Nevada Day Trips Destination Guide to the Silver State

Things to do and Places to See in Pioneer Territory of Nevada

Pioneer Territory of Nevada. Nevada’s “Extraterrestrial Highway" State Route 375, runs right through the middle of Pioneer Territory. The highway’s lone town of Rachel provides traveler services and serves as headquarters for UFO hunters. If aliens from outer space do not interest you then explore some of the many Ghost Towns of the territory. The area also has abundant natural attractions including, Death Valley National Park and two national wildlife refuges.
Rachel Nevada - A popular destination among UFO fans, attracted by the nearby Area 51, and by hundreds of UFO sightings. The "UFO Capital of the World.
Beatty Museum - Located on Main Street in a Historical Church. You are invited to browse the documents, photos and books housed there. Open Mon. thru Sun. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Lincoln County - A great destination for history buffs, casual day-trippers, and anyone who just wants to visit some new sights. Daytime summer temperatures cooler than Las Vegas
Mineral County - The county was named for the rich veins of ore found here. The Sierra Nevada's, are "protectors" of Mineral County weather. Mild in the winters and warm summers.
Yerington - Located along the banks of the Walker River and surrounded by picturesque mountains full of history such as ghost towns and mining camps.
Mason Valley - Discover a place with an exciting, yet relaxed approach to life. Public Lands throughout the county provide limitless outdoor activities.
Walker Lake - Walker Lake has long been renowned for its Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, and has been a favorite spot for anglers. Thousands of birds that visit the lake all year around
Pahrump Valley - Breath-taking sunsets with the picturesque Mt. Charleston and the Spring Mountains to the east and the Nopah Vista Mountains to the west.
Pahrump Valley Winery - Winery tasting room, stroll through the tranquil rose garden with its gazebo and Spring Mountains backdrop, savor live jazz on the outdoor stage.
Pioche, Nevada - Old-west charm, mild summertime temperatures, fine trout fishing, hunting, and some of Nevada's most scenic state parks.
Goldwell Open Air Museum - outdoor sculptures that are colossal not only in their scale, but in their placement within the vast upper Mojave desert.
Beatty - Gateway to Death Valley National Park And the Heart of the Bullfrog Mining District. Beatty is a few miles east of Rhyolite, one of the state’s most photographed ghost towns.
 
   
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