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Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Marine life, Nevada's wildlife, Africa Savannah/Africa rain forest room and animated dinosaurs are featured, plus children's hands-on room. At the Prehistoric Life Gallery, children of all ages are struck with a sense of awe as they step past the 35
Las Vegas, NV MuseumsGenoa Courthouse Museum
Take a step back in time to the first courthouse in Nevada, 1865, fully restored with original jail, a blacksmith shop, courtroom, and exhibits specific to early Genoa.
Genoa, NV MuseumsAmerican Heroes Veterans Museum
Priceless memorabilia pay tribute to America's Veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam at the American Heroes Veterans Museum. The museum includes an extensive WW II collection, and displays honoring Korea and Vietnam Veterans. A multi-media show, On the Wings of Eagles, relives America'
Laughlin, NV MuseumsHoover Dam
At the time of completion in 1935, this was the highest concrete dam in the world. Exhibits, theater presentations and guided tours are offered.
Boulder City, NV Structural LandmarksHawthorne Ordnance Museum
Hawthorne Ordnance Museum commemorates the thousands of Military, Civil Service and Civilian Corporate Personnel that have made significant, and even the ultimate contribution in defending the Freedom of this Great Nation. In July 1926, the Navy\'
Hawthorne, NV MuseumsRye Patch State Recreation Area
Most park users prefer to visit during the warm months of late spring and summer. The area's climate is typical of northern Nevada's desert country. Rainfall is slight, averaging less then 6 inches annually. Clear, sunny skies are the rule, with summer daytime temperatures peaking near 90
, NV CampingGuggenheim Hermitage Museum
The Guggenheim Hermitage Museum is an intimate non-profit venue designed for the presentation of fine art exhibitions based on the extensive art collections of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and the State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia. Another 63,700
Las Vegas, NV MuseumsRhyolite Historic Site
One of the most photographed ghost towns in the West, the Bottle House, old railroad depot, and concrete ruins are all that remain. Artifacts are on display at the Gold Well Open Air Museum.
Beatty, NV Ghost TownsRye Patch Reservoir Boat Launching
A double-lane boat ramp and a dock are located next to the campground on the reservoir's west side. A single-lane boat ramp and restroom are located 10
, NV BoatingRiver Mountain Hiking Trail
Five-mile, round-trip restored hiking trail built in 1935
Boulder City, NV Trails