If you wanna turn your ghost town day trip into a spirited sleepover, go 70 miles northwest from Rhyolite to Gold Point. In its heyday, the silver mining camp boomed with hotels, saloons, a post office, bakery, and more than 100 dwellings. Nowadays, history buffs and ghost town aficionados alike enjoy a lovingly restored main street, all thanks to the trio of gentlemen who parlayed their winnings from a casino mega-jackpot to buy and preserve the weather-beaten buildings. Plus, you’ve got some of the darkest skies in the Silver State overhead, so the stargazing is primo. After having a blast with the past in Gold Point, overnight 30 minutes away in Goldfield (and then sightsee some funky desert art on your way back to Vegas the next morning).
The Burlesque Hall of Fame is the world’s premier organization dedicated to preserving the living legacy of burlesque as an artform and cultural phenomenon. With a collection of several thousand costumes, stage props, photographs, and personal effects documenting the careers and lives of burlesque dancers, comics, and producers over nearly a century, the museum is a growing testament to the power and social impact of the art of the tease.
The Neon Museum Visitors’ Center is located inside the historic La Concha Motel lobby. This distinctive shell-shaped building was designed by acclaimed architect Paul Revere Williams. The curvilinear La Concha Motel lobby is a striking example of Mid-Century modern design characterized by Atomic- and Space Age shapes and motifs.