10 Places to visit in Nevada

Add to your bucket list or you will regret, yeah you read it right.

Nevada is among the topmost favorite travel destinations for its diverse archaeological landscapes which include home to many beautiful natural creatures, widespread deserts, and long drive roadside adventures, it offers extreme weather enjoyments in snow-covered peaks at one end and extremely hot on the other. It also offers Casinos, fine dining options, breathtaking lakes, and vibrant nightlife.

You will definitely be going to add it to your next trip, just hold your eyeballs tightly; your breath in control, and get ready to dive deep into its details.

1.      Las Vegas Strip

No matter by which means you are traveling here, do not forget to capture the sign saying “Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada”.

The Main strip is best to go in here. It is also known as Las Vegas Boulevard.

It provides enough margin to see the “Bellagio mountains”, The other best sights include, gambling, neon signs, lots of food, and fun. The luxury hotels and casinos are iconic parts of the strip. The fountain of Bellagio seems dancing like an engrossed ballerina. One must not miss the famous,” Fall of Atlantis Show”. Wildlife habitat is a zoo-like oasis offering much-needed relief and enjoyment. Other notable enjoyments include The Neon Museum, Freemont street Experience, Gold &Silver Pwn shop, Downtown Container park, Adventuredome, and The Venetian canals.

2. Desert Landscape 

If you are fond of watching the wonders of nature, the desert places in Nevada are the best fit for you The most famous is the Mojave desert which covers almost two third of the total and offers. Death Valley is among the most inhospitable yet important parks having extraterrestrial landscapes. The best time to visit the desert area is in spring(Antelope valley poppy reserves are in full bloom during this time and provide a look as one is in Holland) or late summer time for it has extreme weather conditions other than these times. The landscape covers some important landmarks that are thousands of yucca trees, Mojave National park, Red Rock Canyon, and Snow Canyon State Park here in Desert Utah covers majestic red rock formations and scenic drives.

3. Hoover Dam

It's a concrete arch-gravity hydroelectric dam in Boulder City. One of the amazing views it provides is from the Callahan Memorial bridge where it offers an even top view of this majestic infrastructure. Millions of tourists visit these sites every year.

Lake Mead is just attached to the Dam area and offers acres of Lakeside shores, mountains, and scenic valleys.

Other attractions to see when in Boulevard city are, Hoover Dam Museum, Emerald Cove, Lake Las Vegas, HistoricRail road Hiking, Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon, and Clark Country Museum. Another favorite travel destination here is Hemenway Park.

4. Reno 

Boosting more than five million visitors a year, Reno offers a wide range of entertainment and educational attractions many of which are ideal for families. Some of the unique and exciting things to have here include car shows, concert performances, bowling tournaments, and hot-air balloon races. Reno also makes a great base if you are planning to visit the famous Lake Tahoe as well as Pyramid Lake to the northeast of the country. 

Top rated other attractions to watch in Reno are The National Automobile Museum, Animal Ark, explore the river walk Downtown, Nevada museum of art, Pioneer centre for the performing art, Reno Arch, The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, Spark’s Heritage Museum, and the National Bowling Stadium. 

5. Lake Tahoe

It is the largest freshwater reservoir lake in Nevada and holds the tag of the largest Alpine lake in North America. It is a popular summer destination when you pay a visit to remarkable Nevada. It offers multiple beaches, hiking, and biking trails. It also offers music, sporting events, and Snow fun with wonderful food pairings. Almost all of its seasons cover different enjoyable activities.

Other places to visit when you are here are Emerald Bay state park, Kings Beach, boat Cruise, its state Park, Historic site, etc.

6. The Black Rock Desert

The Black Rock Desert region is in northwestern Nevada and the northwestern Great Basin.

It is famous worldwide for its ”Burning man Festival” which is a nine days long event that offers Art exhibitions, colorful musical performances, and electrical costume experiences. The burning man festival accommodates around 70,000 people every year. The event ends with a crowd gathered to witness the main art piece which is a gigantic statue of a man burning down in the end.

The desert is a wild mix of sand and dust mountains trees and hot spring. The one who wants to see a little more civilization should pay a visit to planet X Pottery. The Pottery and original paintings can be purchased here the whole year. You can also find here incredible camping options like hunting hot springs hiking historic trails OHV opportunities flying geyser rocks hounding.

7. Las Vegas

It is the most populous city in Nevada in The United States. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. The best time to visit this incredible city is from March to May and September to November but the latter part offers cheaper rates. It is best known for its casinos and world-class entertainment. The city observes the largest wheel in the world, the higher roller ride, and the iconic fountains of Bellagio. Looking for a piece of Egypt in Las Vegas? Luxor is one of sin city's most unique hotels with its towering pyramid designs. The escape game Las Vegas is one of the best family things to do here with lots of riddles and clues. MGM Grand is one of the iconic hotels on the Las Vegas strip with a variety of restaurants bars pool complex game exhibition and a comedy club. Another fantastic place for adventure lovers and thrill seekers is the STRAT hotel having a casino and sky pod. Fremont street experience covered in a canopy of neon lights, slot Zilla zipline should be on everyone’s Las Vegas list.

There are also some popular neighborhoods of Las Vegas that are: The Northern part of Las Vegas, Lake Las Vegas, China Town, Green Valley, The Strip, Mountcharlston, Mob Museum, Mandalay Bay, Theme Prak, Treasure Island, and Discovery Children Museum.

8. Virginia City

Interested in history or time travel? Come with me to Virginia city. With an incredible experience of wonderful atmosphere, this small town offers the look of 19th Century glory.

Don’t forget to visit Mark Twain Watering Hole, ride the Vigina and Truckee railroad, step inside of the historic buildings on N C street, and do not miss Grandmas Fudge factory and Reds old-fashioned candy to tame your cravings for sweets. Virginia has 17 museums and two mines. Among the few remaining structures is the Mackay Mansion. 

Top sites in Virginia City are Saint Marry in the mountains, mount Davidson, Sutro tunnel, the City’s historic district, and Silver Terrace Cemetery

9. Great Basin National Park

Located in White Pine Country in east-central Nevada near the Utah border Great Basin National Park is one of the best national parks for star gazing. Summer is the best time to visit the national park exhibiting beautiful landscapes. It includes Lehman Caves, Bristlecone Pine Grove, Drive Wheeler peak, scenic drive, plenty of hiking opportunities, and Great Basin itself.

With a high desert climate, Great Basin burbles with natural waterfalls during the spring snowmelt before absolutely blasting with wildflowers. Fall season here is a tough competition to NewEngland Scenery. Hiking and driving past alpine lakes and sky-high peaks is a sure lifetime moment.

10. Valley of Fire State Guards

A geologic wonderland, the world-renowned valley of the fire state park is a public recreation and nature preservation area located 16 miles south of Overton. The valley has an entrance fee per car per day. Once you get an entry, the best thing about the State Park is that it does not require hiking but the park can be seen right from the roads with all its beautiful sights. The strange-looking sandstone formations are a wonder within a few minutes. The scenery is best for taking memorable photos. 

The famous seven sisters sandstone rock formation is located right on the valley of fire highway. The Rainbow vista is more worthwhile when it is hiked for a panoramic view. One of the most photographed spots is the view of Mouse Tank Road. The Pink Canyon also called The Pastel Canyon is among the prettiest places we can see in the valley of fire but the parking is limited to only two cars. Other attractions include the White Domes Trail Atlatl Rock, Elephant Rock, Silica Dome, Charli’s Spring, and Fire Wave. Its weather becomes intense in summer so do not visit it in summer. 

One may not complete his travel journey diary without visiting this incredible piece of diverged nature having every possible attraction that makes it worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.