In town for the National Finals Rodeo? Spend a day riding ATVs and RZRs through Eldorado Canyon, Nelson Ghost Town and the 1861 Techatticup Gold Mine, then be back for the rodeo.
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Nelson Ghost Town is one of the oldest and most storied places in Southern Nevada, and it sits just about 45 minutes south of the Las Vegas Strip. Long before the neon and the casinos, this narrow slice of the Eldorado Mountains was a gold rush boomtown so lawless that the nearest sheriff would not…
Eldorado Canyon is one of the most historically rich corners of Southern Nevada, and most Las Vegas visitors have no idea it exists just about 45 minutes south of the Strip. This narrow canyon in the Eldorado Mountains was the site of one of the earliest and biggest gold strikes in Nevada history, a place…
You booked an ATV or RZR tour near Las Vegas, or you’re getting close to it. Either way, you want to know what the day actually looks like from the moment you arrive to the moment you head back to the Strip. This is that guide. And fair warning: it’s more than most people expect….
You booked (or are about to book) an ATV tour in Las Vegas and now the big question hits: What do I wear so I am comfortable, safe, and not miserable in every photo? An off-road tour near Las Vegas is not like walking through a casino. You are dealing with desert sun, dust, wind,…
Quick answer: The closest ghost town to Las Vegas is Nelson Ghost Town in Eldorado Canyon, about 45 minutes south of the Strip. Founded in 1861 as a gold mining town, it is now a preserved historic site you can explore on a guided ATV or RZR tour with Awesome Adventures. Ready to ride? See…
