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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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Wells
Wells, Nevada is a small northeastern Nevada town with intriguing history, which sits at the threshold of boundless recreational bliss—especially at gorgeous Angel Lake. A handful of hotels and dining options welcome visitors and fuel them up for days spent hiking, cycling, and off-highway adventuring. Nearby, a pair of guest ranches, which embody the vibe of the Cowboy Corridor — one of the classic Nevada road trips on which Wells makes a perfect stop.
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Dyer
Dyer, NV is located in Esmeralda County, between the Silver Peak Range and the towering White Mountains that separate the Golden and Silver States. Visitors to this beautifully remote, pastoral corner of Nevada can enjoy a cozy vineyard B&B stay after exploring nearby ghost towns, the nation’s first designated wild burro range, beautiful Fish Lake Valley, and 13,140′ Boundary Peak—Nevada’s tallest summit.
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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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Hawthorne
Hawthorne, Nevada—nicknamed “America’s Patriotic Home”—beckons military history enthusiasts with its thousands of artillery storage bunkers, a one-of-a-kind munitions museum, and its massive annual Armed Forces Day celebration. Meanwhile, outdoor recreationalists stream in to experience Walker Lake, hundreds of miles of off-road trails, bighorn sheep spotting, and world-class fly fishing along the East Walker River.
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North Lake Tahoe
The #NevadaSide of Lake Tahoe is a bit more easygoing than its southern counterpart, and that’s a lovely thing. But it sure doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of things to do in North Lake Tahoe. With several lakefront communities, some swanky resorts, and endless wilderness all around, North Shore Lake Tahoe visitors can make things as mild or wild as they want. Discover Tahoe North and the unlimited fun you can find while you’re here—on water or land, and in sunshine or snow.
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Jackpot
Whether you need a place to stop on your way in or out of Nevada, are craving some civilization before a backcountry adventure, or are simply hungry for some good grub with a side of blackjack, the Idaho/Nevada border town of Jackpot Nevada has you covered. If you’re taking the highway route to Jarbidge along the Rubies Route road trip, this is the place to tank up and stock up on supplies.
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Pioche
The locals bill Pioche, NV as “Nevada’s liveliest ghost town,” and they ain’t lyin’. This small, picturesque eastern Nevada town along the Great Basin Highway boasts some of the Silver State’s wildest Western history at numerous fascinating sites—including at a few storied Sagebrush Saloons—all while putting visitors in close range of a few stunning state parks.
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Austin
Founded during a silver rush in the 1860s, Austin NV stands as a testament to “the way it was.” Situated along the Loneliest Road in America, the Austin of today is a friendly little community filled with beautiful 19th-century buildings, old-school saloons, friendly accommodations, and intriguing historic sites. Find out why Austin Nevada makes a great stop while road tripping Highway 50 and a perfect springboard for exploring central Nevada’s sweeping outdoor splendor.
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Reno
Reno, Nevada has come a long way from its days as “just” a premier casino town. Don’t get us wrong; top-notch Reno casinos still serve up the world-class entertainment, grand buffets, spa pamperings, and 24-hour gaming that put it on the map. But today’s visitors also come Reno’s public art obsession, bohemian shops, dynamic music scene, unbeatable outdoor action, all-the-time events lineup, and local-centric foodie landscape—spread across several distinct, walkable neighborhoods. Get in the know with our guide to the Biggest Little City in the World.
