Things
to do and Places to See in Pony Express Territory of Nevada
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Pony
Express Territory of Nevada.
Follow highway 50 through Central Nevada for an adventure
on the loneliest road in America. The road roughly parallels
the trail blazed by the Pony Express riders. Highway 50 was
part of the original Lincoln Highway, the first intercontinental
road in the United States. Nevada uses custom highway 50
markers along the route. The path through Pony Express territory
take you past miles of high desert full of sagebrush and
scenic mountainous areas. Many
stores along the route sell Loneliest Road in America passports, "survival
kits". Travelers can pick up the free survival kit at
Chambers of Commerce, museums, restaurants, motels, and gas
stations along Route 50. The kit contains a state road map,
a brochure called the "Survival Guidebook" showing
some things to see, and a map of the road.
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Fallon
Nevada - Fallon is the queen city on Highway
50. The area is steeped in western heritage. Visit the
Churchill County Museum and Archives, one of the finest
little museums in the West. |
Lattin Farms Fallon - Old-Fashioned Roadside Produce Stand, Farmers Markets and BAnn’s Flower and Herb Garden. You can also tour the collection of antique farm equipment. 1955 McLean Rd Fallon, NV 89406 | |||
Austin
- Austin was once a flourishing old-west mining town. visitors
are welcome to enjoy the historic buildings, browse in the library
and stroll along weathered sidewalks |
Historical
Society of Austin Nevada - Several historic buildings
including a museum located in the old Gridley store on U.S. Highway
50 East |
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Belmont,
Nevada - The town is one of Nevada's
most popular ghost towns. Buildings & mills in the area date
back to the 1860's The belmont Inn is still open. |
Eureka
Sentinel Museum - Interprets the history of Eureka.
On the ground floor you will find a complete press room from the
1800's. There is a gift shop to buy souvenirs. |
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| Eureka
- No other Nevada community has retained its historical character
like Eureka. The Eureka Opera House, built in 1880 and restored
in 1994 and is a must see. |
Baker
Nevada - Located five miles east of the Great Basin
National Park visitor center and the entrance to Lehman Caves.
Desert heat during the day, cool breezes in the evening |
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| Ely
Nevada - One of the most interesting and beautiful
areas in the west. Home of the Ghost Train, the restored Nevada
Northern Railway. |
Great
Basin Heritage Route - On your journey through this
land, you’ll hear many stories about the passages of those
before you and the endurance of those still here. |
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| Garnet
Fields Rock hound Area - This nationally known rock
hounding area is famous for its dark red garnets found in volcanic
rock. |
East
Ely Railroad Depot Museum - The Museum sits on a
complex of 24 historic buildings. Train rides on vintage steam
equipment are also available. |
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Sand
Mountain - Sand Mountain
is located east of Fallon, Nevada, about 25 minutes along Highway
50 (about 100 miles east of Lake Tahoe). |
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