10 Inexpensive Road Trip Destinations In Nevada That Won’t Break The Bank
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Natalie Faulk
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Who doesn’t love a road trip? With gas prices higher than we would like, road trips can get to be expensive. Never fear! Here are ten fun and free (or inexpensive) road trip destinations you will love.
This 7.8-acre outdoor art exhibit is the brain child of the late Polish-Belgian artist Albert Szukalski. These "ghosts" are arranged in a variety of ways and are quite impressive. Admission to the exhibit is free. Oh, and while you're here, check out the ghost town of Rhyolite. That's pretty nifty too.
This unique attraction makes for a fun and interesting day trip, and admission is free. You can also visit the creepy nearby ghost town of Goldfield.
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There are so many free activities at this highest alpine lake. Hiking and bicycling are extremely popular, in particular this gorgeous hike that is even more spectacular in the autumn.
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Located midway between Las Vegas and Mesquite and so named for its brilliant red rocks, the Valley of Fire should not be missed. For a $10 day pass, you can explore the majestic rock formations and canyons, marvel over the stunning colors, and take a few interesting hikes.
This living ghost town is chock-full of history. Make sure you visit the interesting Stokes Castle.
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There are several places across the state where you can glimpse these gorgeous creatures. Pack a picnic lunch, take a camera, and have fun!
Take a hike (in a good way) and check out the historic, intriguing, and interesting petroglyphs that adorn many of the rocks. While you're here, visit the Hidden Cave.
Created more than two million years ago, this 400-square-acre crater is the result of a series of volcanic eruptions that also created lava fields, cinder cones, ash piles, and fissures. The crater was used as a training ground for Apollo astronauts in the 1960's.
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Play in the sand, listen to the unique humming sounds, and enjoy some off-road fun. While there are fees to use the area, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are free.
Picnic at the largest man-made reservoir in the U.S., partake of the myriad types of water activities, or visit the impressive Hoover Dam. There is a $20 entry fee to the park, but it is well worth it. If you want to see the dam up close and personally, there are several Hoover Dam tour options which start at $15. Again, this tour is well worth the nominal price.
There you go, folks, ten inexpensive road trip destinations in the Silver State that you and your family will enjoy. Whether you are a historian, hiker, cyclist, photographer, or just love new experiences, chances are some of these will appeal to you.
How many of these inexpensive road trip destinations have you visited? Do you have a favorite, or did I leave your favorite off this list? Please comment below.
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