Sure, Nevada’s larger cities feature many great tourist attractions, but many tourist attractions can also be found in the state’s smaller towns and cities.
Here are 10 small towns and cities in Nevada that feature popular tourist attractions:
- Blue Diamond - Bonnie Springs Ranch
BonnieSprings.com Bonnie Springs Ranch is a western-themed amusement park located near Blue Diamond, Nevada. It features a zoo, a miniature train, the “Old Nevada” western town, a motel and a restaurant. Bonnie Springs Ranch is a fun attraction for the entire family.
- Rhyolite - Goldwell Open Air Museum
facebook/djfrantic The Goldwell Open Air Museum is a 7.8-acre outdoor sculpture museum located near the ghost town of Rhyolite. Two popular sculptures at this museum include “The Last Supper” and “Lady Desert: The Venus of Nevada.”
- Baker - Great Basin National Park
wikipedia commons Established in 1986, the Great Basin National Park is well known for its groves of bristlecone pines. It’s also home to the Lehman Caves.
- Winnemucca - Humboldt Museum
HumboldtMuseum.org The Humboldt Museum, which focuses on the history of Humboldt County, offers many different types of historical displays and interesting artifacts, including a set of mammoth bones that were found nearby.
- Rachel - Little A’Le’Inn
flickr/Ken Lund Rachel is located along the world’s only Extraterrestrial Highway and is famous for UFO sightings. The Little A’Le’Inn is a popular attraction in this tiny Nevada town.
- Boulder City - Hoover Dam
flickr/Airwolfhound Located in Boulder City, within the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, is Hoover Dam. Hoover Dam was constructed during the Great Depression and was named after President Herbert Hoover. Nearly 1 million people visit the dam each year.
- Jarbidge - Jarbidge Wilderness
facebook/Jeremy Michael The Jarbidge Wilderness is more than 113,000 acres and is located in the Jarbidge Mountains. Visitors will experience beautiful mountain views, lush springs and high desert terrain when they visit this area.
- Goodsprings - Pioneer Saloon
facebook/Pioneer Saloon (OFFICIAL) Goodsprings is home to the Pioneer Saloon, which happens to be one of the oldest saloons in Nevada.
- Lovelock - Lovers Lock Plaza
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Established in 1917, Lovelock, also known as “Banana Belt,” was originally a stop for settlers on their way to California. Today, a major attraction in Lovelock is Lovers Lock Plaza. At Lovers Lock Plaza, couples have the opportunity to symbolize their love by attaching a padlock to a chain.
- Tonopah - Tonopah Historic Mining Park
facebook/Tonopah Historic Mining Park The Tonopah Historic Mining Park is located on the original mining claims that started the rush to Tonopah. This historic park covers more than 100 acres and includes several historic exhibits and restored buildings.
Are there any other small Nevada towns or cities with popular tourist attractions not on this list? Let us know in the comments below!
BonnieSprings.com
Bonnie Springs Ranch is a western-themed amusement park located near Blue Diamond, Nevada. It features a zoo, a miniature train, the “Old Nevada” western town, a motel and a restaurant. Bonnie Springs Ranch is a fun attraction for the entire family.
facebook/djfrantic
The Goldwell Open Air Museum is a 7.8-acre outdoor sculpture museum located near the ghost town of Rhyolite. Two popular sculptures at this museum include “The Last Supper” and “Lady Desert: The Venus of Nevada.”
wikipedia commons
Established in 1986, the Great Basin National Park is well known for its groves of bristlecone pines. It’s also home to the Lehman Caves.
HumboldtMuseum.org
The Humboldt Museum, which focuses on the history of Humboldt County, offers many different types of historical displays and interesting artifacts, including a set of mammoth bones that were found nearby.
flickr/Ken Lund
Rachel is located along the world’s only Extraterrestrial Highway and is famous for UFO sightings. The Little A’Le’Inn is a popular attraction in this tiny Nevada town.
flickr/Airwolfhound
Located in Boulder City, within the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, is Hoover Dam. Hoover Dam was constructed during the Great Depression and was named after President Herbert Hoover. Nearly 1 million people visit the dam each year.
facebook/Jeremy Michael
The Jarbidge Wilderness is more than 113,000 acres and is located in the Jarbidge Mountains. Visitors will experience beautiful mountain views, lush springs and high desert terrain when they visit this area.
facebook/Pioneer Saloon (OFFICIAL)
Goodsprings is home to the Pioneer Saloon, which happens to be one of the oldest saloons in Nevada.
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Established in 1917, Lovelock, also known as “Banana Belt,” was originally a stop for settlers on their way to California. Today, a major attraction in Lovelock is Lovers Lock Plaza. At Lovers Lock Plaza, couples have the opportunity to symbolize their love by attaching a padlock to a chain.
facebook/Tonopah Historic Mining Park
The Tonopah Historic Mining Park is located on the original mining claims that started the rush to Tonopah. This historic park covers more than 100 acres and includes several historic exhibits and restored buildings.
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