With so many fun places to go and things to do in one state, it’s easy to follow your curiosity, wander, and wind up with some incredible only-in-Nevada stories. Whatever passion you’re chasing, you’re bound to find it all over Nevada. That said, mind if we make a few suggestions?
Cities by Region
Northern
- Battle Mountain
- Denio
- Elko
- Gerlach
- Jackpot
- Jarbidge
- Lamoille
- Lovelock
- Wells
- West Wendover
- Winnnemucca
Northwestern
- Carson City
- Carson Valley
- Gardnerville
- Genoa
- Minden
- North Lake Tahoe
- Reno
- South Lake Tahoe
- Sparks
- Virginia City
North Central
Central
Southern
The Rowdy & the Rural
Cities in Nevada
Get Your Hands on a Nevada Map
The Regions of Nevada
Searching for not-so-ordinary places to go on vacation?
We guarantee the others on your list don’t have forests of cars, 800-foot sand dunes, dozens of natural hot springs, UFOs, or the chance to become a fighter pilot for a day. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself to a boutique hotel or fancy yourself a more adventurous traveler after a wilder, off-grid getaway, if you dream it up, Nevada delivers.
Reno-Tahoe Territory
Northwestern
Let your wild side run free. From Wild Western Virginia City to idyllic Carson Valley, or the historic capital of Carson City to hip-and-happening Reno, just over the hill from world-famous Lake Tahoe—the “Jewel of the Sierra Nevada”—some of Nevada’s most intriguing destinations, iconic history, and best-kept secrets.
Nevada Silver Trails
Central
Pioneers came seeking fortune. Today, this vast, rugged region offers a fascinating window into Nevada’s past. Ghost towns pepper the landscape. State parks abound. And who knows what you’ll find along the Extraterrestrial Highway.
Cowboy Country
Northern
Welcome to Cowboy Country, where jeans are always in fashion and Old West hospitality is the golden rule. Basque and American Indian culture round out some real-deal western heritage, alongside some of Nevada’s best outdoor adventure secrets and proudest western cultural institutions.
Pony Express Territory
North Central
Lonely? Anything but. Nevada’s portion of Highway 50 cuts west to east across north central Nevada over dozens of mountain ranges and boundless, sagebrush-cloaked valleys. This is home to the Loneliest Road in America, US Highway 50, which retraces the route of the original Pony Express.
Las Vegas Territory
Southern
Imagine jagged peaks, breathtaking vistas, and the mighty Colorado River—then realize we mean the part of Nevada containing Las Vegas. This metropolis is known for its gaming scene, but if that’s too dicey for you, escape the urban hustle for a night or two for popular parks, famous landmarks, and welcoming towns.
Nevada Wildlife Areas
Rugged Desert Bighorn Sheep bounding across rocky ridges, Sage Grouse thriving in seas of endless sage, curious Devils Hole Desert Pupfish defying all odds—Nevada wildlife bears it all.
Nevada Wildlife Areas
Rugged Desert Bighorn Sheep bounding across rocky ridges, Sage Grouse thriving in seas of endless sage, curious Devils Hole Desert Pupfish defying all odds—Nevada wildlife bears it all.
Road Trips
Nevada: Road Trip Capital of the USA. Yeah, we said it. No one else can compete with our staggering scenery, oddball characters, outdoor freedom, intriguing towns & miles of open roads.
Road Trips
Nevada: Road Trip Capital of the USA. Yeah, we said it. No one else can compete with our staggering scenery, oddball characters, outdoor freedom, intriguing towns & miles of open roads.
Nevada State & National Parks
24 state parks. 2 national parks. Tons of natural history and protected lands. Explore caves, canyons and horizons that look and feel out-of-this-world.
Nevada State & National Parks
24 state parks. 2 national parks. Tons of natural history and protected lands. Explore caves, canyons and horizons that look and feel out-of-this-world.
Weird Nevada
With 600+ ghost towns, Nevada has more historic mining camps & boomtowns than actual populated cities. If that’s not enough to grab your atlas & disappear, we’re not sure what is.
Weird Nevada
With 600+ ghost towns, Nevada has more historic mining camps & boomtowns than actual populated cities. If that’s not enough to grab your atlas & disappear, we’re not sure what is.
Stories from Nevada
Trip Inspiration
