Winnemucca, NV

Travel Guide

An oasis in the Nevada desert, this crossroads city is bursting with pioneer history, Basque culture and big engines.

Winnemucca is a secluded gem in the Great Basin, with rolling dunes and a mountain range breaking up its wide, open vista. Named after a local Native American chief, Winnemucca has had a long history interwoven with the Paiute and Shoshone tribes, frontier settlers, Basque culture and a buzzing Chinatown. 

Take a historical walking tour and visit the Humboldt County Museum to learn about Winnemucca’s pioneer history. Experience fantastic Basque cuisine at one of Winnemucca’s family-style or fine dining restaurants, traditionally enjoyed with a chilled glass of Picon Punch.

Winnemucca and its surroundings beg to be explored on wheels. The air is filled with the roar of motorcycles on Memorial Day weekend for the Run-A-Mucca motorcycle rally. Enter your car in the annual Fifties Fever drag races in high summer, or cheer others on and join the street dance or poker run. Discover the desert highlands on an adrenaline-pumping mountain bike ride. Take a backcountry route and explore some of the dusty trails once traveled by the Butch Cassidy's infamous "Wild Bunch".

Summer really gets this desert city humming, but winter also offers plenty of attractions and activities at the indoor Winnemucca Events Complex and in the great outdoors. Infinite clear blue skies and all-day sunshine are followed by sudden desert cold, so be prepared and bring warm clothing for nighttime. 

This high desert oasis is located at a highway crossroads in the center of northern Nevada. Winnemucca’s convenient location on these two major highways makes getting to this city by car or bus easy. Start your journey to the Pacific Ocean on the scenic Winnemucca to the Sea Highway. You can also reach Winnemucca with efficient Amtrak service or by flying into Winnemucca Municipal Airport, located just 5 miles (8 kilometers) southwest of downtown Winnemucca.

In true Nevada style, Winnemucca offers breathtaking desert landscapes, exhilarating casinos, car rallies, rodeos and big country hearts.

Days Inn by Wyndham Winnemucca

Days Inn by Wyndham Winnemucca

2.5 out of 5
714 W Winnemucca Blvd, Winnemucca, NV
The price is NT$3,124 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$3,124
NT$3,499 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Winnemucca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,222 reviews)
"This property was rated eccellent, but we found it to be pretty basic."

Reviewed on 2025/7/30

Days Inn by Wyndham Winnemucca
Winnemucca Inn & Casino

Winnemucca Inn & Casino

2 out of 5
741 West Winnemucca Blvd, Winnemucca, NV
The price is NT$4,252 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
NT$4,252
NT$4,762 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Winnemucca. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (338 reviews)
"It is a little old but nice."

Reviewed on 2025/7/29

Winnemucca Inn & Casino
Signature Inn Winnemucca

Signature Inn Winnemucca

2 out of 5
635 WEST WINNEMUCCA BOULEVARD, Winnemucca, NV
The price is NT$2,057 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$2,057
NT$2,304 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Winnemucca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (366 reviews)
Quick stay
"The parking lot is difficult to get into with a larger vehicle."

Reviewed on 2025/7/28

Signature Inn Winnemucca
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Grandview at Las Vegas

Grandview at Las Vegas

3 out of 5
9940 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly condo in Las Vegas. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,362 reviews)
Nice Facility
"Always like staying here, price is reasonable. Had some plumbing issues but overall great stay. Love the easy checkout."

Reviewed on 2025/7/30

Grandview at Las Vegas
Palms Place

Palms Place

4.5 out of 5
4381 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11,967 reviews)
"Nice place, great staff."

Reviewed on 2025/7/30

Palms Place
Marriott's Grand Chateau (No Resort Fee)

Marriott's Grand Chateau (No Resort Fee)

3.5 out of 5
75 E Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified condo in Las Vegas. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,175 reviews)
"I liked the fact that there was no casino in the hotel so therefore no smoke."

Reviewed on 2025/7/29

Marriott's Grand Chateau (No Resort Fee)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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