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“Died in a fire while saving others” or “Accidentally fell from mine while being hoisted to the surface” are just a few of the epitaphs you’ll see about those entombed […]

A true 20th century gold mining town with the Midas touch, make this “living” ghost town part of your Cowboy Corridor discoveries.

If you want to know where the most spook-tacular locations are in Virginia City, Bats in the Belfry is the tour for you. Take a walk around this historically haunted town and learn about the lively souls who’ve come and gone—or perhaps, still haven’t.

In honor of Nevada’s birthday, we’re back with another lineup of historical figures every Nevada-lover should get to know—as well as museums, state parks, and other intriguing places you can follow in their footsteps, all around the Silver State.

Hoover Dam tours come in all shapes and sizes. Let us help you find fun and interactive ways to see and learn about Hoover Dam.

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.