Elko, NV
For those traveling east or west on Inter-
state 80, Elko is the biggest city be-
tween Salt Lake City and Reno. Yet,
travelers will not appreciate all the area
has to offer if they don’t take time to get
off the highway.
DISCOVER THE HISTORIC WEST
When you discover the California Trails
Interpretive Center, our western her-
itage becomes evident in the wagon
ruts that can still be seen on isolated
roads once used by pioneers on their
way to California. Learn the stories of the
pioneers who endured the 2000 mile
trek to California; some seeking land,
some gold and some for reasons we
may never know. Experience life size
dioramas, original murals, exhibits on the
native peoples and the settler’s journey.
Hike accessible trails, walk through a
wagon encampment and see a
Shoshone village. Hear the words of the
pioneers and learn of the successes of
the Bidwell – Bartleson party and the
events that lead to the Donner Party dis-
aster.
Visit the Northeastern Nevada Mu-
seum where the flagship collection is
legendary western artist Will James. The
museum owns the second largest col-
lection of James art and books in the
world. The museum’s history gallery and
collection includes cultural, economic
and early settler artifacts and the exten-
sive historical archives include photos,
newspapers, records, maps and manu-
scripts dating back to 1872.
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. Activities include concerts, ex-
hibits, workshops, educational pro-
grams, a gift shop and is home to the
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
The Sherman Station Ranch House
and five outbuildings are located in the
heart of Elko, next to the museum.
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This historic timber pine ranch house
and outbuildings were relocated to Elko
from Huntington Valley in 1997 and are
now used as the headquarters of the
Elko Area Chamber of Commerce.
“ FOR THOSE
TRAVELING
EAST OR WEST
ON INTERSTATE
80, ELKO IS
THE BIGGEST
CITY BETWEEN
SALT LAKE CITY
AND RENO. ”