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Day Trip to Carson City: Nevada State Railroad Museum

DayTrippen — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:04:50 +0000

The Nevada State Railroad Museum is a well-known attraction in Carson City. Visitors can explore locomotives, rail cars, and other historic railroad equipment from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. On select weekends, a steam train or powered rail car runs on a short loop track around the museum, offering a unique experience for visitors. The […]

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A Guide to 12 Unique Roadside Attractions in Nevada

DayTrippen — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:18:34 +0000

No road trip can be considered complete without a visit to at least one roadside attraction. Our list includes some of the most unique and fascinating Nevada roadside attractions you may never have the chance to see again, so it’s worth stopping to check them out. We’ll be updating the list with more places, and […]

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Mount Charleston Las Vegas Day Trip

DayTrippen — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:00:40 +0000

Towering 11,000 feet above the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and just 40 minutes from the clanking slot machines of the strip, Mount Charleston, formally named Charleston Peak, offers visitors an abundance of winter activities as well as a fantastic place to escape the Mojave Desert’s summer heat. Fresh air and silence are what you will find […]

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Exploring the Remains of Rhyolite Ghost Town

DayTrippen — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:17:48 +0000

Rhyolite Ghost Town is about a two-hour drive from Las Vegas or less than one hour from Furnace Creek in Death Valley. Rhyolite was once a mining town of 10,000 people with over 50 saloons and 18 grocery stores. Today, all left are the crumbling walls of a few buildings and the still-standing Tonopah Railroad […]

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Stokes Castle Austin Nevada Historic Landmark

DayTrippen — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 15:04:13 +0000

Stokes Castle, a tower made of granite rock blocks, was built in 1897 by mining baron Anson Phelps Stokes as a summer residence but was only used for a few months. Stokes sold the Castle, the nearby mine, and the surrounding property soon after completion. Stokes Castle had three floors and a rooftop viewing area. […]

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Explore Ely, Nevada: Historic Mining Town Along Highway 50

DayTrippen — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 23:14:53 +0000

Ely, Nevada, initially served as a station for stagecoaches traveling along the Pony Express route. In the early 1900s, copper was discovered in the region, which led to Ely becoming a mining town. For many decades, copper mining was the city’s primary income source. However, when copper prices plummeted, the mines were closed. Today, Ely […]

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Tonopah Nevada Historic Mining Park Is It Worth Visiting

DayTrippen — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:07:16 +0000

Tonopah, Nevada, known as the “Queen of the Silver Camps,” is approximately midway between Las Vegas and Reno. During the early 1900s, it gained recognition due to its silver and gold deposits. The high prices of precious metals, including lithium clays, have led to new mining projects in the area. Tourism is Tonopah’s primary income […]

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Ghost Towns In California, Nevada, and Arizona

DayTrippen — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:17:23 +0000

Explore the ghost towns of California and Nevada, where you can witness the remnants of abandoned buildings and experience the revival of some towns as popular tourist destinations. While some of these towns require a four-wheel drive to access, most can be explored in any vehicle. Visiting these ghost towns is an exciting adventure that […]

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