From majestic mountains to gorgeous valleys and peaceful lakes to flowing rivers, Nevada is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United States. If you love coming across breathtaking scenery and you’re looking for the best things to do in Nevada, be sure to check out these ten beautiful small towns:

1. Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, USA
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The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is located 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip and is Nevada's first National Conservation Area. Its unique rock formations and plant life is what make it one of the most amazing areas in Nevada.
2. Lamoille
Lamoille, NV 89828, USA
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Lamoille Canyon, the largest valley in the Ruby Mountains, is known as the Grand Canyon of Nevada. It's an incredibly beautiful area!

Check out this intriguing - and spellbinding! - drone video of Lamoille Canyon:
3. Incline Village
Incline Village, NV 89451, USA
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Incline Village is located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. It features some of the most beautiful and relaxing beaches, in addition to amazing scenic views.
4. Panaca
Panaca, NV 89042, USA
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Panaca is home to Cathedral Gorge State Park. Cathedral Gorge offers many wonderful trails and excellent views of the scenic canyon.
5. Tonopah
Tonopah, NV 89049, USA
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The most beautiful scenery in Tonopah is located in its night sky. Tonopah has amazing stargazing opportunities, and it's been rated as the #1 best stargazing destination in America!

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6. Reno
Reno, NV, USA
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The Truckee River flows through the center of downtown Reno, and it's the only outlet from Lake Tahoe. This Nevada river is a great spot for swimming, fishing, and rafting.
7. Overton
Overton, Moapa Valley, NV 89040, USA
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Overton is home to Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park. Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, and its beautiful rock formations make it one of the most scenic areas in the state.

Have some time on your hands? No worries: ride along on this gorgeous scenic drive through Valley of Fire State Park in brilliant 4K:
8. Henderson
Henderson, NV, USA
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The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is one of the best places in southern Nevada for bird watching. In addition to the beautiful birds, the plant life also makes this preserve a lovely place to visit.
9. Baker
Baker, NV 89311, USA
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This beautiful park is located nearly 300 miles from Las Vegas. It's home to groves of beautiful bristlecone pines and the Lehman Caves.
10. Jarbidge
Jarbidge Wilderness, Jarbidge, NV, USA
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Located in Elko County, the Jarbidge Wilderness is more than 113,000 acres and features beautiful rivers, lakes, creeks, forests, and wildflowers. It was the first wilderness area in Nevada.

Craving a birds-eye view of the Jarbidge Wilderness? Check this out:

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Things To Do In Nevada

Tori Jane | March 17, 2023
  1. What are some fun things to do in Nevada? 

There are so many more things to do in Nevada than just the glamour and glitz of the Las Vegas Strip. Other ultra-fun things to do in Nevada include gems like:  

  • The Fly Geyser – A bizarre natural wonder that feels positively otherworldly. Yes, it’s actually a geyser!  
  • Check out Area 51 – Okay, you can’t actually check out Area 51, but you can check out the perimeter fence, which is still oddly, weirdly fun.  
  • Visit the oldest known petroglyphs in North America – Nevada is home to a historical wonder that we think you’ll love learning about.  

 

Learn more about all of these things to do in Nevada (and then some).   

  1. Where are some of the most scenic places in Nevada? 

Nevada is a beautiful state and we’re certain that it doesn’t get the love it deserves from folks. There are lots of natural wonders and scenic places in Nevada; some of our all-time favorite beautiful places in NV are:  

  • Great Basin National Park – It’s a national park for a reason, and part of that reason is its exquisite natural beauty (and for some reason, it’s one of the least-visited national parks).  
  • The Ruby Mountains – A hiker's paradise, hands down, and easily one of the most photogenic places in the western United States.  
  • Lake Tahoe – Come on, if you’ve never been to Tahoe, you have no idea what you’re missing (and it’s amazing).  

 

Learn more about all of these beautiful places in Nevada.   

  1. Which small towns in Nevada should be on everyone’s bucket list? 

Nevada is home to hundreds of small towns (and even more ghost towns), and a lot of those small towns are definitely worth a visit! Some of our favorite bucket-list small towns in Nevada are towns including:  

  • Genoa – You'll want to stay in this town while you’re checking out Lake Tahoe. It’s adorable and has all the small-town charm you could ever hope for.  
  • Ely – A literal old western town and one of the oldest established communities in the state.  
  • Tonopah – This historic old town is in between Vegas and Reno, and it’s a fun destination for a day trip.  

 

Learn more about all these small towns in Nevada – which ones are your faves?  

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