Location: Ely
Top Things to do in Ely
Top 5 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Ely, Nevada (NV)
Ely (/ˈiːli/, EE-lee) is the largest city and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States. Ely was founded as a stagecoach station along the Pony Express and Central Overland Route. In 1906, copper was discovered and Ely's mining boom came later than the other towns along US 50. The railroads connecting the First Transcontinental Railroad to the mines in Austin, Nevada and Eureka, Nevada have long been removed, but the railroad to Ely is preserved as a heritage railway by the Nevada Northern Railway and known as the Ghost Train of Old Ely. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,255.
Restaurants in Ely
1. Central Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
2. Nevada Northern Railway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 428 reviews
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.
3. White Pine Public Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By mariellad121 - Las Vegas, United States
This place is bigger than it looks from the outside. One of the featured artifacts on display is an Ice Age short-faced bear skeleton that was found in White Pine County, but the museum also exhibits artifacts from more recent history of White Pine County, which has a long history of mining.
4. Prospector Hotel and Gambling Hall
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By kcdenman - Fair Oaks, United States
Lovely welcome, all the staff in the hotel had masks, the grounds are clean, the lobby has some great and fun artwork associated with motorcycles, and the rooms are well-kept and fresh. It's an older style hotel, but it's one of the very safest places related to COVD we experienced while driving across the country. Keep in mind that since there is a casino in the hotel, there is smoking allowed which means there are people without masks there.
