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With around 100 zip-coded locales to its 600+ ghost towns, Nevada actually has more historic mining camps and bygone boomtowns than actual populated cities and towns.

Out of More than 600, Here are a Few of Our Faves Ghost town guru or not, Nevada makes it easy to get in on this fascinating, immersive chapter of […]

The Silver State is home to more ghost towns than actual populated ones. YEAH. And lucky for you, some of the best ones are practically in your backyard. Next time you’re in need of a frighteningly good day trip—and if you ain’t afraid of no ghosts—pack up the car and head for these eight ghost towns near Las Vegas.

In the mood for some spirited sightseeing? Believe it or not, our state is home to more ghost towns than actual populated ones. And a bunch of these time-tested beauties are yours for exploring if you’ve got a few free hours and a sense of adventure. Next time you’re in need of a frighteningly good field trip, pack up and point your car in the direction of these seven ghost towns outside of Reno.

From historic mining cabins and backcountry yurts to haunted hotels and beyond, places to stay around here are far from average. Bring your sense of adventure, and get ready to overnight it in memory-maker mode.

A true 20th century gold mining town with the Midas touch, make this “living” ghost town part of your Cowboy Corridor discoveries.

As a perfect example of turn of the century Nevada mining camps, this #NVGhostTown has managed to survive better than others based on its remote proximity. Live by the Dirt Road Code and explore this four story historic mill site and surrounding structures part of this historic Nevada Ghost Town.

Don’t get us wrong. We cherish all our pristine scenery, world-class cuisine, and picture-perfect destinations. But also our clown-themed motels, car forests, and alien-themed highways. If you agree with us that quirks equal perks, come embrace your inner oddball at these #WeirdNevada wonders beyond our metros.

One of the Nevada ghost town greats so legendary it drew the likes of Mark Twain himself, a historic cemetery, old mining ruins and the great backroads that lead to Aurora are must-dos when exploring the Walker River Corridor, nearby Bodie Ghost Town, and the eastern Sierra.

Though unimaginably profitable, Delamar quickly became known as “The Widowmaker.” When the gold was crushed and processed, it created a toxic silica dust. When miners working in the mines and mills breathed it in, they often developed silicosis, meeting untimely deaths.