Nevada

The state is famous for its gambling, with many of the towns and cities in Nevada, all featuring at least one casino. The love for gambling in the state comes from the days of the silver mining, which was once prominent in the state. Ghost towns and abandoned mines can be found throughout Nevada and are well worth a visit.

Las Vegas is undoubtedly the most famous of Nevada’s locations and is like nowhere else on earth! A near-perfect climate is nature’s gift to this breathtaking destination. The spectacular shows, unique hotels and magnificent facilities are Las Vegas’s gift to us. Whether looking for a short break to enjoy some winter sunshine, taking a couple of days for some fun in the desert or going to spend an entire two week vacation here, Las Vegas is a ‘must see’ destination.

Reno is the largest city in Northern Nevada. It is located in the southern part of Washoe County, nestled on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in an area called the Truckee Meadows. With an impressive Riverwalk District, downtown whitewater kayak park, an unmatched lineup of annual events and the gateway to unlimited outdoor activity, Reno has come a long way from its mid-1800s early days. Originally a small community known as Lakes Crossing that sprung to life to serve westward travelers, the town enjoyed growth from railroad extensions, legalized gambling, liberal divorce laws and, eventually economic diversification beyond the wild world of gaming. That means that today, Reno has a lot going on for locals and travellers alike.

At the eastern end of U.S. Highway 50 is the bustling town of Ely. What started as just a post office and stagecoach station grew rapidly with the discovery of copper in 1906. As the railroad steamed into town, Ely continued to grow, and today the community’s history is documented by a series of giant murals gracing the sides of buildings throughout town. For a closer look at Ely’s history, visitors can also tour the Renaissance Village to see homes and stores adorned as they would have been in the 1900s. Each home is furnished and decorated to represent the ethnicities that made up Ely’s early days, a mix of cultures that included Spanish, Italian, English, French, Slavic, Asian and Greek.