Roadside Attractions in Overton

2 places worth pulling over for in Overton, Nevada, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

Double Negative

Overton, Nevada

Created by artist Michael Heizer in 1969, Double Negative is a monumental piece of land art consisting of two massive trenches blasted into the edges of Mormon Mesa. This colossal 1,500-foot-long artwork invites visitors to contemplate the beauty of empty space and displaced earth. It remains one of the earliest and most influential Earthworks ever made.

Valley of Fire State Park

Overton, Nevada

Nevada's oldest state park features 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops that appear to be on fire under the sun. It's famous for its ancient petroglyphs, scenic drives, and surreal rock formations like the Fire Wave. Amazingly, these vibrant formations date back to the age of the dinosaurs.

Planning the stop

1 of 2 are 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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