| -- Walk around historic downtown Ely to shop and gamble, and then
visit special craft and antique shops in East Ely, McGill, Lund and
Baker.
-- Ride the Nevada Northern Railway.
-- Visit the White Pine Public Museum or the Nevada State Railroad
Museum in Ely, McGill's Drugstore Museum, Lund's Pioneer Museum, or
the Cherry Creek Museum.
-- See our unique, historic, hand-painted murals of pioneer
families, children, mining and ranching scenes and a Native American
sculpture.
-- Stop in for an old-fashioned soda at one of our drugstores.
-- Take a self-guided tour of homes, churches, murals, and other important
sites.
-- Have a picnic at the County Park and feed the ducks.
-- Go to a race at the Great Basin Speedway.
-- Trace the Nevada section of the historic Lincoln Highway in Ely
and along US Highway 50.
-- Attend one of our many special summer events including class
reunions, car shows, fairs, glider races, old-fashioned 4th of July
parades, the Lund Pioneer Days Rodeo, the Native American Fandango, dances,
barbeques and more.
-- Enjoy the Ward Mountain Recreation Area at Murray Summit and hike
the trails.
-- Visit the Ward Charcoal Oven State Park.
-- Visit the Great Basin National Park. And along the way visit the
Fremont Archeology Site near Baker.
-- Fish and camp at Cave Lake or fish at Comin's Lake. Ask about
dozens of other special camping areas.
-- Swim in McGill's spring-fed pool (summer only).
-- Take a ride into the desert and look for garnets at Garnet Hill.
Or visit Hercules Gap north of Ely.
-- Visit the historic mining town of Ruth, or visit a real mining
ghost town like Osceola (50 miles east of Ely).
-- Play golf at the 18-hole White Pine Golf Course, or play tennis
on the courts nearby.
-- Take a drive through the mountains south and east of Ely over
scenic Success Loop.
-- Photograph and view wildlife including elk, deer, rabbits, birds,
antelope, lizards and more.
-- Hike mountain trails to alpine lakes. Or go on a trail ride or
stay at a dude ranch.
-- Pick up a guide for US Hwy 93 or a "Survival Kit" for
US Hwy 50 (the Loneliest Highway) to make your trip even better.
-- Enjoy the great food (American, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, and
more) in our area restaurants.
... and simply have fun.
Thanks for visiting. You are always
welcome to stay longer at one of our many hotels, motels, inns, or
bed & breakfast homes.
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