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If you like off-road activities Zesty Cheese Ranch is the place for you! 1000’s of miles of BLM trails exist just steps from the ranch. Head down Crystal Ave towards the International Car Forest, or head out near the cemetery and follow the trails.

Don’t own a Jeep? You can rent them from Fox Rent-A-Car in Las Vegas.

Visit the International Car Forest

Just a 5 min walk from ZCR check out the iconic car forest - graffiti-painted cars buried in the desert. Climb on them, touch them, sit in them - just watch out for glass. Once a year the town celebrates with a burial and music festival. It is also a great place to watch the stars at night.

Explore the Minning Exhibits

Talk a walk around town and explore. You have the 1907 Schoolhouse (which opens for tours) the historic Goldfield Hotel (it is haunted they say) as well as the railway museum - a collection of old rail cars you can touch and climb on. Start your adventure by getting a meal at The Dinky Diner. It is the best restaurant in 150mi run by a mother, daughter, and brother. From there talk to the locals and explore!

Fireworks

Check out our local in-town Fireworks Store - Goldfield Fireworks. This place sells MUCH higher quality and unique items compared to your roadside fireworks stores or national chains. They are open year-round and can advise you on safe places that are legal to set off fireworks nearby.

Hot Springs

There is a free (24/7) hot springs pool located roughly ten minutes away. Head north on US-95 and turn left at the Silver Peak junction. Follow that road for 5 miles, and the hot springs are just on the left. Don’t forget a towel! See below for links.

Craft Beers and BBQ at Tonopah Brewing

If you like BBQ and good beer then head north 25 miles to the town of Tonopah. There are small casinos with table games and slots, shopping, but the real treasure is Tonopah Brewing.

Rock Hounding at Gemfield

Want a free souvenir? Like rocks? The gemfield is just a 5 min drive north of town. Follow the signs, it is just past the cemetery. There you are allowed to mine and take rocks and gems. There is a donation box with a suggestion of $1 per lb.

Look for Wild Burros

Leftover from the mining days - burros, wild donkeys roam the town and surrounding area. They are generally pretty friendly!

Try Whiskey from the Goldfield Distillery

Check out Goldfield’s new craft distillery - Old Sam Spirits. Try their stuff at the local bars Mozart or The Santa Fe Saloon, home of Nevada’s Meanest Bartender!

Tour a 1906 School Haunted Schoolhouse

Book a Tour with Geri at the Goldstop Inn as you enter town from the north and see inside the 1906 historic schoolhouse. It’s haunted!

Hang Around the Ranch

You are welcome to hang around the ranch. Drink a beer, have a campfire, or get on the fiber internet! Yup even in the middle of nowhere we have great internet and Wi-Fi.