Ely, Nevada — located about 240 miles from Las Vegas — is much like the mines that made it, nearly broke it and partially sustain it today: It doesn’t look like much on the surface, but scrape away ...

Two Nevada attractions made the list of top 20 tourist attractions in the United States in a recent survey by the website BookRetreats. Here's how Nevada's most famous tourist spots fared on the ...

This story was updated to include details about Thunder Mountain Monument. Nevada is home to many quirky and unique public art installations, historic buildings and tourist hot spots. But what is the ...

For a state that most outsiders (not incorrectly) perceive as hot, dusty and arid, Nevada has a surprising amount of water for cooling down ... or heating up, depending on the season. The Alpine Lakes ...

When Gov. Brian Sandoval goes looking for solitude once he’s term-limited out of office next year, there’s a chance you’ll see him at Walker River State Recreation Area, one of three new facilities ...

Travel Nevada is counting on state residents to explore nearby and spend their money within the Silver State in the months ahead. And some rural businesses are already seeing just that. Nearly five ...

If your travel plans have you zipping along I-80 across northern Nevada this winter, you can break up the tedium of pedal-to-the-metal driving by sampling the surprising potpourri of attractions ...

Nevada’s most unusual landmarks aren’t found in its biggest cities. According to a recent list from WorldAtlas, the state’s strangest stops are scattered across remote highways and desert towns — from ...

The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has awarded 68 grants totaling more than $365,000 to help rural communities promote attractions that draw visitors and generate revenue for local economies.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- The final round of voting is underway for Nevada's tourism treasures. The "Discover Your Nevada" campaign began July 3, with people nominating their favorite Nevada ...