118 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Nevada - Atlas Obscura

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Attractions
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Las Vegas, Nevada

The Neon Boneyard

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

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Gerlach, Nevada

Fly Geyser

A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.

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Las Vegas, Nevada

Akhob

James Turrell's total color immersion art installation, hidden on the top floor of a luxury handbag shop.

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Las Vegas, Nevada

National Atomic Testing Museum

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

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Rhyolite Ghost Town

Odd outsider art installations surround a Gold Rush-era ghost town.

Groom Lake, Nevada

Area 51

In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Pinball Hall of Fame

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

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Tonopah, Nevada

Clown Motel

Oh, just a motel on the edge of the desert decorated with thousands of clowns conveniently located next to an abandoned graveyard.

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Sugarloaf Pineapple

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Fruits & Vegetables

Sugarloaf Pineapple

Devour this rare variety without fear of post-pineapple mouth irritation.

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Szechuan Button

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Ingredients & Condiments

Szechuan Button

This herb gives cocktails another kind of buzz.

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International Pizza Expo

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International Pizza Expo

Where the world's best pizzas face off.

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Lamb Fries

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Lamb Fries

Breaded and fried, these testicles become tasty tenders.

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Atomic Liquors, since 1952.

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The ruins of a general store in Rhyolite, one of Nevada's better known ghost towns.

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