Overview
Fallon is a city in Central Nevada. Fallon is a city in one of Nevada's few agricultural areas. The farms are irrigated using water extracted from the Carson River near the river's terminus into the Carson Sink.
1 sights · 6 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Fallon
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Churchill County Museum and Archives
A collection of exhibits on local environment and culture. Offers tours of the nearby Hidden Cave archaeological site on the second and fourth Saturday each month.
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
Depending on water levels, sometimes you can see dowitchers, stilts, and avocets among other species out here on this desert playa lake. Careful during hunting season.
Fallon Nugget
Bonanza Casino
Comstock Casino
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Dec. (climate data from nearby Reno)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 53 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TKF Truckee Tahoe Airport, Truckee — 73 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Churchill County Museum and Archives, Comstock Casino, Headquarters Bar & Casino
- Lunch The Slanted Porch
- Afternoon Fallon Nugget, Bonanza Casino
- Evening Big Horn Saloon
Day 2
- Morning Lahontan State Recreation Area
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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See
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Gambling
Fallon has a handful of casinos, all owned by Nugget.
Eat
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Sleep
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