Sightseeing Sunday: Weird Things to Do in Nevada
Looking for weird things to do in Nevada? The state is more than just Vegas — think neon-bright rock formations, accidental geysers, and desert oddities.
Fun Facts About Nevada
Nevada gets its name from the Spanish for “snow-covered,” a nod to the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state.
Area 51, a secretive military site fueling decades of UFO speculation, sits in the Nevada desert.
Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in the U.S., despite being nicknamed the Silver State.
Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site — assuming one exists, since sometimes that’s half the adventure.
Unique Attractions & Weird Things to Do in Nevada
Weird Roadside & Oddities
Clark County
Seven Magic Mountains – Towering stacks of neon-painted boulders in the desert.
Gerlach
Fly Geyser – Psychedelic geyser on private property. Guided walks available — research before going!
Las Vegas
Mob Museum – National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement.
Giant Flashlight at UNLV – Massive flashlight sculpture on the university campus.
Plan Your Nevada Road Trip
We’re always adding new weird things to do in Nevada to this list, so check back for more roadside attractions, quirky museums, oversized oddities, and future road trip discoveries.
Where to next? Check out our Arizona roadside attractions guide for more desert weird, browse our complete roadside attractions by state guide, get tips for traveling with pets, or head back to the Right At The Light homepage.
Interactive Map: Weird Roadside Stops We’re Tracking
This map includes weird roadside attractions, big-rig friendly stops, and places still on our running road trip list across the country.