Nevada Gift Guide: Overnight Adventures
If you prefer to give the gift of a getaway, Nevada’s full of one-of-a-kind overnighters that transform ordinary stays into extraordinary adventures. Skip the simple hotel rooms and wrap up glamping excursions, ranch retreats, and (allegedly) haunted hideaways.
For a present they’ll never forget, put a bow on a storied Silver State sleepover.
Vegas Glamping
Nelson
Looking for a more luxurious camping experience? Vegas Glamping strikes the perfect balance of a boutique-type hotel room in the middle of stunning wilderness. Hike, stargaze, or simply relax and unplug less than an hour from The Strip.
Ruby the Red Caboose
Virginia City
Choo-choose to stay in an authentic, 1950s train car that’s been converted into a suite for two. Ruby the Red Caboose features a comfy bed, a private bathroom (with a shower), kitchenette, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Climb up into the cupola for fun views and tchotchkes.
David Walley’s Resort
Genoa
Book a staycation at David Walley’s Resort, home to beautiful rooms, delicious 1862 Restaurant & Saloon dining, and—the best part—numerous hot spring-fed pools in varying temperatures. People have been enjoying the warm waters at this site for eons, including Mark Twain, who remarked post-soak in 1887, “I now leave without crutch or cane, entirely well, not only relieved from pain but gained in spirit.”
Yellow Petal Flower Farm
Fallon
It doesn’t get more serene than waking up surrounded by acres of flower fields. Yellow Petal Flower Farm offers two lodging options—a farmhouse and an apartment—that come with modern features and idyllic scenery. Depending on the time of year you stay, inquire about tours or opportunities to pick your own flowers.
Royal Peacock Opal Mine
Denio
Dig for Nevada’s official gemstone at the remote Royal Peacock Opal Mines. After a day of rockhounding for Virgin Valley black fire opal (and other opal varieties) along the Nevada-Oregon border, kick back in a furnished cabin or cottage—but don’t forget to bring your own eats.
Travel Nevada Pro Tip
Hoping for a more spirited sleepover? Nevada has no shortage of haunted hotels to choose from. Unexplained experiences are regularly reported at the Overland Hotel & Saloon, Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon, Mizpah Hotel, and The Clown Motel.
Rockin’ TD Ranch
Vya
Tucked in the northwestern corner of Nevada, Rockin’ TD Ranch is a true retreat in every sense of the word. Take in unbelievably starry skies from the front porch or venture out into the nearby Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area, one of the few certified International Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world.
Aravada Springs
Bunkerville
Consider Aravada Springs your desert oasis and outdoor playground. Roughly 100 miles from Las Vegas, this sprawling property offers swimming, hiking, disc golf, access to ATV trails, and stargazing. Take your pick from deluxe and standard cabins, all well-appointed and fully equipped for a stellar getaway.
Conrad Creek & Ruby High Yurts
Lamoille
For an uncommon getaway in the Ruby Mountains, look no further than Ruby 360 Lodge. Staying at the resort itself is a worthwhile escape, but the two fully furnished yurts add even more to the experience. The Conrad Creek Yurt is tucked in an aspen forest at 7,000 feet and accessible by car, while the Ruby High Yurt takes you to 9,700 feet either by hike or a RZR ride (for an additional fee).
