - Las Vegas • 4315 Swenson St. • 702-795-2800 • 800-EMBASSY • lasvegasairport.embassysuites.com 220 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Embassy Suites Convention Center Las Vegas • 3600 Paradise Rd. • 702-893-8000 • 800-362-2779 • eslvcc.com 285 $$-$$$ u u u u u u
Emerald Suites - Cameron • 4777 Cameron St. • 702-365-5500 • 866-847-2002 • emeraldsuites.com 96 $-$$$ 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 • wynnlasvegas.com 2034 $$$-$$$$$ u  u   u u u u
Excalibur Hotel & Casino • 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-597-7777 • 800-937-7777 • excalibur.com 3981 $-$$$$$ u u u u u
Extended Stay America Las Vegas - Boulder Highway • 4240 Boulder Hwy. • 702-433-1788 • 800-EXT-STAY • extendedstayhotels.com 123 $-$$$ u u u u u
Extended Stay America Las Vegas - Flamingo • 1550 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-731-3111 • 800-EXT-STAY • extendedstayhotels.com 125 $$ u u u u u
Extended Stay America Las Vegas Valley View • 4270 S. Valley View Blvd. • 702-221-7600 • 800-EXT-STAY • extendedstayhotels.com 175 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas South • 5775 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-895-9810 • 800-228-2800 • mariott.com 142 $$$-$$$$ u u u u
Fairfield Inn Las Vegas Airport • 3850 Paradise Rd. • 702-791-0899 • 800-228-2800 • mariott.com 128 $$-$$$ u u u u
Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino • 2400 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-631-7000 • 800-731-7333 • fiestarancholasvegas.com 100 $-$$$$ u u u u u
Flamingo Las Vegas • 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-733-3111 • 888-902-9929 • flamingolasvegas.com 3460 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Fortune Hotel & Suites • 325 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-830-4010 • fortunelasvegas.com 150 $$-$$$ u u u u u u
Four Queens Hotel and Casino • 202 Fremont St. • 702-385-4011 • 800-634-6045 • fourqueens.com 690 $-$$$ u u u u u
Four Seasons Hotel at Mandalay Bay • 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-632-5000 • 877-632-5000 • fourseasons.com/lasvegas 424 $$$$-$$$$$ u u u u u
Fremont Hotel and Casino • 200 Fremont St. • 702-385-3232 • 800-634-6182 • fremontcasino.com 447 $-$$$ 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
Golden Gate Hotel and Casino • 1 Fremont St. • 702-385-1906 • 800-426-1906 • goldengatecasino.com 122 $-$$$$$ u u u u
Golden Nugget • 129 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-7111 • 800-634-3454 • goldennugget.com 2345 $$-$$$$ u u u u u u
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton at McCarran Airport • 6575 S. Eastern Ave. • 702-647-8000 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com 129 $$-$$$ u u u u
Hampton Inn & Suites Las Vegas Redrock/Summerlin • 4280 S. Grand Canyon Dr. • 702-227-3305 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com 106 $$-$$$ u u u u
Hampton Inn Las Vegas/Summerlin • 7100 Cascade Valley Ct. • 702-360-5700 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninn.hilton.com 127 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Hampton Inn Tropicana • 4975 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-948-8100 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninntropicana.com 322 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino • 4455 Paradise Rd. • 702-693-5000 • 800-HRD-ROCK • hardrockhotel.com 1500 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino • 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-369-5000 • 800-214-9110 • harrahs.com 2526 $-$$$$$ u u u u u
Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South • 7830 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-453-7830 • 877-STAY-HGI • hiltongardeninn.com 155 $$$-$$$$ u u u u
Hilton Grand Vacations Club at the Flamingo - Las Vegas
315 $$-$$$$ u u u u
3575 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-697-2900 • 877-8902-6207 • flamingohgvc.hilton.com

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Las Vegas (Convention Center)


419 $$-$$$ u u u u
455 Karen Ave. • 702-946-9200 • 888-388-4482 • lasvegasconventioncenterhgvc.hilton.com

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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 • 888-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com 139 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Holiday Inn Express Rainbow • 6220 S. Rainbow Blvd. • 702-871-4453 • 888-HOLIDAY • lasvegashie.com 110 $$-$$$ 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 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u
Hotel Suites of America • 3684 Paradise Rd. • 702-699-7000 • 888-695-1212 • hotelsuitesofamerica.net/index2.html 360 $$-$$$ u u u u
Howard Johnson - East Tropicana • 165 E. Tropicana Ave. • 702-476-6500 • hojo.com 295 $-$$ u 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 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com 251 $$-$$$ u u u u u u
La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport South • 6560 Surrey St. • 702-492-8900 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com 140 $$-$$$ u u u u u
La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Northwest Tech Center • 7101 Cascade Valley Ct. • 702-360-1200 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com 128 $$-$$$ 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 Tropicana • 4975 S. Valley View • 702-476-6500 • 800-753-3757 • laquintalasvegastropicana.com 59 $$-$$$ u u u u
Lamplighter Motel • 2805 E. Fremont St. • 702-382-8791 33 $ u u u
Las Vegas Hostel • 1322 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-1150 • 800-550-8958 • lasvegashostel.net 42 $ 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 • 877-386-4658 • 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
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino • 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-891-1111 • 800-929-1111 • mgmgrand.com 5044 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
The Mirage Hotel & Casino • 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-791-7111 • 800-374-9000 • mirage.com 3044 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino • 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-730-7777 • 800-311-8999 • montecarlo.com 2992 $-$$$$$ u u u u u
Motel 6 - Las Vegas - Boulder Highway • 4125 Boulder Hwy. • 702-457-8051 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com 161 $-$$ 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 $-$$ u u u u
New York-New York Hotel & Casino • 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-740-6969 • 866-263-3001 • newyorknewyork.com 2024 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace • 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-785-6677 • 800-223-7277 • nobucaesarspalace.com 182 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u
The Orleans Hotel and Casino • 4500 W. Tropicana • 702-365-7111 • 888-365-7111 • orleanscasino.com 1886 $-$$$ 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 $$-$$$$$ u u u u
Paris Las Vegas • 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-946-7000 • 877-796-2096 • parislv.com 2916 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino • 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-785-5555 • 866-919-7472 • planethollywoodresort.com 2496 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
The Platinum Hotel and Spa • 211 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-365-5000 • 877-211-9211 • lvplatinum.com 255 $$$-$$$$ u u u u u
Plaza Hotel and Casino • 1 Main St. • 702-386-2110 • 800-634-6575 • plazahotelcasino.com 1004 $-$$$ u u u u u u
The Quad Resort & Casino • 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-731-3311 • 800-351-7400 • thequadlv.com 2640 $-$$$$ u u u u u u
Quality Inn Las Vegas Tropicana • 4975 S. Valley View Blvd. • 702-798-7736 • 800-424-6423 • lq.com 59 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Red Rock Casino Resort Spa • 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. • 702-797-7777 • 866-767-7773 • redrocklasvegas.com 816 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Red Roof Inn • 4375 E. Craig Rd. • 702-982-6700 • 866-539-0036 • redroofinn.com 81 $$-$$$ u u u u
Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel • 3400 Paradise Rd. • 702-784-5700 • 800-750-0980 • renaissancelasvegas.com 548 $$$-$$$$$ u u u
Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center • 3225 Paradise Rd. • 702-796-9300 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinn.com 192 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u
Residence Inn Las Vegas Hughes Center • 370 Hughes Ctr. Dr. • 702-650-0040 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinn.com 255 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Residence Inn Las Vegas South • 5875 S. Dean Martin Dr. • 702-795-7378 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinn.com 160 $$-$$$$ u u u u u
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino • 3700 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-777-7777 • 866-746-7671 • riolasvegas.com 2522 $-$$$$$ u u u u u
Riviera Hotel & Casino • 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-734-5110 • 800-634-6753 • rivierahotel.com 2100 $-$$$ u u u u u u u
Rodeway Inn Convention Center • 220 Convention Center Dr. • 702-735-4151 • 877 689-3855 • choicehotels.com 100 $-$$$ u u u u u
RUMOR Hotel Boutique • 455 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-369-5400 • 877-997-8667 • rumorvegas.com 150 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall • 5111 Boulder Hwy. • 702-456-7777 • 800-634-6371 • samstownlv.com 646 $-$$$$ u u u u u u
Santa Fe Station Hotel Casino • 4949 N. Rancho Dr. • 702-658-4900 • 888-767-7771 • santafestationlasvegas.com 200 $-$$$$ u u u u u u
Siegel Slots and Suites • 5011 E. Craig Rd. • 702-644-6300 • 800-223-6330 • siegelslots.com 171 $ u u u u u u u
Siena Suites Hotel • 6555 S. Boulder Hwy. • 702-648-2100 • sienasuiteshotel.com 600 $-$$ u u u u
The Signature at MGM Grand • 145 E. Harmon Ave. • 702-797-6000 • 877-727-0007 • signaturemgmgrand.com 1728 $$-$$$$$ u u u
Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino • 4100 Paradise Rd. • 702-733-7000 • 800-640-9777 • silversevenscasino.com 327 $-$$$ u u u 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 $-$$$$$ u u u u u u
SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center • 2989 Paradise Rd. • 702-433-5880 • 888-287-2166 • springhillsuites.com/laspr 299 $$$-$$$$ u u u u u
Stay Suites of America - Dean Martin • 5201 Dean Martin Dr. • 702-778-7600 • staysuitesofamerica.com 128 $-$$ u u u u
Staybridge Suites Las Vegas • 5735 Dean Martin Dr. • 702-259-2663 • 800-225-1237 • staybridge.com 118 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower • 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S. • 702-380-7777 • 800-998-6937 • stratospherehotel.com 2427 $-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Suncoast Hotel and Casino • 9090 Alta Dr. • 702-636-7111 • 866-636-7111 • suncoastcasino.com 432 $-$$$$ u u u u u u
Super 8 Motel Las Vegas Strip Area • 4250 Koval Ln. • 702-794-0888 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 300 $-$$$$ u u u u
THEhotel at Mandalay Bay • 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-632-7777 • 877-632-7800 • mandalaybay.com 1117 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Travelers Motel • 1100 E. Fremont St. • 702-384-7121 93 $-$$$ u u u u
Travelodge Las Vegas • 2830 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-735-4222 • travelodge.com 100 $-$$ u u u u u
Travelodge Las Vegas Airport North • 5075 Koval Ln. • 702-736-3600 • 866-GOSTRIP • lvtravelodge.com 106 $-$$$ u u u u
Travelodge Las Vegas Center Strip • 3735 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-736-3443 • travelodge.com 125 $$-$$$$ u u u u
Treasure Island - TI • 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-894-7111 • 800-944-7444 • treasureisland.com 2884 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Tropicana Las Vegas • 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • 702-739-2222 • 800-GO2-TROP • troplv.com 1375 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas • 2000 Fashion Show Dr. • 702-982-0000 • 866-939-8786 • trumplasvegashotel.com 1282 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u
Tuscany Suites & Casino • 255 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-893-8933 • 877-887-2261 • tuscanylasvegas.com 716 $-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Vdara Hotel & Spa • 2600 W. Harmon Ave. • 702-590-2111 • 866-745-7767 • vdara.com 1495 $$$-$$$$$ u u u
Vegas Club Hotel and Casino • 18 E. Fremont St. • 702-385-1664 • 800-634-6532 • vegasclubcasino.net 410 $-$$$ 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 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Westgate Flamingo Bay Resort • 5625 W. Flamingo Rd. • 702-251-3435 • 888-808-7410 • wgflamingobay.com 208 $$$-$$$$ u u u u
The Westin Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Spa • 160 E. Flamingo Rd. • 702-836-5900 • 866-716-8137 • westinvegas.com 826 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Wynn Las Vegas • 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South • 702-770-7000 • 888-320-7123 • wynnlasvegas.com 2716 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
L a u g hl i n

Aquarius Casino Resort • 1900 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-5111 • 888.662.5825 • theaquarius.com 1907 $-$$$ u u u u u
Bay Shore Suites • 1955 West Casino Dr. • 702-209-9010 130 $ u u u u u
Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino • 2100 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-4000 • 800-477-4837 • coloradobelle.com 1164 $-$$$$$ u u u u u
Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino • 1650 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2535 • 800-227-3849 • riversideresort.com 1405 $-$$$ 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 $-$$$ u u u u u u
Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall • 2200 S. Casino Dr. • 702-298-2442 • 800-634-3469 416 $-$$ 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
Mesquite

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
Highland Estates Resort • 555 Highland Dr. • 702-346-0871 • 888-416-8383 • highlandestatesresort.com 81 $$-$$$ u u u u
Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd. • 888-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com 130 $$-$$$ u u u u u
The Springs Mesquite • 720 Tamarix Way • 702-345-7670 • 888-481-8838 • thespringsmesquite.com 40 $$$ u u
Stateline Casino and Motel • 490 W. Mesquite Blvd. • 702-346-5752 12 $ u u u
Virgin River Hotel Casino and Bingo • 100 Pioneer Blvd. • 702-346-7777 • 877-438-2929 • virginriver.com 717 $-$$$ u u u u u u
M o u n t C h a rl e s t o n

Mount Charleston Lodge • 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
N o rth L a s V e g a s

Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa • 7300 Aliante Pkwy. • 702-692-7777 • 877-477-7627 • aliantegaming.com 202 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u u
Barker Motel • 2600 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-642-1138 28 $ u
Best Western Plus North Las Vegas Inn & Suites • 4540 Donovan Way • 702-649-3000 • 800-528-1234 • bestwesternnevada.com 74 $$-$$$ u u u u u u
Branding Iron Motel • 2519 Las Vegas Blvd N. • 702-642-6618 17 $$ u
Cannery Casino & Hotel • 2121 E. Craig Rd. • 702-507-5700 • 866-999-4899 • cannerycasinos.com 200 $-$$$ u u u u u u
Hampton Inn Las Vegas/North Speedway • 2852 E. Craig Rd. • 702-655-0111 • 800-HAMPTON • hampton.com 96 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Hitchin’ Post RV Park Motel, Saloon and Steakhouse • 3640 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-644-1043 • 888-433-8402 • hprvp.com 13 $-$$ 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
Howard Johnson Las Vegas • 5300A E. Craig Rd. • 702-651-0298 • hojo.com 113 $$-$$$ u u u u
The Inn at Nellis • 4435 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-644-7878 110 $-$$$ u u u u u u u
Knotty Pine Motel • 1900 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-642-8300 20 $$ u
La Quinta Inn-Nellis • 4288 N. Nellis Blvd. • 702-632-0229 • 800-753-3757 • lq.com 59 $$-$$$ u u u u u u

$ - up to $50 $$ - $51-$100 $$$ - $101-$200 $$$$ - $201-$300 $$$$$ - $300 and up with conditions or fees
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Wireless Internet in Rooms


Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Restaurant (On-site)
Breakfast Included

Smoking Rooms
Fitness Center

Pets Allowed
Gaming
Rooms

Rates

Pool
north L as V e g as , continued

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 Las Vegas/North Speedway • 2910 E. Craig Rd. • 702-522-9200 • 888-236-2427 • marriott.com 94 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Sunrise Inn • 910 E. Cheyenne Ave. • 702-399-1500 59 $$-$$$$ u u u u u
Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel • 2101 Texas Star Ln. • 702-631-1000 • 800-654-8888 • texasstation.com 202 $-$$$$ u u u u u u
Vegas Chalet Motel • 2401 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 702-642-2115 50 $-$$ u
O verton

North Shore Inn at Lake Mead • 520 N. Moapa Valley Blvd. • 702-397-6000 • northshoreinn@lakemead.com 43 $$ u u u u
Plaza Motel • 207 S. Moapa Blvd. • 702-397-2414 • 800-990-8348 11 $-$$ u u
primm / j ean

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
searchli g ht

Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina Motel • 10000 Cottonwood Cove Rd. • 702-297-1464 • cottonwoodcoveresort.com 24 $-$$$ u
El Rey Motel • 430 U.S. Hwy. 95 S. • 702-297-1144 21 $ u u

with conditions or fees $ - up to $50 $$ - $51-$100 $$$ - $101-$200 $$$$ - $201-$300 $$$$$ - $300 and up

bed & breakfasts

Restaurant Close by

Phones in Rooms
Full Breakfast
Shared baths

Pets Allowed
Private baths
Rooms

Dinner
Lunch
Rates

BOULDER CITY

Milo’s Inn at Boulder • 534 Nevada Way • 702-294-4244 • milosinnatboulder.com $$-$$$ 4 0 4 u u u

rv parks
Handicap Access

Pools/Swimming
Drinking Water

Tent Camping
Dump Station

Propane Gas
Pets allowed
Full Hookups
# RV Sites

Showers
Pull Thru
Gasoline

Laundry
Fishing

Toilets
Store

Wi-Fi

BOULDER CITY

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
CAL-NEV-ARI

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


HENDERSON

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

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RV Parks

Handicap Access

Pools/Swimming
Drinking Water

Tent Camping
Dump Station

Propane Gas
Pets allowed
Full Hookups
# RV Sites

Showers
Pull Thru
Gasoline

Laundry
Fishing

Toilets
Store

Wi-Fi
LAS VEGAS/NORTH LAS VEGAS

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 RV Resort • 3890 S. Nellis Blvd. • 702-451-8005 • lasvegasrvresort.com 400 u u u u u u u u u u u
LVM Resort • 8175 Arville St. • 702-897-9300 • 866-897-9300 • lvmresort.com 407 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
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
LAUGHLIN

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
MESQUITE

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
SEARCHLIGHT

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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RUGGED. RELAXED. REACHABLE.


Carson Valley is unrivaled when it comes to Nevada
adventure. Where else can you soar over broad expanses
of fertile green valleys, and hike, ride or ski magnificent
mountain peaks? The opportunities for a breathtaking
experience are seemingly endless, and when it’s time to
unwind, our towns and resorts are a welcome respite to
jam-packed schedules and crazy workweeks. It’s time for
yourself, it’s time for Carson Valley.

800-727-7677
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NORTHWEST NEVADA
reno-tahoe
Reno-Tahoe is where gritty and edgy meet natural
beauty with a splash of living history, creating the
most amazing mix of fun and inspiration.
Imagine exploring downtown Reno via a zombie pub
crawl, stopping to read the historical marker where
riveted Levi’s were invented. Kayak or tube through
the Truckee River Whitewater Park, then soak your
tired bones at one of the Biggest Little City’s world-
class spas. Perhaps take in some all-you-can-eat
sushi (yes, Virginia, it does exist!) and peruse classic
Warhols at the Nevada Museum of Art. Beer and
history, sushi and fine art. That’s how we roll.
Carson City, the state capital, is just a short jaunt
down the highway and is the hub of all things
historical. Museums with working steam engine
trains and a life-size gold mine exhibit sit near the
towering capitol and state government buildings.
Cruise over the mountain to Lake Tahoe, and prepare
to be awed. You’ll spam your friends’ Instagram
feeds with jaw-dropping pics of towering green pines
against blazing blue water that’s only distinguishable
from the equally blue sky by the rim of snowcapped
mountains that surround the lake.
Tahoe is a ski and snowboard mecca in the winter,
and in the summer it transforms into the happiest
place on earth (sorry, Disney) because this is when
you can mountain bike, hike, kayak, paddleboard, or
just lie in the sand with a Corona nearby and feel the
mountain air seep in and ignite your senses.
Need a good excuse to grab your friends for a
weekend getaway? How about camel races, a
whitewater festival, lakeside Shakespeare, wild
motorcycle rallies, or a down-and-dirty pub crawl?
That’s Reno-Tahoe just about any time of the year.
From special events to outdoor recreation, there’s a
world to be discovered in this northwestern corner of
Nevada.

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park,


as seen from the Flume Trail.
By First Tracks Productions

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RESOURCES
Carson City Chamber of Commerce
775-882-1565
carsoncitychamber.com

Carson City Convention


and Visitors Bureau
800-NEVADA-1 (638-2321)
visitcarsoncity.com

Carson Valley Chamber


of Commerce & Visitors Authority
800-727-7677
carsonvalleynv.org
visitcarsonvalley.org

Town of Genoa
775-782-8696
genoanevada.org

Incline Village/Crystal Bay


Visitors Bureau (Incline Village)
800-GO-TAHOE
gotahoenorth.com MUST-SEES
Lake Tahoe South Shore ✦ Genoa ✦ Nevada State Museum/
Chamber of Commerce (Stateline)
775-588-1728 ✦ Lake Tahoe Carson City Mint
tahoechamber.org
✦ Nevada State Capitol ✦ National Automobile Museum,
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
(South Lake Tahoe) ✦ Truckee River Whitewater The Harrah Collection
800-AT-TAHOE
Park and Riverwalk District ✦ Virginia City
tahoesouth.com

North Lake Tahoe Visitors


& Convention Bureau
800-462-5196 Entertainment RENO BIGHORNS, RENO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF
gotahoenorth.com Reno’s NBA Development League plays home NORTHERN NEVADA, CARSON CITY
BREWERY ARTS CENTER, CARSON CITY
games at the Reno Events Center. Hands-on interactive exhibits turn learning into
The Chamber The center features musical and theater
775-853-8220, renobighorns.com self-paced recreational fun for all ages.
775-636-9550 performances, a café and gallery/gift shop,
thechambernv.org pottery studio, art galleries, exhibits, and classes. 775-884-2226, cmnn.org

Reno-Sparks Convention 775-883-1976, accesscarsoncity.org Family Fun


& Visitors Authority ANIMAL ARK, RENO CORLEY RANCH, GARDNERVILLE
FREIGHT HOUSE DISTRICT, RENO
800-FOR-RENO
The year-round dining and entertainment The nonprofit wildlife sanctuary is a 38-acre The working ranch is open for special events and
visitrenotahoe.com hosts family activities in the fall.
complex is adjacent to Aces Ballpark in home for non-releasable animals.
Reno-Tahoe Territory downtown Reno. 775-970-3111, animalark.org 775-265-3045, corleyranch.com
775-687-7410 775-334-7041, freighthouse.com
BASECAMP, RENO FLEISCHMANN PLANETARIUM, RENO
renotahoe.com
PIONEER CENTER FOR THE The non-smoking, non-gaming urban adventure The planetarium hosts astronomy, space, and
Ski Lake Tahoe PERFORMING ARTS, RENO experience features a world-class climbing and earth science programs. Exhibits and shows
800-588-SNOW indoor bouldering facility, live entertainment, ware offered.
The center is home to the area’s most prominent
skilaketahoe.com
performing arts organizations, and hosts a and eateries. 775-784-4811, planetarium.unr.nevada.edu
number of traveling productions. basecampreno.com
Virginia City Tourism Commission HEAVENLY ADVENTURE PEAK,
800-718-SLVR 775-686-6600, pioneercenter.com BORGES CARRIAGE AND SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
visitvirginiacitynv.com SLEIGH RIDES, LAKE TAHOE
RENO ACES, RENO Located at the top of the Gondola, the park has
Visitors to downtown Reno can enjoy the Carriage, sleigh, and horse rides are offered non-ski activities such as snowshoeing, tubing,
excitement of minor league baseball. year-round. sledding, and even snow biking.
775-334-4700, renoaces.com 775-588-2953, sleighride.com 800-HEAVENLY, skiheavenly.com

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HEAVENLY GONDOLA, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE MACKAY MANSION, VIRGINIA CITY COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, GENOA
Enjoy the serenity of alpine mountains and Lake Tahoe on the Built in 1860 by George Hearst, the mansion is open for tours Take a journey through time and explore fascinating displays
12-minute ride up the mountainside. featuring mining artifacts, original furnishings, Tiffany silver, and depicting early life in the Carson Valley. Housed in the original
800-HEAVENLY, skiheavenly.com historical anecdotes. 1865 Douglas County courthouse, the museum is open daily
775-847-0373, visitvirginiacitynv.com May through October.
SIERRA SAFARI ZOO, RENO 775-782-4325, historicnevada.net
More than 200 animals of 40 different species are featured. MORMON STATION STATE HISTORIC PARK, GENOA
Open seasonally. The site of Nevada’s first permanent non-Indian settlement, HISTORIC FOURTH WARD SCHOOL,
775-677-1104, sierrasafarizoo.org established in 1851, is located along the California Emigrant MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES, VIRGINIA CITY
Trail in Genoa. Open to students from 1876 to 1936, it’s the last school of its
NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM, RENO 775-782-2590, parks.nv.gov kind standing in the United States. The museum is open to the
The children’s museum features hands-on exhibits where kids public to view permanent and changing exhibits on the history
can build, learn, and play in the clouds. NEVADA STATE CAPITOL, CARSON CITY of the Comstock and the story of the Old West.
775-786-1000, nvdm.org The capitol’s prominent silver dome is Carson City’s most visible 775-847-0975, fourthwardschool.org
landmark and has been a symbol of Nevada’s government since
GRAND ADVENTURE LAND, RENO its completion in 1870. MARK TWAIN MUSEUM AT THE TERRITORIAL
Located at the Grand Sierra Resort, the park compromises five visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/ ENTERPRISE, VIRGINIA CITY
acres of speed, thrills, and fun, and the 180-foot Sky Coaster. Mark Twain’s desk, chair and books, as well as most of the
PIPER’S OPERA HOUSE, VIRGINIA CITY original equipment from his press room, are on display.
775-786-7005, ultimaterushpark.com
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Piper’s Opera 775-847-0525, visitvirginiacitynv.com
VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD, House continues to host events that illuminate the eclectic
CARSON CITY AND VIRGINIA CITY character of America and greatly enrich American theater. NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Excursions are available on a seasonal schedule: the Historic 775-847-0433, visitvirginiacitynv.com THE HARRAH COLLECTION, RENO
Route, a short ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill, and the new With more than 220 cars on display, it was named by
route, Sisters in History, from Virginia City to Carson City. SAINT MARY’S IN THE MOUNTAINS AutoWeek as one of America’s five greatest auto museums.
CATHOLIC CHURCH, VIRGINIA CITY 775-333-9300, automuseum.org
775-847-0380, virginiatruckee.com
Nevada’s oldest Catholic Church is preserved and houses 1,700
WILBUR D. MAY CENTER, RENO artifacts, some made from 19th-century precious metals. NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, RENO
The museum hosts a collection of rare and exotic artifacts; 775-847-9099, visitvirginiacitynv.com Stories of those who carved out lives from the hard, rugged
the arboretum is 12 acres of tree groves, outdoor courtyards, Nevada terrain are preserved here.
secluded gardens, and a wetland area. STEWART INDIAN SCHOOL CAMPUS, CARSON CITY 775-688-1190, museums.nevadaculture.org
775-785-5961, maycenter.com The campus served as an off-reservation boarding school from
1890 through 1980. The campus is open for self-guided tours. NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART, RENO
WILD ISLAND FAMILY ADVENTURE PARK, SPARKS 775-687-8333, stewartindianschool.com The oldest cultural institution in Nevada, the museum now hosts
Northern Nevada’s largest family amusement park features a leading touring exhibitions.
seasonal outdoor water park, miniature golf courses, an arcade, THUNDERBIRD LODGE, NORTH LAKE TAHOE 775-329-3333, nevadaart.org
go-cart raceway, and bowling. Built in 1939 by an eccentric San Francisco tycoon, it features a
“dungeon” and other buildings. Thunderbird Lodge is listed on NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, CARSON CITY
775-359-2927, wildisland.com
the National Register of Historic Places. Housed in the historic Carson City Mint, the museum showcases
WINGFIELD PARK, RENO 775-832-8750, thunderbirdtahoe.org Nevada’s natural and cultural heritage. Exhibits feature Coin
The park is composed of five parks with picnic areas, basketball Press No. 1; a walk-through mine and ghost town; historic and
courts, an amphitheater, and much more, all along the beautiful geologic displays; Dat-So-La-Lee baskets; and Under One Sky,
Truckee River in downtown Reno. Museums a unique American Indian exhibit.
visitreno.com/parks/wingfield CARSON VALLEY MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER, 775-687-4810, museums.nevadaculture.org
GARDNERVILLE
NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM,
Historic Sites The museum shares local history by collecting, preserving, CARSON CITY
and exhibiting items of historic significance including exhibits
DANGBERG HOME RANCH HISTORIC PARK, MINDEN on ranching, Basque, and Washoe culture. It’s housed in the Experience Nevada’s railroad heritage, including 19th-century
DeLongchamps-designed 1915 Douglas High School, which is railroad equipment, locomotives, and famous Virginia & Truckee
Founded in 1857, it is one of Nevada’s first and largest ranches.
on the National Register of Historic Places. Railroad cars. Museum activities include operation of historic
Today, it preserves original artifacts, with special exhibits
equipment, train rides, lectures, and a variety of special events.
occurring throughout the year. 775-782-2555, historicnevada.net
775-687-6953, museums.nevadaculture.org
775-783-9417, dangberghomeranch.org
COMSTOCK HISTORY CENTER, VIRGINIA CITY
NORTH LAKE TAHOE HISTORICAL
GENOA BAR AND SALOON, GENOA The permanent exhibit features the original Virginia & Truckee
SOCIETY, NORTH LAKE TAHOE
Since 1853, “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor” has welcomed Railroad steam engine, No. 18, “Dayton” and several historic
photographs and images depicting the Comstock during its The historical society includes three museums that feature a
patrons, presidents, actors, and famous musicians. Artifacts
heyday. variety of exhibits on the rich culture and heritage of the Lake
collected over the years remain untouched and undusted.
Tahoe region, including early pioneer life, American Indian
775-782-3870, genoabarandsaloon.com 775-847-0281, visitvirginiacitynv.com
basketry, and photographic collections.
530-583-1762, northtahoemuseums.org

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PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE TAHOE RIM TRAIL, LAKE TAHOE LAKE TAHOE BALLOONS, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER, NIXON Go hiking, horseback riding, or mountain bike riding (in certain Hot air balloon flights are offered over Lake Tahoe and the
The museum features several exhibits and displays about the sections) on the scenic, 165 mile single-track trail through three Carson Valley.
tribe’s culture and history, the natural history of Pyramid Lake National Forest and Wilderness areas. 800-872-9294, laketahoeballoons.com
and why the Paiute people hold it in such high regard. tahoerimtrail.org
775-574-1088, plpt.nsn.us/museum NEVADA ADVENTURES, CARSON VALLEY
TOPAZ LAKE PARK, CARSON VALLEY Tour the Pine Nut Mountains in an off-highway vehicle.
SILVER STATE PEACE OFFICERS MUSEUM, Prized for its trophy rainbow and brown trout, the lake is popular 800-865-4679, nevadaadventurecompany.com
VIRGINIA CITY with campers and boaters looking for the perfect getaway.
One of the largest and finest United States law enforcement 775-266-3343, topazlake.com PATTY’S TOURS, RENO/LAKE TAHOE
collections, the museum includes tools of early lawmen and an A range of tours are offered, from historic Virginia City to Lake
interactive children’s room. TRUCKEE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK, RENO Tahoe kayaking adventures.
775-847-7800, peaceofficersmuseum.org Located in the heart of Reno’s bustling downtown hotel-casino 775-453-1794, pattystours.com
and booming arts district, the park features 11 pools for kayak
SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM, SPARKS play, as well as a kayak racing course. RENO-TAHOE HELICOPTERS, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
The museum focuses on the history of Sparks and the Truckee 800-FOR-RENO, visitrenotahoe.com Tour Lake Tahoe from the sky. Flight training, aerial photography,
Meadows, including the role the railroad played in the and unique wedding experiences also are offered.
development of the area. 530-544-2211, helitahoe.com
Shopping
775-355-1144, sparksmuseum.org
CABELA’S, VERDI SIERRA ADVENTURES, RENO
UC DAVIS-TAHOE ENVIRONMENTAL Year-round activities, rentals, and tours are offered.
The 125,000-square-foot megastore is a veritable showroom
RESEARCH CENTER, NORTH LAKE TAHOE combining education, entertainment, and outdoor gear. 866-323-8928, wildsierra.com
Learn about Lake Tahoe and area geology and environmental 775-829-4100, cabelas.com
issues at the center. Guests also can watch a 15-minute 3D SOARING NV, MINDEN
movie about Lake Tahoe. MEADOWOOD MALL, RENO Flights are possible year-round in the Carson Valley, home of the
775-881-7560, terc.ucdavis.edu The area’s only enclosed shopping mall is anchored by Macy’s, world’s most consistent high-altitude mountain thermal shifts.
JC Penney, Sears, and features 100 specialty stores and eateries. 775-782-9595, soaringnv.com
WAY IT WAS MUSEUM, VIRGINIA CITY
775-827-8451, shopmeadowood.com
The museum hosts the most complete collection of Comstock SONNY BOYS WILD HORSE TOURS,
artifacts, including photographs, lithographs, prints, and drawings OUTLETS AT SPARKS, SPARKS RENO/VIRGINIA CITY
of Virginia City, Gold Hill, and Silver City. The entertainment and outlet complex is anchored by the Experience the beauty of wild horses up close. Four different
775-847-0766, visitvirginiacitynv.com 245,000-square-foot Scheels All Sports. tours offer close encounters with these amazing animals.
775-358-3800, experiencelegends.com 775-200-5205, renowildhorsetours.com
WESTERN HISTORIC RADIO MUSEUM,
VIRGINIA CITY THE SUMMIT, RENO TAHOE BOAT CRUISES & TOURS, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
The museum features displays of antique, classic, and vintage An outdoor shopping experience, the center features high-end Experience the deep blue waters and scenic attractions of Lake
radios. Call for hours. specialty shopping and dining anchored by Dillard’s and Orvis. Tahoe aboard one of three graceful yachts.
radioblvd.com 888-867-6394, tahoeboatcruises.com
775-853-7800, thesummitonline.com
W.M. KECK MUSEUM, RENO
The museum showcases an outstanding collection of minerals, Tours
ores, fossil specimens, photographs, and mining-related relics. BLEU WAVE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
775-784-4528, www.mines.unr.edu/museum The luxurious tour boat offers private and public cruises.
866-413-0985, tahoebleuwave.com
Recreation Areas
HISTORIC RENO PRESERVATION SOCIETY, RENO
1862 DAVID WALLEY’S
A number of walking, bus, and bike tours through historic
HOT SPRINGS & SPA, GENOA districts of Reno are offered, as well as programs and
The historic site features natural hot mineral springs pools, presentations by those dedicated to preserving Reno’s past.
a full-service spa, and a fitness center. 775-747-4478, historicreno.org
775-782-8155, davidwalleys-resort.com
KIT CARSON TRAIL, CARSON CITY
THE FLUME TRAIL, LAKE TAHOE The 2.5-mile walking tour of Carson City’s west side includes
Mountain bike while overlooking Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. nearly 60 homes and buildings. Pick up a CD of the self-guided
flumetrailtahoe.com tour at the Carson City Visitors’ Center or download a podcast.
800-NEVADA-1, visitcarsoncity.com
PYRAMID LAKE, NIXON
Drive the Pyramid Lake National Scenic Byway around the LAKE TAHOE ADVENTURES, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Pyramid Paiute Reservation. Explore the spectacular beauty of Lake Tahoe through an
ZEPHYR COVE RESORT, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
775-574-1000, plpt.nsn.us unparalleled outdoor adventure experience.
Cruise Lake Tahoe aboard paddlewheelers M.S. Dixie II or the
800-865-4679, laketahoeadventures.com
Tahoe Queen. In winter, take a snowmobile on lakeview trails.
800-23-TAHOE, zephyrcove.com
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EVENTS
F E B R UA RY J U LY OATBRAN: ONE AWESOME TOUR BIKE
RIDE ACROSS NEVADA, LAKE TAHOE
EAGLES AND AGRICULTURE, CARSON VALLEY AMERICAN CENTURY CELEBRITY GOLF
CHAMPIONSHIP, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
800-565-2704, bikethewest.com
775-782-8144, visitcarsonvalley.org
530-544-5050, tahoecelebritygolf.com STREET VIBRATIONS FALL RALLY, RENO
MARCH 775-329-SHOW, road-shows.com
ARTOWN, RENO
LAKE TAHOE WINTERFEST – GAY AND LESBIAN SKI 775-322-1538, renoisartown.com
WEEK, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE TOUR DE NEZ CYCLING EVENT, RENO
laketahoewinterfest.com AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL, VIRGINIA CITY
tourdenez.com
775-882-6013, visitvirginiacitynv.com TOUR DE TAHOE: BIKE BIG BLUE, LAKE TAHOE
VIRGINIA CITY MOUNTAIN OYSTER FRY
800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AT
800-565-2704, bikethewest.com
SAND HARBOR, NORTH LAKE TAHOE
APRIL VIRGINIA CITY INTERNATIONAL CAMEL RACES
800-74-SHOWS, laketahoeshakespeare.com
800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com
RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL SILVER DOLLAR CAR CLASSIC, CARSON CITY
800-233-8928, unr.edu/rjf 775-687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com O C TO B E R
ELDORADO’S GREAT ITALIAN FESTIVAL, RENO
VIRGINIA CITY GRAND PRIX RENO-TAHOE OPEN 800-879-8879, eldoradoreno.com
775-527-1034, vcgp.com 775-322-3900, renotahoeopen.com
HARVEST FESTIVAL, CARSON VALLEY
M AY TAHOE ARTS FESTIVAL, NORTH LAKE TAHOE 775-265-3045, corleyranch.com
GENOA COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL 530-583-5605, laketahoeartsfestival.com
775-782-8696, cowboypoetrygenoa.com HAUNTED WEEKEND, CARSON VALLEY
AU G U S T 775-782-2555, historicnevada.net
KIT CARSON GHOST WALK TOUR, CARSON CITY
775-687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com KIT CARSON TRAIL GHOST WALK, CARSON CITY
775-687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com
RENO RIVER FESTIVAL
www.renoriverfestival.com NEVADA DAY, CARSON CITY
775-882-2600, nevadaday.com
JUNE
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OUTHOUSE RACES,
AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BIKE RIDE, VIRGINIA CITY
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com
800-565-2704, bikethewest.com
NOVEMBER
CARSON VALLEY DAYS
775-782-8144, visitcarsonvalley.org RHYMERS RODEER COWBOY POETRY, CARSON
BEST IN THE WEST RIB COOK-OFF, SPARKS VALLEY
800-648-1177, nuggetribcookoff.com 775-783-6679, cvinn.com
EUROFEST, RENO
775-348-2200, sandsregency.com HOT AUGUST NIGHTS, RENO
DECEMBER
775-356-1956, hotaugustnights.net
GREAT ELDORADO BBQ, BREWS & BLUES CHRISTMAS ON THE COMSTOCK PARADE
FESTIVAL, RENO OF LIGHTS, VIRGINIA CITY
LAKE IN THE SKY AIR SHOW, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
800-879-8879, eldoradoreno.com 800-718-7587, visitvirginiacitynv.com
800-AT-TAHOE, lakeintheskyairshow.com
NEVADA HUMANITIES CHAUTAUQUA FESTIVAL OF TREES AND LIGHTS, LAKE TAHOE
RENO GAY PRIDE CELEBRATION
775-784-6587, nevadahumanities.org 530-543-5614, festivaloftreeslaketahoe.org
877-344-RENO, renogaypride.com
RENO RODEO HOLIDAY GALA, CARSON VALLEY
775-329-3877, renorodeo.com SEPTEMBER
775-782-2555, historicnevada.net
RENO XTREME BULLS GENOA CANDY DANCE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIRE
775-782-8696, genoanevada.org THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE,
prorodeo.com CARSON CITY & VIRGINIA CITY
THE GREAT RENO BALLOON RACE 775-847-0380, virginiatruckee.com
RUN WHAT CHA BRUNG CAR SHOW, CARSON CITY
775-883-0927, visitcarsoncity.com 775-826-1181, renoballoon.com
RIDE THE RAILS WITH SANTA, CARSON CITY
LAKE TAHOE MARATHON 775-687-6953, visitcarsoncity.com
SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS STREET FAIR, MINDEN
775-782-8144, visitcarsonvalley.org 530-544-7095, laketahoemarathon.com

STREET VIBRATIONS SPRING RALLY, SPARKS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES


& AIR SHOW, RENO
775-329-SHOW, road-shows.com
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CARSON CITY

Americas Best Value Inn • 2731 S. Carson St. • 775-882-2007 • 888-231-6326 • americasbestvalueinn.com 58 $-$$$ u u u u u
Carson City Inn • 1930 N. Carson St. • 775-882-1785 62 $-$$$ u u
City Center Hotel • 800 N. Carson St. • 775-882-5535 • 800-338-7760 • ccnugget.com 78 $-$$ u u
Courtyard Carson City • 3870 S. Carson St. • 775-887-9900 • marriott.com/RNOCC 100 $$$ u u u u
Days Inn • 3103 N. Carson St. • 775-883-3343 • 877-231-1574 • daysinn.com 61 $$ u u u u u
Frontier Motel • 1718 N. Carson St. • 775-882-1377 56 $-$$ u u u
Gold Dust West Casino Hotel and Good Sam RV Park • 2171 E. William St. • 775-885-9000 • 877-519-5567 • gdwcasino.com 142 $$-$$$ 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
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
Wyndham Garden Carson Station Casino Hotel • 900 S. Carson St. • 775-883-0900 • 800-501-2929 • carsonstation.com 91 $$ u u u
GARDNERVILLE

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
GENOA

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


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
L A K E TA H O E S O U T H

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel Casino • 15 U.S. Hwy. 50 & Stateline • 775-588-6611 • 800-427-7247 • harrahstahoe.com 532 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Harveys Resort Casino • 18 U.S. Hwy. 50 & Stateline • 775-588-2411 • 800-427-7247 • harveystahoe.com 740 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u u
Horizon Casino Resort • 50 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-588-6211 • 800-648-3322 • horizoncasino.com 539 $-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Lake Tahoe Accommodations • 292 Kingsbury Grade • 775-588-5684 • 800-544-3234 • tahoeaccommodations.com 300 $$$-$$$$$ u u u
Lakeside Inn & Casino • 168 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-588-7777 • 800-624-7980 • lakesideinn.com 124 $$-$$$$ u u u u u u
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MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa • 55 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-588-3515 • 800-648-3353 • montbleuresort.com 437 $$-$$$$ u u u u u u
The Ridge Resorts • 400 Ridge Club Dr. • 775-588-3553 • 800-334-1600 • ridgetahoeresort.com 302 $$$-$$$$$ u u u u u
5 rooms/
Zephyr Cove Resort • 760 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-589-4980 • 800-238-2463 • zephyrcove.com $$$-$$$$$ u u u
29 cabins

MINDEN

Best Western Minden Inn • 1795 Ironwood Dr. • 775-782-7766 • 866-441-1234 • bestwestern.com 83 $$ u u u u
Carson Valley Inn Hotel Casino RV Resort • 1627 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-9711 • 800-321-6983 • carsonvalleyinn.com 149 $$-$$$ u u u u u u
Carson Valley Motor Lodge • 1643 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-9711 • 800-321-6983 • carsonvalleyinn.com 74 $$-$$$ u u u u u u
Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 1659 SR 88 • 775-782-7500 • hiexpress.com 81 $$-$$$ u u u u u
Holiday Lodge • 1591 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. • 775-782-2288 • 800-266-2289 20 $-$$ u u u u
RENO

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 $-$$ u u u u
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa • 3800 S. Virginia St. • 775-825-4700 • 800-723-6500 • atlantiscasino.com 824 $$-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Baymont Inn & Suites • 2050 Market St. • 775-786-2506 • 866-473-6668 • baymontinns.com 114 $-$$$ 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 $-$$$ u u
Boomtown Hotel and Casino • 2100 Garson Rd. • 775-345-6000 • 800-648-3790 • boomtownreno.com 318 $-$$$$ u u u u u u
Carriage Inn • 690 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-8848 79 $ u
Circus Circus Reno • 500 N. Sierra St. • 775-329-0711 • 800-648-5010 • circusreno.com 1572 $-$$$ u u u u u u
Club Cal Neva • 133 N. Virginia St. • 775-323-1046 • 877-777-7303 • clubcalneva.com 181 $-$$$ u u u u u
Comfort Inn & Suites Reno Airport • 1250 E. Plumb Ln. • 775-682-4444 • 866-848-4450 • renoairporthotel.com 59 $$-$$$ u u u
Courtyard Reno • 6855 S. Virginia St. • 775-851-8300 • 800-321-2211 • marriott.com 117 $$-$$$$ u u u u
Crest Inn • 525 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-0808 46 $ u u
Days Inn Reno • 701 E. Seventh St. • 775-786-4070 • 800-448-4555 • daysinn.com 138 $-$$$ u u u u u
Desert Rose Inn • 655 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-3451 94 $-$$$ u u u
Easy 8 Motel • 255 W. Fifth St. • 775-322-4587 21 $ u u u
Eldorado Hotel Casino Reno • 345 N. Virginia St. • 775-786-5700 • 800-648-5966 • eldoradoreno.com 814 $-$$$$$ u u u u u u
Extended Stay America Reno - South Meadows • 9795 Gateway Dr. • 775-852-5611 • 800-EXTSTAY • extendedstayhotels.com 104 $$-$$$ u u u
Flamingo Motel • 520 N. Center St. • 775-323-3202 30 $ u
Gatekeeper Inn • 221 W. Fifth St. • 775-786-3500 28 $-$$ u u
Gateway Inn • 1275 Stardust St. • 775-747-4220 99 $-$$ u u u
Gold Coin Motel • 2555 E. Fourth St. • 775-323-0237 16 $ u
Gold Dust West Casino Inn • 444 Vine St. • 775-323-2211 • 800-438-9378 • gdwcasino.com 27 $-$$ u u u
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino • 2500 E. Second St. • 775-789-2000 • 800-501-2651 • grandsierraresort.com 1995 $-$$$$ u u u u u u u
Hampton Inn & Suites South Reno • 10599 Professional Cir. • 775-336-2222 • 800-HAMPTON • hamptoninnreno.com 85 $$-$$$ u u u u
Harrah’s Reno Hotel & Casino • 219 N. Center St. • 775-786-3232 • 800-HARRAHS • harrahsreno.com 928 $-$$$$ u u u u u u u
Hilton Garden Inn Reno • 9920 Double R Blvd. • 775-850-9700 • 877-850-9700 • hiltongardeninn.com 135 $$-$$$ u u u u
Hiway 40 Motel • 1750 E. Fourth St. • 775-329-1911 32 $-$$ 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 $-$$$ u u u u u
Legacy Vacation Club • 140 Court St. • 775-329-4251 • 866-507-1429 • legacyvacationclub.com 93 $$-$$$ u u u
Lexington Inn & Suites - Reno Airport • 2050 Market St. • 775-786-2500 • lexingtonhotels.com 89 $$-$$$$ u u u u u
Mardi Gras Motor Lodge • 200 W. Fourth St. • 775-329-7470 30 $-$$ 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 Reno • 9845 Gateway Dr. • 775-853-8800 • 800-331-3131 • residenceinnreno.com 120 $$$-$$$$ u u u u u
Sands Regency Casino Hotel • 345 N. Arlington Ave. • 775-348-2200 • 866-386-7829 • sandsregency.com 833 $-$$$ 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
S PA R K S

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

$ - up to $50 $$ - $51-$100 $$$ - $101-$200 $$$$ - $201-$300 $$$$$ - $300 and up


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Rest.aurant (On-site)
Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Breakfast Included

Smoking Rooms

Wi-Fi in Rooms
Fitness Center

Pets Allowed
Gaming
Rooms

Rates

Pool
S PA R K S , continued

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
VIRGINIA CITY

Comstock Lodge • 875 S. C St. • 775-847-0233 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 12 $$-$$$ u
Tahoe House Hotel • 162 C St. • 775-847-5264 • tahoehousehotel.com 15 $$-$$$ u u
Virginia City Inn • 675 S. C St. • 775-847-0282 • virginiacityinn.com 14 $$ u u

Complementary Breakfast

Restaurant Close by
Bed & Breakfasts

Phones in Rooms
Full Breakfast
Shared baths

Pets Allowed
Private baths
Rooms

Dinner
Lunch
Rates

CARSON CITY

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
GARDNERVILLE

Cottonwood Creek Farm Bed & Breakfast • 1702 Sanchez Rd. • 775-782-3057 • ccarabians.com $$-$$$ 3 0 3 u u u u
GENOA

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
R E N O / S PA R K S

Wildflower Village Bed & Breakfast & Hostel • 4275-4395 W. Fourth St. • 775-747-8848 • wildflowervillage.com $$ 5 0 5 u u u u
VIRGINIA CITY

“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

u $100 for room and breakfast $ - up to $50 $$ - $51-$100 $$$ - $101-$200 $$$$ - $201-$300 $$$$$ - $300 and up

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Handicap Access

Pools/Swimming
Drinking Water

Dump Station

Propane Gas
Pets allowed
Full Hookups
RV PARKS

# RV Sites

Showers
Pull Thru
Gasoline

Laundry
Fishing

Toilets
Store

Wi-Fi
CARSON CITY

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 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
GARDNERVILLE

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 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
L A K E TA H O E - S O U T H

Zephyr Cove Resort • 760 U.S. Hwy. 50 • 775-589-4907 • 800-23TAHOE • zephyrcove.com 93 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆


MINDEN

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 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
R E N O / S PA R K S

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 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Gold Ranch Casino & RV Resort • 320 Gold Ranch Rd. • 775-345-8880 • 877-914-6789 • goldranchrvcasino.com 105 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
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 Way • 775-851-8888 • sparksmarinarvpark.com 204 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Victorian RV Park • 205 Nichols Blvd. • 775-356-6400 • 800-955-6405 • qmcorp.com 92 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
VIRGINIA CITY

Virginia City RV Park • 355 N. F St. • 775-847-0999 • 800-889-1240 • vcrvparknv.com 50 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆


WADSWORTH

I-80 Campground • 1000 Smoke Shop Cr. • 775-575-2181 25 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆


W A S H O E VA L L E Y

Washoe County Davis Creek Park • 25 Davis Creek Rd. • 775-849-0684 • washoecountyparks.com 17 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
WELLINGTON

Wellington Station Resort • 2855 SR 208 • 775-465-2409 • wellingtonstation.com 32 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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NORTHERN NEVADA
COWBOY COUNTRY
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 American and “lock your love” in
the courthouse plaza.
When you venture away from the busy interstate
and bustling country towns, you’ll find some
of the most pristine wilderness in the western
United States. You’ll find abundance wildlife,
challenging hikes and climbs, and immense
expanses of beauty.

Lamoille, Dini Esplin

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COWBOY COUNTRY | NORTHERN

RESOURCES
Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce
and Visitor Bureau
775-635-8245
battlemountainchamber.com

Lander County Convention & Tourism


Authority (Battle Mountain)
775-635-1112
battlemountaintourism.com

City of Carlin
775-754-6354
cityofcarlin.com

Cowboy Country
Elko
877-626-9269 ext. 690
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 Lamoille Canyon ROY O’BRIEN
jackpot-nevada.net
MUST-SEES
Jarbidge Community Association
775-488-2500
✦ Ruby Mountains
jarbidge.org
✦ Lamoille Canyon
Lovelock/Pershing County
Chamber of Commerce
✦ Western Folklife Center
775-273-7213
loverslock.com ✦ Basque Dining
McDermitt Information ✦ Lovers Lock Plaza
cowboycountry.org/McDermitt
✦ Angel Lake
Wells Chamber of Commerce
775-752-3540
✦ Jarbidge/Jarbidge Wilderness
wellsnevada.com
✦ Historic Wendover Airfield
West Wendover Tourism & Convention Bureau ✦ Jackpot
866-299-2489
westwendovercity.com ✦ Gold Mining Tours
Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority ✦ California Trail Center
800-962-2638
winnemucca.com
Lovers Lock Plaza ✦ Black Rock Desert
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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.
775-273-7213, loverslock.com

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 the history of the buildings
that remain.
775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com
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.
775-273-7213, loverslock.com
Elko
Entertainment Historic Sites THE TRANSCONTINENTAL TELEPHONE LINE,
PEPPERMILL CONCERT HALL, WEST WENDOVER BLACK ROCK – HIGH EMIGRANT TRAILS WEST WENDOVER
The state-of-the-art venue hosts a wide variety of live NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA, GERLACH See where the last splice of the Transcontinental Telephone
entertainment, concerts, and comedy shows. The area includes the longest intact segments of the historic Connection line was erected.
800-217-0049, wendoverfun.com emigrant trails to California and Oregon in the western United 866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com
States. Open seasonally.
WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER, ELKO VICTORY HIGHWAY PARK, WEST WENDOVER
775-623-1500, blm.gov/nv
Best known for the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Several plaques commemorate history of the region as well as
the center features exhibits, events, and a gift shop. FABULOUS 40, WELLS the California Trail, which passed through the area.
775-738-7508, westernfolklife.org U.S. Hwy. 40 traversed the entire United States in the early 866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com
20th century; the section of the highway in Wells remains. Here,
WENDOVER WILL, WEST WENDOVER
Family Fun you’ll find a highway-era motel strip with period neon signs and
original architecture. Greeting travelers since 1952, the world’s largest mechanical
BONANZA OPAL MINES, INC., DENIO 775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com cowboy stands 63 feet in height, with a 28-foot arm-to-arm
length and ¼ mile of neon lighting tubes.
As featured on the Travel Channel’s “Cash & Treasures” HISTORIC WENDOVER AIR FIELD, WEST WENDOVER 866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com
program, the mine is open for tailings digging from Memorial
Day through September. The Army airfield was used during World War II to train more
775-941-0111, bonanzaopals.com than 1,000 aircrews, including the crew of the Enola Gay, a B-29 Museums
bomber that deployed the world’s first atomic weapon. Tours
CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER, ELKO are limited. 49’ER INTERPRETIVE CENTER, WELLS
435-665-2308, wendoverairbase.com
Interactive exhibits on the California Trail experience provide This interpretive center is dedicated to the northeastern Nevada
educational and cultural enrichment. JARBIDGE TOWNSITE AND section of the California Trail.
775-738-1849, californiatrailcenter.org COMMUNITY HALL, JARBIDGE 775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com

LOVERS LOCK PLAZA, LOVELOCK Community Hall houses town archives and still has the original BUCKAROO HALL OF FAME & HERITAGE MUSEUM,
Couples, friends and family can symbolically anchor their love stage curtain depicting a Venetian gondolier. Other historic WINNEMUCCA
by adding a lock to a chain at the Pershing County Courthouse buildings are viewable along Main Street.
jarbidge.org Memorabilia includes traditional working gear, paintings,
Park, and then throw away the key. Lovelock is the only place in sculptures, and drawings.
the nation that has adopted this ancient Chinese custom. LOVELOCK CAVE, LOVELOCK 775-623-5071, buckaroohalloffame.com
775-273-7213, loverslock.com
Pick up a brochure on the self-guided Lovelock Cave Back ELKO RAILROAD PARK, ELKO
RAINBOW RIDGE OPAL MINE, DENIO Country Byway driving tour at the Pershing County Chamber of
Commerce or the Marzen House Museum. This archaeological The park hosts demonstrations, summer storytelling, music
Dig through mining tailings for wood and opal combinations. festivals, and other activities commemorating the role Elko
The mine is open from Memorial Day to mid-September. site has yielded 2,000-year-old tule duck decoys and other
American Indian artifacts. played in the rail history of our nation.
775-941-0270, nevadaopal.com 775-738-4091, exploreelko.com
775-273-7213, loverslock.com
ROYAL PEACOCK MINING COMPANY, DENIO HUMBOLDT COUNTY MUSEUM, WINNEMUCCA
LOVELOCK DEPOT, LOVELOCK
Dig through mining tailings for opals. The mine is open from mid- See a turn-of-the-century parlor, early model horseless carriages,
May to mid-October, and there is an RV park on site. The Union Pacific Railroad Depot is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. a set of bones from a local mammoth, and much more. Open
775-941-0374, royalpeacock.com seasonally.
775-273-7213, loverslock.com
775-623-2912, humboldtmuseum.org

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MARZEN HOUSE MUSEUM, LOVELOCK LAMOILLE CANYON, LAMOILLE WILSON RESERVOIR RECREATION AREA, ELKO
Built in 1874, this two-story house features mining equipment, Incredible views of meadows, wildlife, waterfalls, and avalanche Located 83 miles northwest of Elko, the area offers seasonal
American Indian artifacts, and a replica of Lovelock Cave. chutes abound in the glacier-carved canyon. camping and ice fishing.
775-273-7213, loverslock.com 775-752-3357, fs.fed.us 775-753-0200, exploreelko.com

NORTHEASTERN NEVADA MUSEUM, ELKO MILL CREEK RECREATION AREA, BATTLE MOUNTAIN WINNEMUCCA SAND DUNES, WINNEMUCCA
The award-winning museum offers a look into the rich history of In addition to camping, visitors to the recreation area can picnic, Located north of Winnemucca, the dunes are open to
the region through art, wildlife, and history exhibits. hike, fish, and enjoy watching the wildlife, particularly birds. motorcycles and ATVs.
775-738-3418, museumelko.org 775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com 800-962-2638, winnemucca.com
SHERMAN STATION, ELKO PINE FOREST RECREATION AREA, WINNEMUCCA
The 1903 Sherman Station Ranch House and five outbuildings Blue Lakes, Onion Reservoir, and Knott Creek Reservoir are three Shopping
are now home to the Elko Chamber of Commerce and Visitors popular sites in this remote area.
Information Center. Exhibits include artifacts from turn-of-the- DOWNTOWN ELKO
775-623-1500, blm.gov/nv
century Nevada. Peruse gift shops, Western boutiques, and restaurants along the
775-738-7135, elkonevada.com RUBY LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE downtown corridor.
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TUSCARORA POTTERY GALLERY, ELKO
One of the most remote refuges in the lower 48 states, the
Enjoy workshops and hand-crafted pottery. J.M. CAPRIOLA CO., ELKO
refuge encompasses 39,928 acres and serves as a magnet for a
775-756-5526, tuscarorapottery.com wide diversity of wildlife species. The world-famous saddle making company has been outfitting
775-779-2237, fws.gov/refuge/ruby_lake buckaroos for generations.
775-738-5816, capriolas.com
Recreation Areas RUBY MOUNTAINS RECREATION AREA, LAMOILLE
TIP’S WESTERN AND CUSTOM SADDLES,
BLACK ROCK — HIGH EMIGRANT TRAILS NATIONAL Find several trails and campgrounds here, including the
Powerhouse Campground, Roads End Campground, Terraces
WINNEMUCCA
CONSERVATON AREA, GERLACH
Campground, and Thomas Canyon Campground. Custom saddles, silver embroidery, and unique gifts are featured.
The area includes the longest intact segments of the historic
emigrant trails to California and Oregon in the western United 775-752-3357, fs.fed.us 775-623-3300, tipswestern.com
States. Open seasonally.
RYE PATCH STATE RECREATION AREA, LOVELOCK
775-623-1500, blm.gov/nv
Visitors to the area enjoy swimming, boating, waterskiing, Tours
BLOODY SHINS TRAIL, WINNEMUCCA hiking, camping, picnicking, and most notably, trophy-class
walleye fishing. ELKO GUIDE SERVICE, SPRING CREEK
For the die-hard mountain biker, the trail runs seven to 17
arduous miles. 775-538-7321, parks.nv.gov The service offers a wide range of customized adventure
opportunities, from hunting and fishing expeditions, to
blm.gov/nv
SHOSHONE OHV TRAIL, BATTLE MOUNTAIN activities geared toward the whole family.
CALIFORNIA TRAIL BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY, WELLS Located about 25 miles south of Battle Mountain, the Shoshone 775-744-2277, elkoguideservice.com
The byway begins 25 miles north of Wells off US 93 and OHV Trail System offers climbs to nearly 8,000 feet and travels
through a variety of high desert ecosystems including pinion and GOLD MINE TOURS, ELKO
traverses 96 miles of gravel roads in extreme northeastern Elko
County, crossing sagebrush-covered hills and broad valleys. juniper. It is designed for both motorcycles and four-wheeled Newmont Gold Company offers public tours on the second
vehicles less than 50” in width. Tuesday of the month, April through October. Battle Mountain
blm.gov/nv
775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com and Winnemucca area mines also offer tours.
CARLIN CANYON HISTORICAL WAYSIDE, CARLIN 775-778-4068, exploreelko.com
SOUTH FORK STATE RECREATION AREA, ELKO
Bike, walk or drive this picturesque canyon with unique geologic RUBY MOUNTAIN HELI-EXPERIENCE, LAMOILLE
formations. The recreation area provides ideal habitat for a variety of
wildlife and hosts juniper-rich woodlands, meadows dotted with Experience helicopter skiing and riding adventures.
775-754-6354
generous clumps of sagebrush, rolling hills, and deep canyons. 775-753-6867, helicopterskiing.com
COPPER BASIN MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL, 775-744-4346, parks.nv.gov
BATTLE MOUNTAIN
WATER CANYON RECREATION AREA, WINNEMUCCA
Just south of Battle Mountain, the trail offers a variety of steep
Rising almost 2,000 feet above the town of Winnemucca, the
climbs and fast, technical descents through historic mining areas,
area offers sites for overnight camping, picnicking, hiking, biking,
sagebrush-covered canyons, and rocky ridges.
and limited ATVing, as well as flora and fauna viewing.
775-635-1112, battlemounaintourism.com
800-962-2638, winnemucca.com
JARBIDGE RECREATION AREA, JARBIDGE
WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA, ELKO
The area offers more than 200,000 acres of relatively
Visitors to the area enjoy camping, picnicking, hunting, boating,
undiscovered recreational opportunities on unpaved roads.
fishing, and ice fishing.
775-752-3357, fs.fed.us
775-385-5939, parks.nv.gov

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NORTHERN | COWBOY COUNTRY

EVENTS
J A N UA RY
BASQUE CLUB WINTER FESTIVAL,
BATTLE MOUNTAIN
775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com

NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING, ELKO


Human-Powered Speed Challenge by Bruce Rettig
775-738-7508, westernfolklife.org

SPRING CREEK RODEO – COWBOY COMPETITION STREET FEVER SHOW-N-SHINE, LOVELOCK JARBIDGE DAYS, JARBIDGE
775-753-6295, springcreeknv.net 775-273-7213, loverslock.com jarbidge.org

WENDOVER CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW,


F E B R UA RY WEST WENDOVER SEPTEMBER

BALLOON LOVERS ALOFT, LOVELOCK


800-217-0049, wendoverfun.com
BONNEVILLE WORLD FINALS, WEST WENDOVER
775-273-7213, loverslock.com WINNEMUCCA BASQUE FESTIVAL, WINNEMUCCA 866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com

VALENTINE’S DAY – LOCK YOUR LOVE, LOVELOCK


775-623-5071, winnemucca.com MORRODDERS CAR SHOW, ELKO
775-273-7213, loverslock.com 775-738-4091, exploreelko.com
J U LY
RANCH HAND RODEO WEEKEND, WINNEMUCCA RACE TO THE ANGEL, WELLS
BATTLE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL,
775-623-2220, ranchrodeonv.com 775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com
BATTLE MOUNTAIN
775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com RUBY MOUNTAIN BALLOON FESTIVAL, ELKO
MARCH rubymountainballoonfestival.com
FUN RUN CLASSIC CAR SHOW, WELLS
BATTLE MOUNTAIN SPRING MUD FLING SMOKIN’ HOT CHILI COOKOFF, CARLIN
775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com
775-635-8245, battlemountainchamber.com 775-754-6354, cityofcarlin.com
NATIONAL BASQUE FESTIVAL, ELKO TRI-COUNTY FAIR AND STAMPEDE, WINNEMUCCA
SHOOTING THE WEST, WINNEMUCCA
775-738-4091, exploreelko.com 775-623-5071, winnemucca.com
775-623-5071, shootingthewest.org
RANCH HAND RODEO, MCDERMITT WENDOVER WINGS & WHEELS, WEST WENDOVER
APRIL cowboycountry.org 801-571-2907, wendoverairbase.com
SPRING CREEK RODEO – RANCH RODEO,
SILVER STATE INTERNATIONAL WORLD HUMAN-POWERED SPEED CHALLENGE,
SPRING CREEK
HIGH SCHOOL RODEO, WINNEMUCCA BATTLE MOUNTAIN
775-753-6295, springcreeknv.net
775-423-3739, ssir.us 775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com
M AY SILVER STATE STAMPEDE, ELKO WORLD OF SPEED, WEST WENDOVER
CALIFORNIA TRAIL DAYS, ELKO 775-738-4091, exploreelko.com 866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com
775-738-4091, elkotraildays.com
AU G U S T O C TO B E R
RUN-A-MUCCA, WINNEMUCCA
BONNEVILLE SPEED WEEK, WEST WENDOVER AMERICA WEST 4-D BARREL RACING FINALS,
775-623-5071, winnemucca.com
866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com WINNEMUCCA
SENIOR PRO RODEO, ELKO 775-623-2220, aw4d.com
BUB’S MOTORCYCLE SPEED TRIALS,
775-738-4091, exploreelko.com WEST WENDOVER OKTOBERFEST, ELKO
866-299-2489, westwendovercity.com 775-738-4091, exploreelko.com
JUNE
BURNING MAN, GERLACH
ATV JAMBOREE, ELKO NOVEMBER
775-738-3412, elkoatvjamboree.org 415-TO-FLAME, burningman.com
BATTLE MOUNTAIN CHUKAR TOURNAMENT AND
CARLIN RANCH HAND RODEO, CARLIN FEED, BATTLE MOUNTAIN
ELKO MINING EXPO
800-248-3556, exploreelko.com 775-754-6354, cityofcarlin.com 775-635-1112, battlemountaintourism.com
CARLIN SHOW-N-SHINE CAR SHOW, CARLIN CHARLES NANNINI INVITATIONAL CHARIOT RACES,
FORT HALLECK DAYS, ELKO
fthalleck.com 775-754-6354, cityofcarlin.com WELLS
916-296-2326, wsrra.org
ELKO COUNTY FAIR & HORSE RACES, ELKO
MOTORCYCLE JAMBOREE, ELKO
elkomotorcyclejamboree.com 775-738-3616, elkocountyfair.com FESTIVAL OF TREES, ELKO
775-738-4091, exploreelko.com
NEVADA STATE OLDTIME FIDDLERS CHAMPIONSHIP, FIFTIES FEVER, WINNEMUCCA
WELLS 775-623-5071, fifties-fever.com SENIOR NATIONAL FINALS RODEO, WINNEMUCCA
775-752-3540, wellsnevada.com 775-623-5071, seniorrodeo.com
FRONTIER DAYS, LOVELOCK
775-273-7213, loverslock.com
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Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Rest.aurant (On-site)
Breakfast Included

Smoking Rooms

Wi-Fi in Rooms
Fitness Center

Pets Allowed
Gaming
Rooms

Rates

Pool
B AT T L E M O U N TA I N

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
CARLIN

Cavalier Motel • 1003 Chestnut St. • 775-754-6311 18 $ u


Carlin Inn • 1018 Fir St. • 775-754-6110 61 $$ u u u u u
DENIO

Denio Junction Motel • 6505 Hwy. 140 North #5 • 775-941-0171 10 $-$$ u u


ELKO

American Inn • 500 W. Oak St. • 775-738-7269 19 $-$$ 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 $$$ u u u u u
Budget Inn • 1349 Idaho St. • 775-738-7000 60 $$ u u u
Centre Motel • 475 3rd St. • 775-738-3226 22 $-$$ u u u
Comfort Inn of Elko • 2970 Idaho St. • 775-777-8762 • 800-4-CHOICE • comfortinn.com 52 $$-$$$ u u u u
Days Inn • 1500 Idaho St. • 775-738-7245 • 800-329-7466 • daysinn.com 32 $-$$ u u u
Economy Inn • 411 10th St. • 775-738-8018 • 800-565-3286 • economyinnelko.com 18 $-$$ u
Elko Inn Express • 837 Idaho St. • 775-738-7261 • elkoinnexpress.com 49 $$ 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
Key Motel • 650 W. Idaho St. • 775-738-8081 • keymotelelko.com 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
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 • thunderbirdmotelelko.com 70 $$ u u u u
TownePlace Suites Elko • 2625 E. Jennings Way • 775-738-9900 • marriott.com 84 $$$-$$$$ u u u u u
Travelers Motel • 1181 Idaho St. • 775-738-4048 14 $-$$ u u
Travelodge Elko • 1785 Idaho St. • 775-753-7747 • 800-578-7878 • travelodge.com 61 $$ u u u u
Western Inn • 132 3rd St. • 775-753-4977 48 $ u

$ - up to $50 $$ - $51-$100 $$$ - $101-$200 $$$$ - $201-$300 $$$$$ - $300 and up


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northern | cowboy country

Rest.aurant (On-site)
Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Breakfast Included

Smoking Rooms

Wi-Fi in Rooms
Fitness Center

Pets Allowed
Gaming
Rooms

Rates

Pool
GERLACH

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
JACKPOT

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
JARBIDGE

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
LAMOILLE

Hotel Lamoille • 925 Lamoille Hwy. • 775-753-6871 3 $$

LOVELOCK

C Punch Ranch Inn & Casino • 1420 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-2971 • 888-234-6835 75 $-$$ u u u u u u
Cadillac Inn • 1395 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-2798 • cadillacinnlovelock.com 13 $ u u
Royal Inn Suites • 1435 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-2500 30 $-$$ u u u u
Super 10 Motel • 1390 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-0703 10 $ u u u
MCDERMITT

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


WELLS

Lone Star Motel • 676 Sixth St. • 775-752-3632 10 $ u 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
Super 8 Motel • 930 Sixth St. • 775-401-6636 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 56 $-$$ u u u u u
WEST WENDOVER

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 u
WINNEMUCCA

Best Western - Gold Country Inn • 921 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-6999 • 800-346-5306 • bestwestern.com 71 $$-$$$ u u u u u u

$ - up to $50 $$ - $51-$100 $$$ - $101-$200 $$$$ - $201-$300 $$$$$ - $300 and up


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COWBOY COUNTRY | NORTHERN

ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL/MOTEL

Rest.aurant (On-site)
Breakfast Included

Smoking Rooms

Wi-Fi in Rooms
Fitness Center

Pets Allowed
Gaming
Rooms

Rates

Pool
W I N N E M U C C A , continued

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 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Frontier Motel • 410 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2915 19 $ ◆ ◆ ◆
Holiday Inn Express • 1987 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-625-3100 • 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com 72 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Model T Quality Inn • 1130 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2588 • 800-645-5658 • modelt.com 75 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Motel 6 - Winnemucca • 1800 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-1180 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com 103 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Park Motel • 740 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2810 14 $ ◆ ◆
Pyrenees Motel • 714 W.Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-1116 46 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
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 $$ ◆
Val-U Motel • 125 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-5248 72 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Winnemucca Holiday Motel • 670 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-3684 • 800-262-8901 40 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Winnemucca Inn • 741 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2565 • 800-633-6435 • winnemuccainn.com 105 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Winners Hotel/Casino • 185 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2511 • 800-648-4770 • winnerscasino.com 121 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

$ - up to $50 $$ - $51-$100 $$$ - $101-$200 $$$$ - $201-$300 $$$$$ - $300 and up

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northern | cowboy country

RV Parks

Handicap Access

Pools/Swimming
Drinking Water

Tent Camping
Dump Station

Propane Gas
Pets allowed
Full Hookups
# RV Sites

Showers
Pull Thru
Gasoline

Laundry
Fishing

Toilets
Store

Wi-Fi
B AT T L E M O U N TA I N

Broadway Flying J Truck Stop • 654 W. Front St • 775-635-5424 • broadwaygroup.com 90 u u u u u u u u u u u


CARLIN

Desert Gold RV Park • 801 Poplar St. • 775-754-2699 47 u u u u u u u u


Silver Sage RV Park • 371 13th St. • 775-754-6889 6 u u u u
DENIO

Denio Junction • 6505 U.S. Hwy 140 North • 775-941-0171 5 u u u u u u u u u u u


Royal Peacock RV Park • Virgin Valley Rd. #10 • 775-941-0374 (summer); 775-272-3295 (winter) • royalpeacock.com 18 u u u u u u u u u u u u
ELKO

Americas Best Value Gold Country Inn & Casino • 2050 Idaho St. • 775-738-8421 • 800-621-1332 •
26 u u u u u u u u u
goldcountryinnelko.com

Double Dice RV Park • 3730 E. Idaho St. • 775-738-5642 • 888-738-3423 • doubledicervpark.com 140 u u u u u u u u u u u u
Elko RV Park at Ryndon • 507 Scott Rd. • 775-738-3448 130 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u
Iron Horse Resort • 3400 E. Idaho St. • 775-777-1919 • 800-782-3556 • ironhorservresort.com 103 u u u u u u u u u u u u
Valley View RV Park • 600 E. Idaho St. • 775-753-9200 75 u u u u u u u u u u
JACKPOT

Cactus Petes Saquaro RV Park • 1385 U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-6595 • ameristarcasinos.com 91 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u


Spanish Gardens RV Park • Corner of Gurley & U.S. Hwy. 93 • 775-755-2396 38 u u u u u u u u u
JARBIDGE

Outdoor Inn RV Park • Main St. • 775-488-2311 14 u u u u u u u u u u u u


LOVELOCK

Lazy K Campground & RV Park • 1550 Cornell Ave. • 775-273-0577 50 u u u u u u u u u u u


MCDERMITT

Mitchell’s Stateline RV Park • 4112 Stateline Dr. • 514-522-8101 15 u u u u u u u u u


MILL CITY

Star Point Trading Post & RV Park • 150 U.S. Hwy. 400 • 775-528-7677 33 u u u u u u u u u u u u
M O U N TA I N C I T Y

Hilltop Laundromat & RV Park • 103 Davidson St. • 801-616-1943 9 u u u u u u


PA R A D I S E VA L L E Y

Paradise Valley Community RV Park • 60 S. Main St. • 775-578-3531 10 u u u u u u u


WELLS

Angel Lake RV Park • 124 S. Humboldt Ave. • 775-752-2745 • angellakerv.com 48 u u u u u u u u u u u


Crossroads RV Park • 704 6th St. • 775-752-3012 22 u u u u u u u
Mountain Shadows RV Park • 807 Humboldt Ave. • 775-752-3525 • mountainshadowsrvpark.com 38 u u u u u u u u u u u u
Welcome Station RV Park • I-80 Exit 343 • 775-752-2736 21 u u u u u u u u u u
WENDOVER

West Wendover KOA • 651 N. Camper Dr., I-80 Exit 410 • 775-664-3221 • koa.com 154 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u
WINNEMUCCA

Hi-Desert RV Park • 5575 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-4513 • hidesertrv.net 137 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u


Model T RV Park • 1130 W. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-2588 58 u u u u u u u u u u u u
Westerner Trailer Lodge • 800 E. Fourth St. • 775-623-2907 20 u u u u u u u u
Winnemucca RV Park • 5255 E. Winnemucca Blvd. • 775-623-4458 • winnemuccarvpark.com 89 u u u u u u u u u u u u u

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Complementary Breakfast
BED & BREAKFASTS

Restaurant Close by

Phones in Rooms
Full Breakfast
Shared Baths

Private Baths

Pets Allowed
Rooms

Dinner
Lunch
Rates
GERLACH

Soldier Meadows-Ranch & Lodge • Mile 50, Soldier Meadows Rd. • 775-849-1666 • soldiermeadows.com $-$$$ 13 11 2 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
PA R A D I S E VA L L E Y

Stonehouse Country Inn • U.S. Hwy. 290 • 775-578-3530 $-$$$ 8 2 6 ◆ ◆ ◆


UNIONVILLE

Old Pioneer Garden Country Inn • 2805 Unionville Rd. • 775-538-7585 $$ 11 2 9 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

$ - up to $50 $$ - $51-$100 $$$ - $101-$200 $$$$ - $201-$300 $$$$$ - $300 and up

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A sign of good things to come . . .

Dayton
hill near
Ft. Churc
Eureka Opera House

Great Basin

Stillwate
r Wildlife
Refuge,
Fallon Nevad
a Nor
thern Park
Railw
ay, Ely Great Basin National

Pyramid Lake near Fernley


Stokes Castle near Austin

PonyExpressNevada.com 1.888.359.9449

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pony express territory | north central

NORTH CENTRAL
NEVADA
PONY EXPRESS
“Young, skinny, wiry fellows, not over 18, must be
expert riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans
preferred.”

Yeah, you could call this some rough terrain.

Spanning Nevada east to west is the wild,


mountainous, rugged route of the famed Pony Express.
The terrain hasn’t changed much in over 150 years,
but stay on the highway and you’ll find a taste of the
Wild West tamed through time.

Your trek through this stretch of Nevada 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 throughout the
West, now sparkles with vintage neon and a classic
American “Main Street.”

Find yourself by getting lost in Austin, where miles of


mountain-bike trails showcase the beauty of Nevada’s
high desert. Sample some of the best farm-to-fork fare
in Fallon, where you can also taste wine and distilled
spirits at an estate winery.

Sure, Nevada’s Pony Express region has come a long


way since the mail route blazed across the state in
1860, but it’s still an authentic slice of the Wild West.
This is the land for explorers, where rugged beauty
shines through sagebrush and snowcapped mountains
across the Silver State.

Sand Mountain

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RESOURCES
Churchill Arts Council
775-423-1440
churchillarts.org

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

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 MUST-SEES Sand Mountain

775-237-5484
eurekacounty.com
✦ Hwy. 50 - “The Loneliest Road In America”
Fallon Chamber of Commerce
775-423-2544 ✦ Churchhill County Museum
fallonchamber.com
✦ Lattin Farms
Fallon Convention & Tourism Authority
775-423-4556
✦ Oats Park Art Center
visitfallonnevada.com
✦ Sand Mountain
Ely
Fernley Chamber of Commerce ✦ Austin Turquoise Shops
775-575-4459
fernleychamber.org ✦ Eureka Opera House
Great Basin National Park
✦ Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park
775-234-7331
nps.gov/grba
✦ Cave Lake State Park
✦ Nevada Northern Railway and Nevada
Pony Express Territory
888-359-9449
State Railroad Museum
ponyexpressnevada.com
✦ Great Basin National Park
Silver Springs Chamber of Commerce & Lehman Caves
775-577-4336
silverspringsnevada.org
✦ Ely’s Hotel Nevada
Great Basin National Park
✦ State Route 722 and Carroll Summit
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Entertainment
Eureka Opera House, Eureka
Built 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 Fun
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Austin East Ely Railroad Depot Museum, and
Lattin Farms, Fallon
Built in 1866, the Church features grained pews, Gothic Nevada Northern Railway Museum, Ely
The family farm features antique farm equipment, Critterville,
confessionals, and a decoratively painted nine rank Henry C. Dedicated to the restoration, preservation, interpretation, and
and children’s play area. In the fall, explore the corn maze, go on
Kilgen pipe organ in a Gothic case. operation of the historic facilities, yards, and rail collection, the
a hay ride, and pick pumpkins.
775-964-2200, austinnevada.com museum operates historic steam and diesel locomotives and
866-638-6293, lattinfarms.com features unique programs and specialty excursions.
Stokes Castle, Austin 775-289-2085, nnry.com
Rattlesnake Raceway, Fallon
Built in 1897 by Anson Phelps Stokes, a mine developer and
Oval dirt track racing features ICMA mods, hobby stocks, Pro Renaissance Village and Murals, Ely
railroad magnate from the east coast, it was a family summer
stocks, Gen X, and Bombers. Visit homes that recreate the early days of the town, representing
home they seldom used and eventually sold. It has been
775-427-9120, rattlesnakeraceway.net the many diverse ethnic groups that settled here. Murals,
unoccupied since 1898.
sculptures, and projects tell the story of the rich history of
Reno-Fernley Raceway, Fernley 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com the region.
Special events and recreational activities are hosted at the Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park, Ely 775-289-4929, elyrenaissance.com
motorsports complex.
The park features six beehive-shaped ovens that were built by White River Valley Museum, Lund
775-690-7256, fernley95aspeedway.com Italian craftsmen and used in the late 19th century to make Located approximately 25 miles south of Ely, the museum is
Top Gun Raceway, Fallon charcoal for smelting ore from nearby silver mines. filled with relics of one of the last colonization efforts of the
775-289-1693, parks.nv.gov Mormons in the American West.
NHRA drag racing and other racing events occur at the raceway.
775-289-3720, elynevada.net
800-325-7558, topgunraceway.com
Museums White Pine Public Museum, Ely
Some of the many displays include 19th-century transportation
Historic Sites Churchill County Museum and pieces, a Hesselgesser doll collection, the Cave-Bear, and more
The Historic Town of Austin Archives, fallon than 300 types of minerals and rocks, including gold and silver.
Exhibits include more than 30,000 images featuring American 775-289-4710, wpmuseum.org
Visit several historic buildings throughout town including
Indians, pioneer families, farms, ranches, and the
the elementary school, Austin Cemetery, Emma Nevada Hall,
Newlands Project.
Gridley’s Store, and more. Recreation Areas
775-423-3677, ccmuseum.org
775-964-2200, austinnevada.com Alta Toquima Wilderness Area, Austin
Dayton Museum, Dayton The area boasts dramatic, glacier-carved canyons, tumbling
Fort Churchill and Buckland Station,
Located in the original 1865 schoolhouse, the museum includes creeks, and high alpine tablelands. It is also the location of a
silver springs exhibits on the region’s rich history. Open seasonally. prehistoric Indian village.
Visit the 1861 U.S. Army fort ruins, built to protect early settlers. 775-246-6316, daytonnvhistory.org 775-355-5310, fs.usda.gov
At nearby Buckland Station see where the Pony Express and
Overland Telegraph once passed through, along with an 1870 Eureka Sentinel Museum, Eureka Austin Mountain Bike Trail Network, Austin
former hotel. Located in the Eureka Sentinel building, site of the town’s The rocky, brush-covered hillsides have become a playground for
775-577-2345, parks.nv.gov longest-running newspaper, artifacts from the 19th-century press mountain bikers of all levels.
as well as Eureka’s mining past are exhibited. 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com
Pony Express National Historic Trail 775-237-5010, co.eureka.nv.us
Baker Archeological Site, Baker
The historic mail route follows U.S. Highway 50, designated “The
McGill Drugstore Museum, McGill Explore the once well-planned community of several small pit
Loneliest Road in America” by Life Magazine.
Pre-World War II appliances and vintage products line the houses surrounding a main house and small granaries that was
775-885-6000, blm.gov/nv
shelves. The old soda fountain is also a link to the past. Open for built in the 13th century by Fremont Indians.
private tours by appointment. 775-289-1800,
775-235-7082, mcgilldrugstoremuseum.org www.nps.gov/grba/historyculture/baker-archeological-site.htm

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STILLWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE


COMPLEX, FALLON
The 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, AUSTIN


This unique, high mountain plateau is popular for horse packers,
equestrians, and hikers.
775-964-2671, austinnevada.com

TIMBER CREEK RECREATION AREA, ELY


Nestled high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range, Timber
Creek Campground is in the middle of a spruce, fir, and aspen
Ward Charcoal Ovens, State Historic Park forest setting.
775-289-3031, recreation.gov
BIRD CREEK RECREATION AREA, ELY GRIMES POINT/HIDDEN CAVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOIYABE CREST TRAIL, AUSTIN
A wide range of recreational opportunities are available. Many SITE, FALLON The trail runs 72 miles along the ridges of the Toiyabe Range at
birds make it their home during the spring and summer seasons. A National Recreation Trail leads to hundreds of boulders etched elevations generally above 8,000 feet and contains slopes of 30
877-444-6777, recreation.gov with 6,000-year-old petroglyphs. to 80 percent. Motorized vehicles are not allowed.
775-885-6000, recreation.gov 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com
BLUE MASS SCENIC AREA, ELY
The unique area of strangely eroded granitic rock is nestled in HICKISON PETROGLYPHS, AUSTIN TOQUIMA CAVE, AUSTIN
the Kern Mountain Range near the Nevada/Utah state line. The interpretive trail offers long vistas, shade, and an opportunity A prehistoric shelter formed from volcanic rock, the cave offers
877-444-6777, recreation.gov to view ancient petroglyphs. a glimpse into the lives of ancient peoples of Western America
CAVE LAKE STATE PARK, ELY 775-635-4000, blm.gov/nv through rock art.
Located in the middle of Nevada’s Schell Creek Range, Cave 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com
ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, ELY
Lake is known for its excellent trout fishing, crawdad gathering,
Located at the base of the White Pine Range, this picturesque WARD MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA, ELY
boating, hiking, picnicking, and camping. The park hosts the
annual White Pine Fire & Ice Show. recreation site is a popular spot for fishing and ice fishing. Twenty miles of trails meander through the forest. Open to
775-296-1505, parks.nv.gov 775-289-1842, blm.gov/nv hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, motorcycling, and
snowmobiling.
CLEVE CREEK, ELY KINGSTON CANYON, AUSTIN 877-444-6777, recreation.gov
The year-round stream delights fishermen, hikers, horseback The canyon offers birding and wildlife observation opportunities,
riders, and OHV enthusiasts. Camping available. camping at Groves Lake, and serves as the trailhead for the
877-444-6777, recreation.gov Toiyabe Crest Trail. Shopping
775-964-2200, kingstonnevada.org ELY ART BANK, ELY
EGAN CREST TRAILS, ELY
The trails provide recreationists with more than 50 miles of LAHONTAN STATE RECREATION AREA, FALLON Browse and buy paintings, photography, sculptures, furniture,
varied terrain to explore. With 69 miles of shoreline, the reservoir offers fishing and and jewelry crafted by local artists.
775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv watersports as well as beach camping. elyrenaissance.com
775-867-3500, parks.nv.gov SMOKE SIGNALS TRADING POST, ELY
ELY ELK VIEWING AREA, ELY
LEHMAN CAVES, BAKER Shop for Native American jewelry, crafts, artwork, and more.
A mile-long corridor has been dedicated to allow visitors a
chance to stop and view Nevada’s largest native animal, the 775-289-4848
Located within Great Basin National Park, the ornate caves may
Rocky Mountain elk, from their vehicles. only be entered via guided tour. TURQUOISE SHOPPING, AUSTIN
775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv 775-234-7331, nps.gov/grba
Explore Main Street in Austin and peruse shops that feature
GARNET HILL, ELY MT. MORIAH WILDERNESS AREA, BAKER locally mined turquoise, from unfinished stones to custom-
Located on BLM land outside of Ely, the Garnet Fields The area is made up of a complex array of canyons, jumbled designed pieces.
Rockhound Area sprawls 1,280 acres. Search the surface and peaks, drainages, and a variety of trees. Recreational 775-964-2200, austinnevada.com
drainages for dark red stones or carefully break the garnet- opportunities include camping, hiking, backpacking, horseback
bearing rock to reveal the gems. riding, and hunting.
775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv 775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv
Tours
HOT SPRINGS RANCH, EUREKA
GOSHUTE CANYON WILDERNESS STUDY AREA, ELY SAND MOUNTAIN, FALLON
Enjoy the rustic comforts of unspoiled mountain wilderness at
The rugged range with massive white limestone cliffs is home Just outside of Fallon, the 600-foot high sand dune is popular
the ranch and embark on an adventure on one of several tours,
to many wildlife species including Bonneville cutthroat trout among sandboarders and OHV enthusiasts.
including horsepacking and backcountry skiing. The ranch and
in Goshute Creek, mule deer, mountain lions, bobcats, owls, 775-885-6000, blm.gov/nv
tours are available by reservation only.
falcons, eagles, hawks, kestrels, and marmots.
hotspringsranch.net
775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv

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EVENTS
J A N UA RY CHURCHILL COUNTRY FAIR &
RANCH RODEO, FALLON
FIREWORK EXPRESS AND JACK FRONT STEAM TRAIN
775-867-3975, churchillcountryfair.com
RIDES, EAST ELY
877-407-8326, nnry.com
EUREKA COUNTY FAIR, EUREKA
775-237-6026, co.eureka.nv.us/fair.htm
SHEEPHERDER’S REUNION, BAKER
775-234-7300, greatbasinpark.com
FALLON FIGHTS, FALLON
775-423-4556, visitfallonnevada.com/fallonfights
WHITE PINE FIRE & ICE SHOW, ELY
800-496-9350, elynevada.net FARMER’S MARKET, ELY
800-496-9350, elyrenaissance.com
F E B R UA RY
WINTER PHOTO SHOOT, EAST ELY WHITE PINE COUNTY FAIR, ELY
877-407-8326, nnry.com 800-496-9350, elynevada.net Lyon County Fly-In

MARCH SEPTEMBER
UTAH SHAKESPEARIAN FESTIVAL, EUREKA DAYTON VALLEY DAYS, DAYTON
775-237-6006, co.eureka.nv.us 775-246-3378, daytonvalleydays.org

APRIL HEARTS O’GOLD CANTALOUPE FESTIVAL, FALLON


775-423-4556, visitfallonnevada.com
LINCOLN HIGHWAY CAR SHOW, AUSTIN
775-964-2200, austinnevada.com SILVER STATE CLASSIC CHALLENGE, ELY
702-631-6166, sscc.us
M AY
SNAKE VALLEY DAYS, BAKER
LYON COUNTY FLY-IN, SILVER SPRINGS
greatbasinpark.com
775-887-1294, lyoncountyflyin.com
TRACTORS AND TRUFFLES, FALLON
NEVADA OPEN ROAD CHALLENGE, ELY
775-423-4556, visitfallonnevada.com/tractorsandtruffles
702-631-6166, sscc.us
WILD WEST SHOOTOUT GUN DOG
SPRING WINGS BIRD FESTIVAL, FALLON
CHAMPIONSHIPS, DAYTON
775-423-5128, springwings.org
775-720-9293, wildwestshootout.com
SHOW WHAT YA BRUNG CAR SHOW & HWY. 50 YARD
SALE, EUREKA O C TO B E R
775-237-5484, eurekacarshow.com COWBOY FAST DRAW CHAMPIONSHIPS, FALLON
775-423-4556, visitfallonnevada.com
JUNE
HAUNTED GHOST TRAIN RIDES, EAST ELY
COCKTAILS & CANNONS (AKA BATHTUB RACES), ELY
877-407-8326, nnry.com
800-496-9350, elynevada.net
LATTIN FARMS FALL FESTIVAL, FALLON
OCTANE FEST, FALLON
775-867-3750, lattinfarms.com
775-423-4556, octanefest.com

OODLES OF NOODLES, DAYTON NOVEMBER


775-246-7909, daytonnvchamber.org CHRISTKINDLESMARKT, ELY Lattin Farms, Fallon
775-289-4929, elyrenaissance.com
SNAKE VALLEY FESTIVAL, BAKER White Pine Fire & Ice Show
protectsnakevalley.org DECEMBER

J U LY FESTIVAL OF TREES, ELY


800-496-9350, elynevada.net
LUND PIONEER DAYS, GYMKHANA AND RODEO
888-259-9449, ponyexpressnevada.com LIVE NATIVITY, AUSTIN
775-964-2200, austinnevada.com
AU G U S T
THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE, EAST ELY
ARTS IN THE PARK FESTIVAL, ELY 877-407-8326, nnry.com
775-289-4929, elyrenaissance.com

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Smoking Rooms
Fitness Center
ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL/MOTEL

Pets Allowed

Wi-Fi in Rooms
Restaurant
Breakfast
Included

(On-site)
Gaming
Rooms

Rates

Pool
AUSTIN

Cozy Mountain Motel • 40 Main St. • 775-964-1433 • austinnevada.com 12 $$ ◆


Lincoln Motel • 60 Main St. • 775-964-2698 • goaustinnevada.com 17 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆
Pony Canyon Motel • 30 Main St. • 775-964-2605 10 $-$$ ◆ ◆
BAKER

Border Inn • Utah-NV Border, Hwys. 6 & 50 • 775-234-7300 • greatbasinpark.com 29 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆


Silver Jack Inn • 10 Main St. • 775-293-0189 • silverjackinn.com 10 $$ ◆ ◆
Whispering Elms Campground, Motel and RV Park (Summers only) • 195 Baker Ave. • 775-234-9900 • whisperingelms.com 6 $ ◆
E LY

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 $ ◆ ◆
Elk Ridge Motel • 1550 High St. • 775-289-4600 17 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆
Fireside Inn Motel • 49 N. McGill Hwy. • 775-289-3765 • elyhotels.us 13 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆
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 100 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
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 $ ◆ ◆ ◆
EUREKA

Best Western Eureka Inn • 251 N. Main St. • 775-237-5247 • 800-WESTERN • bestwestern.com 42 $$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Sundown Lodge • 60 N. Main St. • 775-237-5334 27 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆
FALLON

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 $$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Motel 6 • 1705 S. Taylor St. • 775-423-2277 • 800-4-MOTEL6 • motel6.com 41 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Overland Hotel & Saloon • 125 East Center St. • 775-423-2719 • theoverlandhotel.com 17 $ ◆
Super 8 Motel/Bonanza Casino • 855 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-6031 • 800-800-8000 • super8.com 72 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Value Inn Motel • 180 W. Williams Ave. • 775-423-5151 • valueinn.net 21 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
FERNLEY

Best Western Fernley Inn & RV Park • 1405 E. Newlands Dr. • 775-575-6776 • 877-576-6776 • bestwestern.com/fernleyinn 66 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
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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Complementary Breakfast
Bed & Breakfasts

Restaurant Close by

Phones in Rooms
Full Breakfast
Shared baths

Pets Allowed
Private baths
Rates Key

Rooms

Dinner
Lunch
Rates
AUSTIN

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
EUREKA

Eureka Bed and Breakfast • 400 S. Edwards St. • 877-403-6868 • eurekabedandbreakfast.com $$-$$$ 89-105 2 0 2 u u u

RV Parks
Cable TV/Satellite

Handicap Access
Group Rally Area

Pools/Swimming
Internet Access
Drinking Water

Tent Camping
Dump Station

Propane Gas
Pets allowed
Full Hookups

Telephones
Showers
Pull Thru
Gasoline

Laundry
Fishing

Toilets
Store

Wi-Fi
AUSTIN

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

BAKER

Border Inn RV Park • Utah-NV Border, U.S. 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

D AY T O N

Dayton RV Park • 75 Pike St. • 775-246-9300 • daytonrvpark.com u u u u u u u u u u u u

E LY

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 U.S. Hwy. 93 S. • 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 • U.S. 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 Hwys. 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

EUREKA

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 U.S. 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 • 4800 Reno Hwy. • 775-867-3636 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u

FERNLEY

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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CENTRAL NEVADA
SILVER TRAILS
Silver camps strung together by two-lane
highways mark the swath of the state known
as Nevada Silver Trails. These camps now exist
as ghost towns frozen in time. These are the
testaments to Nevada’s once-thriving mines
and boomtowns, now populated by wildlife,
sagebrush, and the curious traveler. 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. Search for spirits
among the ghostly ruins of Rhyolite on the
northeast entrance to Death Valley National
Park.
Some of Nevada’s best kept secrets are hidden
in the hamlets and roadsides of Central Nevada:
the Million Dollar Courthouse in Pioche, marine
reptile fossils at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State
Park, clay caverns created by eons of erosion
at Cathedral Gorge State Park, ghosts of the
Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, and the site of the
Nelson vs. Gans boxing match in Goldfield. These
all make up the fabric of Nevada’s inimitable
character.
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.

Cathedral Gorge State Park

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NEVADA SILVER TRAILS | CENTRAL

RESOURCES

Amargosa Valley Chamber of Commerce


775-372-1515
amargosachamber.org

Beatty Chamber of Commerce


866-736-3716
beattynevada.org

Death Valley Chamber of Commerce


760-852-4420
deathvalleychamber.org

Death Valley National Park


Furnace Creek Visitor Center & Museum
760-786-3200
nps.gov/deva

Death Valley Natural History Association


800-478-8564 ext. 10
dvnha.org

Goldfield Chamber of Commerce/


Historical Society Death Valley
775-485-3560
goldfieldnevada.org

Greater Lincoln County Chamber of


Commerce
MUST-SEES
(Alamo, Caliente, Panaca, Pioche, ✦ Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Rachel)
877-870-3003
lincolncountynevada.com
✦ Walker Lake

Mason Valley Chamber of Commerce


✦ Extraterrestrial Highway
(Yerington)
775-463-2245
✦ Beaver Dam State Park
masonvalleychamber.org
✦ Cathedral Gorge State Park
Mineral County Fair & Recreation
775-945-5854 ✦ Echo Canyon State Park
visitmineralcounty.com
✦ Kershaw-Ryan State Park
Rachel
Nevada Silver Trails
877-848-5800 ✦ Spring Valley State Park
nevadasilvertrails.com
✦ Death Valley National Park &
Town of Pahrump
775-727-5107 ext. 310
Scotty’s Castle
visitpahrump.com
✦ Tonopah Mining Park &
Pioche Chamber of Commerce Stargazing Events
775-962-5544
piochenevada.com ✦ Historic Mining Ghost Towns –
Greater Smoky Valley Chamber of Belmont, Rhyolite, Goldfield,
Commerce
775-337-2830
and Lincoln County
Town of Tonopah ✦ Rhyolite
775-482-6336
tonopahnevada.com ✦ Beatty

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Today, roughly 30 residents welcome visitors to tour the town. exhibits are featured.
775-482-4653, goldpointghosttown.com 775-945-5142, mineralcountychamber.com

THE HISTORIC TOWN OF GOLDFIELD PAHRUMP VALLEY MUSEUM, PAHRUMP


Founded in 1903, this gold mining town was once the Exhibits include early farming and mining equipment, cowboy
most populated town in Nevada. Sights include the Historic and pioneer family lifestyles, Pahrump historical and political
Equipment Park, the Esmeralda County Courthouse, and the items, American Indian artifacts, and the Kariel and Jean Huff
Santa Fe Saloon, built in 1905. Inquire at local businesses for a President Lincoln Collection.
free walking map. 775-751-1970, pahrumpnv.org
Tonopah Mining Park 775-485-3560, goldfieldnevada.org

MILLION DOLLAR COURTHOUSE, PIOCHE Recreation Areas


Family Fun After costing taxpayers nearly $1 million to build in 1872, the ARC DOME WILDERNESS AREA, ROUND MOUNTAIN
STARGAZING, TONOPAH building now serves as a museum.
At more than 115,000 acres, Nevada’s largest wilderness
See nearly 7,000 stars in the Tonopah night sky. Located about 775-962-5544, piochenevada.com area offers breathtaking vistas, seemingly endless trails, and
halfway between Reno and Las Vegas, Tonopah was named the spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities.
No. 1 stargazing destination in the country by USA Today.
RHYOLITE
One of the most photographed towns of the Old West lies 775-964-2671,
775-482-9680, tonopahstartrails.com austinnevada.com/austin-nevada-wilderness.html
just four miles outside of Beatty. The famous Bottle House, old
TONOPAH MINING PARK railroad depot, and concrete ruins are all that remain. ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE,
Take the self-guided tour of the site of the silver strike that 866-736-3716, beattynevada.org AMARGOSA VALLEY
started the rush to Tonopah, making it “Queen of the Encompassing more than 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands,
Silver Camps.”
SCOTTY’S CASTLE, DEATH VALLEY
the desert wetland ecosystem provides habitat for at least 24
Located 53 miles southwest of the Goldfield ghost town, visitors
775-482-9274, tonopahhistoricminingpark.com endemic species such as the endangered Devil’s Hole pupfish.
can tour the massive Spanish-style stucco mansion built in the
1920s. Daily living history tours tell the stories of Walter 775-372-5435, fws.gov/refuge/ash_meadows
Historic Sites Scott’s exploits.
BAILEY’S HOT SPRINGS, BEATTY
AMARGOSA OPERA HOUSE, AMARGOSA VALLEY 760-786-2395, nps.gov/deva
A former railroad depot, the historic site now offers three private
Located just west of Amargosa Valley, this Mexican Colonial-style bath houses.
building has been renovated with alluring hand-painted murals Museums 775-553-2395, baileyshotsprings.com
by Marta Becket. Performances can be seen on a seasonal basis. BEATTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, BEATTY
760-852-4441, amargosa-opera-house.com BIG DUNE, AMARGOSA VALLEY
Experience life in the early 1900s, learn how the early miners
Five square miles of dunes and dips, with a peak-topping 500
lived, walk the footsteps of the “Bullfrog Gold Rush,” and learn
feet, can be accessed by 4WD vehicles only.
about the ghost towns and historic sites in the area.
775-372-1515, avnv.us
775-553-2303, beattymuseum.org
LUNAR CRATER NATIONAL LANDMARK AND BACK
CENTRAL NEVADA MUSEUM, TONOPAH
COUNTRY BYWAY, TONOPAH
Learn about central Nevada history including mining, pioneer life,
ranching, and World War II. Peruse the extensive research library Located 75 miles east of Tonopah on U.S. 6, the area contains
and gift shop. numerous volcanic features.
775-482-9676, tonopahnevada.com 775-482-7800, blm.gov   

GOLDWELL OPEN AIR MUSEUM, BEATTY MASON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA,
YERINGTON
See the unique eight-acre sculpture park located near the ghost
town of Rhyolite. From desert shrub lands to wet meadows, the habitats of the
Belmont Courthouse Walker River floodplain attract a variety of waterfowl, fish,
702-870-9946, goldwellmuseum.org
and mammals.
HAWTHORNE ORDNANCE MUSEUM 775-463-2741, ndow.org
BELMONT COURTHOUSE HISTORIC SITE, BELMONT
The museum preserves past military ordnance items and
Built in 1876, the building has been partially restored and offers
provides education for future generations.
a glimpse into Nevada’s colorful past.
775-945-5400, hawthorneordnancemuseum.com
belmontcourthouse.org
LYON COUNTY MUSEUM, YERINGTON
CALIENTE RAILROAD DEPOT, CALIENTE
Collection on life in Mason and Smith valleys is exhibited in six
The mission-style railroad depot was built in 1923, and the
buildings that comprise the museum: three old country schools,
Boxcar Museum is located adjacent to the depot near the tracks
the new E.L. Wiegand Building, a general store, and a
in Caliente.
blacksmith shop.
775-728-4460, lincolncountynevada.com
775-463-6576, lyoncountymuseum.com
GOLD POINT GHOST TOWN, GOLD POINT
MINERAL COUNTY MUSEUM, HAWTHORNE
A mining town that had its beginning in 1868, Gold Point Goldwell Open Air Museum
Mining equipment, turn-of-the-century vehicles, Victorian
thrived until the 1960s, when an accident shuttered the industry.
clothing and furniture, a 1907 drug store, and animal and fossil

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MOUNT WILSON BACK COUNTRY BYWAY, PIOCHE


The 66-mile route of mostly gravel roads winds through an ancient EVENTS
volcanic caldera now forested with piñon and juniper trees at the
lower elevations, and aspen, mountain mahogany, and ponderosa F E B R UA RY / M A R C H J U LY
pine at higher elevations. SILVER STATE CHILI COOKOUT, PAHRUMP NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY, YERINGTON
775-289-1800, blm.gov/nv 866-722-5800, pahrumpchamber.com 775-463-2334, nightinthecountry.org

PAHRANAGAT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, ALAMO APRIL AU G U S T


Lakes and marshes are a rare sight in this region of Nevada, BEST IN THE DESERT OFF-ROAD RACES, CALIENTE GOLDFIELD DAYS, GOLDFIELD
and those on the refuge attract more than 230 species of 775-482-6245, bitd.com 775-485-3560, goldfieldnevada.org/goldfield-days
migratory birds and other resident wildlife. Numerous recreational
opportunities are available. LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR & RODEO, PANACA
M AY
775-725-3417, fws.gov/desertcomplex lcnvfair.org
ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION, HAWTHORNE
WALKER LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA, HAWTHORNE 775-945-2507, mineralcountychamber.com LYON COUNTY FAIR & RODEO, YERINGTON
One of the last remnants of an ancient inland sea that covered 775-463-2245, nevadasilvertrails.com
JIM BUTLER DAYS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND,
much of western Nevada nearly 10,000 years ago, the area now
TONOPAH
offers fishing, boating, and picnicking. SEPTEMBER
775-482-6336, tonopahnevada.com/events
775-867-3001, parks.nv.gov PAHRUMP FALL FESTIVAL, PAHRUMP
SPRING FLING CAR SHOW CLASSIC, YERINGTON 866-722-5800, visitpahrump.com
WILSON CANYON RECREATION AREA, YERINGTON 775-463-2245, masonvalleychamber.org
At the West Fork of the Walker River, the area is a popular place PIOCHE LABOR DAY, PIOCHE
to camp, fish, hike, picnic, and ride off-highway vehicles. OHVs UFO FRIENDSHIP CONFERENCE CAMPOUT, 775-962-5544, piochenevada.com
are only permitted in areas away from the river. Please respect all RACHEL
posted regulations. 775-729-2515, littlealeinn.com O C TO B E R
775-885-6000, blm.gov/nv BEATTY DAYS, BEATTY
JUNE
775-553-2424, beattynevada.org
AMARGOSA DAYS, AMARGOSA VALLEY
775-372-5459, amargosadays.org WILD WEST EXTRAVAGANZA AND PONY EXPRESS
TRAIL RIDE, PAHRUMP
NATIONAL TRAIL DAY, PIOCHE 866-722-5800, pahrumpwildwest.com
775-728-4460, lincolncountynevada.com

Shopping
DEATH VALLEY NUT & CANDY CO., BEATTY
775-553-2100

DESERT SPIRIT TRADING POST, PAHRUMP


A 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, PIOCHE


Features antiques, collectibles, and gifts. Open May-September.
Hawthorne Armed Forces Day Parade
775-962-5000

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Accommodations Hotel/Motel

Restaurant (On-site)
Breakfast Included

Smoking Rooms

Wi-Fi in Rooms
Fitness Center

Pets Allowed
Gaming
Rooms

Rates

Pool
ALAMO

Alamo Inn • 367 U.S. Hwy. 93 N. • 775-725-3371 • 888-740-8009 14 $-$$ u u


Windmill Ridge • U.S. Hwy. 93, Windmill Circle • 775-725-3686 • 866-383-6759 • wind-mill-ridge.com 25 $$-$$$ u u u
A M A R G O S A VA L L E Y

Longstreet Inn and Casino RV Resort • 4400 S. Hwy. 373 • 775-372-1777 • longstreet-casino.com 60 $$ u u u u u
B E AT T Y

Death Valley Inn and RV Park • 651 U.S. Hwy. 95 S. • 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 $-$$ u u
Motel 6 Beatty - Death Valley • 550 U.S. Hwy. 95 N. • 775-553-9090 • 800-466-8356 • motel6.com 69 $$ u u
Phoenix/Atomic Inn • 350 S. First St. • 775-553-2250 • atomic-inn.com 54 $-$$ u u u
Stagecoach Hotel & Casino • 900 E. U.S. Hwy. 95 N. • 775-553-2419 • 800-424-4946 • stagecoachhotelcasino.com 80 $$ u u u u u u
CALIENTE

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
GABBS

Dummar’s Motel • 100 S. Main St. • 775-285-4019 9 $ u u u


GOLDFIELD

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 20 $-$$ u u u
Sand N Sage Lodge • 1301 E. Fifth St. • 775-945-3352 37 $-$$ u u u
PA H R U M P

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
PIOCHE

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 $$ u u u u
Sleeps 2-6
The Sweet Life Guest Cottage • Corner of 4 North & Mill • 775-962-5188 $$
people

Wright’s Country Cabins • 704 Main St. • 775-962-5205 • 866-810-7303 • wrightscountrycabins.com 2 $$ u


RACHEL

Little A’Le’Inn • 9631 Old Mill St. • 775-729-2515 • littlealeinn.com 13 $-$$ 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

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Restaurant (On-site)
ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL/MOTEL

Breakfast Included

Smoking Rooms

Wi-Fi in Rooms
Fitness Center

Pets Allowed
Gaming
Rooms

Rates

Pool
T O N O PA H C O N T I N U E D

Jim Butler Inn & Suites • 100 S. Main St. • 775-482-3577 • 800-635-9455 • jimbutlerinn.com 24 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆
Mizpah Hotel • 100 Main St. • 775-482-3030 • 855-337-3030 • mizpahhotel.net 48 $$-$$$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
National 9 Inn • 720 N. Main St. • 775-482-8202 • 800-524-9999 46 $ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Tonopah Motel • 325 N. Main St. • 775-482-3987 19 $ ◆ ◆ ◆
Tonopah Station - Ramada • 1137 S. Main St. • 775-482-9777 • 866-611-9777 • tonopahstation.com 78 $$ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
YERINGTON

Copper Inn • 307 N. Main St. • 775-463-2135 13 $-$$ ◆ ◆


Victorian Rose Inn • 111 S. Main St. • 775-463-2164 16 $$ ◆ ◆
Yerington Inn • 4 N. Main St. • 775-463-2481 76 $-$$ ◆ ◆ ◆

seasonal $ - up to $50 $$ - $51-$100 $$$ - $101-$200 $$$$ - $201-$300 $$$$$ - $300 and up

Complementary Breakfast
BED & BREAKFASTS

Restaurant Close by

Phones in Rooms
Full Breakfast
Shared baths

Pets Allowed
Private baths
Rooms

Dinner
Lunch
Rates

ALAMO

A Cowboy’s Dream Bed and Breakfast • 95 Hand Me Down Rd. • 775-725-3500 • 877-885-2236 • cowboysdream.com $$$$$ 8 0 8 ◆ ◆ ◆
BELMONT

Belmont Inn • Main St. • 775-482-2000 • thebelmontinn.com $$$ 5 0 3 ◆


C R Y S TA L

Short Branch Bed & Breakfast • Crystal Ranch Rd. • 775-372-1717 • shortbranchsaloon.com 6 0 6 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
GOLD POINT

Gold Point Ghost Town Bed & Breakfast • 4th and Gold St. • 775-482-4653 • goldpointghosttown.com $$-$$$ 5 4 1 ◆ ◆◆ ◆◆◆ ◆ ◆
KINGSTON

Miles End Bed & Breakfast • 107 Del Dr. • 775-964-1046 • milesendbnb.com $$$ 4 0 4 ◆ ◆ ◆
PA H R U M P

Stay-at-Dars Bed & Breakfast • 1501 E. Mt. Charleston Dr. South • 877-751-DARS • stay-at-dars.com $$-$$$ 4 0 4 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
PA N A C A

Pine Tree Inn • 412 North Third St. • 775-728-4675 • pinetreebnb.com $$ 4 0 4 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆


◆ With Charge ◆◆ Family Style ◆◆◆ Brown Bag

A Cowboy’s Dream Bed and Breakfast, Alamo

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Handicap Access

Pools/Swimming
Drinking Water

Dump Station

Propane Gas
Pets allowed
Full Hookups
# RV Sites

Showers
Pull Thru
Gasoline
RV Parks

Laundry
Fishing

Toilets
Store

Wi-Fi
ALAMO

Alamo RV Park • 115 Broadway • 775-725-3307 30 u u u u u u u u u u


"R" Place RV Park • 6799 U.S. Hwy. 93 S., Ash Springs • 775-725-3545 37 u u u u u u u u u u
A M A R G O S A VA L L E Y

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
B E AT T Y

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 Hwy. 95 • 775-553-9039 20 u u u u u u u u u u u u
CALIENTE

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
GOLDFIELD

Goldfield RV Park • 410 S. 4th St. • 775-485-3280 10 u u u u u u


Gold Point Ghost Town RV Park • 4th and Gold St. • 775-482-4653 • goldpointghostown.com 10 u u u u u u u
H AW T H O R N E

Whiskey Flats RV Resort • 3045 Hwy. 95 • 775-945-1800 • whiskeyflats.net 60 u u u u u u u u u u u u


MINA

Sunrise Valley RV Park (seasonal) • U.S. Hwy. 95 S. • 775-573-2214 • sunrisevalley.com 26 u u u u u u u u u


PA H R U M P

Lakeside Casino/RV Resort • 775-751-7770 • 888-558-LAKE • terribleslakesidecasinorvpark.com 159 u u u u u u u u u u u u u u


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
Pahrump RV Park • 101 S. Linda St. • 775-727-6091 • 888-725-6775 59 u u u u u u u u u
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A Black Mountains, 44 Eco-Resort, Mustang Monument Wild Horses, 12


Accommodations Black Rock Desert, 21 Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, 38
Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92–96 Blue Diamond, 64 Elko, 10, 88
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 64–70 Blue Sky, 64 Accommodations, 9, 92, 95
Pony Express (North Central NV), 105–106 Boating Attractions and events, 9, 15, 31, 37, 52–54, 91
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 80–83 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Itineraries, 46
Silver Trails (Central NV), 113–114 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 41, 44, 61 Ely, 10, 98, 100
Adventure tours, 62, 78 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Accommodations, 105–106
Alamo, 42, 110, 112, 113–115 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 48, 49, 78 Attractions and events, 21, 23, 37, 102–104
Amargosa Opera House, 111 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112 Itineraries, 46–47
Amargosa Valley, 113, 115 Botanical gardens, 59, 61 Entertainment
American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, 39 Bottle House, 8, 111 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–91
Amusement parks, 59, 76–77 Boulder City, 22, 24, 45, 58, 64, 70 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 59–63
Anaho Island, 48 Britney: Piece of Me, 12 New for 2014, 12
Aquariums, 59 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–104
Archeology, 54, 102 C Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 76–79
Arts Caliente, 10, 110, 111–112, 113, 115 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112
Bottle House, 8, 111 California Trail Interpretive Center, 46, 89 Eureka, 47, 98, 100, 102–106
Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91 Car shows, 63, 79, 91, 104, 112 Eureka Opera House, 47
Indian Territory events, 54 Carlin, 88, 89–91, 92, 95 Eureka Sentinel Museum, 47
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 26, 28, 63 Carson City, 10, 76 Events
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, 15, 46, 89 Accommodations, 80, 84 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91
Native American crafts, 52 Attractions and events, 22–24, 52–54 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 63
Pony Express (North Central NV), 104 Golf, 38–39 Pony Express (North Central NV), 104
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 21, 26–27, 79 Itineraries, 49 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 79
Silver Trails (Central NV), 111, 112 Carson Valley, 9, 49 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 111 Cathedral Gorge State Park, 41, 108 Extraterrestrial Highway, 42
Ash Springs, 42 Cave Lake State Park, 47, 103
Attractions Caves, 41, 47, 54, 90, 103 F
Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–91 Celebrity chefs, 28 Fallon, 31, 32, 47, 98, 100, 102–106
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 26, 28, 59–63 Central Gorge State Park, 108 Family Fun
Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–104 Charcoal ovens, 41, 98–99, 102 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 26–27, 76–79 Children’s museums, 59, 77. See also Museums Las Vegas, 59–60
Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Churchill Vineyards, 32 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102
ATV excursions, 35 Contact information, 3 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 76–77
Austin, 47, 98, 100, 101, 105, 106 Container Park, 12 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111
Aviation Museum, 60 Cowboy Christmas, 16 Farmer’s markets, 32
Cowboy Country (Northern NV) Fernley, 100, 102–106
B Accommodations, 92–96 Festivals
Badwater, 43, 45 Attractions and events, 15–16, 89–91, 102–104 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 91
Baker, 102, 105, 106 Maps, 50–51 Indian Territory events, 54
Ballooning, 78, 79, 91 Resources and Must-Sees, 88 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 63
Baseball, 27 Cowboy culture, 14–16, 17, 46, 62 Pony Express (North Central NV), 104
Basque culture, 9, 31, 46, 91 Cross-country skiing, 37 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 79
Battle Mountain, 88, 89–91, 92, 95 Crystal, 114 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112
Beatty, 10, 43, 110, 111–115 Crystal Bay, 76 Film locations, 42, 48
Bed and Breakfast Fishing
Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 96 D Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 70 Dangberg Home Ranch, 9 Ice fishing, 90, 103
Pony Express (North Central NV), 106 Dante’s View, 45 Indian Territory events, 54
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 83 Dat So La Lee, 52 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 41, 61
Silver Trails (Central NV), 114 Dayton, 100, 102, 106 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103
Belmont, 19, 111, 114 Death Valley National Park, 43, 45, 62, 110, 111, 113 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 35, 48, 78, 84
Berlin, 19 Denio, 92, 95 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112, 115
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, 41, 108 Devil’s Fire, 20, 21 Truckee River, 35
Bet on the Farm!, 32 Devil’s Golf Course, 43, 45 Fly Geyser, 21
Big Bend State Recreation Area, 44, 61 Dining, overview, 30–33 Fort Churchill, 20, 41
Biking Dinosaurs, 41, 108 Forts, 20, 41
Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Divine Nine, 38–39, 49 Fossils, 41, 108
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 61, 62 Donner Party, 46 Furnace Creek, 45
Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103 Downtown Grand Las Vegas, 12
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 35, 76, 78, 79 G
Birdwatching, 41, 48, 61, 90, 102, 103, 104 E Gabbs, 113
Black Mailbox, 42 East Ely Depot Museum, 23 Galaxy IMAX Theater, 12

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Galena Creek, 10 Pony Express (North Central NV), 105–106 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 47, 49
Galleries, 12, 28, 60, 76 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 46–49 State map, 50–51
Gardnerville, 31, 80, 84 Silver Trails (Central NV), 113–114 Marathons, 63, 79
Garnet Hill, 103 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 37, 41 Martin Hotel, 31
Genoa, 38, 76, 80 Hunting, 90, 103 Mason Valley, 32, 33
Gerlach, 10, 21, 93, 96 McDermitt, 88, 93, 95
Ghost towns, 8, 19, 43 I McGill Drugstore Museum, 46, 102
Ghost Train, 47 Ice fishing, 90, 103 McKeen Car, 23
Glendale, 64 IMAX Theater, 12 Mesquite, 38, 58, 69
Gold Butte, 20–21, 61 Incline Village, 76 Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, 44, 45
Gold Hill, 24 Indian Springs, 64 Mill City, 95
Gold Point, 111, 114 Indian Territory Mina, 115
Goldfield, 43, 110, 111, 113, 115 Events and resources, 9, 52–54 Minden, 81, 84
Golf, 38–39 Maps, 50–51 Mining
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 38, 43, 45, 63 Itineraries, 42–49 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–90
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 38–39, 49, 79 Ghost towns, 18
Goodsprings, 44 J Nevada State Museum, 9, 49, 53, 60
Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs, 54 Jackpot, 88, 93, 95 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102
Great Basin National Park, 41, 47, 100 Jarbridge, 88, 93, 95 Railroad tours, 22–24
Grimes Point Archaeological Site, 54 Jean, 70 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112
Gunfights, 44 Jim Butler Motel, 43 Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, 21, 41, 47, 98–99, 102
JT Basque Bar & Dining Room, 31 Mizpah Hotel, 43
H Moapa Valley, 58
Hastings Cutoff, 46 K Mojave Desert, 38
Hawthorne, 10, 113, 115 Kayaking, 27, 78 Mormon Station State Historic Park, 20, 41
Heavenly Mountain, 37 Kit Carson Trail, 49, 78 Motels. See Hotels and motels
Helicopter tours, 62, 78, 90 Mount Charleston, 37, 69
Helicopter-skiing, 37, 90 L Mountain biking, 35, 41, 62, 78, 79, 90
Helldorado Days, 16 Lake Mead, 41, 45, 61 Mountain City, 93, 95
Henderson, 64, 70 Lake Mohave, 44 Museums. See also Ghost towns
High Roller, 12 Lake Tahoe, 10, 49, 74–76 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–90
Hiking, 35, 41 Accommodations, 80–83 Indian Territory, 53
Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Attractions and events, 35, 37, 76–79 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 45, 52, 59–61
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 20–21, 35, 61 Golf, 39 New for 2014, 12
Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103 Itineraries, 49 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 10, 35, 49, 78 RV parks, 84 Railroad museums, overview, 22–24
Historical events and places Lake Tahoe State Park, 41 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 46–49, 77–78
California Trail Interpretive Center, 46 Lamoille, 93 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111
Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–90 Lamoille Canyon, 46, 86–87 Must-Sees
Cowboy culture, 14–16 Lander County, 88 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 88
Forts, 20 Landsailing, 35 Indian Territory, 53
Geological formations, 41 Las Vegas, 9, 10, 43, 50–51, 58 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 43, 58
Ghost towns, 19 Accommodations, 12, 65–69 Pony Express (North Central NV), 100
Kit Carson Trail, 49 Attractions and events, 12, 16, 26, 28, 37, 41, 52, 53, Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 76
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 43, 60–61 59–63 Silver Trails (Central NV), 108–110
McGill Drugstore Museum, 46 Golf, 38 Mustang Monument Wild Horses Eco-Resort, 12
Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Itineraries, 42–49
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Visitors Center and Museum, 48 New for 2014, 12 N
Railroads, 22–24 RV parks, 70–71 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, 15, 46, 89
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 46–49, 77–78 Lattin Farms, 104 National parks, 34–37
Silver Trails (Central NV), 111 Laughlin, 10, 44, 58, 69 Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 111
Stokes Castle, 21 Laughlin Events Center, 12 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, 21, 41, 98–99, 102 LINQ, 12, 58 Death Valley National Park, 43, 45, 62, 110, 111, 113
Western Folklife Center, 46 Little A’Le’Inn, 42 Great Basin National Park, 41, 47, 100
Hoover Dam, 9, 24, 45, 58, 60 Little Finland, 20, 21 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 37, 41
Horseback riding, 44, 59, 61, 62, 78, 103 Lost City Museum, 9, 45, 52, 53, 60 Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 41, 45, 61
Horses, wild, 12, 41 Louis’ Basque Corner, 31 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 45, 61
Hot air balloons, 78, 79, 91 Lovelock, 46, 88, 93, 95 Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 112
Hot springs, 42, 48, 78, 103, 111, 115 Lovers Lock Plaza, 46, 89 Red Rock National Conservation Area, 35, 40–41, 44, 61
Hotel Nevada Gambling Hall, 46 Luxury IMAX Theater, 12 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 47–49
Hotels and motels Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112
Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 92–96 M Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, 37, 61
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 12, 65–69 Maps Native American communities, 52–54
New for 2014, 12 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 43, 45 Naval Air Station Fallon, 47

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Neon Museum, 60 Basque food, 31 Silver Trails (Central NV), 108, 111–112
Nevada 150 Celebration, 7, 13, 16, 117 Las Vegas, 28, 33 Valley of Fire State Park, 41, 42, 45
Nevada State Museum, 9, 49, 53, 60 Reno, 27 Ward Charcoal Ovens, 21, 41, 47, 98–99, 102
Nixon, 48 Rhyolite, 8, 19, 43 Stateline, 49
North Las Vegas, 69–70 Rock climbing, 20–21, 27, 35, 40–41, 59, 61, 102–103 Stewart Indian School Trail, 53, 77
Rodeo, 15–16, 54, 63, 79, 91, 112 Stokes Castle, 21
O Round Mountain, 113, 115 Stone Mother, 48
Off-road riding, 35 Royal Links Golf Club, 38
Oktoberfest, 24, 91 Ruby Mountains, 37, 41, 46 T
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 41, 60 Ruby Valley, 90 Tahoe Ridge Winery, 32
Old Logandale School, 60 Rupert, John, 52 Tahoe Rim Trail, 35, 49
Orovada, 93 RV parks, 70–71, 84, 95, 106, 115 Taste of the Valley, 32
Overland, 31 Temperatures, average, 10
Overton, 45, 52–54, 70 S Tonopah, 10, 42–43, 110, 111–115
Sand Mountain, 35, 47, 100 Tours, 62–63, 78, 90, 103
P Sanders Family Winery, 32 Tractors and Truffles, 32
Pahranagat Lakes, 112 Santa train, 23 Travel distances, intra-state, 10
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 112 Searchlight, 70 Truckee River, 34
Pahrump, 9, 43, 110, 111–115 Sesquicentennial events, 7, 13, 16, 117
Pahrump Valley Winery, 32 Shadow Creek, 38 U
Panaca, 45, 110, 114 Shopping Unionville, 96
Paradise Valley, 95, 96 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 16, 90
Petroglyphs, 54, 103 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 28, 44, 61 V
PGA Tour, 39 Outlets, 61, 78 Valley of Fire State Park, 41, 42, 45
Pioche, 110, 111, 113, 115 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Valmy, 93
Pioneer Saloon, 44, 60 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 27, 47, 49, 78 Virginia & Truckee Railway, 23–24
Piper’s Opera House, 77 Silver Trails (Central NV), 112 Virginia City, 48–49, 76
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, 12 Sierra, 39 Accommodations, 83, 84
Pony Express (North Central NV), 9, 50–51 Sierra Nevada mountains, 37, 38, 74 Attractions and events, 16, 23, 48–49, 78, 79
Accommodations, 105–106 Silver Springs, 100, 102–104 Voodoo Zip Line, 12
Attractions and events, 102–104 Silver Trails (Central NV), 9, 10, 50–51
Resources and Must-Sees, 98, 100 Accommodations, 113–114 W
Pony Express Station, 47 Attractions and events, 111–112 Wadsworth, 52–54, 84
Powwows, 52–54 Resources and Must-Sees, 108–110 Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, 21, 41, 47, 98–99, 102
Primm, 70 Skiing, 36–37 Ward Mountain Recreation Area, 37
Pueblo Grande de Nevada, 45 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 37, 90 Washoe Valley, 84
Pullman coaches, 24, 60 Las Vegas, 37 Weather, 10
Pyramid Lake, 6–7, 48, 53 Pony Express (North Central NV), 103 Websites, 3
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 37, 49, 76, 78 Wellington, 84
R Sledding, 37 Wellington Station Museum, 53
Rachel, 42, 110, 113 Slotzilla, 12 Wells, 46, 88, 91, 93, 95
Railroad history, 22–24 Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 59 Wendover Will, 8, 89
Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 89–90 Smith Valley, 113, 115 West Wendover, 10, 88, 89, 93, 95
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 45, 60 Snowboarding, 37 Western Folklife Center, 46
Pony Express (North Central NV), 102 Snowmobiling, 37 Whitney Peak Hotel, 12
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 47, 77–78 Snowshoeing, 37 Wild horses, 41, 78
Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Social media connections, 3 Wildlife
Railway Post Office, 24 Southern Nevada itineraries, 42–45 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90
Ranches, cowboy culture, 14–16 Sparks, 12, 82–83, 84 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103
Recreation areas Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 60 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 48, 77, 78
Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, 37, 61 Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112
Las Vegas (Southern NV), 61 Spring Valley, 10 Windmill Ridge, 42
Pony Express (North Central NV), 102–103 Springs Preserve, 9, 32, 60 Wine, 9, 32, 43, 49
Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 78 Stagecoach rides, 16 Winnemucca, 10, 46, 88, 93–94, 95
Silver Trails (Central NV), 111–112 Star Hotel, 9, 31, 46 Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo, 16
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 35, 40–41, State parks, 41 Wolf Course, 38
44, 61 Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, 41, 108
Reno, 10, 76 Big Bend State Recreation Area, 44, 61 Y
Accommodations, 12, 81–83 Cathedral Gorge State Park, 41, 108 Yerlington, 110, 114, 115
Attractions and events, 8, 9, 15, 21, 26–27, 35, 76–79 Cave Lake State Park, 47, 103
Golf, 38–39 Cowboy Country (Northern NV), 90 Z
Itineraries, 46–49 Lake Tahoe State Park, 41 Zabriskie Point, 43, 45
Maps, 47, 49, 50–51 Las Vegas (Southern NV), 44–45, 60, 61 Ziplines, 12
Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive, 16 Mormon Station State Historic Park, 20, 41 Zoos, 44, 59, 77
Reno-Tahoe territory, 8, 9 Pony Express (North Central NV), 102
Restaurants, 31–33 Reno-Tahoe (Northwestern NV), 47–49
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