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California Trail Historic Interpretive Center

Elko, NV
(775) 738-1849
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Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Elko
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Spring Creek, Nevada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Do it soon”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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There is so much to see there. The history that is showen there is so amazing. The displays are worth the visit too. They always have things for the kids to do alot of the time. You learn so much there.

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Carlin, Nevada
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“Worth stopping a taking a few minutes, kid interactive, nice gift shop, bring your own lunch”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

This place is never open. You will have to keep trying if you travel regularly. Open usually on a weekend they provide historical displays, and still life inactments of wagon life. The giflt shop offered period; toys, cook books, diaries, typical postcards and albums. No food available there so bring your lunch. Outside is a typical wagon and tent you... More

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Elko, Nevada
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“Educational and fun”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

The Center is a wonderful place for families to go and experience a taste of what traveling the California trail was like. Experience the clothing, travel rigors, cooking, finding water, firearms, animal life, entertainment and many other areas of what was involved in getting across the country before railroads, highways, or airplanes.

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Middleburg, Florida
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“A "must see" when you are in the Elko area!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011
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This is by far one of the best places to visit when traveling between Elko and Carlin. The center is only opened until Labor Day (2011) and then will re-open in the spring of 2012. The displays are 1/2 complete at this time, and they are amazing thus far! When the center is closed this winter, they will be finishing... More

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