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Enjoy a suite stay in a historic building renovated for comfort and charm at the Magnolia Gallery & Inn.

Discover the gorgeous Emerald Cave, paddle across Lake Mead, or launch from the base of Hoover Dam on a guided kayak tour with Evolution Expeditions.

For a mid-size city, Reno enjoys an outsized amount of fame. Sure, there’s that song, but the city is also known for its lavish resorts, mild climate, and adjacency to one of the world’s most famous alpine lakes. Beyond gaming and the great outdoors, Reno has emerged as something of a cultural destination as well. Across MidTown and downtown, some of the state’s best galleries and museums await an afternoon of exploration. 

Built and operated by the Bureau of Land Management, the California Trail Interpretive Center presents the history of the more than 200,000 pioneers who passed through Nevada on their way to California. Through immersive exhibits, visitors explore the triumphs and tragedies experienced by those who embarked on the 2,000-mile journey. The center also presents a unique perspective on the historic corridor by exploring how the great migration forever changed the West’s original inhabitants.

Nevadans take great pride in things that might seem a bit odd to non-dwellers. For example, we celebrate the anniversary of our statehood—Nevada Day—as an official public holiday, complete with an old-fashioned parade in Carson City. We will brag about the unsinkable battleship USS Nevada, the only vessel to get under way during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Mark Twain’s first byline was in a Nevada newspaper, and we have more named mountain ranges than any other state.

The Las Vegas Strip has a rhythm—a vibe, if you will. Between the lights, the people, and the sounds, it vibrates with upbeat energy. This sensory experience is enhanced by the many sidewalk musicians and street performers. Some lucky pedestrians may have heard the work of Jared Crawford, aka RED (Rapper-Entertainer-Drummer), performing with buckets, drumsticks, and a microphone.

As a 30-something-year Nevada resident and a writer for Nevada Magazine & Visitor Guide, I’ve spent a lot of time on the road. I can safely say I have been on every major state route and highway, not to mention countless graded backroads and washed-out two-tracks. Over the years, a few routes have become favorites, and I always look forward to taking or recommending them.

Casino magnate Bill Harrah had a bit of an obsession. The man who launched the Harrah’s gaming empire in 1937 also had a penchant for collecting cars, which led to him eventually owning around 1,400 vehicles. During his lifetime, his collection—often referred to as the most significant assemblage of vintage and one-of-a-kind cars ever—was housed in Sparks and open to the public.

The “Loneliest Road in America” is anything but, and smack dab in the middle of this famed road trip across Nevada lies the welcoming community of Austin. The town sprang to life during a silver mining rush in the 1860s, and the Austin of today features stately 19th-century buildings, intriguing historic sites, and access to remarkable outdoor recreation. Take advantage of everything the area has to offer and let the charming Magnolia Gallery & Inn serve as your adventure basecamp.

In 1861, Samuel Clemens left his home in Missouri to adventure in the American West. In Carson City, he became obsessed with finding gold and spent 11 months galivanting across the desert. When he ran out of money, Clemens moved to Virginia City to be a newspaper reporter for the “Territorial Enterprise.” Three years later, he left Nevada with bright prospects and a brand-new pen name—Mark Twain.