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What to do and see in Beatty, Nevada (NV): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Beatty (pronounced BAY-dee) is an unincorporated town along the Amargosa River in Nye County in the U.S. state of Nevada. U.S. Route 95 runs through the town, which lies between Tonopah, about 90 miles (140 km) to the north, and Las Vegas, about 120 miles (190 km) to the southeast. State Route 374 connects Beatty to Death Valley National Park, about 8 miles (13 km) to the west.
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1. Beatty Museum & Historical Society
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By Monkebones
There is a lot of history crammed into a small museum. The staff is friendly and ready and willing to answer any and all of your questions The coolest thing was a jacket of Charlie Utters, a good friend of Wild Bill. They also have rotating exhibit in the back. Admission is free
2. Happy Burro Chili & Beer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By robertsS9698PK
Perfect menu, burgers, chili, beer and booze. Ultra small, ultra friendly. You walk in as a stranger and accepted by the locals as an old friend. Struck up a conversation a minute after entering. Pet friendly in the patio. Perfect place after our Death Valley trek. No suits and ties here! Maybe 15 feet by 15 feet inside just adds to coziness. Great chili, and a cool old west vibe.
3. Goldwell Open Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 258 reviews
DaVinci in Death Valley: Belgian sculptor carves his rendition of The Last Supper in copper.
Reviewed By lkbashor - Carson City, United States
Just outside Beatty, NV is a unique, creative place that is a MUST see if you are visiting or passing through - just make a point of coming to see The Goldwell Open Air Museum. Open 24/7 and FREE this self-guided outdoor art exhibit will have you frolicking about the hillside as you hop from one piece to the next. Off the beaten path is exactly what this 15-acre site was dreaming of when they placed these larger than life art pieces here. We had the best time capturing our photop moments with Charles Albert Szukalski pieces The Last Supper and Ghost Rider, 25 foot Lady Desert: The Venus of Nevada made of cinder blocks, 24 foot miner & penguin (waddle-waddle) anddd lounging on Sit Here! the mosiac tile couch absolutely exquiste and unique little things we found laid permenantely in it to include Mickey Mouse lol Definitely a FUN, playful stop that is a MUST! Enjoy the beautiful art pieces and get some unique photographs.
4. Death Valley Nut & Candy
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By Speedypoodle - Salt Lake City, United States
We stopped here during a trip to Death Valley. Soooo many candy choices and it’s one of the largest candy stores we’ve ever been to! We got some ice cream (really yummy!) We ended up buying some cute gummy candies to take home to our grandkids (they loved them!) We bought some dark chocolate covered almonds and they were absolutely delicious!!! Best we’ve ever had. The chocolate was excellent. We went back again and bought more before we left town. Too bad they don’t sell online (we checked after we got home!) We definitely recommend stopping here if you’re passing through the little town of Beatty. Don’t miss it!
5. Rhyolite
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 732 reviews
A ghost town with real character, the town of Rhyolite was founded in 1904 due to what many believed to be a rich strike of ore, but alas, was not meant to be.
Reviewed By artdob - Simi Valley, United States
Another area that I learned about from my Death Valley related reading, was glad to have been able to visit this ghost town. We arrived on a day where we were surprised to encounter snow, which we actually found to be wonderful. On the main road into the ghost town, you can explore the remains of structures that once dotted this small town that had a very brief existence in the early 1900s. We saw remnants of an old bank, school house, jewelry store and several other structures. It was interesting to walk around and view the remains of what was used to make up the town of Rhyolite. Just down the same road is a bottle house and some interesting sculptures for which we also recommend getting out of your car and visiting for some up close photo opportunities. Lastly, if you are interested in old western history, we would recommend picking up a book or two that recaps the history of Rhyolite before or after your visit. That will enhance your understanding of this area.
6. Bullfrog-Rhyolite Cemetery
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By TrishW99 - McMurray, United States
Look for the Cemetery sign. You will have to drive down a dirt road. The road looks endless but you will see the cemetery on your left long before the road ends. This was a small mining town in its day. There is one large memorial for the cemetery and it is all enclosed in a dilapidated fence, although you can go inside and look around. About 15 graves are marked with mostly homemade rocks and stick crosses. There is a woman with an engraved marker who lived to be 105! This is worth a visit.
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