What do I like best about Overton? Two things: 1) red sandstone rock formations and 2) that small town feel! You can reach Overton in about an hour from Las Vegas. It's best if you visit on a day trip because accommodations in town are limited.
Top Attractions
1. Marvel at the red sandstone rock formations of Valley of Fire State Park
Rating: ★★★★★
You definitely need to check out the amazing Valley of Fire State Park ASAP.
Once you enter the park, you'll immediately see where the park got its name.
Hike and explore some of the vast 45,000-acre park on vacation!
Or pitch a tent and spend a night under the wide Nevada star-scape.
You can admire some stunning examples of petrogylphs in the Mouse’s Tank and Atlati Rock areas.
2. Uncover Ancient History at the Lost City Museum
As a history buff, I thought that visiting the Lost City Museum was a real treat. I enjoyed looking at the objects and relics discovered when the Colorado River was dammed to form Lake Mead.
You can admire the adobe brick structure which was made up of many historic materials found at the original Pueblo Grande de Nevada (Lost City) archaeological site.
Check out the short video presentation to learn some of the background history before they tour the museum at your own pace.
Where you'll find it: Lost City Museum, 721 S. Moapa Valley Blvd, Overton, NV 89040, Phone: 701-397-2193
3. Visit the St. Thomas Ghost Town
Have you ever seen a ghost town? Believe me: it's creepy! The emptiness is simply overwhelming.
Check out Saint Thomas, a ghost town close to the confluence of the Muddy River and the Colorado River.
You can see the ruins of the old town that resurfaced when the waters of Lake Mead began to recede in the 2000’s.
4. If you like unique art, check out Double Negative
Don't miss the chance to visit Double Negative if you are into art in all its forms.
This unique piece of land art was carved into the Moapa Valley by artist Michael Heizer.
You need a 4 x 4 vehicle or a motorcycle to access this trench that is 1500 feet long, 30 feet wide and 50 feet deep.
The artist removed 244,000 tons of rock during the excavation.
The title of the work refers to the negative space caused by the removal of the rock.
Where you'll find it: Double Negative, Carp Elgin Road, Overton, NV 89040
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