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Nevada or the "The Silver State" is located in
the western US. The state is also known as the "The Battle
Born State" because it was admitted into the union during
the American Civil War. Nevada has borders with Oregon and
Idaho to the north, California to the west, Arizona to the
southeast and Utah to the east. The border with Arizona includes
the Colorado River and Hoover Dam.
LAS VEGAS TERRITORY
Gameworks Las Vegas is a unique, high-tech entertainment
destination where guests can eat, drink, party and play in
a dynamic and energetic environment. Each location features
a full-service restaurant and bar surrounded by state-of-the-art
interactive games and exclusive attractions.
Star Trek is an interactive adventure based on the
voyages of the most exciting futuristic television series
of all time - Star Trek.
Imperial Palace Auto Collection is one of the world's
largest and finest classic car display rooms, featuring automobiles
gathered together by Don Williams & Richie Clyne.
Bonnie Springs is a 1880s mining town with riding
stables, restaurant, shopping, live action gunfights, melodramas,
hangings and a petting zoo.
Hoover Dam has been voted one of the Top 10 Construction
Achievements of the 20th Century.
Adventuredome five acres of indoor, climate controlled
fun for everyone.
Other Attractions:
Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix
Lost City Museum
Lake Mead Cruises
Lied Discovery Children's Museum
Fremont Street Experience
Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
Guinness World of Records Museum
Zoological-Botanical Park
Carroll Shelby Museum
Reno-Tahoe Territory
Wild Island Family Adventure Park includes a water
park, two 18-hole mini-golf courses, two racetrack and giant
game center.
National Automobile Museum is home to more than 220
antiques, classic, special interest and one-of-a-kind wonders.
Heavenly Aerial Tram: Take this ride to an elevation
of 8,250 feet for spectacular views of Lake Tahoe, plus hiking,
interpretive walks and Top of the Tram dining.
Other Attractions:
Woodwind Sailing Cruises
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Ponderosa Ranch
Kids Camp Lake Tahoe
Wilbur D May Center
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Carson Hot Springs Resort
Brewery Arts Center
COWBOY COUNTRY
Churchill County Museum features exhibits on local
Native American tribes, the Emigrant Trail, the Pony Express
and early Churchill County.
Other Attractions:
Nevada Northern Railway
Humboldt Museum
Pony Express Territory
PIONEER TERRITORY
Mineral County Museum features early 1800's mission
bells, turn of the century pharmacy, mining, fire, and railroad
equipment, horse drawn vehicles, specialized tools from the
ammunition base, wildlife and fossil displays, rock and mineral
displays, Victorian furniture, cameras, vintage clothing,
shoes and hats.
NEVADA NATIONAL PARKS
California National Historic Trail has 1,000 miles
of trail ruts and traces can still be seen in the vast undeveloped
lands between Casper Wyoming and the West Coast, reminders
of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American
travelers and settlers.
Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes,
alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types
including groves of ancient bristlecone pines, and numerous
limestone caverns, including beautiful Lehman Caves.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wealth
of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes
cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while
its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside
sightseers.
PONY EXPRESS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL: Men on fast-paced
horses to carry the nation's mail across the country, from
St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California, in the unprecedented
time of only ten days, used this trail.
THINGS TO DO
Wild Island Family Adventure Park is the largest family
amusement complex that includes a water park featuring nine
water attractions and two 18-hole mini-golf courses.
Southern Nevada Zoo-Botanical Park is a three-acre
park where you will find a variety of endangered cats as well
as the last family of Barbary Apes in the US, chimpanzee,
eagles, ostriches, emus, talking parrots, wallabies, flamingos
and large reptiles.
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