Activities, Events and Recreation
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 […]
Movie theater BUT the Central Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. The Central Theater was built in Ely, Nevada in 1939. The Art Deco style cinema was built by Percy and Warren Hull after they were denied permission to expand the 1913 Capital Theater. Originally it was built as […]
Owned and operated by Bill Noah for over 30 years. It is the one of the few existing bowling centers around that still has the original wooden lanes. Great place for all levels of bowlers. Bill also manages the Pro Shop which is open during regular hours and by appointment. Snack Bar open with sodas, […]
Public Shooting park. Need details for this location.
Run a Locomotive – Hands-On History This is something you are going to remember forever Volunteers Needed – see website or call for information. Even one weekend a year would help with maintenance and repair projects. Sign on as a Nevada Northern Railway engineer for your own trip “Up the hill” through Robinson Canyon, up […]
Originally a working railroad connecting the mines near Ely (Nevada) to the main railroads near Wells, NV where ore and processed materials where shipped to processing plants and supplies, mail and people could reach the remote Ely area. Today, the East Ely Depot is a State of Nevada Museum. Volunteers operate the Northern Nevada Railway […]
The White Pine County Golf Course is located just north of beautiful Ely, Nevada just off Highway 93 across from the Fairgrounds. With spectacular views of the Schell Creek Mountain Range on the east and the Egan Mountain Range to the southwest, you’ll find a wonderful place to slow down, relax and play a few […]
The White Pine Fire and Ice Festival will be spectacular. Take the opportunity to enjoy the food, ice bowling, golf, sledding, skating, and ice fishing both Saturday and Sunday. All sculptures must be completed by 3 p.m. Sunday with the winners announced that evening at 6 p.m. right before the fireworks show. Gather around bonfires […]
Perched in the Egan Mountain Range in eastern Nevada, Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is a scenic, forested retreat. The park features six beehive shaped charcoal ovens that were used from 1876 through 1879 to help process rich silver ore that was discovered in the area. Once mining ended, the ovens were used to […]
State Park A year-round park that offers outstanding recreational opportunities. It features a 32-acre reservoir and provides excellent trout fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, camping and picnicking. The 4,500-acre park is at an elevation of 7,300 feet in the Schell Creek Range adjacent to the Humboldt National Forest. Winter activities include ice-skating, ice fishing and cross-country […]