See the Ruins of a 1905 Gold-Mining Town
Rhyolite Ghost Town, near Death Valley, is one of several short-lived Gold Rush boomtowns. It's one of the most interesting things to do in Nevada if you enjoy history, as this desolate community was once thriving when gold was discovered in 1905. This strange town, named after a native rock, is located in the Bullfrog Hills. Visit the Goldwell Open Air Museum at its entrance to learn about the town's heyday, which included bustling saloons, gambling tables, lodging houses, restaurants, and barbershops. It's one of the most photographed ghost towns in the West, according to legend!
Today, you can explore the fascinating boomtown's remnants, which include the walls of a three-story bank building, a portion of the old jail, and a train depot. Don't miss the immaculate Tom Kelly bottle house, which was constructed entirely of 50,000 medicine, beer, and whisky bottles. There is also a collection of one-of-a-kind outdoor art strewn about this ghost town, including 12 life-sized disciples modeled after The Last Supper. They appear to be ghosts with their empty flowing robes made of fiberglass!
Google rating: 4.0/5.0
Location: near Death Valley
Phone: (480) 983-0333
Website: http://goldfieldghosttown.com/
