A vast state dominated by diverse, dramatic landscapes, Nevada is difficult to define. On the one hand, you have much of the population clustered in the southwest corner in the glitzy, glamorous and sprawling city of Las Vegas. On the other hand, you find untouched wilderness – alpine forests, high deserts and spectacular red rocks – that make you feel worlds away from civilization.
We asked USA TODAY 10Best readers to vote for their favorite state attractions, and the results are in.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Nevada Attraction are as follows:
- Nevada Museum of Art - Reno
- The Neon Museum - Las Vegas
- Lake Tahoe
- Cathedral Gorge State Park - Panaca
- Valley of Fire State Park - Overton
- Lake Mead - Boulder City
- The Strip - Las Vegas
- Hoover Dam - Boulder City
- Virginia City
- Great Basin National Park - Baker
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Laura Lawson Visconti, Terrisa Meeks and Christina Nellemann were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of travel in the state.
Congratulations to all these winning attractions!
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The Experts
Laura Lawson Visconti
Laura Lawson Visconti is a travel writer and... Read More
Laura Lawson Visconti is a travel writer and adventure-obsessed photographer based in Lake Tahoe. Laura enjoys exploring the mountains around her home with her husband and can usually be found drinking too much coffee. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.
Laura Lawson Visconti

Laura Lawson Visconti is a travel writer and adventure-obsessed photographer based in Lake Tahoe. Laura enjoys exploring the mountains around her home with her husband and can usually be found drinking too much coffee. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram.
Terrisa Meeks
Terrisa Meeks is a native born, life-long resident... Read More
Terrisa Meeks is a native born, life-long resident of Las Vegas. She's watched Las Vegas grow and change over the years, especially the ever-evolving Las Vegas Strip. She still enjoys hanging out on the Strip when she has a free afternoon, especially with her camera in hand. Her passions include great restaurants, quirky museums and ghost towns. She's been a traveler her entire life and has traveled throughout the United States, from Maine to Hawaii, and especially enjoys exploring the Southwestern United States.
Terrisa Meeks

Terrisa Meeks is a native born, life-long resident of Las Vegas. She's watched Las Vegas grow and change over the years, especially the ever-evolving Las Vegas Strip. She still enjoys hanging out on the Strip when she has a free afternoon, especially with her camera in hand. Her passions include great restaurants, quirky museums and ghost towns. She's been a traveler her entire life and has traveled throughout the United States, from Maine to Hawaii, and especially enjoys exploring the Southwestern United States.
Christina Nellemann
Christina has lived in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area... Read More
Christina has lived in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area since she was a baby. A first-generation Nevadan, her Danish parents instilled in her an intense love of travel and the wild, rugged outdoors of the Western U.S. She spends her time hiking, camping, biking and kayaking in the mountains around her home, and snorkeling and boating in Lake Tahoe. Christina loves to visit the neighboring states of California, Oregon, Utah and Arizona but has traveled around the world including to Japan, Fiji, Turkey and Ecuador. When she's not traveling or living outdoors, Christina is a graphic and web designer, writer and blogger.
Christina Nellemann

Christina has lived in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area since she was a baby. A first-generation Nevadan, her Danish parents instilled in her an intense love of travel and the wild, rugged outdoors of the Western U.S. She spends her time hiking, camping, biking and kayaking in the mountains around her home, and snorkeling and boating in Lake Tahoe. Christina loves to visit the neighboring states of California, Oregon, Utah and Arizona but has traveled around the world including to Japan, Fiji, Turkey and Ecuador. When she's not traveling or living outdoors, Christina is a graphic and web designer, writer and blogger.