Boulder, Nevada

Arboretum, Botanical Garden, General, History, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Science

Like the desert, the Alan Bible Visitor Center offers great opportunities to those who pause and take a closer look. The Desert Discovery Center holds stories and information about one of the most extreme areas on earth, the Mojave Desert. Explore the exhibits to see how plants and animals survive, how to read the stories in rocks and mountains, and how the landscape has changed over the ages. Gather around the relief map to see how vast Lake Mead is and to learn about the land before Hoover Dam was built.

Austin, Nevada

Park

Remnant of an early 20th century mining camp called Berlin and the fossil remains of gigantic fish-like reptiles known as Ichthyosaurs. (Located 23 mi. E of Gabbs off State Rt. 884.)

Goldfield, Nevada

Park

Self-guided tour of a collection of military equipment from WWII including aircraft engines, propeller blades and other aircraft parts; located on U.S. Hwy. 95, adjacent to the Goldfield Library.

Genoa, Nevada

Park

Searchlight, Nevada

Park

Self-guided tours featuring the history of Searchlight and personalities; located in the Community Center.

Blue Diamond, Nevada

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Overton, Nevada

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Fallon, Nevada

Park

Located in the picturesque ghost town of Belmont, the courthouse, built in 1876, served as the Nye county seat until 1905. (Located 45 mi. NE of Tonopah via U.S. Hwy. 6, State Rt. 376 and Monitor Valley Rd.)

Henderson, Nevada

Anthropology, Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Natural History, Park

County history museum with exhibits on Native Americans, mining, railroads, gaming and historic houses plus a ghosttown.

Baker, Nevada

Park

Attractions include tours of Lehman Caves, miles of hiking trails, groves of ancient bristlecone pine trees, Wheeler Peak, camping, fishing and a visitors center.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Park

Built in 1855, the fort is the oldest European-American building in Nevada and the site of the first settlement of Las Vegas.

Sparks, Nevada

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Tonopah, Nevada

History, Library, Park, Specialized

The mining park offers a self-guided walking tour through 110 acres of original circa 1900 Tonopah mining ground. Includes an underground adventure, three complete hoisting works, five mines, numerous original buildings housing a wide variety of artifacts and exhibits, extensive mineral collection including a black light mineral display, research library and gift shop.

Reno, Nevada

Anthropology, Children's, General, History, Historical Society, Park, Science, Specialized

The museum houses the lifetime collection of the late Wilbur May -- department store magnate, Reno rancher, big-game hunter, businessman, philanthropist, and world traveler. May made over 40 trips around the world amassing an amazing collection of artifacts including Tang Dynasty pottery, Greek and Roman icons, weapons, and African tribal items. The collection also features a shrunken human head from South America and over 200 pieces of taxidermy.