Sunday, January 20, 2008

Virgina City Web Cam

Virgina City
The Virginia City cam is showing C Street north of Taylor gives you a real time look at the famous western city. During the day you might see visitors standing in front and waving at the camera. Virginia City is one of the oldest established cities in Nevada. Over 2 million visitors per year and it is the nation's largest National Historic Landmark. Next time you head to Reno or Carson City stop by this old western town and take a walk down mainstreet or take a ride aboard the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad. This web cam is really cool so take a look.
Virgina City Web Cam

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Liberace Museum - Las Vegas

Liberace Museum - Las Vegas The Liberace Museum is a fascinating place to visit in Las Vegas. The beautiful antique pianos, the gorgeous stage outfits, his fabulous jewelry and cars are all on display. The museum has a "walk of fame" with highlights of Liberace's career. The museum is located in two buildings. One houses his many pianos- those that he played and those "antique" ones that he collected. There is also a collection of his cars. The other building houses his costumes, a gift shop , and small coffee shop. There is a free shuttle which leaves from select Strip hotels. The Liberace Museum is located in the Liberace Plaza at 1775 E. Tropicana Avenue Las Vegas.

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Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

Ward Charcoal Ovens Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is located south of Ely, Nevada. The main feature of the park is the six domed-shaped historic charcoal ovens. The ovens were built to supply high charcoal for the two silver smelters located at Ward. The six charcoal ovens were built in 1876 and were made from quartz welded tuff that was quarried from the nearby hills. To visit Ward Charcoal Ovens drive seven miles south from Ely on U.S. Highways 6-50-93, then eleven miles southwest on Cave Valley Road. You may also access the park by turning off of U.S. Highway 6-50-93 approximately 14 miles south of Ely and then 5 miles west on Taylor Road to Cave Valley Road then 1.5 miles southwest to the park entrance. Cave Valley Road and Taylor Road are graded dirt roads, accessible by passenger vehicles most of the year.
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