Roadside Attractions in Jean

1 place worth pulling over for in Jean, Nevada, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

Seven Magic Mountains

Jean, Nevada

Rise up to 35 feet in the dusty Mojave Desert, where seven towering pillars of brightly painted, stacked boulders create a surreal neon oasis. This massive public art installation by Ugo Rondinone offers a stark, playful contrast to the beige desert landscape. It was originally planned as a temporary exhibition but became an enduring global sensation.

Planning the stop

It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.

Also worth a stop in Nevada

Pinball Hall of Fame

Las Vegas, Nevada

This massive, non-profit museum houses hundreds of playable pinball machines ranging from retro classics to modern marvels. Run entirely by volunteers, it is a sensory-rich walk down memory lane where every quarter spent supports local charity.

Nelson Ghost Town

Nelson, Nevada

This historic gold-mining settlement in Eldorado Canyon is a picturesque graveyard of vintage vehicles, rusted machinery, and weathered barns. Famous as a filming location, it even features a crashed plane prop from an action movie.

Nelson Ghost Town

Searchlight, NV

Step back into the Wild West at this historic gold-mining settlement, home to the infamous Techatticup Mine. Today, the ghost town is a surreal graveyard of vintage cars, dilapidated barns, and even a crashed plane prop from a movie. It is one of the most photographed spots in the Nevada desert.

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