| Ely is located near the south rim of the Great Basin. It is the center of commerce and industry in Eastern Nevada. Three US highways, US 6, US 50, and US 93, intersect at Ely.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.Attend one of Ely's many special summer events including class reunions, car shows, fairs, glider races, old-fashioned 4th of July parades, the Lund Pioneer Days Rodeo, the Native American Fandango, dances, barbeques and more. Welcome to Ely! |
