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Visiting Elko, NV


Elko brings the drama of the high desert to vivid reality with its unspoiled nature, its breathtaking vistas on the rugged beauty of the Ruby Mountains and its rich Western history. Whether hiking the rocky trails, taking a chance at one of the casinos, visiting one of the museums or taking a tour to see firsthand one of the area’s many Gold Rush ghost towns, visitors have no shortage of activities to choose from.
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34°F 1°C
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37°F 2°C
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3 in 7 cm
Mar
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Thunderbird Motel

4 of 5 stars
San Francisco, California
Dec 22, 2009

More like 3.5 stars but better than the Gold Country Inn we stayed at last year when we stopped over. Everything is pretty dated in Elko within this price range and unless you really want to splurge...more

Coffee Mug

5 of 5 stars
elkoan
Dec 2, 2009

Great food and sweet servers. Everything came quickly and with a smile. The location is key and Shirley is a doll. Great restaurant. more

Toki Ona

5 of 5 stars
Ferndale CA
Nov 13, 2009

Loved, loved , loved the salad dressing, been trying to re-create it at home. Soup was good, bread good. Take or leave the spaghetti. My boyfriends steak was awesome (tender and great flavor) and I...more

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