While most people associate Nevada with gambling, did you know that Nevada is also a place where gambling is illegal? That’s right; Boulder City does not permit gambling. Its fame as a gambling oasis has seen such a profusion of hotels that it would take a person 288 years to spend one night in every hotel room! Besides gambling, Nevada is also the largest gold producing country in the world after South Africa.
Nevada also offers many other fun things to do and you’ll never get bored during your stay here. It’s not all desert, with winter in the northern parts providing some excellent recreational facilities with snowmobiling and heli-skiing there are many opportunities for winter recreation.
Nevada is famous for it’s state parks and they make for a peaceful and serene trip. If you are looking for some history, visit one of the go underground at one of the mines. You can also tour a historic courthouse and explore a ghost town in Rhyolite. Virginia City is considered the largest historical landmark and is the place in the country where silver was discovered. Enjoy the ancient artifacts at one of the various museums.
If the sky beckons you, you are spoilt for choice with air-sports. From peaceful to exhilarating, you will find a gamut of activities. You can glide serenely in a hot air balloon, streak in an airplane or just soar above the mountains. Hang gliding and parasailing offers one a chance to view the beauty of this place from the air while lazily drifting high up in the sky. ‘Blues’ take on a different meaning here!
How about some hot spring relaxation while enjoying the view of the Sierra Nevada? Head to the charming town of Genoa. Once your worries have all been melted away, you might want to take a trip down the loneliest road in America – US Highway 50. If you are unhappy with the scenery, just head to Lake Tahoe to take in some majestic peaks and valleys with a scenic drive.
Nevada is home to hundreds of species of birds, fish, coyote and bear, among others. You’ll find birds in Stillwater National Refuge and Anahi Wildlife abounds in the northern, southern and eastern parts of Nevada. How about some game hunting? As long as you adhere to the rules, you can choose between bow and rifle hunting.
No visit would be complete without some shopping to mark the event. If you are in rural Nevada, make sure you don’t miss the leather goods and saddles! Head to The Summit in the Lake Tahoe area, an outdoor haven, where you can shop to your hearts content.
Looking for self catering holiday accommodation in Nevada? Then below is a selection of apartments in Nevada and holiday homes in Nevada that can be rented direct from their owners. You can either click on each listing for further details or you can use our search engine on the left if you are looking for something in particular.
