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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Lander County

Fill your itinerary with places to visit in Lander County, NV

Are you planning a weekend trip or a long getaway in Lander County, NV? No matter how long you'll be here, you won't run out of places to visit and things to do. We've compiled a list of tourist attractions and local favorites that Lander County Convention & Tourism Authority thinks you'll love. Add your favorites to your to-do list when you visit Lander County, NV.

Here are our top 10 reasons to visit Lander County, NV:

1.You'll see some of the darkest night skies in the United States

Away from bright city lights, Nevada's dry air and vast skies give you incredible stargazing opportunities. You can camp out under the stars at the Mill Creek, Big Creek or Groves Lake campgrounds.

2. You can relax in the hot springs at Spencer Hot Springs

Relax in warm pools while you soak up views of the Toiyabe Range to the west and the Toquima Range in the east.

3. You can check out fascinating ancient artwork

Some of the ancient graffiti in our area dates back as far as 14,800 years. You can see petroglyphs that are 500 to 1,000 years old at Hickison Summit while following a half-mile trail through sagebrush, junipers and piñon pines.

4. You'll be able see the history you've read come to life

You can see it all in person just by visiting gift shops featuring local gems and minerals from the mining culture that created our state. Our historical tourist attractions include some of the oldest churches west of the Mississippi, old Pony Express stations and Stokes Castle.

5. You can go on an adventure

Traverse 8,000-foot peaks on the Shoshone OHV Trail System or visit Smith Creek Valley Playa to landsail and ride the wind.

If you're looking for something with a slower pace, you can explore wild horse country on family-friendly trails. You can check out bullet-shaped bikes in the World Human Powered Speed Challenge every September.

6. You'll be able to take advantage of bountiful hunting opportunities

You can fish along the small streams of the Toiyabe Range at Willow Creek Reservoir or the Groves Lake area. In the first weekend of November, you can join in the annual Chukar Tournament and Feed.

Mule deer, pronghorn antelope and California bighorn sheep and more are managed by the Department of Wildlife and hunted through a lottery-tag system.

7. You'll have a chance to unplug and unwind

When you want to relax and take in the beauty of nature, our spectacular "Islands in the Sky" are places to visit that you can't miss. If you're a self-sufficient trekker, you can follow the 72-mile Toiyabe Crest Trail.

Not the backpacking type? You can view Lewis Canyon or Mill Creek Canyon by car using gravel roads near Battle Mountain.

8. You'll love our wild car show

In August, Lander County, NV hosts one of the most fun auto extravaganzas, the annual Battle Mountain Burners Car Show. You'll see some of the region's top hot rods, from classy coups and pony cars to rat rods and classic motorcycles. Bring your whole family for kid-friendly activities.

9. You'll lose yourself in our local history

You can explore our history in the Battle Mountain Cookhouse Museum, which celebrates Battle Mountain. The town began as a railroad station in 1869 and later became a mining and ranching center. You can also visit the museum for special events, like local wine walks.

Visit the Battle Mountain page now to find out more about the area.

10. You can enjoy the simple fun of fireworks

What's more fun than watching a fireworks show? Setting off fireworks yourself, of course. You can pick out mortars, crackers, the infamous Neighbor Hater and more at Roller Coaster Fireworks Outlet in Battle Mountain. Have a blast - only in legally designated areas, of course.

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