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Ready to get out of town? Head south to Carson Valley, where a close-to-home adventure awaits. This charming community, with its mountain-studded backdrop, brims with hands-on Nevada history, amazing eats (grown a fork’s throw from your plate), and some of the Silver State’s most prized antique shopping, but also plenty of adrenaline-pumping activities, outdoor action, and sunset soaks to ensure there’s something for the whole fam—even for just one night.

From a precious gem found nowhere else on the continent, to a tree older than the Great Wall of China, to a creature who can go without water for a year and beyond, Nevada is pretty proud to own some impressive icons. Read on for 12 fixtures you can experience—and develop a newfound passion for—only in the Silver State.

This sunny city packs a splashy punch, boasting endless opportunities to get your kicks on the Colorado River. With boating, fishing, jet skiing, kayaking, and cruising at your fingertips (plus a lively riverwalk scene featuring almost a dozen amenity-packed resorts), it won’t take you long to learn why this family-friendly outdoor destination is one of our favorites to escape to for a night or two.

Kickstart someone’s heart with a guided UTV tour. Or book them a night somewhere wild, like a rustic but luxed-up yurt high up in the Ruby Mountains. Then nab them a year-long Nevada State Parks Pass to dozens of action-packed parks, where they can rock fresh Nevada-designed outdoor gear, adventure accessories, and more.

Ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts love the Silver State. Thanks to a Wild Western past packed with untimely demises and unfinished business, plenty of paranormal pros believe Nevada to be the most spectrally active state. However, out of Nevada’s plethora of “permanent residents,” the most famous spirit is Tonopah’s Lady in Red, who graces the historic Mizpah Hotel with her ghostly presence.

Some Nevada towns and communities are decorated wall-to-wall (literally) with dozens of murals, livening up neighborhoods with a range of styles as wide as the color spectrum. Discover seven vibrant Nevada destinations, get sneak peeks of prominent pieces, and learn how to plan a picture-perfect visit.

If stargazing is on your horizon, don’t hesitate to book a weekend at one of these fantastic Uncommon Overnighters. There’s a whole galaxy out there to explore, after all.

Looking for a double dose of adventure? Pair a picturesque hot spring soak with an awesome only-in-Nevada experience.

An hour and change east of Reno “The Oasis of Nevada” awaits. The friendly farm town of Fallon invites fans of fresh food and outdoor action with great restaurants, a singing sand dune playground, an abundance of wildlife, plenty of comfy places to stay, and more.

From massively impressive murals tucked all over Reno and Las Vegas to solar-powered mug making in Gerlach and some (literally?) outta-this-world mementos along the Extraterrestrial Highway, you can make no mistakes (only happy little accidents) shopping this list for the artsy aficionados in your life.