Nelson Ghost Town Nevada

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Today, all that was abandoned has become a rare Western showcase, a vestige of a bygone past and a tribute to classic Americana. And over the …

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Oct 27, 2024
The town itself was interesting and had many old cars so lots of opportunities for pictures but it also had bees. More bees than I have ever seen in one location. They were everywhere and going aft… Full review by sharon m
Oct 14, 2024
Quite the interesting place with tons of history and collectibles. $20/person for the gold mine tour and well worth it. Tour starts with a 20 minute history talk by one of the mine owner relatives. T… Full review by Dave L
Aug 3, 2024
We took the wrong way, went miles on gravel, didn’t see anything and punched 2 tires, so don’t believe your GPS. When you arrive at some houses, don’t go right! Full review by elsm2015

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I see there is a fee for the mine tour, is there a fee to just walk around to see the town? What's the fee if there is one?
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We did the mine tour at $20/person so not sure of the “walk around” fee but heard some say it was $1 but there is so much interesting stuff to see I would easily be willing to pay $5
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Answer by Dave L · Oct 14, 2024
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Hi there,, are their any ghosts here?? I am local,, and I can go back when I can.
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None appeared to us. The ghostliest thing we saw was an old gas pump with a 29 1/2 cent price per gallon!
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Is that all it cost us $10 a carload to get into the ghost town or does it cost more when you’re in therefore
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Is that all it cost $10 to get into the ghost town or is there additional charges want her in there
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Answer by Sandy N · Dec 16, 2019
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Hi was wanting to come this friday oct 4 to visit and look around. You mean everyone who visits even a non professional …
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Hi was wanting to come this friday oct 4 to visit and look around. You mean everyone who visits even a non professional has to pay 10 to take any pictures? Also, my friend and I wanted to take mine tour, is it worth it? Thanks
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Only professional photographers have to pay. You might want to call them and reserve a spot on the mine tour - we enjoyed it. Parking is free, but in the dirt. No food available up there - …
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Only professional photographers have to pay. You might want to call them and reserve a spot on the mine tour - we enjoyed it. Parking is free, but in the dirt. No food available up there - you might want to take a picnic
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Answer by Sharron G · Oct 1, 2019
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