Ely Nevada, the great city of eastern Nevada.

Ely Nevada, established in the 1870s as a stagecoach station and post office, is now the White Pine County seat. Copper mining was the impetus for the development of Ely Nevada. The early 1900's saw the advent of successful copper mining operations. Because Ely Nevada is situated at the junction of Highway 50 and U.S. 93, it has grown to become the largest city in eastern Nevada. Ely Nevada is the hub for outdoor recreation and historic sites.

Ely's greatest attraction to visitors, apart from comfortable lodgings, good food and magnificent natural surroundings, is the restored Nevada Northern Railway's Ghost Train. Located in Ely Nevada, the historic Nevada Northern Railway Museum is housed in the former Nevada Northern Railway depot. The Ely Nevada Museum is open for guided tours on weekends, from May to October, with rides on vintage equipment on selected weekends. 1100 Avenue A, East Ely Nevada, 775-289-2085.

Also in Ely Nevada is the White Pine Public Museum featuring historic photographs, Native American artifacts, mining equipment, and displays illustrate the rich mining history of the region. 2000 Aultman Street, Ely Nevada, 775-289-4710.

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Points of interest in and around Ely Nevada:

• Great Basin National Park
• East Ely Railroad Depot Museum
• Northern Nevada Railway Museum & Ghost Train
• White Pine Public Museum
• McGill Drugstore Museum
• Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Site 
• Ely Historic Mural Project
• Cave Lake State Park
• Comins Lake (Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area)
• Mt. Moriah Wilderness Area
• Garnet Hill
• Ward Mountain Recreation Area
• Ely Renaissance Society