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If you’re willing (and eager) to get a little out there, Las Vegas and its surrounding cities have a wide variety of curiously uncommon sights to see. From only-found-here history to larger-than-life landmarks, discover an anything-but-ordinary side of the Silver State.

A past filled with Wild West boomtowns, top-secret government facilities, and mob-run casinos makes the Silver State an anything-but-ordinary road trip destination.

From Wild West gunmen and mining-era lady entrepreneurs to historical celebrities like Mark Twain and Howard Hughes, get up close and personal with some of the larger-than-life personalities who helped shape Nevada’s, and discover where to follow in their footsteps today. Come meet some Legendary Nevadans.

Here’s your guide to finding authentic spots—some untouched, some reimagined—that evoke an old-school hipness in today’s Las Vegas.

Know someone who’d love to get their hands on Nevada’s history and heritage? Treat devotees of days gone by to guided tours (by foot, boat, and train), museum memberships, western wear, and storied Silver State stays.

Most Renoites have visited Virginia City. But have you really experienced the place? While you may have attended some wild annual events, until you’ve hunted barroom ghosts, danced a jig with locals clad in Victorian get-ups, or explored an underground mine or two.

Need a New Year’s resolution worth keeping? Kick off the brand-new year with our list of 10 only-in-Nevada resolutions, packed with adventure inspiration, surprising discoveries, and something for everyone.

For a family outing that’s sure to satisfy, hightail it down the highway to Boulder City. Less than 30 minutes from Las Vegas, this decked-in-Art-Deco community is positively beaming with rich history, small-town charm, and kid-approved activities. Start packing your bags now, because pedal-powered railroad rides, a vintage bowling alley, and picnicking alongside desert bighorn sheep are only the beginning of this overnight adventure.

Just over an hour from Las Vegas awaits a little slice of desert paradise. Mesquite marries the best of small-town life with resort getaway vibes, offering up five-star art, culture, eats, and recreation. Pack up the family and escape to the scenic Virgin River Valley for a southern Nevada staycation you won’t soon forget. This town is about to become your favorite hidden gem in the Silver State. Sorry not sorry for bogarting all your future vacation days.

We don’t bill Nevada as “The Weirdest, Wildest West” for nothing. Between multiple haunted hotels, mannequin cities built just for atomic bombing, and a little ol’ government facility by the name of Area 51, the Silver State is a hoppin’ hotbed of otherworldly experiences. Go supernatural sightseeing with this list of spooky sites, and prepare to get your paranormal on.