Things to do across Nevada

Small Nevada town billed as the Gateway to Death Valley, a few miles from the national park's east entrance.

Drive, camp and land-sail on a vast alkali playa ringed by mountains, hot springs and 19th-century emigrant trails.

Drive 98 miles of empty desert road past Area 51 country, stopping at the alien-themed Little A'Le'Inn in Rachel.

Tour Lehman Caves, drive toward 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, walk among ancient bristlecone pines and stargaze.

Eat at an alien-themed bar and restaurant in tiny Rachel on the Extraterrestrial Highway, then browse the souvenirs.

Tour a 1905 copper-era rail yard in East Ely and ride behind vintage steam and diesel locomotives.

Fish, paddle and camp on a desert lake ringed by tufa formations on Paiute tribal land near Reno.

Wander the ruins of a 1900s gold rush boomtown, including a roofless bank and a house made of bottles.

Sleep in a clown-themed room, browse thousands of clown figures in the lobby and walk to the old cemetery.