Posted in Nevada
December 03, 2017
13 Unique Things To Do In Nevada When You Thought You’ve Done Everything
Think you’ve seen and done everything in Nevada? The Silver State is full of so much to do: world-class hiking and rock climbing, Lakes Mead and Tahoe, summer sports, winter sports, fine dining, entertainment, exploring ghost towns, and so much more. However, here are 13 unique things to do just when you thought you’ve done it all.
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At Dig This, you can learn how to drive bulldozers, excavators, and other heavy equipment in a huge five-acre sandbox in, where else, Las Vegas.
At Virginia City's Old Washoe Club, you can spend the night locked in a haunted building. Happy hunting!
Axe Monkeys is a unique range where you are taught to toss a variety of objects: axes, knives, and the like. Oh, and there's a smash room that is perfect stress relief. Axe Monkeys is located at 3525 E. Post Road in Las Vegas.
Nevada is known for its huge wild horse population across the state. There are numerous areas where you can watch these majestic creatures run wild. However, for a truly stunning location, check out the Virginia Range.
Located near the ghost town of Goldfield is a truly unique attraction. The International Car Forest of the Last Church is an eclectic mix of graffiti-covered vehicles but is really quite awesome.
Seriously. One of Las Vegas' quirkiest restaurants lets you navigate your vegetarian meal in pitch black darkness. And yes, you get an apron.
Boulder City's Flightlinez Bootleg Zipline Tour will have you swooshing down four different zip lines for a four-hour, 1.5-mile adventure. Enjoy birds-eye views of Eldorado Canyon, Lake Mead, and Las Vegas. You can also zip along downtown Las Vegas' Fremont Street.
At Ely's Garnet Hill, you can hunt for gorgeous dark garnets.
Enjoy a delicious steak dinner at Ely's Cell Block Steak House.
Located in Wells, Mustang Monument is a unique luxury wilderness safari adventure. Spend the night in gorgeous tipis at this sustainable and secluded glampground, enjoy the breathtaking scenery, see wild horses up close and personal, and so much more. (Available in the summer only.)
Load up the telescope, blankets, and snacks and head over to Gerlach; the darkest town in America. You will be amazed at the crystal clear views of the Milky Way.
So, how many of these 13 activities have you participated in? Can you think of other uncommon and unusual recommendations for those who think they’ve seen and done it all? Please comment below.
