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theme rooms and taxidermy trophies scattered throughout the
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casino. As you explore Ely, you’ll find a fascinating Renaissance
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nationalities and cultures of people who settled the area, throughout town are murals depicting Ely’s history, larger-
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than-life images of the railroad, a Basque sheepherder, the
anchoring the west end of town. Check out the St. Augustine’s Searchlight
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FALLON: As you continue west toward Fallon, keep your
GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK: Don’t check out of
eyes to the sky and you may see military aircraft performing
your hotel; Ely will be your home for one more night. Today
training maneuvers! The famed Top Gun program is at Naval
you’ll want to take the hour’s drive to Great Basin National
Air Station, Fallon, and fighter jets are a common sight above
Park. The naturally ornate Lehman Caves are open year-round,
Highway 50. You may want to stop at Sand Mountain, a two-
while the park’s high-elevation trails are weather-dependent.
mile-long sand dune tucked into the base of the mountains on
In the summer months, a hike to the ancient bristlecone pine
your right. You can also take a short walk to the ruins of a Pony
trees – some of which are more than 3,000 years old – will be
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an unforgettable experience. Other outdoor recreation can be found at Cave Lake State Park.
You’ll rejoin I-80 at the town of Fernley, and conclude your journey back to Reno.
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