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295 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Nevada

Updated August 7, 2026
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  1. Alamo
  2. Amargosa Valley
  3. Austin
  4. Baker
  5. Beatty
  6. Boulder City
  7. Bunkerville
  8. Caliente
  9. Carson City
  10. Clark County
  11. Dayton
  12. Denio
  13. Elko
  14. Ely
  15. Eureka
  16. Fallon
  17. Gerlach
  18. Goldfield
  19. Henderson
  20. Hiko
  21. Incline Village
  22. Las Vegas
  23. Laughlin
  24. Mesquite
  25. Nelson
  26. Nixon
  27. Nye
  28. Nye County
  29. Panaca
  30. Pioche
  31. Reno
  32. Searchlight
  33. Sparks
  34. Tonopah
  35. Virginia City
  36. Washoe County
  37. Wells
  38. White Pine County
  39. Winnemucca
  40. Yerington

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Atlas Obscura Itineraries

11 Out-of-This-World Places You Can Reach in Your Car

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The best road trips are those that seem to take you to new worlds: surreal-looking beaches, wondrous parks, and roadside oddities that make you do a double take. For instance, in Wisconsin, a local plumber has rigged a natural aquifer into a series of ice sculptures; in Utah, erosion has created a series of rock formations that look like something between an army of goblins and a series of abstract landscapes; and in New Mexico, rippling white sands stretch out to the horizon as far as the eye can see. The best part? You can reach these—and eight more—places by car (with the occasional walk from the parking lot). So pack some snacks, pull up this itinerary, and hit the road.

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Explore Nevada

Geology 37
Travelnevada 30
Mines 22
Nature 20
Museums 19
Ghost Towns 19
Water 17
History 17

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Recent Nevada Activity

Stories About Nevada

Not so lonely any more!

Driving the "Loneliest Road" - Part 1

US Route 50 in Nevada has sweeping vistas, mountain passes, and lots of historic and natural sites. It _still_ does not have a lot of traffic, however!
by slgwv, Community Contributor
Nevada has the highest percentage of public land in the lower 48 states.

Where to Experience the Best of Nevada’s Public Lands

The Silver State is full of unexpected and unforgettable natural wonders, many of which are preserved and protected as federally designated areas. Ready to explore?
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You don’t have to be an ultra-athlete to recreate this gold rush history.

Follow the Footsteps of an Incredible Mailman From the Gold Rush Era

Hikers recreate Snowshoe Thompson's 100-mile route through the mountains by walking, running, and even skiing.
by Erika Mailman, Atlas Obscura
Nevada’s Basque community began with sheepherders, who settled here in the late 19th century.

Searching for Nevada’s Most Off-Beat Places and People

You haven’t really explored the Silver State until you’ve gone off the Las Vegas Strip.
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Podcast: Nevada Week: The Martin

Feast like a sheepherder at a Basque boarding house turned restaurant.
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Podcast: Nevada Week: Molossia

An 11-acre micronation in the Nevada desert with its own rules and regulations.
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A postcard from 1945 illustrates numerous delights to be found in a mid-century Nevada, but offers no advice on pronunciation.

Why Do Nevadans Pronounce Their State's Name So Strangely?

How you say it certainly says something about who you are.
by Dan Nosowitz, Atlas Obscura
All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura

The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Area 51

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Lists Featuring Nevada

Courtyard monument.
Flamingos on Flamingo Island
The High Roller

The 11 Most Unusual Places to Visit Near the Las Vegas Strip

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Including Bugsy Siegel Monument , Flamingo Habitat, and High Roller

The Mizpah Hotel
Goldfield Hotel main entrance on Columbia Street in 1976
The old part of the Gold Hill Hotel, seen from the street.

The Spirited Histories of Nevada’s Most Haunted Hotels

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4

Including Clown Motel, The Mizpah Hotel, and Goldfield Hotel

Pioneer Saloon
The exterior of the saloon.
View down Main Street in Midas
The Middlegate Station roadhouse in Nevada has existed since the Pony Express era

Sagebrush Saloons: The Ultimate Guide to Nevada’s Most Storied Watering Holes

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6

Including Pioneer Saloon, Santa Fe Saloon, and Midas Ghost Town Saloon

Black Fire Opal from the Virgin Valley
Techatticup Mine.
Diana’s Punch Bowl. Note vehicle for scale.
Fly Geyser Aerial Photo

10 Places to Experience Nevada’s Extraordinary Geological Gems

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10

Including Royal Peacock Black Fire Opal Mine, Techatticup Mine, and Diana's Punch Bowl

Winter Solstice 2019
The Spiral Jetty
Double Negative’s north trench

A Tour of Spectacular 1970s Art Made From the Landscape Itself

Eight places to witness the incredible ambition of the Southwest land art movement.

8

Including Sun Tunnels, The Spiral Jetty, and Complex City

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
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