A silver mining town in Lander County, NV with golden activities

A silver mining town in Lander County, NV with golden activities

A beautiful stop along Highway 50 (the "Loneliest Road in America") in Lander County, NV, this silver mining town has a rich history. Tour Main Street to see all the unique shops. Head up to the mountains for exciting bike trails and hiking areas. Whatever you love to do, Austin, NV has something for you.

Discover things to do in Austin

Discover things to do in Austin

There's an endless list of things to do in Austin, NV. Here are a few of the highlights this beautiful small town offers:



Take a trip through time by visiting Austin, NV today. Talk to the Lander County Convention & Tourism Authority to discover more about the town.

Austin


Main Street Austin is a living document of the mining culture that created Nevada. Restaurants, B & Bs, gift shops featuring local gems and minerals, along with a few fine watering holes occupy the stone buildings. Some of the oldest churches west of the Mississippi are still standing, in a city that once had 10,000 residents, including St. Augustine's which is being re-purposed as a Central Nevada Cultural and Community Center. A nifty visitor center is on Main Street and there are maps to the old Pony Express Stations along Highway 50 at the County building or Austin Museum. An easy bike or simple drive to Stokes Castle west of town offers an iconic Great Basin view. Get your head out of that book and plan your visit here.

Austin is located on the western slopes of the Toiyabe Range at an elevation of 6605 feet. U.S. Route 50, the "Loneliest Road in America, " passes through the town. Although rich in history, this town is not a "ghost town." Austin's historic Main Street has motels, bed and breakfasts, RV parks, restaurants, gas stations and unique shops to visit. Austin is home to about 200 people.
More information is available here.