AREA ATTRACTIONS

SHERMAN STATION

In addition to a family home, the log cabin became known as a stage stop, community center, and of course a post office. The two-story structure is made of two-foot thick pine logs, which were sourced locally from the Ruby Mountains.

In 1997, the Sherman Station and four other wooden structures, a school house, creamery building, blacksmith shop and barn, were relocated to Elko from Huntington Valley, about 60 miles south of Elko. 

Stop in to peruse their gift shop with unique artwork, books, and items from area artisans; review the many pictures throughout the house depicting the Walther Family and their ranching life.  Make sure to chat with the knowledgeable staff about the area, events and businesses in Elko County, as well.

NORTHEASTERN NEVADA MUSEUM

The Northeastern Nevada Museum is the premier cultural and historical center for preservation, research, and education in northeastern Nevada. The Museum is dedicated to serving the area and its visitors by providing comprehensive archives and collections, diverse history and art exhibits, research facilities, and a community gathering space.

The Museum’s History Gallery features over 40 exhibit cases on the natural and regional history of the area, including mining, ranching, firearms, railroads, and the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes.
 
The Wanamaker Wildlife Wing contains Nevada’s largest collection of wild animals from around the world. Approximately 300 species are on exhibit in natural environment dioramas. This large-scale exhibit includes animals from all over North America, Africa, the Arctic, Australia, and Asia. The 18,000-square-foot Wanamaker collection is a source of pride for the community and allows visitors to get up close to a large variety of wild animals.

The art galleries feature rotating and permanent exhibitions by local artists and those from the Great Basin Region. The Red & Mary Ellis Gallery includes collections by Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Edward Borein, and Will James. The Halleck Bar Gallery and Barrick Gallery rotate quarterly with fresh new artwork. Additionally, the Museum displays an 1860s Pony Express cabin, stagecoach, and the Historic Halleck Bar.
 
The Northeastern Nevada Museum houses a large collection of historical archives and a 4,000 volume library. The staff maintains and preserves more than 50,000 photos, newspapers dating back to 1869, documents, local government records, and maps. We are one of the best places in town to do research on Elko County.
 
Don’t forget to visit the Museum Store for unique Nevada-made gifts. 

CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER

The mission of the California Trail Interpretive Center is to interpret the California Trail experience, its related themes, and provide educational and cultural enrichment to the general public. Through interpretation the Trail Center will contribute to the appreciation and preservation of historic and cultural sites and, by forging strong community partnerships, and enhance sustainable tourism in the region.

WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER

Located in the historic Pioneer Hotel, the Western Folklife Center is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the traditional cultures of the American West. Folklife Center activities include concerts and performances, exhibits, workshops, adult and youth educational programs, and the world renowned National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Exhibits at the Center include a newly produced state-of-the-art video presentation on cowboy music and ranching culture.

A regional nonprofit organization based in Elko, Nevada, the Western Folklife Center works to expand our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors by celebrating the everyday traditions of people who live and work in the American West. 

Since it was founded in 1980, the Western Folklife Center has helped raise public awareness of and support for the traditional, expressive culture of the American West. Though it is best known for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the Folklife Center provides exhibitions, performances, and a full array of educational programs at its cultural center in Elko and in communities across the West. The Folklife Center also regularly produces national programming for public radio and television, and creates CDs and DVDs based on original fieldwork. In 2006, we introduced our podcast, Ranch Rhymes: Cowboy Poetry and Music from the Western Folklife Center. www.westernfolklife.org 

PARKS AND POOLS

RECREATION AREAS

SCENIC TOURS

GHOST TOWNS AND QUAINT PLACES

JARBIDGE
The town of Jarbidge became a boomtown overnight when gold was discovered in 1908. The last stagecoach robbery in the West happened in Jarbidge in 1916. The small isolated community is known for its high-spirited residents who reside within the picturesque, steep canyon. This area, located near the Idaho border, is among the country's last unspoiled wilderness areas with towering mountain peaks, lakes and rippling streams. 

Outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Primitive campsites near the town are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Services in the town include two bed and breakfast establishments, a small store, a gas station and a saloon. 

To reach Jarbidge, drive north from Elko on Mountain City Highway (State Route 225) for 55 miles until you reach the Charleston turn off. From there you will drive another 47 miles northeast to Jarbidge on narrow county roads. Alternately, drive east on I-80, take the Deeth exit and travel north. During winter months the route through Rogerson, Idaho is always open.