| | Austin Nevada was once a flourishing old-west mining town and is proud of its heritage.Situated at the geographic center of the state, it's a popular stopover for those traveling U.S. Highway 50 "The Loneliest Road in America."Austin got its start in 1862 when William Talcott, who worked for the Overland Mail & Stage, discovered a ledge of silver ore. Within two years the town had boomed to 10,000 people. $50M in silver was produced by Austin's miners and 30 other mining camps were offshoots.Nestled in the Toiyabe Mountain Range, Austin is situated in a wide canyon. The town offers motels, eating establishments, bars, and other amenities. Visitors can explore the landscape, shop for old bottles and gemstones, take to the mountain bike trails, or visit a variety of historical locations. Austin is also a popular spot for photography buffs.Today, Austin has a population of about 300 people. The area is popular with tourists for mining, rock hounding, hunting, fishing, historical trips, hiking, snowmobiles, agriculture, farming, ranching, and ghost town exploration. There are four maintained campgrounds, mountain bike trails, and lots of unique shops and unusual buildings to visit. (Austin offers two RV Parks and several motels as well as bed and breakfast places for overnighters who don't wish to camp.) |  | | | |
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