| | Ely is located near the south rim of the Great Basin. It is the center of commerce and industry in Eastern Nevada.Near to Ely, and of interest, are: the Ward Charcoal Ovens, six beehive kilns built in 1876 and used to make charcoal for mining smelters; Garnet Hill, where some gem-quality stones can still be found for free; Rainbow Canyon, where the various minerals have stained the rocks into a diversity of colors; Cave Lake State Park , where fishing, camping, and hiking are a regular attraction; and of course, Great Basin National Park.Visit the White Pine Public Museum or the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Ely, McGill's Drugstore Museum, Lund's Pioneer Museum, or the Cherry Creek Museum. See the unique, historic, hand-painted murals of pioneer families, children, mining and ranching scenes and a Native American sculpture.Do you like geocaching? Ely, Nevada offers over 50 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Ely, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Ely. |  | | | |
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