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With much of Nevada a vast desert, it was only the unusually intrepid who explored the territory in the early 1800's. The U.S. obtained the region in 1848 following the Mexican War, and the first permanent settlement was a Mormon trading post near what is now Genoa, Nevada.

Several years later, the state's population grew by the thousands when propectors streamed into the state following the discovery of the spectacularly rich Comstock Lode silver and gold deposit in 1859.

Today, tourists by the millions visit the state annually in the hope of striking it rich at world-famous Las Vegas and Reno gambling hotels and resorts. Other major Nevada tourist attractions include Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, Virginia City and Carson City.

More about Nevada travel & tourism around the Web:

Nevada Commission on Tourism - The official site and an eyeful, with facts & information on hotels, guest ranches & RV parks, adventure travel & planning, major attractions, Nevada weddings, chapels & honeymoons, pictures, FAQ, maps.

Nevada Magazine - Digital version of the travel magazine offering feature stories, news & updates, Nevada travel facts & trivia, suggested travel books, magazine subscription information.

The Complete Nevada Traveller - The electronic version of the travel guide covering the entire state by region, including Tahoe & Reno, Cowboy Country, Pioneer Territory and more.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority - Plenty of information and advice for planning a vacation or a convention. A relatively tame site for such a glitzy destination, but click on that magic suitcase for a rollicking virtual visit.

Lake Tahoe Vacation Guide - One-stop browsing for information on lodging with online reservations, restaurants, major attractions, lake cruises, boating, swimming & fishing, winter sports & skiing, romantic getaways or family fun, pictures, maps, weather info.

Reno - Tahoe - America's Adventure Place - Online hotel booking, trip planner, casino directory plus information on golfing, skiing, boating & other outdoor fun, pictures, maps, event calendar.

Virginia City, Nevada - An Adventure in History - LIke it says, with plenty of colorful & entertaining facts & information on silver mine tours, steam train rides, walking & driving excursions, related Old West exhibits & museums, local events, hotel & guest ranch lodging, map & directions, related links.

Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau - The capital city offering world class golf courses, the historic Kit Carson trail, tours of the capitol building & nearby attractions, hotel, casino & restaurant guides, maps, weather facts & info.

Nevada Summer Travel Calendar:

also see -> Christmas in Nevada | Las Vegas

Nevada Lakes & Beaches | Nevada Winery Tours

also see in Your Money -> Nevada Taxes

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