- The list below includes 4 free or cheap things to do in or near Ely, Nevada, including 4 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Museums & Galleries, Specialty Museums, Historic Sites and National & State Parks.
- From Nevada Northern Railway Museum to Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ely and in nearby cities within 25 miles like East Ely.
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1100 Avenue A, P.O. Box 150040, Ely, NV 89315
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A registered national historic landmark, the Nevada Northern Railway Museum offers unique and thrilling activities. Visitors can be the engineer for two hours and take one of the locomotives to the Ruth mine.
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Six beehive-shaped historic ovens are the focus of the Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park. There are many other outdoor amenities as well, including camping sites, picnicking, hiking trails, fishing, and nature study paths.
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One of the trains utilized by the Nevada Northern Railway Museum is the Ghost Train of Old Ely. It is utilized for the Haunted Ghost Trains special event rides during October, which helps ghost stories come alive for riders.
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Train rides are the focus of the Nevada Northern Railway Museum so that visitors can interact with history. Special rides are available as well, including event-related trains, charter rides, and the Polar Express holiday train.
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Near the Nevada border, the Great Basin National Park features the desert, Lehman Caves, and 5,000 year old pine trees. This park is in the shadow of Wheeler Peak near the Utah border and provides opportunities for camping and hiking.