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NEVADA TOURS
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Book a Conquest Vacations 7 night Las Vegas flight with an SUV rental
and hit Nevada's open roads... Explore the state's breathtaking scenery, old
western surroundings and colour... See what the settlers saw from their
covered wagons and absorb the Silver State... You can rest when you get
home.
This is just one of the many possible driving tours in Nevada
Toronto departures only. Package includes return flights to
Las Vegas & a 7 day SUV rental. Hotels are suggestions only and are
not included.
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Day 1 - |
Arrival at Las Vegas
& overnight in
Pahrump |
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One hour drive from Las Vegas
Drive west on Nevada Hwy. 160
Overnight in
Pahrump
1. Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Gambling Hall
2. Saddle West Hotel, Casino & RV Resort
3. Best Western Pahrump Station |
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Day 2 - |
Depart Pahrump for the nature of Nevada |
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Drive west on US Route 95 to
Beatty,
the gateway to
Death Valley National Park
 Points of Interest
Rhyolite - photogenic ghost town where gold was discovered in 1904,
landmarks include the Bottle House
Death Valley National Park - lowest point in the US where most of
acreage is below sea level
Scotty's Castle - international attraction at the north end of Death
Valley which showcases life of Walter Scott, a flamboyant gold
prospector; scheduled tours by interpretive park rangers are
available
Existing Death Valley on State Route 267 to Scotty's Junction drive
north on US Route 95 to Tonopah; on the way, pass through the
historic community of Goldfield where gold was discovered in 1902
Tonopah - Queen of the Silver Campus where you can explore the
actual mines that created the town
Overnight in Tonopah
1. Tonopah Station, Ramada Inn
2. Jim Butler Motel
3. Best Western Hi-Desert Inn |
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Day 3 |
Depart Tonopah to
State Route 376 and drive north |
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 Points of Interest
Belmont,
one of Nevada's largest living ghost towns; many photogenic ruins.
Retrace the road from Belmont back to State Route 376 and drive
north through the Smoky Valley to Hwy. 50, described as the
loneliest Road in America. It is at the centre of Nevada history
from the Pony Express to pre-historic times.
Driving west on
Highway 50,
the nearest community and good place to take a break is
Austin
which was the second largest city in Nevada in mid-19th century and
which today is known for rugged terrain for mountain bikers,
historic churches, gem shop cafes, and antique shops.
From Austin,
drive east on Hwy. 50 to Eureka through the
Toiyabe National
Forest.
Eureka is
another living ghost town in Nevada complete with many beautiful
restored historic buildings and cast of local characters.
Overnight in
Eureka
Best Western Eureka Inn |
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Day 4 |
Tour sights of
Eureka
before departing for
Ely |
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 Points of Interest
Eureka Opera House
Eureka County Court House
Eureka Sentinel Museum
Drive east on
Highway 50 to
Ely,
another mining community. Ely is a graceful town where vintage
buildings have been revitalized through a citywide mural project.
More than 25 murals provide an artistic glimpse into Ely's colourful
and ethnically diverse past.
Points of Interest
Nevada Northern Railway & Museum - an early 20th century mining
railroad that offers excursions
Ward Charoal Ovens - smelting structures once used when mining was
at its peak.
Great Basin
National Park - Nevada's best kept secret. Includes some
Lehman Caves and groves of ancient Bristlecone Pines, some nearly
3,000 years old.
Overnight in
Ely
1. Jailhouse Motel
2. Hotel Nevada & Gambling Hall
3. Ramada Inn/Copper Queen Hotel & Casino
4. Best Western Main Motel
5. Best Western Park Vue Motel |
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Day 5 |
Depart Ely for Great Basin National Park |
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 Depart
Ely for
Great Basin
National Park
Points of Interest
Lehman Caves - guided tours are available of the underground
passages
Bristlecone Forest - hike to Bristlecone Forest, weather permitting
(June - October)
Return to Ely for 2nd Overnight |
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Day 6 |
Depart Ely for Las Vegas |
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 Depart Ely for Las
Vegas driving south on US Route 93
Points of Interest
Pioche
- Million Dollar Court House
Cathedral Gorge
State Park - red sanstone spires in a park-like setting.
Caliente
- restaurants and historic mission style railroad depot built in
1923
Arrive Las Vegas
Overnight Las Vegas |
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