Overview
Lovelock is in Northern Nevada.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Lovelock
Marzen House Museum
Built out of a restored house constructed in 1874, the Marzen House Museum is dedicated to the local history of Lovelock and the surrounding area. Exhibits include everything from antique mining equipment used by the ear…
Pershing County Courthouse
A Classical Revival building built in 1920-21.
Lovelock Cave
Unionville
A more or less ghost town (though it has a few inhabitants) where Mark Twain spent some time. The historic encampment is comprised of cabins and shanties (including supposedly Twain's) that line the road for a ways, just…
Rye Patch State Recreation Area
C Punch Inn & Casino
The C Punch Inn has a small casino with slots, video poker, and Wheel of Fortune machines. No mention of table games though.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Jun, Sep. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jan. (climate data from nearby Winnemucca)
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 — 83 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TKF Truckee Tahoe Airport, Truckee — 106 mi away. Directions
Lovelock sits along Interstate 80, running concurrently with U.S. Highway 95, at exits 105, 106, and 107. Exit 106 leads to Main Street in the heart of the city.
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 Marzen House Museum, C Punch Inn & Casino
- Lunch Pizza Factory
- Afternoon Pershing County Courthouse, Lovelock Cave
- Dinner Port of Subs
Day 2
- Morning Unionville
- Afternoon Rye Patch State Recreation Area
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
Lovelock sits along Interstate 80, running concurrently with U.S. Highway 95, at exits 105, 106, and 107. Exit 106 leads to Main Street in the heart of the city.
By bus
Greyhound offers bus service to Lovelock from points east and west, with a terminal at the Chevron at 150 Main Street.
Go Greyhound bus stop
Get around
Cornell Avenue, three blocks west of the freeway, is home to the majority of Lovelock's tourist amenities. It runs the length of the city from exit 105 at its southern end to exit 107 in the north.
See
See Marzen House Museum
Built out of a restored house constructed in 1874, the Marzen House Museum is dedicated to the local history of Lovelock and the surrounding area. Exhibits include everything from antique mining equipment used by the early residents of modern Lovelock to ancient artifacts from the first Native American tribes to explore what is now Pershing County. Includes a gift shop.
See Lovelock Cave
See Unionville
A more or less ghost town (though it has a few inhabitants) where Mark Twain spent some time. The historic encampment is comprised of cabins and shanties (including supposedly Twain's) that line the road for a ways, just below the lofty heights of Star Peak. Road beyond I-80 is improved dirt/gravel at times and remote so prepare adequately.
Do
Gambling
Eat
Sleep
Stay Royal Inn
Stay Sunset Motel
Stay Super 10 Motel
Go next
Interstate 80 goes west to Fernley, Reno, and ultimately San Francisco. Interstate 80 goes east to Winnemucca, Elko, Salt Lake City, and points east. US 95 goes south to Fallon, Tonopah, Las Vegas, and ultimately the Sonoran border at San Luis, AZ.
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