Elko
Elko (Shoshoni: Natakkoa) is a city in Elko county, Northern Nevada.
Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]- 1 Elko Regional Airport (J.C. Harris Field EKO IATA), 975 Terminal Way (off of Mountain City Highway), ☏ +1 775 777-7190. The airport works with Skywest Airlines to provide in and out bound flights to and from Salt Lake City daily.
By train
[edit]Amtrak. The California Zephyr stops here on its runs between Chicago and San Francisco. There are two Amtrak platforms in Elko. The first is located at 1300 Water Street (Westbound only). The other is located at 1301 Sharps Access Rd (Eastbound only).
By car
[edit]Interstate 80
Get around
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See
[edit]- 1 California Trail Interpretive Center, 1 Trail Center Way, ☏ +1 775 738-1849. W- Su, 9AM- 4:30PM.
- 2 Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad St, ☏ +1 775-738-7508.
- 3 Northeastern Nevada Museum, 1515 Idaho St., ☏ +1 775 738-3418. Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM. Adults $8, Seniors (65+)and Students $2. Children (3-12) $1.
- Cowboy Arts and Gear Museum, 542 Commercial St, ☏ +1 775 389-1713.
- 4 Lamoille Presbyterian Church, 317 Lamoille Hwy, Lamoille (intersection of Hwy 227 and Crossroads Ln), ☏ +1 775 753-6749. An often photographed spot of a country church with the Ruby Mountains rising in the background.
- 5 Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway (south of the town of Lamoille on NF-660). An approximately 12 mile stretch of scenic highway that ascends Lamoille Canyon through the Ruby Mountains, also known as the Swiss Alps of Nevada.
Do
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If you win...
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- 1 Wild Horse State Recreation Area, ☏ +1 775 385-5939. 24 hrs. Day use $5/day, Boat launch $10, Camping $15/ night, Camp and Boat $20/night.
- 2 South Fork State Recreation Area, 353 Lower South Fork #8, Spring Creek, ☏ +1 775 744-4346. 24 hrs. Day use $5/day, Boat launch $10, Camping $15/ night, Camp and Boat $20/night.
- 3 Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, ☏ +1 775 779-2237.
- 4 Ruby Mountains Hiking Road's End Trailhead (end of Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway or NF-660). This trailhead offers the chance to discover a number of trails such as the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail and Island Lake Trail into the Ruby Mountains, with its alpine lakes and serrated topography.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]Family restaurants
[edit]- 1 Coffee Mug, 576 Commercial St, ☏ +1 775 738-5999. Daily, 6AM - 9PM.
Pizza places
[edit]- 2 Pizza Barn, 2598 Idaho St, ☏ +1 775-738-2541. 11AM–9PM Daily, F 11AM–10PM.
Mexican restaurants
[edit]- 3 Dos Amigos, 1770 Mountain City Hwy, ☏ +1 775 753-4935. Su–Th 11AM–9:30PM, F-Sa 11AM–10PM. added link, hours, coordinates.
- 4 La Fiesta, 780 Commercial St, ☏ +1 775 738-1622. 11AM–9PM Tu-Th, 11AM–10PM F–Sa, 9AM–9PM Su (closed M).
- 5 9 beans & a Burrito, 2525 Argent Ave, ☏ +1 775 738-7898.
Basque restaurants
[edit]- 6 The Star Hotel, 246 Silver St, ☏ +1 775 738-9925. 11AM - 9:30PM (closed Su).
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- Days Inn Elko-Idaho Street, 1500 Idaho St, ☏ +1 775 738-7245.
- Elkotel, 3019 Idaho St, ☏ +1 775-374-4165.
- American Inn, 500 W. Oak St, ☏ +1 775-738-7269.
- Budget Inn, 1349 Idaho St, ☏ +1 775-738-3226.
- Comfort Inn, 2970 Idaho St, ☏ +1 775-777-8762.
- Americas Best Value Gold Country Inn & Casino, 2050 Idaho St, toll-free: +1 800 621-1332.
- High Desert Inn, 3015 Idaho St, ☏ +1 775-738-8425. Taking a break due to Covid-19; scheduled to reopen in May 2022.
- Shutters Hotel Elko, 3650 Idaho St, ☏ +1 775-777-1200.
- Manor Motor Lodge, 185 Idaho St, ☏ +1 775-738-3311.
- Baymont by Wyndham Elko, 95 Spruce Rd, ☏ +1 775 401-6945.
- Maverick Casino Hotel Elko, 2065 Idaho St, toll-free: +1 800 545-0044.
- Shiloh Inn, 2401 Mtn. City, ☏ +1 775738-5522.
- Stampede Motel, 129 W. Idaho St, ☏ +1 775-738-8471.
- Ramada by Wyndham Elko Hotel at Stockmen's Casino, 340 Commercial St, ☏ +1 775-738-5141.
Connect
[edit]- Elko County Library, 720 Court St, ☏ +1 775 738-3066. M-Tu 9AM-8PM, W-Th 9AM-6PM, F-Sa 9AM-5PM.
Cope
[edit]- 1 Elko Family Medical & Dental Center, 762 14th St, ☏ +1 775-738-5850, toll-free: +1-800-787-2568. Medicalː M-F 7AM-5PM; Dentalː M-Th 7AM-6PM. Closes for lunch, noon-1PM. Appointments recommended, walk-in welcome.
Go next
[edit]Reno - 80 West. About 4 hours away.
Salt Lake City - 80 East. About 3 1/2 hours away.
Austin - 80 West to 305 South to 50 East. About 2 1/2 hours away
Twin Falls - 80 East to 93 North. About 2 1/2 hours away.
| Routes through Elko |
| Sacramento ← Winnemucca ← | W  E |
→ Salt Lake City → Denver |
| Reno ← Battle Mountain ← | W  E |
→ Wells → Salt Lake City |