Roadside Attractions in Nelson
1 place worth pulling over for in Nelson, Nevada, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.
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
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.
Goldwell Open Air Museum
Beatty, Nevada
This haunting 15-acre outdoor sculpture park in the Mojave Desert features ghostly life-size figures, a giant steel penguin, and a colorful tiled lady. Created by a group of Belgian artists, it offers a surreal art experience against a stark desert backdrop.
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