Image credit Arne Beruldsen via Shutterstock. Virginia City Shops on the street in old mining town Virginia City. The Prospector Hotel and Casino is also the perfect accommodation for those who want to get a little gambling in while in Ely. These include the famed Hotel Nevada, located within easy reach of local attractions. Nature enthusiasts can spend their weekend at the nearby Great Basin National Park with its unique ecosystem, stunning hiking trails, and intriguing Lehman Caves.Įly offers several excellent lodging options for those who want to overnight within the town limits.
Visitors can ride on a historic train that chugs across the unmatched Nevada landscape. Those visiting for a weekend will have enough time to explore the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, where the Golden Age of Railways is on display.
It has a mining history spanning centuries and is famous for the Nevada Northern Railway. Discover Nevada The 7 Best Small Towns in Nevada to Chill Out Ely Aerial view of Ely, Nevada, in winter.Įly is one of eastern Nevada’s most historic towns.
