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Best One-Day Nevada Road Trip

Author Anne Erickson
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A one-day road trip can be a lot of fun. Especially if you don’t have a lot of vacation time, having a one-day trip where you drive to a new place can be really special. So, what’s the best one-day Nevada road trip? I’m here to give you the scoop.

Our friends at Onlyinyourstate.com have put together a list of the best day trips in Nevada. “Nevada is a wonderfully diverse and beautiful region that offers so much more than its famous Las Vegas casinos, while that is also a fun aspect of the Silver State,” they explain. “Often overshadowed by Utah and California, Nevada has natural scenery in its own right that is well worth exploring.” That’s all very true.

They highlight different day trips, depending on how long you want to be gone. So, what if you’re looking for a one-day trip? I’m the kind of person who likes to sleep in my own bed, so I definitely prefer shorter road trips.

Best One-Day Nevada Road Trip:

They say the best one-day road trip is Reno>VirginiaCity>Gardnerville>Lake Tahoe>Incline Village. The distance is 133 Miles, and the driving time is 3 hours and 22 minutes. According to Onlyinyourstate.com, this trip can be completed with one tank of gas. They suggest to start the trip in Reno at Peg’s Glorified Ham N Eggs, which is known for its fantastic breakfast items. They also suggest visiting the National Automobile Museum, Idlewild Park, Virginia City’s Cafe Del Rio, the Washoe Club Haunted Museum and more.

Of course, Reno is very far from Las Vegas, so if you’re in Sin City, you’re best to pick another trip. Find Onlyinyourstate.com’s full list of great Nevada road trips here. Some of them, although longer than one day, are close to Las Vegas. So, you have plenty of options to drive this season.

Nevada Spot is No. 3 on the Best of USA Travel List

  • 147. Get Tickets to Dive In Movies at The Cosmopolitan

    This one is is Las Vegas, Nevada. Travel Lemming states to see fun drive-in movies at The Cosmopolitan. That’s a great idea, right? “Float in one of Las Vegas’ most luxurious hotel pools while sipping a movie-themed cocktail and watching a film on the big screen,” they add.

    https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/

  • 88. Be on the Lookout for Aliens at Area 51

    Woah! This is in Rachel, Nevada. Travel Lemming says to look for aliens. To each their own! “Drive to the entrance gate of a top-secret government building and hang out in an out-of-this-world town full of model UFOs and alien-themed restaurants,” they explain.

    Area 51 Fast Facts | CNN

    Read CNN's Fast Facts to learn about Area 51 located at Groom Lake in southern Nevada.

  • 78. Party All Night at Electric Daisy Carnival

    Here’s another Las Vegas option. Travel Lemming says, “Dance from dusk ‘til dawn to some of your favorite EDM artists at this world-renowned music and art festival.” Sounds fun, right? Let’s do it!

    EDC Las Vegas | May 17-19, 2024 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway

    Buy tickets to the festival, get camping info, learn all about EDC Las Vegas, and explore the world of Electric Daisy Carnival-the music, the rides, and the art.

  • 45. Bump Along in an ATV at Big Dune

    Here’s something fun in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. “The Big Dune recreation area is just over the Death Valley border and boasts one of the state’s best places for ATV adventures,” Travel Lemming explains.

    https://travelnevada.com/off-roading/amargosa-big-dune/

  • 31. Bend Your Perception of Reality at Omega Mart

    Here’s a Las Vegas favorite. Travel Lemming says, “This alternate reality grocery store stocks funky products like bog water, 5G lip balm, plausible deniability, and mammoth chunks.” I’m in!

    Omega Mart | Explore Immersive Art | Meow Wolf Las Vegas

    Omega Mart, Meow Wolf's second permanent exhibition, is an interactive, mind-bending art experience at AREA15 in Las Vegas.

  • 14. Suss Out Spooky Spots in Rhyolite Ghost Town

    I love a good ghost town! This is in Rhyolite, Nevada. “Touring what remains of Rhyolite is like experiencing a ghost story with a twist, for here, it is the living who haunt a place locked in a time,” Travel Lemming states.

    https://travelnevada.com/ghost-town/rhyolite-ghost-town/

  • 3. Catch a Sunrise in Valley of Fire State Park

    How cool is it that No. 3 on the list in all of America is here in Nevada? It’s in Overton, Nevada. “Hike among 46,000 acres of red sandstone formations, petroglyphs, and ancient trade routes for a desert experience like no other,” Travel Lemming says.

    https://travelnevada.com/parks-recreational-areas/valley-of-fire-state-park/

  • Source: Travel Lemming

    For the full list of 150 of the best things to do in the United States this summer, go here.

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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