Like many things in Nevada, Belmont Ghost Town is in the middle of nowhere. Although the silver mining town of Belmont only prospered for about 20 years, a few notable points of interest exist, including the best-preserved building, the courthouse. This high desert town had two saloons, … [Read more...]
Thunder Mountain Monument Imlay Nevada
Thunder Mountain Monument Imlay Nevada. This unusual attraction is located along Interstate 80, about 130 miles east of Reno, Nevada. Thunder Mountain is One man's creation dedicated to the North American Indians. Imlay, Nevada, is a tiny railroad town about two hours from Reno, Nevada. This … [Read more...]
Gold Point Nevada Ghost Town Day Trip
Gold Point, Nevada, has gone from a bustling mining town to just a few residents. If you love visiting a deserted location free from the constraints of the urban sprawl, then the old ghost town of Gold Point, Nevada, is the spot for you. Ranchers and miners first settled the town during the … [Read more...]
Cave Lake State Park Nevada
Cave Lake State Park is located in an isolated section of Northern Nevada, about 16 miles from the town of Ely. The lake is not huge, but big enough to hold a population of native brown and stocked rainbow trout. Boats are permitted on the lake but must adhere to the speed limit; there are no jet … [Read more...]
Nevada State Museum Carson City Day Trip
Nevada State Museum Carson City is housed in a former United States Mint building. The Carson mint was in operation from1870 to1885 and again from 1889 until 1893 when it closed permanently. During this time, it minted silver coins and gold coins. Nevada State, Museum Carson City, opened to the … [Read more...]
Fort Churchill Nevada State Historic Park
Fort Churchill, Nevada, was built to protect the early settlers. Construction on the fort began in July 1860 and was completed the following year. The fort was a supply depot for the Union Army during the American Civil War, with 200 soldiers stationed there. Most of Fort Churchill was abandoned … [Read more...]
Nevada Northern Railway Museum Day Trip
Nevada Northern Railway in Ely is a functional historic railroad and museum. A visit to this museum will let you see a real working 19th-century steam locomotive in all its grit and glory. Ely has a long history of rail dating back to the early 1900s. Both freight and passenger trains served the … [Read more...]
Mormon Station State Park Nevada Day Trip
Mormon Station State Park is located in Genoa, Nevada. The park is a short scenic drive outside Carson City and about 40 miles from Reno, Nevada. Genoa is home to only 250 people and offers a quaint town charm with a historical feel. It's a resort town with a relaxed atmosphere to get away from the … [Read more...]
Pahrump Valley Winery Day Trip From Las Vegas
Pahrump Valley Winery is about a 60-mile drive from the Las Vegas Strip. The winery is located in the Mojave desert and is Nevada's only producing winery, although several small vineyards are scattered around the Silver State. Out in the middle of the desert, you expect to find ghost towns, not a … [Read more...]
Virginia City Day Trip Things To Do and See
Virginia City, Nevada, takes visitors on a trip back to the pioneer days of the American West. Virginia City is an excellent experience for families passionate about history, imagination, and fun! The mining boom of the 1800s turned Virginia City into a prominent settlement between Denver and San … [Read more...]
Berlin-Ichthyosaur Park Day Trip Ghost Town and Dinosaurs
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is about 170 miles from Reno-Sparks, in a relatively remote stretch of desert overlooking Nevada's Ione Valley. Nevada Park is a great place to learn about the history of Silver State. With two ghost towns and the remains of millions of of-year-old creatures, there … [Read more...]
Fun Things To With Kids in Nevada – Family Activities
Here is an excellent list of Fun Things To Do With Kids in Nevada. Most of these kid-friendly family activities are located in the two major population centers of Reno and Las Vegas. So take a break from the casino and give the kids a chance to have fun. Discovery Children's Museum Las … [Read more...]
Discovery Children’s Museum Las Vegas Day Trip
Discovery Children's Museum Las Vegas features hundreds of hands-on exhibits about science, art, and culture. The museum is located adjacent to the Smith Center in North Las Vegas. This fun family destination is a fun day trip destination for locals and out-of-town visitors. The museum … [Read more...]
Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary Imlay Nevada
Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Imlay, Nevada. The sanctuary was initially located nearly 2000 miles away on the outskirts of Chicago. The rescue zoo quickly grew too large to manage on the property and moved west to 160 acres of prime Northern Nevada real estate. It was recently … [Read more...]
Day Trip on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Traveling Through History
The Virginia Truckee Railroad offers visitors three trip options. Two short lines and one all-day train excursion. Most visitors take the 35-minute journey from Virginia to Gold Hill. If you have more time, the 24-mile round trip from Carson City is definitely the best choice. Please sit back and … [Read more...]