The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in , Pony Express Territory

July 10, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Wheeler Peak, Lehman Caves, Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park, Grimes Point, Nevada Northern Railway Museum, Alpine Lakes Loop, Lattin Farms, Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, Churchill County Museum & Archives, Garnet Hill.
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1. Wheeler Peak

Great Basin National Park, NV +1 775-234-7331 http://www.nps.gov/grba/index.htm
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

Wheeler Peak

Hilltop which affords views of an ancient stand of bristlecone pines and Great Basin National Park's only remaining glacier.

2. Lehman Caves

Great Basin National Park, NV +1 775-234-7331 http://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/lehman-caves-tours.htm
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5.0 based on 289 reviews

Lehman Caves

Caves which feature beautiful stalagmite and stalactite formations.

Reviewed By MOELOVES2VACATION - Alta Loma, United States

We took the full 90 minute tour. Great tour guide. The walk was not difficult at all. There are stairs, and a few places where even I, at 5 feet, had to bend low in order not to bang my head. It's a cool 50 degrees, you need a light weight jacket. Bring a camera, you will love this tour.

3. Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

Ely, NV +1 775-289-1693 http://www.elynevada.net/thingstodo/Historical/charcoalovens.html
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4.5 based on 177 reviews

Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

Museum on former site of Ward, a small mining town.

Reviewed By SueR965 - Las Vegas, United States

The Ward Charcoal Ovens was on my Nevada bucket list. Exploring them lived up to my expectations. The history of these well built structures is fascinating. One tip:when heading south on route 50, take the second turn (look for the official park sign) to drive 7 miles on a dirt road to the site. What a cool place to visit!

4. Grimes Point

Hwy 50, Fallon, NV +1 775-423-3677 http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_field/blm_programs/recreation/grimes_point.html
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Grimes Point

Site of petroglyphs that are said to be 7000 years old.

Reviewed By dardjordan - Fallon, United States

It’s great to reconnect with your nature inner spirit. This was the back entrance. We eventually found the right entrance.

5. Nevada Northern Railway Museum

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4.5 based on 428 reviews

Nevada Northern Railway Museum

The Nevada Northern Railway is a non-profit historical foundation whose mission is to maintain and operate what has been acclaimed as the best-preserved railroad facility in the United States. Come, enjoy history with us! We offer 90-minute train rides up toward the historic Ruth Copper Mine, as well as a view into the history of what put this mining town on the map. Don't miss the included tour of the Engine House and yard after the train ride. You can see the facility that has been servicing these steam locomotives for over a century now. For the serious railfan, we offer the opportunity to be at the throttle (and brakes!) Of a real, standard-gauge, steam locomotive on your own private run "up the hill." Covid-19: Masks are required to ride the train and while inside buildings.

6. Alpine Lakes Loop

Great Basin National Park, NV +1 775-234-7331 http://www.nps.gov/grba/index.htm
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Alpine Lakes Loop

Scenic, 2.7-mile hiking trail at Nevada's Great Basin National Park.

7. Lattin Farms

1955 McLean Rd, Fallon, NV 89406-8881 +1 775-867-3750 [email protected] http://www.lattinfarms.com/
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Lattin Farms

Lattin Farms provides a place to learn about agriculture, find fresh produce, and enjoy various activities with friends and family. Our Growers' Market has fresh produce from our farm as well as other local growers. We make bread and jam in our Country Kitchen, and have various other bottled and packaged foods. Visit our Fall Festival in October for the corn maze, pumpkin patch, kids' corner, and scarecrow factory. We also host private events such as weddings, parties, and luncheons.

8. Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park

Hc 61, Austin, NV 89310 +1 775-964-2440 http://parks.nv.gov/parks/bi/
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park

Reviewed By worldcycle38 - Stateline, United States

Remote location with plenty of history. Suggest making more than a daytrip of it. Bring your camping gear for there is a nice campground. Wander around the ghost town, take a tour of the mine if it is open and by all means go check out the Ichthyosaur fossils. Really cool location in remote Nevada.

9. Churchill County Museum & Archives

1050 S Maine St, Fallon, NV 89406-8815 +1 775-423-3677 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Churchill County Museum & Archives

Reviewed By TahoeFamily - South Lake Tahoe, United States

Lots to see in this very large small-town museum. Truly - it is one of our favorite places to visit, and the displays are well prepared and interesting. Love this place.

10. Garnet Hill

702 N Industrial Way, Ely, NV 89301-6641 http://www.recreation.gov/recAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=2104&agencyCode=126
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Garnet Hill

Reviewed By 939glendar

This place was a lot of fun! I wish there was more information on how to find the garnets at the site, and the sign that had information wasn't at the top of the parking lot so I was looking around for it a few minutes before finding it. Based on some of the other reviews I had read I ran into the grocery store in town and bought three mini colanders/strainers for us to bring with us. We didn't have a hammer and chisel so we were looking for loose garnets. The most successful method for us was to go into the washes and scoop us the loose rocks and sand. Sift out as much of the sand as you can, pick out the big rocks, then slowly pick through the rest to see if you have any garnets. We were only there for an hour or two-this place is close enough to town it is easy to come for just a little bit or you could stay longer if really interested. If you are staying for awhile make sure to bring water. There is a toilet at the top parking lot but we didn't use it so I am not sure the cleanliness of it.

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