Overview
Goldfield is in Southern Nevada.
5 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Goldfield
Goldfield Hotel
Another relic from the past, said to be haunted, as was featured in Ghost Adventures. Can only see from outside.
Esmeralda County Courthouse
Built in 1907.
Goldfield Visitor Center
A place to get you oriented. But don't look for Virgil's grave here in Goldfield, as he's buried in Portland, OR.
The International Car Forest
It looks like a takeoff of the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, TX, but this spectacle has all sorts of vehicles perched in precarious positions for a most unique art project.
The Goldfield High School
A piece of old dying Goldfield architecture. Something to look at.
Florence Mining Company Tour
Tours are by appointment only, walk-ups are not accommodated. This and the Butler mine are largely what put Goldfield on the map.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Tonopah)
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.
- BIH Eastern Sierra Regional Airport, Bishop — 66 mi away. Directions
- MMH Mammoth Yosemite Airport, Mammoth Lakes — 88 mi away. Directions
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 151 mi away (major hub). Directions
Goldfield is situated along Hwy 95, just under 30 miles south of Tonopah.
Full “Get in” guide ↓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 Goldfield Visitor Center, Goldfield Hotel
- Afternoon Esmeralda County Courthouse, The Goldfield High School
Day 2
- Morning The International Car Forest
- Afternoon Florence Mining Company Tour
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
A population today of around 300 belies the fact that Goldfield was once the most populated town in Nevada, at the beginning of the 20th century. This was because of gold, and the value of the extracted ore was in the millions. In its time it had a number of poignant events happen, for instance, a lightweight boxing championship match between Oscar Nelson and Joe Gans took place here as did a messy labor strike/military confrontation. It's also where the Earps came to town, Wyatt and Virgil, and where Virgil succumbed to pneumonia after becoming a deputized sheriff.
Today, in the shadow of its former self, it's almost hard to imagine this is the seat of Esmeralda County, with as small as it is.
Get in
Goldfield is situated along Hwy 95, just under 30 miles south of Tonopah.
Get around
It's pretty walkable (but most likely you will have gotten here by car).
See
See Goldfield Visitor Center
A place to get you oriented. But don't look for Virgil's grave here in Goldfield, as he's buried in Portland, OR.
See Goldfield Hotel
Another relic from the past, said to be haunted, as was featured in Ghost Adventures. Can only see from outside.
Do
Sleep
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