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Nevada | Fun and Funky Things to Do

Nevada is a state filled with fun and funky attractions. There are all sorts of places for visitors to find something interesting. Here are a few of the fun, funky and always interesting attractions that Nevada offers its visitors.

Lion Habitat, Las Vegas

Most people expect to see lions at the zoo, but in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand visitors can see the lions up close, right inside the hotel. The Lion Habitat is located on the main floor of the casino, and is accessible to all visitors.The habitat even has a tunnel that visitors can even look up at the lions through the tunnel ceiling.

The Atomic Testing Museum, Las Vegas

This Museum is a great place to learn about the history of atomic testing in Nevada. There are a wide variety of exhibits about the different types of testing that were done in Nevada. The Atomic Testing Museum is a very interesting destination for those that want to learn more about nuclear testing in the country.

Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam is an iconic attraction in Nevada. The tours of the dam give visitors amazing views of the internal workings of the dam. Visitors can take a variety of different tours that can take visitors on a few stops inside the dam, or tours that lead all the way down into the inspection tunnels. The view from the top of the dam is pretty spectacular as well.

Imperial Palace Auto Collection, Las Vegas

Car enthusiasts visiting Nevada won't want to miss the amazing collection of cars at the Imperial Palace. This collection is the largest and best collection of classic cars in the world. The Imperial Palace collection has more than 250 vehicles, including antique cars and much more.

Hand of Faith, Las Vegas

Las Vegas is also the home to the biggest golden nugget in existence. This golden nugget, known as the Hand of Faith is located at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. The Hand of Faith was found by in Australia by a man using a metal detector. Visitors to the Golden Nugget can see the 61 pound nugget of gold and learn the story behind its discovery.

Tuscacora

Nevada has many different ghost and mining towns, one great town to visit that is both a living ghost town and an old mining community is Tuscacora. It was once a thriving silver mining community, now it is classified as a ghost town. It does have a small population, including some artists. The cemetery and remnants of the town are a very interesting look into the history of the region.

Angel Lake

Located in the northeastern region of Nevada, Angel Lake is a uniquely beautiful destination in Nevada. Travelers in Nevada can enjoy stunning scenery during the trip up State Route 231 to the eastern shore of the lake. From the shores of the lake there are spectacular views of cliffs, mountains, pinnacles and valleys. Angel Lake is also a great destination for recreation and camping.

Rachel

The town of Rachel is a great spot for extraterrestrial enthusiasts. It is located on Highway 375, the Extraterrestrial Highway, and is the closest town to Nellis Air Force Range and Area 51. Visitors to Rachel can enjoy the proximity to Area 51, and maybe have a chance for some UFO sightings also.

Highway 50, The Loneliest Road in America

This "Loneliest Road in America" is a great way to see Nevada. The highway crosses Nevada, stretching from Silver Springs to Fallon. All along the highway there are plenty of sights to enjoy. Destinations to stop and explore include remnants of the Pony Express Trail, which runs parallel to the highway, mountains, ghost towns, state parks and much more. Visitors should keep an eye out for the Iliapah Reservoir and Hickison Summit Petroglyphs.

Burning Man

Every year thousands of people gather together in the Black Rock Desert for a week. During this week they create Black Rock City, and they dedicate their time creating community, art. Burning Man is the ultimate opportunity for these people to experience self-expression and self-reliance. To truly understand Burning Man, people must experience it for themselves.

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