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While the Goldfield Hotel was once famous as the most lavish hotel in Nevada’s biggest, and wealthiest boomtown of its era, the historic building is renowned for being another thing altogether: one of the “Scariest Places on Earth”—and the entire country—drawing paranormal pros from all over, including the regularly visiting Zak Bagans’ Ghost Adventures crew.

This double-whammy of a park contains remains of a mining town—with 130-year-old buildings, including an impressive 30-stamp mill—standing just a bone’s throw from the highest concentration of the largest fossils of Ichthyosaurs ever found. 

Dedicated to preserving relics and artifacts that tell the story of the northwestern Nevada region, discover a world of history at the Marzen House Museum in downtown Lovelock.

History comes alive in this once-booming mining town that’s now home to a well-preserved main street, a picture-perfect saloon, and a one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast.

Ready to discover Nevada’s capital? There’s no better way to peer into the Silver State’s past than walking the self-guided, 2.5-mile Kit Carson Trail.

For a town that survives on generator power, there’s always plenty of ice, a cold glass, a roaring fire, and friendly company awaiting you at Dirty Dick’s Belmont Saloon.

Let’s face it: Interstate 80 is a stretch of highway you’ve probably blasted down, pedal-to-the-metal, on your way to somewhere, well… else. If so, you’ve been missing out. In fact, few parts of our state brim with as much western heritage and unspoiled scenic splendor as northeastern Nevada. Elko beckons western buffs with buckaroo art, cowboy crafts, and hearty meals, while glacier-carved Lamoille Canyon and Angel Lake promise to steal your breath, both on stunning hikes and through your camera lens. So pack your boots and bring your appetite for an Elko County adventure.

Sure, Nevada leads the country in gold and silver. But we also lead the world in wide-open roads, boulevards of shimmering neon, glorious grit, breathtaking art, and straight-up inspiration. The […]

Ely, Nevada is an attraction-packed mountain town along the Loneliest Road in America. What began as a Pony Express outpost and 1900s copper mining center, Ely is now home to loads of art, historical sites, and outdoor recreation galore. With its scenic railway, walkable mural tours, and close proximity to a number of parks—including Great Basin National Park—Ely, Nevada is an ideal HQ for exploring this part of the state.

Wild West Sights Under A Sea of Stars Queen of the Silver Camps Tonopah, Nevada: also known as the starting point for some of the best memories you’ll ever make. […]