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Elko
Sitting at an elevation of more than 5,000 feet, Elko is known as “Nevada with Altitude,” a moniker to which it truly lives up. The thriving northeastern, Nevada city is bordered by the towering, snow-capped Ruby Mountains, often called the Alps of Nevada, and the lush, glacier-carved Lamoille Canyon. And that means there’s no shortage of outdoor activities to enjoy, everything from down-and-dirty ATVing to out-of-this-world heli-skiing. Within minutes of downtown Elko, visitors can enjoy rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, fishing or backpacking– and that’s just the start. Elko’s humble beginning came in 1869, when it was established as a railroad site town. It quickly became home to rail workers and their families.
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Suggested Accommodation
High Desert InnTourist ClassFrom £51 per room per night
The High Desert Inn is located on Interstate 80, convenient from Twin Falls, Salt Lake City and Reno.
Hotel amenities include, a fitness centre, indoor pool & spa and they offer free Wi-Fi and shuttle. The rooms come furnished and include flat screen TV's, iron and a hair dryer. It is located next door to Elko’s best Casinos & Restaurants at Red & Gold Country.
Red Lion Hotel & CasinoModerateFrom £85 per room per night
Red Lion Hotel & Casino is located on Interstate 80, convenient from Twin Falls, Salt Lake City and Reno.
The gaming action is close at hand with the 24-hour casino with more than 350 top slots, table games, Sports Book and Elko’s only Poker Room. The hotel also has a fitness centre, swimming pool an arcade and gift shop, award winning restaurants, coffee shop and offers an airport shuttle service.
Room amenities include flat Screen TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, iron with board and hairdryer.
Shilo InnInnFrom £94 per room per night
Located on the outskirts of the town, approximately 3 miles from the casinos, and close to shopping and restaurants.
The hotel offers 70 mini-suites, all with coffee maker, TV, kitchen, refrigerator, iron and ironing board and hairdryer. The hotel amenities include an indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room and fitness centre. The hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast and parking. Children under 18 years stay free in the room when sharing existing bedding.
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