2015 Nevada Visitor's Guide

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN CARSON VALLEY ADVENTUREYour next great vacation is closer than you think. In a reachable 45-minute drive south of Reno on Highways 580 and 395, or just 12 miles east of South Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley offers an abundance of escapes from routine. Bask in the possibilities and let Mother Nature take care of the itinerary. What adventure will you choose today? Soak in breathtaking vistas, framed by the majestic Sierra Nevada range, as you golf one of the valleys championship courses. Smell wildflowers and listen to the rhythm of your own hiking boots as you set off to discover miles of trails. Leave the earth behind and play among the clouds as you soar over the landscape in a modern sail plane. Wade in and cast your line in waters that range from high desert lakes to rolling rivers. Watch out for Jackrabbit crossings as you motocross through the high desert. Or use pedal power to explore the mountains by bike. After all this is the great American West, shouldnt the choices be as big as the landscape? When the suns goes down, rest up at any of the Carson Valleys outstanding and comfortable accommodations. Get your sleep because the adventure continues tomorrow.

800-727-7677 VisitCarsonValley.org

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Nevada stands apart from other states. Here, youll find the quintessential tourist experience of Las Vegas as well as the scenic rural towns of Ely, Panaca and Tonopah, and everything in between. From the growing downtown scene in Reno the town recently chosen by Tesla Motors as the site of its future gigafactory to the cowboy traditions of Elko, home of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Nevada offers its guests a wealth of diversity.

Road trips are at the heart of the Nevada experience. Ive traveled the states highways and byways, both with my family and while promoting

TravelNevadas Discover Your Nevada campaign.

Every trip, Ive been enriched by the people Ive met

and the sites Ive seen. I encourage you to embark on

your own Nevada adventure, and this guide, packed

full of travel itineraries, is the perfect place to start.

You may already know that Nevada is the most

mountainous state in the lower 48 states, but did

you know that several hundred mountain ranges

cross its landscape, including the Sierra Nevada in

the west and the Ruby Mountains in the east? Drive

the Interstate 80-U.S. 50 loop from Reno and youll

pass over many mountain ranges while taking in

spectacular sites along the way, including Great

WELCOME TO NEVADA!

Gov. Brian Sandoval is photographed with a fuel-injected 1957 Chevy Bel Air owned and restored by Russ Sheltra, board member of Hot August Nights classic car festival.

Photo by: Neil Lockhart

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Basin National Park, historic mining towns along the Loneliest

Highway and the California Trail Interpretive Center near Elko.

Nevada is known for the engineering marvel that is Hoover

Dam, dedicated in 1935, which harnessed the power of the

Colorado River to generate hydroelectric power for use in

Nevada, Arizona and California. Just 26 miles from Las Vegas,

its one of many day trips to take when making the city your

base camp.

Among the many scenic byways youll find in Nevada is

Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway on Pyramid Lake Paiute tribal land

in northern Nevada. The desert lake is a remnant of ancient

Lake Lahontan, a colossal inland sea that once covered most of

Nevada. Along the byway, youll find the Pyramid Lake Paiute

Tribe Museum and Visitors Center, a great place to learn about

the areas cultural history.

Theres so much to do and discover in Nevada, as you

will see in this guide. Welcome to our state, and enjoy your

adventure!

Sincerely,

Brian Sandoval, Governor

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Paula Riley

Maureen Skoblar

Brian Wahlberg

Yevgeniy Zakharkin

Aramark

Bureau of Land Management

Cal Neva

Carson Valley Visitors Authority

Delano Las Vegas

Diamond Peak Ski Resort

Edgewood Tahoe

Electric Daisy Carnival

Fallon Convention and Tourism Authority

GO Mount Charleston

Heavenly Mountain Resort

JA Nugget

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe

Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Nevada Indian Commission

Nevada Magazine

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority

Silver Trails Territory

Tahoe Ridge Winery

Tahoe South Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority

U.S. Forest Service

Western Folklife Center

White Pine Tourism and Recreation Board

TravelNevada would like to thank the following photographers for the use of their work in the production of the Visitors Guide:

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Imlay

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Gold Hill

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Blue Diamond

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C O N T E N T S

2 Governors Welcome

4 Connect with Us

8 Photo Opportunities

10 Distance/Temperature Information

12 Whats New

14 Events

16 State Map

Itineraries 28 Southern Nevada Loop

30 Interstate 80-U.S. 50 Loop

34 U.S. 93 State Parks

Rides Guide 64 Las Vegas to Hoover Dam

66 Lake Tahoe and Genoa

Scenic Byways 70 Pyramid Lake, Gerlach, Nixon

72 Lamoille Canyon

76 Lehman Caves and Baker

85 Nevada Territories

118 Index

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On the cover: Jonathan Martinez, 30, of Reno, holds a Nevada-shaped rock found at Wheeler Peak in Great Basin National Park.

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W E L C O M E T O N E V A D A

How to use the 2015 Visitors Guide

Nevada is a wide-open expanse of mountains, valleys, lakes, and most of all, roads. A seemingly endless network of paved highways, gravel roads, and dirt paths link adventures together.

This guide will help you plan your road trip through Nevada, with a variety of itineraries that cover nearly every inch of the state. Learn how to experience Vegas like a local, or eat your way through Nevada like a foodie. You will find our suggestions for the best photo ops in the state, as well as a look at whats new. The note pages interspersed throughout the guide are for you to jot down your thoughts or sketch out your own itinerary.

Love the cover? Theres a postcard version of it tucked inside, along with a recipe from one of Lake Tahoes best Italian restaurants, and a card that will save you some dough at Nevadas state museums.

Toward the back of this guide, you will find information on our state territories, the geographic regions that make up the Silver State. We have also compiled a list of hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and RV parks.

We hope you will keep this guide handy while youre visiting Nevada all 110,560 square miles of it!

Let your adventures begin!

Ruby Mountains Photo by: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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Middlegate

Midas Metropolis

MESQUITE

Mercury

McGill

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Lund

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Logandale

LAUGHLIN

LAS VEGAS

Lamoille

LakeTahoeLakeTahoe

Lahontan Reservoir

Kingston


Jiggs

Jean

Jarbidge

Ione

Indian Springs

Imlay

Hoover Dam

Hiko

HENDERSON

Hazen

HAWTHORNE

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Goodsprings

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Gold Hill

Goldfield

Golconda

Gerlach

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Empire

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Duckwater

Dixie Valley

Denio

Crescent Valley

Cherry Creek


Carvers

Carson City

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CALIENTE

Cal Nev Ari

BOULDERCITY

Bonnie Claire

Blue Diamond

Blair

Black Rock Desert

Beowawe

Belmont

BEATTY

BATTLE MOUNTAIN

Baker

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Ash Springs

Arc Dome

AngelLake

AmargosaValley

Alamo

ROAD TRIP SONG LIST:

Dont Fence Me In, The Killers

Ive Been Everywhere, Johnny Cash

All The Way to Reno, R.E.M.

Battle Born, The Killers

Viva Las Vegas, Elvis Presley

Life is a Highway, Tom Cochrane

Hit the Road Jack, Ray Charles

Have Love, Will Travel, The Sonics

Born to be Wild, Steppenwolf

Hitchin a Ride, Green Day

Into the Great Wide Open, Tom Petty

N E V A D A P H O T O O P S

Goldwell Open Air Museum: This collection of seven large outdoor statues was developed in the 1980s by a group of Belgian artists. Note: The Goldwell statues are protected by copyright, but non-commercial photography for personal use is permitted.

Hoover Dam: Built in the 1930s to harness the power of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam today still is considered an engineering marvel. Photo tip: Get a full photo of the dam from the Mike OCallaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.

Lake Tahoe: North Americas largest alpine lake is known for its water clarity and stunning mountain scenery. Photo tip: Sand Harbor State Park has coves and boulder formations.

Lamoille Canyon: This glacier-carved canyon in the Ruby Mountains is known for its fall colors. Photo tip: Get out of the car! The Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway has a few trailheads along the road.

Nevada, with its stark desert landscapes, just begs to be captured on film (or on digital files)! For inspiration, heres a few suggestions for photo-ops:

NEVADA PHOTO OPS

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Photo by: TravelNevadaPhoto by: Rachid Dahnoun/Tahoe South

Photo by: Kurt KuznickiPhoto by: TravelNevada

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Lamoille

LakeTahoeLakeTahoe

Lahontan Reservoir

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Imlay

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Hiko

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Pyramid Lake: The 125,000-acre desert lake located on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation has tufa formations and Anaho Island, home of one of the largest colonies of American white pelicans in the United States. Photo tip: Visit in the spring, when pelicans return to Anaho Island from their wintering areas.

Sand Mountain: This 2-mile-long, 600-foot-high sand dune is popular with ATV riders and sand boarders, but also provides an opportunity for photographers. Photo tip: Spring and fall are the best times to visit,

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Photo by: Fallon Convention and Tourism BureauPhoto by: Maureen McMillan

Sand Springs Range in Fallon Photo by: Neil Lockart

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D I S T A N C E / T E M P E R AT U R E S

Travel lengths are rounded and travel times are approximate.

LOCATION JANUARY APRIL JULY OCTOBER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Intra-state Distances

Regional Distances

Average Temperatures

FROM TO DRIVE TIME MILES KM

Grand Canyon Las Vegas 4.5 hours 275 443

Los Angeles, Calif. Las Vegas 4 hours 270 435

Phoenix, Ariz. Las Vegas 5 hours 286 460

San Diego, Calif. Las Vegas 5 hours 332 534

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Seattle, Wash. Reno 12.75 hours 721 1161

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Photo by: Sydney Martinez

TRAVELNEVADA .COM 11For more one-of-a-kind itineraries

THAT KIND OF DAY.The kind of day where your feet carried you up, around and

through the storied Nevada backcountry. The kind of day

where your eyes witnessed tree carvings left by the Basque

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find in the state of Nevada.

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W H A T S N E W

Blue Genes Jam, a music/lifestyle festival celebrating the invention of blue jeans in Reno, will debut Oct. 2-4, 2015. In addition to rock and country music concerts, there will be a retail marketplace for vintage and designer jeans; a mini-film festival; denim fashion shows; scholarly presentations on the history of blue jeans; and more.

The historical Cal Neva Resort & Casino, once owned by Frank Sinatra, is set to reopen in December 2015 following an extensive renovation project. The 10-story, 191-key Lake Tahoe resort will have a non-smoking casino, a spa and pool. The Cal Nevas signature Circle Bar will remain, as well as the resorts theater, The Showroom.

The 188-room Cromwell, a boutique hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, opened in spring 2014. The Cromwell features modern and vintage design, with Parisian-themed rooms outfitted with hardwood floors and plush furnishings. The hotel is home to Giada, the first restaurant helmed by Emmy-award winning celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis; Drais Beach Club-Nightclub; and a casino.

The Delano Las Vegas, formerly The Hotel, opened September on the Las Vegas Strip with rooms redesigned in the Delanos iconic South Beach style and an emphasis on personalized service. The propertys 43-story tower includes Franklin, an eclectic lounge featuring up-and-coming DJs; 2940 Coffee + Tea; Dellas Kitchen; and BATHOUSE Spa, which infuses soothing elements of locally sourced ingredients.

Gilleys Restaurant and Nightclub opened its doors in June at the Nugget in Sparks. Mechanical bull riding, offered every night of the week, is a top draw, along with line dancing, live music and DJs. Gilleys menu features barbecued steaks, pork and chicken. Gilleys also has a Trading Post store carrying Western and logo wear.

Set to open in early 2015, Grand Bazaar Shops outside of Ballys on the Las Vegas Strip boasts 150 shops on a two-acre site, as well as food, dining and bar venues. The shopping mecca is designed to reference the worlds greatest open-air markets, among them Istanbuls Grand Bazaar, Jerusalems Old Market and Londons Portobello Road, and features a vibrantly colored rooftop design.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, formerly the Horizon in Stateline, is slated to open in January 2015 in time for the Reno-Tahoe

ski season. In addition to a 25,000-square-foot casino, the

property will include more than 500 renovated hotel rooms,

new restaurants and bars and an outdoor pool, as well as an

assortment of live entertainment venues, both indoors and out.

Heavenly Mountain Resort in Stateline, known for world-class skiing, expanded its summer options in 2014 when it

rolled out the 3,300-foot-long Blue Streak Zip Line and three

ropes challenges courses at the top of the Heavenly Gondola.

Families and first-timers may appreciate the Boulder Cove

ropes course, while the Black Bear course presents a more

challenging option. The Forest Canopy course is set among the

trees.

Heritage restaurant, an enterprise of celebrity chef Mark Estee, opened in May inside the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno.

The 4,000-square-foot dining room sports a clean, clever

design, with an open kitchen and a bar that serves craft beers

and local wines. The Heritage menu draws heavily on locally

inspired cuisine and features a seasonally driven menu.

Photo by: Neil Lockhart

NEW IN NEVADA

Delano, Las Vegas Photo by: Delano Las Vegas

GilleysPhoto by: JA Nugget

Historical documents related to the inven-tion of blue jeans, celebrated at Blue Genes Jam.

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Jetpack America, which offers the experience of flying over water with a jet pack, opened a flight center Oct. 16 at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump. At the center, first-time pilots can learn to operate the jet packs from certified pilots in 15-minute to 60-minute flight packages.

Lex nightclub opened its doors in July at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. The 25,000-square-foot club has an indoor pool partially covered by a glass dance floor, three bars and 33 VIP tables. Nine skylights plus a $2 million lighting system add to the atmosphere at this nightspot.

LINQ Hotel & Casino formerly the Quad opened in October on the Las Vegas Strip with 2,256 brand-new rooms and suites. The LINQ sports a signature lobby bar, all-new retail and spa amenities and a new pool deck. The property is connected to the High Roller observation wheel and LINQ retail-dining-entertainment promenade.

SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino reopened in summer 2014 on the former Sahara site on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. The hotels 1,600 rooms and suites are spread over three hotel towers Story, Lux and World each with its own personality; theres also two expansive pools, several restaurants and nightclubs.

Tonopah Brewing Company opened its doors in September in Tonopah. The brewery, tap house and pub serves up craft brews, including India and American pale ales, pilsner, hefeweizen, Irish red ale and seasonal brews. The pub menu features barbecue items.

And the town of Austin along U.S. 50 opened the Austin Visitors Center in June. Outdoor interpretive panels tell the story of this mining town formed in the 1860s after the discovery of silver ore in the area.

W H A T S N E W

Blue Streak Zip line at Heavenly Photo by: Heavenly Mountain Resort

Cal Neva Resort & Casino

E V E N T S

SPECIAL EVENTS

Ranch Hand Rodeo, Feb. 25 to March 1, 2015 Winnemucca ranchrodeonv.com

National Finals Rodeo Dec. 3-12, 2015, Las Vegas nfrexperience.com

WINTER:

Love a good celebration? Nevada has special events regularly scheduled throughout the state, giving you a perfect excuse to plan your Nevada road trip! Following are a few of the states festivities:

For up-to-date information about Nevadas special events, visit TravelNevada.com/events, or visit the websites of our various territory partners:

Cowboy Country Territory, cowboycountry.org

Las Vegas Territory, lvterritory.com

Nevada Indian Territory, nevadaindianterritory.com

Nevada Silver Trails Territory, nevadasilvertrails.com

Pony Express Territory, ponyexpressnevada.com

Reno Tahoe Territory, renotahoe.com

Other sources for event information include:

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau,

lasvegas.com Reno-Sparks Convention &

Visitors Authority, rscva.com

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Jan 26-31, 2015 Elko westernfolklife.org


SPRING:

Rock in Rio Festival May 8-9, 15-16 2015 Las Vegas rockinrio.com

Jim Butler Days The Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in May Tonopah tonopahnevada.com

Snow Mountain Pow Wow (Las Vegas Paiute Tribe) May Las Vegas lvpaiutetribe.com/powwow

Bruno Mars, top, and Joss Stone, bottom, are set to perform at the 2015 Rock in Rio Festival.

National Finals RodeoPhoto by: PRCA

Ranch Hand Ro

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Photo by: WT B

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SUMMER:

Stewart Fathers Day Pow Wow June Carson City stewartindianschool.com

Cocktails and Cannons, also known as the Great Bathtub Boat Races June 27, 2015 Ely elynevada.net

American Century Celebrity Golf Championship July 14-19, 2015 Stateline tahoecelebritygolf.com

Night in the Country July 23-25, 2015 Yerington nightinthecountry.org

National Basque Festival July 2015 Elko elkobasqueclub.com

Hot August Nights Aug. 4-9, 2015 Reno hotaugustnights.net

Fallon Cantaloupe Festival August Fallon falloncantaloupefestival.com

FALL:


Electric Daisy Carnival June Las Vegas electricdaisycarnival.com

Great Basin Astronomy Festival September 10-12, 2015 Baker nps.gov/greatbasin

National Championship Air Races Sept. 16-20, 2015 Reno Airrace.org

Beatty Days October-November Beatty beattynevada.org

Southern Paiute Veterans Association Pow Wow

November in Moapa

Great Basin Astronomy Festival Photo by: Sydney Martinez

Hot August NightsFallon Cantaloupe Festival

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Day 1RED ROCK CANYON: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a popular hiking and rock climbing destination. There are several trailheads along the 13-mile scenic loop drive.

BONNIE SPRINGS RANCH: This family-friendly destination offers a rootin tootin taste of the West with horseback rides, a zoo, a replica of a Western mining town circa 1880, mock gunfights in the streets, shops and dining.

GOODSPRINGS: Goodsprings claim to fame is the Pioneer Saloon, favored by motorcyclists and history buffs. This is where Clark Gable sat for three days waiting to hear of the fate of his love, Carole Lombard, after her airplane crashed in the rural mountains of Nevada. The saloon is filled with decades of memorabilia, and rumor has it that there are still bullet holes in the walls from gunfights a century ago.

Day 2LAUGHLIN: Large hotel-resorts line the Colorado River in this small gaming town off U.S. 95. Visitors can lounge by the river, rent boats or Jet Skis, or explore the numerous outdoor destinations, including Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area, Black Mountains, and Lake Mohave.

Laughlin water taxi Photo by: LVCVA

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Day 3BOULDER CITY: Founded in the 1930s for the builders of the Hoover Dam, Boulder City is one of two towns in Nevada where gaming is illegal. The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City, offers a look at Nevadas locomotive past, as well as rides aboard the Nevada Southern Railway.

HOOVER DAM: Hoover Dam is a world-famous man-made wonder. Allow a little extra time to walk across the Mike O Calliaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, which will give you the best, unobstructed views of the dam.

VALLEY OF FIRE: If you packed your hiking shoes, now is the time to take a scenic drive along Lake Mead from Hoover Dam to Valley of Fire State Park, one of southern Nevadas natural wonders, deeply carved rock formations in fiery hues.

LOST CITY MUSEUM: This state museum is dedicated to the history of Nevadas indigenous tribes. The museum features artifacts from Pueblo Grande de Nevada, a tribal settlement excavated nearby, and a reconstructed adobe village.

Day 4DEATH VALLEY: Gas up the car, buy food and water and sunscreen in Pahrump, and then venture into the unparalleled landscape that is Death Valley National Park. Some of the parks highlights easily visited in one day are Dantes View, Badwater Basin, Devils Golf Course, Artists Palette, Zabriskie Point, and Furnace Creek. The park is open year-round, but some services are limited in the summer months.

Into the Valley of Fire Photo by: Yevgeniy Zakharkin

Hoover Dam Photo by: LVCVA


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Wolf Creek Golf Resort Photo by: LVCVA

Natl. Basque FestivalPhoto by: TravelNevada.com

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

PYRAMID LAKE: Spend the day exploring this ethereal lake about 51 minutes from Reno. The Pyramid Lake National Scenic Byway is the only national scenic byway entirely within an American Indian reservation. To the northwest is the trout hatchery at Sutcliffe.

If you head southeast, you can follow the highway around the bottom half of the lake and see Anaho Island, which is one of the largest nesting areas for pelicans in North America. Watch the

diving birds of prey before continuing on to Nixon. Here you can visit the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Visitors Center and Museum. Learn about the tribe and hear traditional folk stories, including how the rock formation called Stone Mother got her name.

Day 2VIRGINIA CITY: Step back in time 150 years to be exact when you enter Virginia City, only 26 miles 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 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 genu-wine saloon bar. There are plenty of restaurants and B&Bs, as well as a large hotel, for those who wish to forgo the serpentine mountain road back to Reno in the dark.

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Day 3CARSON CITY: The state capital is only 31 miles south of Reno, making it an easy day trip from the Biggest Little City. Some highlights along main street include the Capitol building, the Nevada State Museum, and the Nevada State Railroad Museum, which often runs diesel or steam trains for visitors.

For those who are interested in the citys history, the Kit Carson Trail Walking Tour is a self-guided walk to many of the historic homes in downtown. The downtown district is lined with shops and award-winning restaurants ranging from Thai cuisine to English pub fare.

Carson Valley is just a short drive farther south on U.S. 395 and is marked by its vast ranches, quaint antique shops and Victorian homes. One of Nevadas four wineries has a tasting room and restaurant in Carson Valley a perfect place for a wine-tasting break during your shopping.

Day 4LAKE TAHOE: Described by Mark Twain as the fairest picture the whole earth affords, Lake Tahoe is a jewel in Nevadas crown. The north shore is anchored by the town of Incline Village, which boasts two golf courses, a ski resort, and a lakefront hotel. The town of Stateline holds court on the south shore and is known for its large-scale casino-resorts, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

In the summer, the lake is abuzz with water and beach fun, hiking on the Tahoe Rim Trail, and bicycling. The winter months turn Tahoe into a skiers paradise. Tahoe has the highest concentration of skiable terrain in North America, and resorts that are easily accessible from Reno via car or shuttle service. One could easily spend a week at Lake Tahoe, so if one day doesnt do it for you, use this guide to plan your next trip too!

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HIGHWAY 95 SIX DAYS, 477 MILES/767 KM

Day 1RENO: U.S. 95 cuts north-south through western Nevada, linking Reno to mining towns and ghost towns to the bright lights of Las Vegas.

FALLON: One of the largest cities youll encounter on this stretch of highway, Fallon is where you can restock your road-trip essentials. If you spend time here, commune with nature at the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge. Or fill up on authentic Basque cuisine at the Overland Hotel in downtown Fallon.

Day 2HAWTHORNE: The glassy surface of Walker Lake beckons water-sports enthusiasts and nature-seekers. In town, visit the (free!) Hawthorne Ordnance Museum, which boasts an impressive collection of wartime memorabilia and vintage U.S. weaponry.

Day 3TONOPAH: Learn why this town was once called the Queen of the Silver Camps at the Tonopah Historic Mining Park behind the Mizpah Hotel and the Jim Butler Inn and Suites. These two hotels are right in the middle of the action, and the Mizpah even boasts its own resident ghost, the Lady in Red!

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Day 5BEATTY/RHYOLITE: Get yer cowboy on in Beatty, a lively little town on the eastern edge of Death Valley National Park. With watering holes like the Happy Burro Chili and Beer, KCs Outpost, and the Sourdough Saloon, you can find a drink or bite to eat. Be sure to take the short detour to Rhyolite, one of the most photogenic ghost towns in the West. Catch the light just right as it reflects off the 50,000 bottles that compose the Bottle House, and wander through the Goldwell Open Air Art Museum.

Day 6BIG DUNE/AMARGOSA VALLEY: Feel like getting some grit in your teeth? Pull over at Big Dune, a 1.5-square-mile sand dune that reaches 300-feet high above Amargosa Valley. Watch out for dune buggies, and proceed with caution in the shifting sand.



Day 1DISTANCE: 160 MILES/258 KM: Rev your engines in Las Vegas and take off for the open road. Your first stop will be Valley of Fire State Park. Only an hour from Sin City, it feels like another world. Movie makers think so too, and thats why this valley of red and orange sandstone was featured in such movies as Star Trek: Generations and Transformers.

On U.S. 93, we suggest parking at the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge office and taking a short walk across the highway to view the Pahranagat Man, an ancient Indian drawing on the rock face.

Your stop for the night will be in the town of Alamo. Luxury accommodations can be found at A Cowboys Dream Bed and Breakfast. Just up the road is Windmill Ridge, which boasts a cluster of cabins behind a family-run restaurant, and is in the price range of most travelers.

Day 2RACHEL, DISTANCE: 160 MILES/258 KM: Spend the morning exploring if you want to arrive at your next stop, Rachel, around lunchtime so you can enjoy the famous Alien Burger at the Little ALeInn. Rachel is on the Extraterrestrial Highway and is the center of many otherworldly encounters. You may see a spaceship hovering over the famed Black Mailbox, where aliens reportedly pick up their mail. If you arrive too early for lunch, the Little ALeInn offers a variety of dishes and refreshments, served with a heaping side of extraterrestrial lore.

TONOPAH: Keep watch overhead as you near Tonopah, because you may just see some military air maneuvers as you skirt the famed Area 51 to the south.

Tonopah was once called the Queen of the Silver Camps, and your first stop should be the Tonopah Historic Mining Park. Another must-see is the Central Nevada Museum, voted the Best Rural Museum in the state by Nevada Magazine readers.

The Jim Butler Motel and the Mizpah Hotel both are located in the heart of town within easy walking distance to shopping and dining. The Mizpah is a historic gem that was renovated and reopened in 2011, and like all great Nevada landmarks, is rumored to be haunted.

Pahranagat Photo by: Marvin Minnick

SOUTHERN NEVADA WILD, WEIRD & WONDERFUL FOUR DAYS, 564 MILES/907 KM


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Day 3GOLDFIELD, DISTANCE: 94 MILES/151 KM, AND ANY EXTRA EXPLORING YOU DECIDE TO DO: Youll begin heading south on U.S. 95 toward Las Vegas, but dont worry, your adventure is far from over. Take your time driving through Goldfield, about 30 minutes south of Tonopah, and stop at the Goldfield High School, where the famed Nelson-Gans boxing match of 1906 took place. This changed the face of boxing in the West and put the then-booming town of Goldfield on the map.

BEATTY: Your next stop is only an hour away in Beatty, and this will be your base camp for the next 24 hours. Beatty is the eastern gateway to Death Valley National Park; from here you can access such iconic sites as Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin, Devils Golf Course, and Artists Drive. Return to Beatty at your leisure and sidle on up to the bar at the towns old-fashioned saloons and restaurants.

Day 4PAHRUMP, DISTANCE: 150 MILES/241 KM: On your way out of town, take the short detour to Rhyolite, one of the most photographed ghost towns in the West. Its well worth the 10-minute drive from Beatty on your way to Pahrump.

Pahrump is a bustling bedroom community to Las Vegas and home to two of Nevadas four wineries. We recommend staying long enough to eat some lunch and taste some wine before continuing on to Las Vegas.

Youve come a long way, and now its time to end your trek in Las Vegas. But the fun doesnt have to stop: you are in the Entertainment Capital of the World, after all!

Devils Golf Course Photo by: TravelNevada



Day 1LOVELOCK, DISTANCE: 288 MILES/463.5 KM: From Reno, Lovelock is your first stop headed east on Interstate 80, and this little town is the perfect place to surprise your loved one by locking your love at Lovers Lock Plaza behind the Pershing County Courthouse. Keep the locks key as a token of your love or throw it away to observe the ancient Chinese custom that says as long as your lock remains on the chain, your love will endure.

As you continue east, take the time to appreciate Nevadas western heritage by driving through Winnemucca rather than bypassing it on the freeway.

ELKO, DISTANCE: 288 MILES/463.5 KM: As you near Elko, youll see the California Trail Interpretive Center on your left. This is a superb study of the explorers who headed west on the California Trail and the trials they endured. Its situated right on the trail within view of the Hastings Cutoff, a supposed shortcut to California taken by the doomed Donner Party.

Youll spend the night in Elko, where there are plenty of hotels, and countless restaurants. The Star Hotel is a Basque restaurant that is a must-see during your stay in Elko.

Day 2Elko is a bona fide cowboy town, host to the annual National

Cowboy Poetry Gathering held in January and a vibrant hub of ranching and mining in eastern Nevada. Spend some time downtown at the Western Folklife Center or venture out to Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains.

Lovelock, Lovers Lock chain Photo by: Travel Nevada

INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAY 50 LOOP FIVE DAYS, 788 MILES/1,268 KM



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Day 3ELY, 180 MILES/289.7 KM: Say goodbye to Elko as you venture eastward toward Wells and then south toward Ely. On your way, be sure to visit the McGill Drugstore Museum, a drugstore frozen in time, complete with a 1930s soda fountain. Call ahead to arrange a tour.

Hotel Nevada in Ely is a perennial favorite, with its movie-star theme rooms and taxidermy trophies scattered throughout the casino. As you explore Ely, youll find a fascinating Renaissance Village with reconstructed homes decorated to honor the nationalities and cultures of people who settled the area, including Chinese, Italian, French, and Greek. Also scattered throughout town are murals depicting Elys history, larger-than-life images of the railroad, a Basque sheepherder, the Pony Express, and miners.

Day 4GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK: Dont check out of your hotel; Ely will be your home for one more night. Today youll want to take the hours drive to Great Basin National Park. The naturally ornate Lehman Caves are open year-round, while the parks high-elevation trails are weather-dependent. In the summer months, a hike to the ancient bristlecone pine trees some of which are more than 3,000 years old will be an unforgettable experience. Other outdoor recreation can be found at Cave Lake State Park.

This is also a good day to visit the East Ely Depot Museum and take a ride on the Ghost Train. Railroads are a big part of Nevadas history, and the Ghost Train is one of the iconic steam engines of the West.

Day 5EUREKA & AUSTIN, 180 MILES/289.7 KM: 320 MILES/514.9 KM: Your return to Reno will take about five hours if you dont stop, but we dont recommend that! Head west on Highway 50, also known as the Loneliest Road in America, and stop in Eureka to tour the Eureka Opera House, the Eureka Sentinel Museum, and the courthouse. About an hour farther west is Austin, a quintessential American town with small shops lining the main street and a historic saloon anchoring the west end of town. Check out the St. Augustines Catholic Church, which was built in 1886 and recently renovated and turned into a cultural center.

FALLON: As you continue west toward Fallon, keep your eyes to the sky and you may see military aircraft performing training maneuvers! The famed Top Gun program is at Naval Air Station, Fallon, and fighter jets are a common sight above Highway 50. You may want to stop at Sand Mountain, a two-mile-long sand dune tucked into the base of the mountains on your right. You can also take a short walk to the ruins of a Pony Express Station here.

Youll rejoin I-80 at the town of Fernley, and conclude your journey back to Reno.

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WARD CHARCOAL OVENS: Just 18 miles south of Ely on a well-graded gravel road that may not be accessible in inclement weather. Ward Charcoal Ovens is a set of six 30-foot-high beehive-shaped ovens used in the 1870s by the nearby silver mines. Visitors still can smell smoke emanating from the 20-inch-thick stone walls.

GARNET HILL: Located just a few miles west of Ely. Visitors can mine their own garnets from the volcanic rock set aside on two square miles of land outside of Ely. There is limited camping space, and access to the area is free.

TOQUIMA CAVE AND PETROGLYPH SITE: Approximately 13 miles east of Austin, 12 miles of which are on gravel road. A half-mile trail to the cave begins at the campground, which offers free parking and camping. The cave entrance is fenced off, but petroglyphs are visible and date to about 600 to 1300 AD.

STOKES CASTLE: On the west end of Austin. This three-story stone castle was built as a summer home by Anson Phelps Stokes, a mine developer and railroad magnate. It was completed in 1897 but was only used for a few months before it was abandoned by the family. Visitors cannot enter the castle, but it is easily viewable, and the surrounding valley panorama alone is worth the detour.

COLD SPRINGS STATION: Approximately 50 miles west of Austin and 60 miles east of Fallon. The remnants of an 1860 Pony E

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2015 Nevada Visitor's Guide