Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864, after telegraphing the Constitution of Nevada to the Congress days before the November 8 presidential election (the largest and costliest transmission ever by telegraph). Statehood was rushed to help ensure 3 electoral votes for Abraham...
Day 1
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fly to Las Vegas Pick up rental car and immediately drive south one half hour down the Strip to see latest Vegas tourist attraction. 11 am visit Seven Magic Mountains Very cool art installation – 7 stacks of fluorescent colored rocks in the Nevada desert created by...
Day 2
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Las Vegas + Rhyolite + Beatty +Tonopah 7:30 am breakfast Freedom Beat Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino Although we have the standard breakfast, the menu, created by Chef Scott Commings (Hell’s Kitchen Season 12 Champion), is a culinary road trip featuring Las...
Day 3
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Tonopah + Virginia City 7:30 am breakfast The Pittman Café in Mizpah Hotel One of the two hotel restaurants. Airy comfortable space set with white tablecloths serving a complete breakfast. Good wait-staff, speedy service. 8:30 am check out, leave for Virginia...
Day 4
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Virginia City + Reno 8:30 am breakfast The Roasting House Just across street from Silver Queen Hotel. Convenient coffee shop serves several quiches, bagels & fixings, juices and great coffee. The day is clear so view of the valley from the back window is...
Day 5
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Reno + Carson City 7:30 am breakfast Purple Parrot at Atlantis + checkout Great selection of breakfast food and very generous portions. Good quick service. Perfect for our early checkout and getaway. 9:30 am visit National Automobile Museum Much to see and enjoy. Wish we...
Day 6
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Carson City + Carson Valley + Genoa + Carson City 8:30 am breakfast at hotel Homestyle cooking at The Grille. American Breakfast: juice, 3 slices of thick cut bacon, 3 eggs over easy, hash browns, biscuit. Gets us started. 9:15 am depart for Nevada State...
Day 7
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Carson City + Reno Fun Train + Sacramento 8 am breakfast at hotel Once more at The Grille. This morning we go with Classic Eggs Benedict: Grilled English muffin topped with sliced ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise. 9 am depart for Reno Railroad Station to board Reno Fun...
Day 8
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Sacramento + home 8 am breakfast Pilot House Restaurant on-board Delta King Very lovely in the dining room this morning – clear river and city views, pleasant temperature. Our choice: go big – crab cake eggs benedict – 2 poached eggs with pacific...
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Our Nevada Travel Guide is the result of much coordination, cooperation, collaboration and contribution. Many thanks to all who helped create this fine experience: Fun of Travel Joseph Cillo Publisher & Editor in Chief Mary Buttaro Creative & Photo Editor Nevada Department of...
