Nevada is largely an arid land, much of it within the Great Basin, and also home to part of the Mohave Desert, but there are also popular metropolitan tourist destinations including Las Vegas and Reno. Flying into Nevada is easy with the large McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, or the smaller airport in Reno. The capital is Carson City. Nevada offers travelers a great mix of entertainment due to its natural attractions as well as its popular cities. Great Basin National Park is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking for very unique natural wonder. The US Route 50 traveled by car is a great way to see just how arid and open the land in Nevada is. Area 51 is a famous location due to its Top Secret government studies in the middle of the 20th century. The largest draw to the state, however, is Las Vegas and Reno, where casinos and gaming are the cash cows of Nevada, and where many beautiful resorts await.

Nevada is located in the infamous American Great West, where the state also borders Arizona, home to the Grand Canyon. Utah is located to the east, and has its beautiful rock formations as well as the winter sports opportunities in Salt Lake City. Oregon to the northwest offers mountains and also several dense forests, and Portland is a popular destination for tourists. California is the most populous state, and shares the largest border with Nevada to the West, and is home to many famous cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.