![]() Manhattan Ghost Townįrom here, it’s a 15-mile dirt road adventure to nearby Manhattan, Nevada. See ‘em all and then swing by Dirty Dick’s Belmont Saloon to kick back in Sagebrush Saloon style. No matter what, the classically preserved Belmont Courthouse definitely will. If the 100-foot chimney that was once used for WWII target practice (note the 40 caliber bullet holes) doesn’t grab you, the combination stamp mill ruins with 60-mile vantage points of the valley below might. Four hours from Vegas is Belmont, and the sights you’ll find here are some of the most amazing in the state. This dynamic duo of living ghost towns might take you outta day trip territory, but we’d be doing you a huge disservice if we didn’t get ‘em on your radar. And tell Tom we sent ya!īelmont Ghost Town Belmont & Manhattan Ghost Towns Between bullet holes and Clark Gable’s cigarette burns, this place is the real deal. The Pioneer Saloonĭefinitely ask for a historical tour of this storied watering hole. Our advice? Take your tour before bellying up to the bar, as we have a habit of not wanting to leave. Built in 1913, the legendary Pioneer Saloon serves up pioneer steaks, a killer ghost burger, and equally memorable merchandise. History’s the name of the game here, and a self-guided walking tour will get you up close and personal with miner cabins, a more-than-a-century-old schoolhouse (that the local kiddos still attend), and one of the best Sagebrush Saloons in the state. Point your car about 40 minutes southwest of Las Vegas and you’ll find yourself smack dab in the middle of a former boomtown. Goodsprings Ghost Town Goodsprings Ghost Town One of our faves? A crashed plane from 3000 Miles to Graceland. And you won’t be the only one eager to capture this Wild West landscape-this spot has a history of being showcased in movies, TV shows, and magazines, with plenty of left-behind evidence to show for it. You can take mine tours, rent canoes and kayaks for a dip into the nearby Colorado River, and even snag a permit for full-on photoshoots. Nestled in Eldorado Canyon is the Techatticup Mine, the oldest, richest, and most famous gold mine in southern Nevada. Only 45 minutes from Vegas is Nelson, home to another stunner of a ghost town. After having a blast with the past in Gold Point, overnight 30 minutes away in Goldfield (and then sightsee some funky desert art on your way back to Vegas the next morning). Plus, you’ve got some of the darkest skies in the Silver State overhead, so the stargazing is primo. Nowadays, history buffs and ghost town aficionados alike enjoy a lovingly restored main street, all thanks to the trio of gentlemen who parlayed their winnings from a casino mega-jackpot to buy and preserve the weather-beaten buildings. In its heyday, the silver mining camp boomed with hotels, saloons, a post office, bakery, and more than 100 dwellings. If you wanna turn your ghost town day trip into a spirited sleepover, go 70 miles northwest from Rhyolite to Gold Point. Gold Point Ghost Town Gold Point Ghost Town Discover Your Nevada-and protect it, too. ![]() Save the good stuff for the rest of us! Don’t forget that removing, disturbing, or damaging any ghost town goods is illegal-and just straight-up not cool. And before you go, we highly recommend swinging through Beatty for a legendary bowl of chili at the perfectly named Happy Burro Chili & Beer. An outdoor art park featuring some seriously colossal sculptures, you’ll 110% want selfies with a 24-foot steel prospector and his penguin companion, a pink cinder block woman standing just as tall, and the always popular Ghosts of Goldwell. Of course, a visit to Rhyolite isn’t complete without a stop at the Goldwell Open Air Museum on your way in or out. ![]() You’ll also find the Tom Kelly Bottle House built from nearly 50,000 glass bottles, it’s both the oldest and largest of its kind in the nation. The still-standing remnants at the epicenter of the once wildly profitable Bullfrog Mining District are as iconic as they are impressive, and golden hour is one of the best times of day to snap Insta-worthy shots. Travel just under two hours to Rhyolite and you’ll instantly see why this place is easily the most photographed ghost town in Nevada.
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