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Nevada Tourism

Monday, October 19, 2009
Related Tags: nevada | reno | vegas | winnemuca | zaphyr
 

Instructions

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    The bright lights of Vegas form just one Nevada delight.

Getting There

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    Among other cities, both Reno and Las Vegas Airports connect Nevada to the rest of the world. Amtrak's "California Zaphyr" train stops in Winnemuca, Sparks and Reno. Car travelers can take Interstate 80, Interstate 15 and Route 90.

Climate

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    Nevada is the driest state in the U.S., with average precipitation of 7.5 inches. Weather is generally sunny, with average temperatures in the mid-40s Fahrenheit in the Northeast, 50 degrees in the west and center and mid-60s in the south.

Cities

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    Las Vegas is a well-known mecca for gambling and nightlife. Reno offers 18 ski resorts within an hour by car. Laughlin's location on the Colorado River boasts water sports.

Backcountry

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    Explore more than 110,000 square miles of desert, mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes, with activities like fishing, horseback riding, camping, snowmobiling and hunting.

Accomodations

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    Nevada offers many types of accommodations, from cheap $30-per-night motels to luxury, high-roller suites in Las Vegas costing thousands of dollars. Check the link in Resources to search for lodgings.

Resources


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