Ely, NV
Ride the Polar Express - Hot chocolate and cookies on the ride, and a special gift from Santa himself when you reach the North Pole
Sleep in the Bunk House - The historic bunkhouse where Ely's rail workers slept, in the train yard.
Private Tour of Nevada Northern Railway - The museum director has offered us a private, extended tour of this fully restored National Historic Landmark, and the accompanying museum.
Ride historic railroad handcars
Earn your Railroad Merit Badge or Crew Award
Stop by the McGill Drugstore - basically a large time capsule with products still on the shelves that date back to the 1950s. The terra-cotta tile soda fountain bar was built in 1930.
Tour the Ely Renaissance Village - 12 shotgun houses and a barn. These small houses have been made into unique museums depicting the turn of the century population of Ely. Re-enactments and living history presentations are held at the “Ely Renaissance Village”
Visit a few local Ghost Towns - There are over 2 dozen in the area surrounding Ely
Check out the Ward Charcoal Ovens - The ovens are 30-feet high and 27-feet in diameter at the base. The Ward Charcoal Ovens served diverse purposes after their function as charcoal ovens ended. They sheltered stockmen and prospectors during foul weather and had a reputation as a hideout for stagecoach bandits.
Catch a Movie - In the fully restored 1930s Art Deco style Central Theater