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Tonopah (/ ˈ t oʊ n ə ˌ p ɑː / TOHN-ə-pah, Shoshoni language: Tonampaa) is an unincorporated town in, and the county seat of, Nye County, Nevada, United States. Nicknamed the Queen of the Silver Camps for its mining-rich history, [1] it is now primarily a tourism -based resort city , notable for attractions like the Mizpah Hotel and the ...
- 6,047 ft (1,843 m)
- Nye County
Explore the historic and haunted attractions of Tonopah, Nevada, from the Clown Motel to the Old Tonopah Cemetery. Learn about the history of Tonopah, the mining industry, the Old Tonopah Cemetery, and the dark night sky.
Tonopah is a true western town with a rich mining heritage and stunning night skies. Explore the Tonopah Historic Mining Park, the Central Nevada Museum, the Charters of Freedom, and more attractions and events.
- MavesWife. Greenock, UK 168 contributions. Awesome Polaris tour. We did the Polaris tour with the awesome Grace! This was so much fun and we learned loads from Grace.
- cindyscj. 21 contributions. Lovely relics. Lovely display with a lovely rare cable excavator. Old cat 60 series. Free-left a donation though. Gorgeous artwork by local Native Americans and woven baskets.
- D O. 19 contributions. Lots of turquoise. Had so much fun!! Bring 5 gallon buckets and a rock hammer. Had a blast busting up rocks to get the turquoise. You can find it without busting up the rocks too, but it is fun!
- Out This Door. Mesa, AZ 236 contributions. Empty which makes it beautiful and peaceful. Cool volcanic field. Lots to see for a day on this VERY lonely back country byway.
Tonopah is a central Nevada destination with a rich silver mining history, haunted hotels, ghost towns, and dark skies. Explore the Tonopah Historic Mining Park, the Mizpah Hotel, the Central Nevada Museum, and more.
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Tonopah is a small town in central Nevada that offers a variety of outdoor and cultural attractions for visitors. Learn about its historic mining park, night sky, local artists, off-roading, ghost towns and more.
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Learn how Jim Butler discovered the rich silver ore in 1900 and how Tonopah became a booming mining town with newspapers, saloons, and railroads. Explore the photos and stories of Tonopah's early days and its role in Nevada's history.