As the old saying goes, “If you’re going to do something, do it well.” Nevada is responsible for many great things. From mountains to hot springs, and state parks to ghost towns, here are 12 things Nevada is number one at:
1. Gambling
Nevada is the heaviest gambling U.S. state.
2. Hotel Rooms
Las Vegas has more hotel rooms than anywhere else in the world.
3. Ghost Towns
Nevada is home to countless ghost towns, including Rhyolite, the state's number one ghost town.
4. State Parks
Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park is one of the top parks in America.
5. Buffets
When it comes to buffets, no one does them better than Nevada.
6. Hot Springs
Nevada has more than 312 hot springs, which is the most of any U.S. state.
7. Gold
Nevada is currently the number one gold-producing U.S. state.
8. Outdoor Recreational Activities
When it comes to outdoor recreational activities in Nevada such as hiking, fishing, mountain climbing, etc., no other state comes close.
9. Entertainment
Nevada ranks #1 in entertainment, making it "The Entertainment Capital of the World."
10. Mountain Ranges
There are more mountain ranges in Nevada than any other U.S. state.
11. UFO Sightings
Nevada is one of the top states when it comes to UFO sightings.
12. Hauntings
Nevada is one of the most, if not "the most," haunted states in the U.S.
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