Things to do and Places to See in Nevada

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Nevada Day Trips is a resource for locals and visitors to find non gaming attractions and destinations in the state of Nevada. The Silver State is rich in historical and natural places of interest. Just a few miles from the busy streets of Reno and Las Vegas is some of the most spectacular desert scenery found anywhere in the world. Nevada has lakes, mountains and desert valleys, ghost towns, parks and recreation and historical sites all waiting to be discovered. On your next trip to Nevada discover the other side of the Silver State, you might even sight an extraterrestrial.

Gold Point Nevada - Visit a real living ghost town and stay over night in a miners cabin. The restored saloon It is the center piece of Gold Point.

Springs Preserve - One of the richest and most unique destinations in Southern Nevada. The largest non gaming attraction in Las Vegas.

War Charcoal Ovens - The six beehive-shaped Ward Charcoal Ovens were built in 1875-76, to make charcoal for the nearby mining operations.

Little Church of the West - Listed on the register of national historic places, the chapel is the oldest building on the Las Vegas strip.

Rhyolite Ghost Town Once a mining town of 10,000 and 50 saloons. Now the most photographed ghost town.

Sand Mountain Nevada - Off road adventures come from all over the USA to race up the sand dune.

Nevada officially adopted it's name in 1861 when the territory was established by Congress. Nevada comes from Spanish meaning snow-capped. The state also has several nicknames including Battle-Born State, Sagebrush State and the Silver State. Federal legislation enacted in 1986 created the Great Basin National Park, the first national park in the state, which includes the area around Wheeler Peak and Lehman Caves in eastern Nevada. The Silver State is a land of mountains, valleys, deserts, pine forests and alpine lakes. No other state can match its combination of luxurious resorts and spectacular vistas.