What to see near Winnemucca and across
the “The Silver State.”
The most well-known nickname for Nevada is “The Silver State.” This nickname dates back to the Nevada silver-rush days of the mid 1800’s. At that time silver was literally shoveled off the ground in Nevada; heavy gray crusts of silver had formed on the surface of the desert over millions of years and were polished by dust and wind to the dull luster of a cow horn (called “horn silver”). Take some time to explore our historic site while your here for the NHPA World Horseshoe Championship.
Northern Nevada:
Cowboy Country Territory
The Cowboy Country is comprised of Battle Mountain, Carlin, Denio, Elko, Gerlach, Jackpot, Jarbidge, Lamoille, Lovelock, McDermitt, Wells, West Wendover, and Winnemucca.
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Northwestern Nevada:
Reno-Tahoe Territory
The Reno-Tahoe Territory is comprised of Carson City; Carson Valley (Gardnerville, Genoa, and Minden); Lake Tahoe, including North Lake Tahoe (Incline Village) and South Lake Tahoe (Stateline); Reno; Sparks; Verdi; Virginia City; and Wellington.
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North Central Nevada:
Pony Express Territory
The Pony Express Territory consists of Austin, Baker, Dayton, Ely, Eureka, Fallon, Fernley and Silver Springs.
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Central Nevada:
Nevada Silver Trails
Nevada Silver Trails consists of Alamo, Amargosa Valley, Beatty, Caliente, Gabbs, Goldfield, Hawthorne, Pahrump, Panaca, Pioche, Rachel, Round Mountain, Tonopah and Yerington.
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Southern Nevada:
Las Vegas Territory
The Las Vegas Territory is comprised of Boulder City, Henderson, Lake Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Mesquite, Moapa Valley, North Las Vegas, Primm, and Searchlight.
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Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway
Check Out The Wildly Scenic Lamoille Canyon For Recreational Bliss, Deep In The Heart of Nevada’s Ruby Mountains.
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Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary
Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit, wildlife rehabilitative center providing permanent placement for animals in need.
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Humboldt Museum
Just above the site where thousands of wagon trains forded the Humboldt River on the long trek to California, sits the Humboldt Museum. The modern brick building mirrors its historic predecessor, a church turned museum.
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Virginia City
Virginia City’s trusty wooden sidewalks welcome visitors who come to see this real-life bonanza and see for themselves the legends heard around the world.
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