Nevada, A World Within, A State Apart

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The spirit of discovery runs deep in Nevada. Whether it’s our miles of wide-open spaces to explore or something a little more communal like Burning Man, Nevada is filled with a variety of activities and characters that will satisfy the explorer inside you.

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From the desert oasis of Las Vegas in the South, up and over the mountain rises and sagebrush-covered valleys of the North Central region to the adventure-packed Northwest, unlimited experiences await for you to discover, explore and conquer.

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Find a comfortable place to hang your hat. From the bright lights and excitement of the Vegas strip to far-flung outposts off the beaten trail, there is no shortage of cozy accommodations where you can settle in for the night.

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Don't Fence Me In

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A World of Tastes

Huge, juicy steaks in Basque country, amazingly complex and innovative cuisine in Vegas, the hit-the-spot goodness of great diner food – in Nevada our culinary scene is as wide open as our vistas.
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Nevada’s oldest thirst parlor

As I ponied up to the counter and the barkeep slid over a frosty mug of suds, I was completely romanced by the thought that thousands of cowboys had done just that for more than 150 years—probably in my exact seat…
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Enter the Frey

Here, you’ll drive up the picturesque tree-lined drive to Frey Ranch, home of Churchill Vineyards and Frey Ranch Estate Distillery… A place I also call home. This is where I grew up…
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Putting Nevada on the menu

Restaurateur and Chef Mark Estee isn’t shy when it comes to talking about Nevada’s food scene.
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Flashes on the horizon

The ground trembles and with a flash, a second sun illuminates the horizon. This desert spectacle changed history and became the inspiration for the name of a bar that has become synonymous with Vintage Vegas…
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A World of Originals

As you may suspect, the state that's home to camel races, cowboy poets, neon museums and Burning Man is not really big on conformity.
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Revealing Vintage Vegas

While contemporary resorts and progressive architecture have sprung up all around Vintage Vegas, the cool kids and culture and history buffs can still get an unfiltered view of the past when they travel to southern Nevada…
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A world of extremes

The largest alpine lake in the U.S. The loneliest highway in America. The hottest place on Earth. Nevada is a land of extremes. And there are many more in the Silver State just waiting to challenge your definition of vacation…
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A state apart

Steam punk aficionado Ben Tucker discusses how Nevada’s “Don’t Fence Me In” attitude can be found all over the state.
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Turquoise for Days

The mounds of debris near the mine were completely bedazzled with turquoise, as far as the eye can see, scattered literally everywhere you looked. This was way different than any other mining I’d ever tried my hand at…
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A World of Wanderlust

With miles and miles of open highways lined with ghost towns, unforgettable characters, random craziness and spectacular nature, Nevada isn’t a state. It’s a road trip waiting to happen.
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Ghost Town Strikes Again

Most Nevada towns got their start after some kind of crazy ore strike. But after the mines ran dry, history and the towns lived on…
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Madness on Two Wheels

Just before Rhyolite, we popped up on a vista that just about melted our faces off. Perfect lighting, miles and miles of straightaway, and ideal temperatures made it seem like we were untouchable…
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Throw out the map

Nevada expert Lauren Renda talks about why this is a state made for road trips.
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Hot springs getaway

We parked by the lower hot spring, which was comprised of a large metal trough being filled by hot water piped in from the ground source just above it. After testing the temperature, we immediately hopped in…
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A World of Adventure

The most mountainouse wide-openest, unforgetablest state in the union is full of dust-kicking, breath-taking, awe-inspiring experiences waiting to be discovered.
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Mountain biking in Goodsprings

At one point the road plunged fifteen feet down into a wash and shot right out again, and when I popped back up onto the world I spooked a herd of five ghost-white mustangs…
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Fishing for Fun

As the day progressed we caught trout after trout, laughing, high fiving and piling up as many stories as fish. But we were still missing our prized Bull…
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A mountain-biker’s paradise

Mountain-biker Rob Hutchinson dishes on the unbelievable trails waiting to be discovered in Nevada.
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The Machu Picchu of Nevada

We all know how Into the Wild turned out, so word to the wise: this area is astonishingly beautiful, but no place to wander off alone. Its remoteness is a thing of beauty, but is nothing to meddle with…
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Huge, juicy steaks in Basque country, amazingly complex and innovative cuisine in Vegas, the hit-the-spot goodness of great diner food – in Nevada our culinary scene is as wide open as our vistas.

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As you may suspect, the state that's home to camel races, cowboy poets, neon museums and Burning Man is not really big on conformity.

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of Wanderlust

With miles and miles of open highways lined with ghost towns, unforgettable characters, random craziness and spectacular nature, Nevada isn’t a state. It’s a road trip waiting to happen.

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The most mountainous, wide-openest, unforgettablest state in the union is full of dust-kicking, breathtaking, awe-inspiring experiences waiting to be discovered.

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Through a partnership between TravelNevada and Google, the state’s off-the-grid hotspots are yours to explore. With the help of real Nevadans who carried Google’s Street View camera, these treks tell the stories of a state filled with epic adventure.

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Wine Down in Nevada

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Motorcycle Madness in the Silver State

Seven days and 1,425 miles later, this road warrior father-daughter duo took a motorcycle tour of a lifetime tearing up backcountry Nevada. Somebody call Guinness, cause this one's going down in the record books.

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PLAYING YOUR CARDS RIGHT IN THE MOST MOUNTAINOUS STATE IN THE U.S.

Get the rundown on everything you need to know about slaying Nevada's 5 tallest peaks.

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From extraordinary landscapes, culinary curiosities and historic locations, Nevada offers limitless destinations for you to experience. Map out your next adventure with new attractions, restaurants, accommodations and other discoveries for the road ahead.

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From exhibitions and sporting events to live entertainment, music and more, see what’s happening all over the state and add can’t-miss favorites to your itinerary.

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