Nevada Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Discover Nevada with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Explore desert parks, historic mining towns, museums, scenic landscapes, and unique roadside stops across the Silver State.
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Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Nevada, including desert parks, ghost towns, scenic drives, and unique attractions. From Las Vegas landmarks to remote natural wonders, discover some of the best things to do in Nevada.
Valley of Fire State Park
From desert valleys and rugged mountain ranges to colorful canyons and alpine lakes, Nevada’s parks showcase the dramatic landscapes of the Great Basin. Our featured Nevada park highlights one of the state’s most stunning outdoor destinations.
Carson City Mint
Nevada’s historic landmarks capture the spirit of mining booms, desert settlements, and frontier survival. Our featured Nevada historic site highlights one destination that helped shape the Silver State’s past.
Best National Parks in Nevada
- Great Basin National Park
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Top 5 Nevada State Parks
- Valley of Fire State Park
- Mormon Station State Historic Site
- Cathedral Gorge State Park
- Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
- Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Top 5 Nevada Museums
- Nevada Museum of Art in Reno
- Mob Museum in Las Vegas
- Neon Museum in Las Vegas
- Nevada State Museum, Carson City
- Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Know Before You Roam: Nevada Quick Facts
- Largest City: Las Vegas
- High Point (Rank): Boundary Peak 13,140 ft (9)
- Lowest Elevation: Colorado River at CA border: 481 ft
- State Nickname: “Silver State”
- State Flower: Sagebrush
- State Tree: Bristlecone Pine
- State Animal: Desert Bighorn Sheep
- State Bird: Mountain Bluebird
- State Fish: Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
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