Sitting at Nevada’s eastern edge of the “Loneliest Road in America,” Ely is a remote mountain town where history, art and outdoor adventure thrive. Ely was founded in the 1870s as a stagecoach stop and trading post called Murray Station, but it would become one of the country’s major copper mining regions.

There are more things to do in Ely, Nevada than you can pack into one visit. Something For Everyone! White Pine County is packed with things to do for visitors.

Ely was founded as a stagecoach station along the Pony Express and Central Overland Route. Ely’s mining boom came later than the other towns along US 50, with the discovery of copper in 1906. This made Ely a mining town, suffering through the boom-and-bust cycles so …

Sitting on the eastern edge of “Nevada’s Loneliest Highway,” Ely is a remote mountain town of 4,000 where history, art, and outdoor adventure run deep. Ely, Nevada has always been a destination since road tripping became part of American culture.

Whether it’s viewing a vintage jail cell from the old Ely City Jail, examining the original one-room schoolhouse from Baker, or observing a historic bell from the ghost town of Hamilton, the White Pine Public Museum is a primary spot for the county’s history.

The settlement grew into a bonafide town during the 1890s. Today, Baker plays host to Snake Valley Farmers Markets every Saturday over the summer, is one of the best places to grab a bite to eat, and is, of course, the gateway community to the Nevada’s only national park.

Welcome spring and the turkey vultures back to Ely, with the Turkey Vulture 5K Run/Walk. Every March, the turkey vultures return to Ely after a relaxing winter in South America. This run is to honor these not-so-pretty birds and welcome them and spring back to Ely!

Jun 28, 2018 · Immerse yourself into Ely’s rich history. Each experience gives you a deeper connection to the town, it’s people, and it’s significance to the state of Nevada and our country. Take a step back in time.

It happens each October in this remote mountain town of Ely Nevada. The days grow shorter and the nights take on a definite chill. They say the Ghost Train of Old Ely comes “alive” in a whole different way.

One Full Day in Ely Itinerary: year-round mountain town, major events, unique arts and history, and the best outdoor recreation in the state.