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<\/span><\/div>ELKO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<\/a>
<\/b>ELKO CONVENTIONS AND VISITORS AUTHORITY<\/b><\/a>
NEVADA GOLD<\/b><\/a>
RESTAURANTS IN ELKO, NV<\/a>
<\/b>THINGS TO DO IN NEVADA<\/b><\/a>
NEVADA TOURISM<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/b><\/p>\nMaverick Casino Hotel Elko<\/span>
<\/span><\/b>Our sister property located right across the street with a dedicated cross walk between Gold Country and Maverick Casino Hotel. Maverick Casino Hotel offers a vast array of Vegas style amenities including a Starbucks, Aspen\u2019s Steakhouse, Coffee Garden, \u202fWilliams Hill Sports Book with a huge Big Screen, Massage Works, Gift Shop, 222 Guest Rooms and Suites, Free Wi-Fi, state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an outdoor Pool and much more. During your visit to Elko, be sure to check out the Live Entertainment at the Casino Bar Stage featuring some of the hottest bands in the West!<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nGolf Courses<\/span>
<\/span><\/b>Elko has two unique and challenging golf courses designed to test all skill levels. The Ruby View is a majestic 18-hole course with the look and feel of an exclusive country club at public course prices. For more information call (775) 777-7277. The Spring Creek Golf Course has a challenging layout, narrow fairways and undulating greens to test your skills and patience. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy an 18-hole championship style golf course. For more information call (775) 753-6331.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nCowboy Poetry Gathering<\/b>
<\/b>Late January to early February. Elko is internationally renowned for the original Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the one that started it all. The \u201cgathering\u201d draws thousands of spectators each year to hear cowboys spin tales and sing songs of life in the saddle and home on the range.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nBasque Festival<\/b>
<\/b><\/span><\/span>Early July. Celebrate Northeastern Nevada\u2019s Basque culture with traditional activities including the \u201cJota\u201d (ho-tah) a Basque dance of joy, wood chopping and weight lifting. During the long weekend\u2019s festivities, weight lifters will test their strength and endurance by hefting a 225 pound granite ball, 300- 450 pound cylinders, and a 250 pound cubic weight. Hand-ball finals of the North American Basque Organization also are planned.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nLamoille Canyon:<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>Located 26 miles southeast of Elko on State Route 227, a national scenic byway to the Ruby Mountain Wilderness area. Lamoille Canyon is often referred to as the \u201cYosemite of Nevada.\u201d The canyon was heavily carved by glacial activity several thousands of years ago. A four-stop self-guided auto tour with geology interpretive exhibits leads visitors past meadows full of wildflowers, abundant wildlife, waterfalls and avalanche chutes. Several nature trails and picnic grounds are spread through out the canyon.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nNortheastern Nevada Museum<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>This national award winning museum features exhibits on history, nature, Native American art, microscopic gold mining, early American weaponry and an 1860 Pony Express cabin. The new Wanamaker wing has more than 200 full-sized, mounted animals from around the world displayed in exhibits representing their natural environment. Located at 1515 Idaho Street, call 738-3418 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nSherman Station<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>Recently moved to its current site, the Sherman Station is comprised of the main ranch house and outbuildings of the Walther homestead. It served as a stage stop on the Old Hill Beachey toll road between Elko and Hamilton. Other buildings include a one-room school house, creamery, blacksmith\u2019s shop, and the barns that housed the stage teams and coaches. Located at 14th & Idaho Street, call 738-7135 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nSouth Fork State Recreation Area<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>South Fork is a favorite among locals for water sports including boating, water-skiing and fishing. Camping is allowed at designated sites. Located 16 miles southwest of Elko, the South Fork Dam has many different types of game fish including trout and, channel catfish, as well as small mouth and large mouth bass.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nWestern Folklife Center<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>Headquarters for the world renown Cowboy Poetry Gathering, it is also the site of year-round entertainment and activities including concerts, music hours, workshops and educational programs for children. Situated in the historic Pioneer Hotel, the center is dedicated to preserving the rich culture and spirit of the American West. Summer activities include weekly musical happy hours called \u201cBunkhouse Fridays\u201d and a film series featuring the finest western artists in the world. The gift shop is filled with cowboy music, books and memorabilia. Located at 501 Railroad Street, call 738-7508 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nWildhorse Reservoir<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>Located 67 miles northeast of Elko on State Route 225, this reservoir reaches up to 65 feet in depth near the dam. Early spring and late fall are the most productive for trout. Ice fishing is always a popular event with catch rates exceeding that of fair weather fishing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Amenities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> Attractions<\/p>\n<\/div> Rooms<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> RV Park<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> ELKO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<\/a> Maverick Casino Hotel Elko<\/span> Golf Courses<\/span> Cowboy Poetry Gathering<\/b> Basque Festival<\/b> Lamoille Canyon:<\/b> Northeastern Nevada Museum<\/b> Sherman Station<\/b> South Fork State Recreation Area<\/b> Western Folklife Center<\/b> Wildhorse Reservoir<\/b>ATTRACTIONS<\/h1><\/span>
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<\/b>ELKO CONVENTIONS AND VISITORS AUTHORITY<\/b><\/a>
NEVADA GOLD<\/b><\/a>
RESTAURANTS IN ELKO, NV<\/a>
<\/b>THINGS TO DO IN NEVADA<\/b><\/a>
NEVADA TOURISM<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/span><\/b>Our sister property located right across the street with a dedicated cross walk between Gold Country and Maverick Casino Hotel. Maverick Casino Hotel offers a vast array of Vegas style amenities including a Starbucks, Aspen\u2019s Steakhouse, Coffee Garden, \u202fWilliams Hill Sports Book with a huge Big Screen, Massage Works, Gift Shop, 222 Guest Rooms and Suites, Free Wi-Fi, state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an outdoor Pool and much more. During your visit to Elko, be sure to check out the Live Entertainment at the Casino Bar Stage featuring some of the hottest bands in the West!<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/b>Elko has two unique and challenging golf courses designed to test all skill levels. The Ruby View is a majestic 18-hole course with the look and feel of an exclusive country club at public course prices. For more information call (775) 777-7277. The Spring Creek Golf Course has a challenging layout, narrow fairways and undulating greens to test your skills and patience. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy an 18-hole championship style golf course. For more information call (775) 753-6331.<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/b>Late January to early February. Elko is internationally renowned for the original Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the one that started it all. The \u201cgathering\u201d draws thousands of spectators each year to hear cowboys spin tales and sing songs of life in the saddle and home on the range.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/b><\/span><\/span>Early July. Celebrate Northeastern Nevada\u2019s Basque culture with traditional activities including the \u201cJota\u201d (ho-tah) a Basque dance of joy, wood chopping and weight lifting. During the long weekend\u2019s festivities, weight lifters will test their strength and endurance by hefting a 225 pound granite ball, 300- 450 pound cylinders, and a 250 pound cubic weight. Hand-ball finals of the North American Basque Organization also are planned.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>Located 26 miles southeast of Elko on State Route 227, a national scenic byway to the Ruby Mountain Wilderness area. Lamoille Canyon is often referred to as the \u201cYosemite of Nevada.\u201d The canyon was heavily carved by glacial activity several thousands of years ago. A four-stop self-guided auto tour with geology interpretive exhibits leads visitors past meadows full of wildflowers, abundant wildlife, waterfalls and avalanche chutes. Several nature trails and picnic grounds are spread through out the canyon.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>This national award winning museum features exhibits on history, nature, Native American art, microscopic gold mining, early American weaponry and an 1860 Pony Express cabin. The new Wanamaker wing has more than 200 full-sized, mounted animals from around the world displayed in exhibits representing their natural environment. Located at 1515 Idaho Street, call 738-3418 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>Recently moved to its current site, the Sherman Station is comprised of the main ranch house and outbuildings of the Walther homestead. It served as a stage stop on the Old Hill Beachey toll road between Elko and Hamilton. Other buildings include a one-room school house, creamery, blacksmith\u2019s shop, and the barns that housed the stage teams and coaches. Located at 14th & Idaho Street, call 738-7135 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>South Fork is a favorite among locals for water sports including boating, water-skiing and fishing. Camping is allowed at designated sites. Located 16 miles southwest of Elko, the South Fork Dam has many different types of game fish including trout and, channel catfish, as well as small mouth and large mouth bass.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>Headquarters for the world renown Cowboy Poetry Gathering, it is also the site of year-round entertainment and activities including concerts, music hours, workshops and educational programs for children. Situated in the historic Pioneer Hotel, the center is dedicated to preserving the rich culture and spirit of the American West. Summer activities include weekly musical happy hours called \u201cBunkhouse Fridays\u201d and a film series featuring the finest western artists in the world. The gift shop is filled with cowboy music, books and memorabilia. Located at 501 Railroad Street, call 738-7508 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>Located 67 miles northeast of Elko on State Route 225, this reservoir reaches up to 65 feet in depth near the dam. Early spring and late fall are the most productive for trout. Ice fishing is always a popular event with catch rates exceeding that of fair weather fishing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>