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Rachel
The small, remote, and delightfully oddball community of Rachel, Nevada is a must-stop dock for your adventure vessel along the (in)famous Extraterrestrial Highway. Scarf an Alien Burger, clink Alien Amber Ales, stock up on all manner of ET-themed swag, or spend the night trying to spot UFOs. Whatever you do, be sure to talk to some locals; the closest population to Area 51 knows: THE TRUTH IS OUT HERE.
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Minden
Set in the heart of Carson Valley, Minden is as charming as it is historic. Streets are lined with stately, century-old homes and storied brick buildings, and majestic mountain views await at every turn. Take a stroll through this idyllic community for locally loved restaurants, an impressive array of antique stores, and spectacular sights both on and off the ground.
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Carson City
Nevada’s Heart Beats Here Where History Lives and Adventure Awaits Welcome to Carson City, Nevada, home of your next great outdoors adventure. In the capital of Nevada, you can follow […]
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Carson Valley
Carson Valley Nevada, is a bucolic rural community south of the state capital of Carson City. The charming towns that make up Carson Valley include Genoa, Minden, and Gardnerville, while state-straddling Topaz Lake is a short drive south. Carson Valley offers plenty to fill a visitor’s weekend, and makes a great basecamp for outdoor adventures, both around the valley and just up the hill in Lake Tahoe.
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Fallon
Nestled in the fertile Lahontan Valley just about 60 miles east of Reno, is the downright neighborly community of Fallon. Often referred to as “The Oasis of Nevada,” thanks to the region’s abundant water and rich soil, the area is a wonderful host to boundless outdoor activities and a basecamp to endless northern Nevada activities.
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Sparks
The city of Sparks, Nevada—Reno’s next-door neighbor—attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for the meat-tacular Best in the West Nugget Cook-Off, the automobile extravaganza that is Hot August Nights, and big-time biker bashes during Street Vibrations. It’s also home to the Reno-Tahoe area’s premier shopping mall (including plenty of brand-name outlets) and the flagship location of award-winning Great Basin Brewing Company.
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Ely
Ely, Nevada is an attraction-packed mountain town along the Loneliest Road in America. What began as a Pony Express outpost and 1900s copper mining center, Ely is now home to loads of art, historical sites, and outdoor recreation galore. With its scenic railway, walkable mural tours, and close proximity to a number of parks—including Great Basin National Park—Ely, Nevada is an ideal HQ for exploring this part of the state.
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Yerington
The city of Yerington, NV is a sweet and picturesque agrarian town that feels like home to nearly anyone who visits. Yerington—located in the heart of Lyon County, Nevada—holds on to its small-town charm and makes a perfect basecamp for outdoor recreational pursuits, including camping, OHV riding, wildlife watching, and world-class fishing, including at nearby Walker River State Recreation Area.
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Fernley
Located just 30 minutes east of bustling Reno, at the crossroads of four classic Nevada road trips, Fernley also draws motorheads with its celebrated dirt racetrack and welcomes visitors with comfortable hotels and some satisfying mom-and-pop restaurants.
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South Lake Tahoe
When it comes to Tahoe adventures, indoors and out, the state-straddling community of South Lake Tahoe is always the center of the action. Hit trails, slopes, waves, and beaches by day, then reward yourself with incredible restaurants, gaming and nightlife, and a swanky stay at one of four world-famous South Shore Lake Tahoe casino resorts.
