Activities, Events and Recreation
In 1942, a plane carrying Carole Lombard – actress and wife of Clark Gable, crashed high on Mt. Potosi near Las Vegas. Over the years, this has become a favorite hiking destination of the curious, of Lombard or Gable enthusiasts, plane crash buffs and the adventurous hiking types. There are many routes to / from […]
The museum displays antiques and historical documents from the oldest town in Eastern Nevada. This includes items from the early pioneer settlers as well as more recent items from the first half of the 20th century. The Panaca Heritage Center committee is raising funds in order to open the museum on a regular schedule. To […]
Pioche was designated the county seat in 1871 and courthouse plans were initiated. The county contracted to build the courthouse at a cost of $26,400. In order to raise the needed money, $25,000 worth of bonds were sold at a discounted rate of $20,000. By the time it was completed a year later, costs had […]
The Lincoln County Historical Museum is full to the brim with documents and artifacts from one of the most storied histories in the Western U.S. Peruse relics from Pioche’s mining heyday as well as antiques dating back to Lincoln County’s wild west roots.
Caliente is the half-way point between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City for the Union Pacific Railroad. The town and it’s mission-style train depot served as a bustling hub during the railroad’s heyday. The history of the city is intertwined with the evolution of the railroad in America. The museum showcases documents and artifacts from […]
Silver was discovered here in 1900, which sparked one of the biggest mining booms in the state. Many of the town’s buildings, such as the Mizpah Hotel and the Nye County Courthouse, were built in the early 20th century. The Tonopah Historic Mining Park, on the hillside above the town, offers a chance to explore […]
Goldfield, Nevada – worlds greatest gold camp We are dedicated to bringing to you, the treasures of our town. Goldfield, located in Esmeralda County is 26 miles south of Tonopah and 180 miles north of Las Vegas on US Highway 95. Visitors will get a sense of what it was like to live in gold […]
he Central Nevada Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Nye & Esmeralda counties through our displays and research library made available to the public at the Central Nevada Museum in Tonopah, Nevada. Our rich history, which includes mining, ranching, and life in the Wild West is presented in our small, but well […]
The underground tunnel features a walk down a mine tunnel that intersects one of the original discovery stopes. Named the Burro Tunnel, the “Underground Adventure” is not for the faint of heart! At the end of the tunnel, visitors are able to step into a steel viewing cage and look down the 500′ deep stope. […]
Established in 1959 the White Pine Public Museum houses a wide variety of exhibits. We have something for everyone. Open daily from 10am-4pm. Open 7 days a week From the Cave Bear to Mineral Collections to Indian Artifacts and Natural History. We are pleased to offer a wide variety of exhibits on display daily. Organized […]