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Portrait of the Past on the Edge of Death Valley Beatty, Nevada: The Gateway to Death Valley Located just over 100 miles northeast of Las Vegas—a go-to stop along the […]

Billed as the “Friendliest Town in Nevada,” Winnemucca will welcome you with big Basque dinners, rich buckaroo history, and all kinds of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. From the mighty Humboldt River to sprawling sand dunes and a mountain biking trail that’ll make your shins quake, pack an appetite (and your favorite cowboy hat) for endless adventure.

Nevada’s Heart Beats Here Where History Lives and Adventure Awaits Welcome to Carson City, Nevada, home of your next great outdoors adventure. In the capital of Nevada, you can follow […]

Set in the heart of Carson Valley, Minden is as charming as it is historic. Streets are lined with stately, century-old homes and storied brick buildings, and majestic mountain views await at every turn. Take a stroll through this idyllic community for locally loved restaurants, an impressive array of antique stores, and spectacular sights both on and off the ground.

Reno, Nevada has come a long way from its days as “just” a premier casino town. Don’t get us wrong; top-notch Reno casinos still serve up the world-class entertainment, grand buffets, spa pamperings, and 24-hour gaming that put it on the map. But today’s visitors also come Reno’s public art obsession, bohemian shops, dynamic music scene, unbeatable outdoor action, all-the-time events lineup, and local-centric foodie landscape—spread across several distinct, walkable neighborhoods. Get in the know with our guide to the Biggest Little City in the World.

The city of Sparks, Nevada—Reno’s next-door neighbor—attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for the meat-tacular Best in the West Nugget Cook-Off, the automobile extravaganza that is Hot August Nights, and big-time biker bashes during Street Vibrations. It’s also home to the Reno-Tahoe area’s premier shopping mall (including plenty of brand-name outlets) and the flagship location of award-winning Great Basin Brewing Company.

Established in 1931 to house the builders of Hoover Dam, Boulder City now brims with cute shops, killer cafés, and an Art Deco aura. Fewer than 30 miles southeast (but an entire world away) from Las Vegas, this charming southern Nevada burg is a hub for history and adventure at Hoover Dam, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Colorado River, and beyond.

North Las Vegas is a melting pot of desert valleys, panoramic vistas, and dynamic development. Visitors stream in by the hundreds of thousands for high-octane events and festivals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and many post up at luxury resorts and make North Las Vegas a comfortable base camp for a variety of nearby outdoor pursuits.

Situated 40 miles south of Las Vegas, Primm offers three enormous casinos, including Whiskey Pete’s, Primm Valley Resort & Casino, and Buffalo Bill’s. There are also two championship golf courses, a popular mall, and a thrilling roller coaster.

Nevada is a LOT of things. But allow us to set the record straight on some popular rumors, misunderstandings, and straight-up Nevada myths.