Our Top 5 Tips for Summer Travel to Nevada
1. Plan your outside activities for earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon. From noon-4 the sun is so hot - plan inside activities or relax during that time.
2. Make sure to leave room in your suitcase for souvenirs! We loved the pottery at Planet X Pottery, but didn’t have any space to bring any home :(.
3. Drink lots of water - you’re in a desert! When road tripping through the Burner Byway, make sure to stock up on water and snacks as there aren’t many places to stop along the way.
4. Wear sunscreen, the sun is BRIGHT! If you’re out during the hotter parts of the day, try to cover up a much as you can.
5. Allow space in your day for play and exploration, some of the best parts of our trip were the in-between moments.
Here is a peek at how we explored the Burner Byway. Follow our footsteps if you like, or find something brand new yourself.
Our Itinerary
Day 1 – Reno - Brunch at Great Full Gardens, vintage shopping at Golden Jackal, afternoon coffee at See See Motor Coffee Co.
- Dinner and drinks at Brasserie Saint James
- Stopped for grocries at Great Basin Community Food Co-op for the next day’s drive
- Stayed at Whitney Peak Hotel
Day 2 – Reno to Gerlach & Black Rock Desert-
Early morning drive towards Gerlach
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Friends of Black Rock Nature Walk to see the Fly Geyser
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Explored Gerlach, Planet X Pottery, Bruno’s Country Club for Lunch
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Walked Guru Road and watched the sun set at Black Rock Playa
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Stayed in Gerlach at Bruno’s Motel
Day 3 – Gerlach to Reno-
Breakfast and coffee at the Miners Club
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Explored Black Rock Desert in the morning
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Stopped at Pyramid Lake on way to Reno
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Dinner and drinks and games at The Eddy
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Stayed at Whitney Peak Hotel
Day 4 – Reno-
Explored more of Reno. Holey Schmidt Donuts, Nevada Museum of Art, Sundance Bookstore, Noble Pie + Pinon, Street Art of Midtown, and afternoon coffee at Old World Coffee Lab
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Celebratory dinner at Campo (our favorite of the trip)
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Stayed at Whitney Peak Hotel
Day 5 – Depart-
Breakfast at Pine State Biscuits & coffee at See See
Thanks again to Travel Nevada and Travel Mindset for partnering with us on this trip!
