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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Nevada

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

Updated August 30, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Nevada

Fly Geyser Aerial Photo

Gerlach, Nevada

Fly Geyser

A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.

Las Vegas, Nevada

The Neon Museum

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.
Entryway to the museum.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Atomic Museum

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.
Elton John themed pinball!

Las Vegas, Nevada

Pinball Hall of Fame

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.
Train station

Beatty, Nevada

Rhyolite Ghost Town

Odd outsider art installations surround a Gold Rush-era ghost town.
No Trespassing. Ever.

Groom Lake, Nevada

Area 51

In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world.
Weird red landscape in the canyon

Las Vegas, Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

Tonopah, Nevada

Clown Motel

Oh, just a motel on the edge of the desert decorated with thousands of clowns conveniently located next to an abandoned graveyard.
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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Nevada

The entrance beckons.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Frankie's Tiki Room

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.
Atomic Liquors, since 1952

Las Vegas, Nevada

Atomic Liquors

Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.
The Little A'Le'Inn

Alamo, Nevada

Little A'Le'Inn

An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.
Pioneer Saloon

Goodsprings, Nevada

Pioneer Saloon

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.
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Atlas Obscura Itineraries

18 Mini Golf Courses You Should Go Out of Your Way to Play

Adventures filled with oversized characters, obstacles, and castles await—all you need to join is a putter and a ball. Yes, we're talking about miniature golf, the Lilliputian game with a big imagination. Since 2012, we—Tom Loftus and Robin Schwartzman—have been documenting the world of mini golf on our website A Couple of Putts. After putting our way through more than 300 courses, we’ve stumbled into becoming experts who design, build, and consult on all things miniature golf. With our keen eye for elements that make courses distinctive and magical destinations, we’ve created this world tour to showcase some of our personal favorites, as well as a few courses on our “must play” list. In keeping with the theme, here are 18 unique courses that span the globe. This wild assortment of putting places offer unique ways to interact with the past and present. Putt when ready!

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The courses may be miniature, but the spectacle is gigantic.

Explore Nevada

Travelnevada 31
Geology 28
Nature 19
Ghost Towns 17
Mines 17
Collections 14
Water 14
Art 13
History & Culture 13
Natural Wonders 13
Museums And Collections 11
Rocks 10
Places To Stay 5
Unique Restaurants & Bars 3

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Stories About Nevada

Nevada State Route 375 was officially designated as the Extraterrestial Highway in a nod to rumors of otherworldly activity, but the desert road offers plenty of more grounded attractions.

Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway Is Full of Earthly Wonders, Too

Explore a catastrophic space rock strike, unique flora and fauna, and millennia-old rock art on this famous stretch of desert road.
by Matthew Malinowski
August 8, 2023

Podcast: Tonopah Mining Camp

The 'Queen of the Silver Camps' is 113 acres of history preserved.
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Gold, Ghosts, and Gin: The Curious Spirits and Elaborate History of Virginia City

This one-time boomtown still oozes with the spirit of the Wild West.
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Meet Nevada’s Bristlecone Pines, Some of the Oldest Trees on Earth

These ancient trees with a survivalist spirit inspire awe.
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Travelers along Highway 50 will be excited to stumble across Eureka after a long journey across the state.

The Friendliest Town on the Loneliest Road

Eureka, Nevada is a must-see pitstop along the magnificent wide open road of Route 50, where travelers can immerse themselves in a bygone era and explore secret underground tunnels.
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Just 50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, a field of California poppies paints Walker Canyon a vibrant orange. The poppies appear in several Indigenous legends. In one Chumash story, a talking lizard describes the flowers by saying, “it is as if the sun itself is on the ground.”

Stunning Wildflower Superbloom Photos That Will Have You Racing to the Hills

Orange, yellow, and purple petals blanket the southwestern United States.
by Sarah Durn
April 14, 2023

Podcast: Arrows Across America

Need directions? Look down.
by The Podcast Team
April 4, 2023

Podcast: Clown Motel

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
by The Podcast Team
October 26, 2021

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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Including Clown Motel, The Mizpah Hotel, and Goldfield Hotel

Tonopah Mining Park.
Digging for tailings
Techatticup Mine.
Diana's Punch Bowl.  Note vehicle for scale.

10 Places to Experience Nevada’s Extraordinary Geological Gems

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Including Tonopah Mining Park, Royal Peacock Black Fire Opal Mine, and Techatticup Mine

Pioneer Saloon
The exterior of the saloon.
The bar at the Red Dog.
View down Main Street in Midas

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

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Including Pioneer Saloon, Santa Fe Saloon, and Red Dog Saloon

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.

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Including Sun Tunnels, The Spiral Jetty, and Complex City

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