About 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas sits Boulder City, the quaint and charming home of the Hoover Dam and bighorn sheep that roam its main park. It’s also where you can find one of two locations of the state Railroad Museum (the other’s near Lake Tahoe in Carson City). On displ...
9 Places Near Las Vegas For a Different Kind of Tailgate Sponsored by Travel Nevada While Las Vegas is known for its glitzy neon signs, buzzing clubs and nightlife, and over-the-top casinos, the region itself is also home to some wondrous bars and eateries that lie well beyond the crowded...
Nevada's "Biggest City in the World" is a quick 30-mile drive down the mountains from Truckee. The city boasts many things to do, often with fewer crowds than its glitzier cousin to the south, Las Vegas. But don't think Reno isn't a bustling spot, the city has increasingly become ...
Alpine beaches, tasty Basque cooking, and eerie ghost towns dispel any notions that the Silver State is only sagebrush and slot machines.
State Park near Truckee. The park’s visitor center offers insightful exhibits on the Donner Party, Native American history, and local wildlife. A short walk from the visitor center is the Pioneer Monument stands 22 feet high and is dedicated to the pioneers who crossed the Sierra Nevada. ...
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Lake Tahoe first gained fame as hopeful gold seekers passed through the area on their way to the American River valley during the 1849 California gold rush. In 1859, when the vast silver deposits of the Comstock Lode were discovered just 15 miles east of the lake near Virginia City Nevada,...
and Carson City, NV’s Whale Beach. There are also plenty of hiking opportunities and other fun, so make sure to check out one of the trail options or head to the beach for some sun and water. Visitors also enjoy checking out local landmarks like the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, Truckee Riv...
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One of our favorite family traditions when I was young—one we shared with millions of other Americans—was gathering around the television every Sunday evening to watchBonanza, an American Western set in Nevada near Carson City. The show chronicles the adventures of the Cartwright family, owners...