Overview
Tonopah is a former mining town in Nevada, almost equidistant from Las Vegas and Reno.
3 sights · 4 things to do · 1 bars & cafés · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Tonopah
Central Nevada Museum
Museum dedicated to showing the town's history.
Tonopah Historic Mining Park
Museum dedicated to the history of the town's silver mining.
Old Tonopah Cemetery
Stargaze
Gaze at the heavens at Clair Blackburn Memorial Stargazing Park.
Mizpah Club Casino
Blackjack, video poker, Texas Hold 'Em poker, and slots. The Lucky 7 slot machine has a jackpot prize of a chopper motorcycle.
Tonopah Station
Blackjack and slots.
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.
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 — 78 mi away. Directions
- MMH Mammoth Yosemite Airport, Mammoth Lakes — 93 mi away. Directions
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 163 mi away (major hub). Directions
Tonopah is closer to Las Vegas than Reno by 20 mi.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $36–$50 a night (typical $50), from 3 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$80, mid-range ~$120, comfortable ~$220.
Options are grouped as Budget, Mid-range, Splurge in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Tonopah Historic Mining Park, Mizpah Club Casino, Banc Club Casino
- Afternoon Old Tonopah Cemetery, Tonopah Station
- Evening Tonopah Brewing Company
Day 2
- Morning Central Nevada Museum
- Afternoon Stargaze
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
Climate
Get in
By car
- From Las Vegas – Take US 95 north to Tonopah.
- From Reno – Take Interstate 80 east to Fernley, then US 50 southeast to Fallon, then US 95 south to Tonopah.
By plane
Tonopah is closer to Las Vegas than Reno by 20 mi.
- Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) in California is the closest airport with any commercial flights, but it has only a few flights.
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas is the closest airport with a significant number of national and international commercial flights
- Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) in Reno, would be the best place to fly into if you are factoring Reno into your travels
See
See Old Tonopah Cemetery
Do
Gambling
There are a few casinos dotted around the town.
Do Banc Club Casino
Drink
Drink Tonopah Brewing Company
Craft beers and BBQ.
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Nearby
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