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There is a Cure for the Summertime Blues EDDIE COCHRAN FORGOT ABOUT THE SILVER STATE WHEN HE SANG HIS CLASSIC HIT. Summer vacation. Are there two words that bring more joy […]

This historic icon’s influence spans more than 150 years. BY TAMERA BUZICK The best view of Nevada’s gold- and silver-mining days can still be seen from the Bowers Mansion porch. […]

University archeologist leads excavation at historic landmark in Carson City Archaeology team collaborates with local Native Americans on excavation and preservation of Stewart Indian School listed on the National Register […]

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a 1.2-mile retail/entertainment complex at the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip featuring 170 specialty stores, 15 restaurants and two live entertainment venues.

Walk the historic grounds of the Stewart Indian School—a boarding school for American Indian children for 90 years. Listen to alumni stories on a self-guided audio tour, and visit the newly unveiled Cultural Center & Museum. 

Carson Valley Nevada, is a bucolic rural community south of the state capital of Carson City. The charming towns that make up Carson Valley include Genoa, Minden, and Gardnerville, while state-straddling Topaz Lake is a short drive south. Carson Valley offers plenty to fill a visitor’s weekend, and makes a great basecamp for outdoor adventures, both around the valley and just up the hill in Lake Tahoe.

One thing’s for sure: Las Vegas, Nevada is a place that needs no introduction. With its five-star resorts, world-class restaurants, stellar shopping, unrivaled entertainment, and 24/7 pulse—from classic Downtown Las Vegas to the famous Las Vegas Strip and beyond—this one-of-a-kind city owns the throne as the world’s premier tourist destination. Get the lay of the land in Nevada’s largest city, a vision for visiting Vegas like a pro, and tips on exploring the stunning sights of southern Nevada.

There’s no better place to get into Virginia City’s “spirit” than at one of the most haunted historic mansions in town. A magnet for paranormal enthusiasts, take a tour of this 150+ year old Comstock millionaire’s mansion for an authentic look into Nevada’s past.

For 28 years, Reno has transformed into Artown for the month of July. The nationally recognized event brings hundreds of performances in dance, music, and theater, not to mention art shows. Last year, Artown held more than 600 performances across 125 venues. International performers and headliners joined regional and local artists to entertain more than 300,000 attendees.

On a quiet day in March 1926, businesses in Las Vegas shuttered their doors. Local schools closed and the federal post office was deserted. Most of the city’s residents were attending the funeral of Helen Jane Wiser Stewart. The homage paid to Stewart by the city she helped create would have surprised the unassuming woman. But the legacy of her strength, character, intelligence, and spirit was evident to all who knew her.