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Overview of Nevada (Nevada (NV))
Nevada (Nevada (NV)) features major hubs at Las Vegas, Reno & Lake Tahoe. Key sights, National & State Parks, and travel highlights across the state include Las Vegas Strip & Fremont Street, Hoover Dam & Lake Mead, Valley of Fire State Park, Red Rock Canyon, Great Basin National Park & Lake Tahoe.
How to get to Nevada
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Reno-Tahoe Airport (RNO), Amtrak California Zephyr in Reno, and I-15/I-80. Use our Amtrak & USA Rail Pass Calculator ($) and $80 National Parks Pass Calculator to plan your route.
Signature local food in Nevada
When visiting cities and towns across Nevada, look out for these regional American specialties at classic diners, smokehouses, seafood shacks, and farmers markets:
- Las Vegas prime rib & high-roller seafood towers
- Basque lamb stew & garlic steaks in Northern Nevada
- Southwest shrimp cocktail & tableside guacamole
- Artisanal French pastries along the Vegas Strip
- Picon Punch (Nevada Basque aperitif) & desert cocktails
Best time to visit Nevada
Best time to visit Nevada: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (Vegas), Jun–Sep & Dec–Mar (Tahoe).
Featured cities & towns in Nevada (13 featured · 44 total)
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, county & elevation facts, nearest airport/Amtrak station, regional food specialties, and neighboring towns:
| City / Town | County & Type | Population | Elevation | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | US City | 641,903 | 610 m (2001 ft) | City guide → · Flagship guide |
| Henderson Henderson, NV | US City | 285,667 | 569 m (1867 ft) | City guide → |
| Reno Reno, NV | US City | 264,165 | 1373 m (4505 ft) | City guide → |
| North Las Vegas North Las Vegas, NV | US City | 234,807 | 565 m (1854 ft) | City guide → |
| Paradise Paradise, NV | US City | 223,167 | 627 m (2057 ft) | City guide → |
| Sunrise Manor Sunrise Manor, NV | US City | 189,372 | 555 m (1821 ft) | City guide → |
| Spring Valley Spring Valley, NV | US City | 178,395 | 721 m (2365 ft) | City guide → |
| Enterprise Enterprise, NV | US City | 108,481 | 778 m (2552 ft) | City guide → |
| Sparks Sparks, NV | US City | 96,094 | 1345 m (4413 ft) | City guide → |
| Carson City Carson City, NV | US City | 58,639 | 1427 m (4682 ft) | City guide → |
| Avalon Avalon, NV | US City | 0 | 1240 m (4068 ft) | City guide → |
| Keystone Keystone, NV | US City | 0 | 2051 m (6729 ft) | City guide → |
| Springdale Springdale, NV | US City | 0 | 1170 m (3839 ft) | City guide → |