The Loneliest Road in America
Places to Visit

  • Austin

    Austin (NV)

    A stop at this town offers travelers a look at an old mining town.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Austin is located near the center of the byway.
  • Carson City

    Carson City (NV)

    Visit the historic capital city of Nevada.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located at the very western end of the byway.

  • Copper Mines, "Glory Holes" (NV)

    Open pit copper mines located near Ely.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located five miles east of Ely on Highway 50.
  • Eureka

    Eureka (NV)

    Rich with historic significance.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    About 75 miles west of Ely on Highway 50.

  • Fallon (NV)

    Fallon is one of the state's most agricultural areas.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located at the junction of Highway 50 and Highway 95.

  • Great Basin National Park (NV)

    Located alongside the eastern portion of the highway, this national park is a unique area.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The visitor center is located 10 miles south of the byway on State Route 488.

  • Hickison Petroglyphs (NV)

    An area of rare prehistoric rock writings.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located 45 miles west of Eureka. Follow the signs from Highway 50.
  • Lehman Caves

    Lehman Caves (NV)

    Limestone caves located within the Great Basin National Park.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located within the Great Basin National Park, roughly 10 miles south of the byway.
  • Sand Mountain Recreation Area

    Sand Mountain Recreation Area (NV)

    Sand Mountain Recreation Area is notable for its sand dunes and off-highway recreation opportunities.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    At the west end of the byway.