Ely
Around Ely
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Countryside and towns · Nevada · 12k people
Ely
Locals say Eastern Nevada · “The Great Basin”, “The Loneliest Road”
Where the mountain air meets the desert sky.
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Welcome to Eastern Nevada, where the high desert meets the sky and the past is always present. Whether you're here for the trains, the caves, or just the quiet, you'll find a community that knows how to take it slow.
Clubs for Ely
No clubs for Ely yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Ely. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Ely. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Great Basin National Park Ancient bristlecone pines, Lehman Caves, and Wheeler Peak.
- Nevada Northern Railway Museum Historic steam locomotives and mine trains in Ely.
- Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park Beehive-shaped charcoal ovens from the 1870s.
- Cathedral Gorge State Park Dramatic eroded clay spires and narrow canyons.
- Million Dollar Courthouse Pioche's famously over-budget courthouse.
- Kershaw-Ryan State Park Desert oasis with a waterfall and canyon.
- Outdoors Hiking Wheeler Peak
- Outdoors Camping in Great Basin
- With kids Train rides on the Nevada Northern Railway
- With kids Cave tours at Lehman Caves
- Evenings Historic saloons in Ely
- Evenings Casino at Hotel Nevada
- Locals love Mining-era saloons
- Locals love Small-town diners
Through the year
- Great Basin Astronomy Festival September Stargazing, talks, and night sky tours at the park.
- White Pine County Fair August 4-H exhibits, rodeo, and carnival in Ely.
- Nevada Northern Railway Santa Train December Holiday train rides with Santa through the historic yard.
- Lincoln County Fair August Livestock shows and community events in Caliente.
High desert climate with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal with mild temps and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “Ee-lee”
- How locals say Ely.
- “Pee-osh”
- How locals say Pioche.
- “Cal-en-tee”
- How locals say Caliente.
- “Pa-nack-a”
- How locals say Panaca.
Getaways
- Elko Basque culture and the Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
- Cedar City Shakespeare Festival and nearby national parks.
- Richfield Gateway to Fishlake and Capitol Reef.
- Battle Mountain–Lovelock Small-town charm and the Humboldt Museum.
Local flavour
Rooting for Las Vegas Raiders (NFL), Las Vegas Golden Knights (NHL), Utah Jazz (NBA), University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Basque lamb stew A legacy of the Basque shepherds who settled the area
- Cornish pasties Brought by miners from Cornwall, still a local comfort food
- Trout from mountain streams Freshly caught rainbow and brown trout in the region's waters
- Picon punch The classic Basque cocktail served in local bars
Where people go
- Mining-era saloons and bars Historic watering holes with a frontier feel
- Basque boarding houses and restaurants Family-style meals and a sense of community
- Railway heritage sites The Nevada Northern Railway and old depots
- Small-town diners Classic American breakfasts and coffee
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Every areaWhite Pine and Lincoln counties, NV. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.