Everything You'll Ever Need To Know About Nevada From A to Z
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Jennifer Young
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Are you wanting to know everything there is to know about Nevada? If so, let’s start with the following list of facts about Nevada from A to Z. Some of these facts might even surprise you.
Located in Southern Nevada, Area 51 is a remote detachment of Edwards Air Force Base, within the Nevada Test and Training Range.
Burning Man is an annual art and culture festival held in the Black Rock Desert.
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The Comstock Lode was the first major silver discovery in the U.S.
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Nevada's heat is very dry.
Las Vegas is often billed as "The Entertainment Capital of the World."
The Fremont Street Experience is a pedestrian mall in downtown Las Vegas. The light show is its main attraction.
Nevada is home to countless ghost towns, with Rhyolite being the most popular.
Hoover Dam is located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between Arizona and Nevada. It receives approximately 1 million visitors each year.
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The largest intact ichthyosaur skeleton in the U.S. was discovered in Nevada.
The Jarbidge Wilderness is located within the Jarbidge Mountains in northern Elko County.
Kayaking is a popular activity on the Truckee River.
Lake Tahoe is America's largest alpine lake.
Nevada is the most mountainous U.S. state.
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The Neon Boneyard, located in Las Vegas, is a collection of vintage signs.
Nevada is an open-range state.
The Pioneer Saloon is one of the oldest saloons in Nevada.
Quilting is a popular hobby among many Nevadans.
Reno - "The Biggest Little City in the World"
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In Nevada, slot machines are literally around EVERY corner.
There are many places in Nevada that feature trains and/or offer train rides. The Nevada Northern Railway Museum, located in Ely, is a popular attraction among train enthusiasts.
With numerous luxury malls and artisan boutiques, Nevada truly is a shopper's paradise.
Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park.
There are many wedding chapels located throughout Nevada--especially on the Las Vegas Strip.
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There have been many UFO sightings along Nevada State Route 375, which is now referred to as the Extraterrestrial Highway.
All types of food are offered in Nevada.
Zephyr Cove is located on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe.
If you can think of any other A to Z facts about Nevada that can be added to this list, please share them with us in the comments below.
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