When you think of Nevada, you typically think of going to play casino games in Las Vegas or Reno. Of course, there is much more to the state than just gambling. Here are a few must see attractions in Nevada.
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Virginia City
Just 30 minutes outside of Reno, NV is Virginia City. This historic town was prominently featured on the classic TV western Bonanza. The former mining town is an official national monument and is rich in history. Here you can take a ride on the Silver Line Express, visit area museums, take a walking tour of the town, check out some of the old silver mines, or take a stage coach ride like in the old west. There is a lot of history in this town that attracts over 2 Million tourists a year.
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is a 22 mile long lake that is shared by both Nevada and California. It is the 2nd deepest lake in the United States and the largest Alpine lake in the United States. Depending on your preference and time of year, there are numerous activities available at Lake Tahoe. Everything from swimming, sailing, water sports, skiing, and more is available here.
Hoover Dam
Constructed during the Great Depression, Hoover Dam is right on the border of Arizona and Nevada and attracts over 1 Million tourists a year to visit the site. The dam is a testament of American hard work, ingenuity, and sacrifice. The purpose of the dam was three-fold. It was built to control floods, provide irrigation water, and serve as a power plant. The latter is the main use today for the dam as it provides power to parts of California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Fremont Street Experience
Of course, no visit to Nevada should skip fabulous Las Vegas. However, many people that visit Vegas concentrate primarily on the strip. Casinotop10.net rated the Fremont Street Experience as a must see attraction when visiting Vegas. Every evening starting at dusk, the canopy over Fremont Street is host to an amazing light and music show that kicks offer every half hour until midnight. In addition, there are numerous street vendors, live bands, and other specialty acts that perform on Fremont Street, especially on the weekends. In addition, you can check out many of the downtown casinos and establishments downtown.
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