Discover Your Nevada

Here’s the thing: The more Nevada you know, the more Nevadan you are.

When’s the last time you hit the highway on a little only-in-Nevada adventure? One where memories include gazing up at some of the brightest stars in the darkest skies. Exploring ghost towns teeming with Silver State stories (and maybe an apparition of two… if you’re lucky). Clinking Basque Picon Punch over tasty grub and tall tales. Seeking solitude and solace miles from the crowds. And beyond. Are you ready to get on the road and truly Discover Your Nevada? Your mind’s in the exact right state.

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It’s all right here. In your very own state. And the memories that await you are infinite. So then, dear Battle Born adventurer. Maybe it’s time to discover YOUR Nevada.

Hitting the Road? Here’s the Map.

Our 10 Nevada Road Trips

Searching for road trip ideas? Look no further. Go ahead. Scroll around and click the road trip icons for the inside scoop on Nevada’s 10 best road trips, with detailed itineraries, maps, and tips for getting off the beaten track.

Burner Byway

110 to 250 miles | 2 to 4 days

Cowboy Corridor

400 miles on I-80 Nevada | 2 to 4 days

Death Valley Rally

Up to 370 mi | 3 or 4 Days

Extraterrestrial Highway

Loop from Las Vegas: 470 miles | 2 Days

Free-Range Art Highway

440 to 515 miles | 1 to 3 days

Great Basin Highway

350 to 585 miles | 3 to 5 Days

Lake Tahoe Loop

145 miles | 2 to 5 days

Loneliest Road in America

375 to 500 miles | 2 to 4 Days

Neon To Nature

60 to 210 miles | 1+ Day Per Route

Rubies Route

30 mi to 375 mi | 2 to 5 days

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Grab-and-Go Getaways

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Episode 5 Itinerary: “Cowboy Country”

In Elko, Alex joins endurance runner Peyton Thomas for an unexpected adventure in the Ruby Mountains. Off the trail, he dives into Basque culture, tries out some cowboy poetry, and silversmiths a romantic gift for his wife.

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Episode 4 Itinerary: “Taking a Peak”

Pro climbers Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright battle wind and a surprise snowstorm in Great Basin National Park. When the weather clears, Alex explores Ely’s growing mountain biking scene and stargazes beneath some of the darkest skies in America.

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Episode 3 Itinerary: “Digging Deeper”

Inspired by Episode 3 of “Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold,” this field guide lets you follow Alex’s lead to the destinations featured in the show, plus a few nearby stops worth a detour.

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Episode 2 Itinerary: “Wild Wild Granites”

Inspired by Episode 2 of “Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold,” this field guide lets you follow Alex’s lead to the destinations featured in the show, plus a few nearby stops worth a detour.

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Episode 1 Itinerary: “Home Means Nevada”

Inspired by Episode 1 of “Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold,” this field guide lets you follow Alex’s lead to the destinations featured in the show, plus a few nearby stops worth a detour.

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Weird Nevada

Unusual Things to Do In Las Vegas & Beyond

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.

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Stargazing

Dark Sky Destinations: Where to Go for Las Vegas Stargazing

These dark sky destinations often feel light years away from Las Vegas. But if you’re really shooting for the stars, you’re gonna want to get these gaze-worthy waypoints firmly on your radar.

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Dark Sky Destinations: Get Starstruck in Northern Nevada

Nevada really lights up at night—and we’re not just talking about neon signs and dazzling marquees. Go beyond the urban glow and you’ll find the brightest stars in the darkest skies in the Lower 48. Scope out this lineup of stellar spots to spy constellations, the Milky Way, and thousands of stars with your naked eye—all within easy road trip range of Reno.

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Silver State Celebrations

No matter when you plan to visit, your trip’s bound to coincide with something fun. Not sure where to start? Here’s a roundup of some of our biggest, weirdest, wildest, and straight-up most Nevadan celebrations.

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Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair

Aug 28 – 30, 2026

Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair

Aug 28 – 30, 2026

One mighty melon is the star of the show during the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair. Try all kinds of cantaloupe-flavored fare while partaking in carnival rides, concerts, livestock exhibits, pageants, and fair games.

Pahrump Social Powwow

Nov 20 – 22, 2026

Pahrump Social Powwow

Nov 20 – 22, 2026

Hundreds of dancers, musicians, storytellers, and artisans converge in Pahrump to share and celebrate American Indian culture with locals and visitors alike.

Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire

Sep 26 – 27, 2026

Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire

Sep 26 – 27, 2026

Nestled in the heart of historic Genoa, a century of sweet success born from old-town tradition in a charming pioneer community beckons crafters, vendors, and history-lovers alike to one of Carson Valley’s largest annual events.

Main Street Gardnerville Annual Coffin Races & Fall Festival

Oct 3, 2026

Main Street Gardnerville Annual Coffin Races & Fall Festival

Oct 3, 2026

Costumed teams take one-of-a-kind coffins to the streets and race for glory during a day of fall festivities in Gardnerville.

Perseid Meteor Shower

Jul 17 – Aug 24, 2026

Perseid Meteor Shower

Jul 17 – Aug 24, 2026

Stargazing in the Silver State gets that much sweeter during the Perseid Meteor Shower, where 150-200 meteors streak through the skies every hour.

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off

Sep 2 – 7, 2026

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off

Sep 2 – 7, 2026

Jaws drop over (and for) the 250,000 pounds of ribs that are cooked up in fierce competition for prize money and bragging rights at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off.

Numaga Indian Days Powwow

Sep 4 – 6, 2026

Numaga Indian Days Powwow

Sep 4 – 6, 2026

Everyone is invited to Nevada’s largest powwow, which features traditional dancing, drum contests, and a variety of activities and artisans.

Race The Rails

Sep 12, 2026

Race The Rails

Sep 12, 2026

Only in Nevada will you find an event like Ely’s Race the Rails, where road cyclists and mountain bikers compete against a historic steam locomotive.

Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival

Sep 18 – 20, 2026

Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival

Sep 18 – 20, 2026

Hot air balloons hover over the majestic Ruby Mountains during a free festival the whole family will love.

Reno Santa Crawl

Dec 12, 2026

Reno Santa Crawl

Dec 12, 2026

Drink and be merry with more than 20,000 holiday revelers at the largest and wildest gathering of Santas on Earth. Don you now your gay apparel—whether it’s a big red suit, elf costume, or something wilder—and come get into some Christmas spirits, Reno style!

#ThatNevadaLife

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Discover Your Nevada

Here’s the thing: The more Nevada you know, the more Nevadan you are.

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