The Ultimate Terrifying Nevada Road Trip Is Right Here - And You'll Want To Do It
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Jennifer Young
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Nevada is home to many haunted places. If these types of places interest you, you’re in luck. Why? Because you can easily visit some of the most haunted places in Nevada in a single road trip. That’s right; A SINGLE ROAD TRIP.
Here at Only In Nevada, we’ve selected some of the most haunted places that would be perfect for a weekend road trip. Listed below is a mapped route of these haunted places.
As you can see, the total mileage for this terrifying Nevada road trip is only 497 miles, with an estimated drive time of eight hours and 14 minutes. You can view the actual Google map to plan your trip.
Make it a fun weekend getaway by booking a stay at this nice 4-bedroom home in nearby Fallon, NV. Now, let’s take a look at nine places in Nevada that are perfect for an ultimate terrifying Nevada haunted road trip:
Tonopah Cemetery, 940 N Main St, Tonopah, NV 89049, USA
Tonopah Cemetery is the perfect place to start your terrifying road trip. To say this graveyard is spooky is quite an understatement. And I don't know which is more disturbing; This 100+ year-old cemetery itself, or the clown-themed motel that stands next door? Many of Tonopah's earliest residents are buried in this cemetery, including the victims of the 1911 mine fire. Some of these miners' ghosts have actually been spotted roaming the graveyard during the late night hours. Will you be one of the lucky ones to spot a ghost during your visit?
The first stop on our Nevada haunted road trip is the Tonopah Cemetery. Exploration Unknown shows us around this haunted graveyard:
The first stop on our Nevada haunted road trip is the Tonopah Cemetery. Exploration Unknown shows us around this haunted graveyard:
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Stage Stop Cafe, 1137 S Main St #488, Tonopah, NV 89049, USA
Located inside Tonopah Station, the Stage Stop Cafe is a great place to grab dinner before calling it a night.
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Mizpah Hotel, 100 N Main St, Tonopah, NV 89049, USA
After finishing your delicious dinner, it's time to book a room. No terrifying road trip to Tonopah would be complete without staying the night at the Mizpah Hotel. Built in 1907, this hotel is supposedly haunted by a few prostitutes from its earlier days. The most famous prostitute, "Lady in Red," is known to touch men's hair or rub up against them. Her ghost can sometimes be seen speaking to the ghost of a miner. Scared yet? If not, you might want to stay a bit longer to enjoy some breakfast at Pittman Cafe before checking out. It's fantastic.
International Café & Bar, 59 Main St, Austin, NV 89310, USA
After leaving Tonopah, the International Cafe & Bar, in Austin, is a great place to grab some lunch while en route to Virginia City.
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Buckland's Station, 10050 US-95 ALT, Silver Springs, NV 89429, USA
Another stop along the way to Virginia City is Buckland Station in Silver Springs. Buckland Station, built in 1870 by Samuel Buckland, was a home, stagecoach stop, and Pony Express station in the late 19th century in Nevada. It's now part of Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Several people have reported seeing and hearing ghosts, and some have even claimed to experience a manly scent.
Another interesting place to check out in Nevada is Buckland Station. Take a look in this video from Range of Light:
Another interesting place to check out in Nevada is Buckland Station. Take a look in this video from Range of Light:
Mackay Mansion Museum, 291 S D St, Virginia City, NV 89440, USA
You've finally arrived in Virginia City, so why not tour one of Nevada's most haunted places; the Mackay Mansion? This attraction offers tours daily. Just be forewarned. Several former residents of this mansion haven't been able to move on, so you'll likely see their spirits hanging around. For example, while filming "Dead Man," Johnny Depp stayed at Mackay Mansion. He saw the ghost of a little girl dressed in white. Others have heard this little girl playing upstairs.
Washoe Club Museum & Saloon, 112 S C St, Virginia City, NV 89440, USA
The next stop? Old Washoe Club. What was once a bar for wealthy men, is now said to be very haunted. A few of the ghosts that have been reported here include a teenage girl who was killed in the basement, a blonde prostitute who was killed on the third floor, and the prostitute's killer who committed suicide on the second floor. Ghosts have also been spotted climbing the spiral staircase. Yikes!
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Palace Restaurant & Saloon, 54 S C St, Virginia City, NV 89440, USA
After spending time in Virginia City for most of the day, I'm sure you're starving. The Palace Restaurant & Saloon is a great place to grab a quick dinner.
Silver Queen Hotel, 28 N C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440, USA
It's finally time for some rest and relaxation, and what better way to end a terrifying road trip than to book a room at the Silver Queen Hotel, one of Nevada's most haunted hotels? Allegedly, this hotel is haunted by a woman named Rosie, a prostitute who committed suicide in Room 11.
Check out the Silver Queen Hotel in Virginia City, NV in this video from The Awkward Tourists as they show off some scary places in Nevada:
Check out the Silver Queen Hotel in Virginia City, NV in this video from The Awkward Tourists as they show off some scary places in Nevada:
Are you up for this terrifying road trip? Have you already visited any of these haunted places in Nevada? If so, share your experience(s) with us in the comments!
If one road trip isn’t enough, here are even more haunted places in Nevada to explore.
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More haunted and abandoned places in Nevada
Are there any abandoned places in Nevada?
With Nevada's rich history as a gold rush state, the number of abandoned boom towns is pretty high. But that isn't all that has been left to nature over the centuries. Here are a few abandoned places in Nevada to explore:
- Echo Bay Marina: Imagine a whole reservoir going poof! That's essentially what is happening to some parts of Lake Mead. The Echo Bay Marina was located on the Overton Arm of Lake Mead and the water levels dropped so low that it had to be shut down in 2013. Now it is all dried up and has been taken over by nature. The Echo Bay Hotel has also been abandoned and is slated for demolition.
- Goldfield, NV: Unlike other abandoned ghost towns that are crumbling into dust, Goldfield is pretty much intact - albeit essentially empty of the majority of it residents. It was established in 1902 during a gold rush and was once a bustling boom town. A good ghost town shouldn't be without its haunted hotel, and the Goldfield Hotel is the perfect example with plenty of tales of spookiness.
- Horton Mine, Pershing County, NV: What could be more creepy than an abandoned old mine? The Horton Mine has plenty of footage showing what can only be interpreted as "strange phenomena." It really makes you wonder if this abandoned mine from the 1800s is truly haunted.
- Delamar, Nevada: When a town has a nickname like The Widowmaker, it's probably not a good sign. Another gold mining town that was established in 1889, Delamar was once the top gold ore producer in Nevada. But with that must mining going on a severe side effect is excessive silica dust. Legend has it the town was home to over 400 widows because of the number of mining deaths. Delamar is now essentially completely abandoned.