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U.S. 50, The Lincoln Highway, America’s Loneliest Road
Overview
Journey across Nevada on the loneliest and most historic highway in America
Details
- Authentic Basque-style lunch
- Visit the ghost town of Cherry Creek
- Explore McGill Drugs, frozen in time from 50 years ago
- Ride the Ghost Train of Old Ely, visit a bordello and meet the ladies… optional, of course
- Tour Eureka & Austin, tiny historical outposts on the historic Lincoln Highway
- Nevada State Museum in the old Carson City Mint
- 13 included meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 full breakfast, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
- Door-to-door service
- 1950/2200 Gold Passport Points
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1
The road trip starts with a ROAD TRIP! Indeed, we'll spend the day getting to Elko via I-80. Take a rest at Donner Lake and enjoy lunch in Reno. Hear the story of the Burning Man, stop at the California Trail Interpretive Center to learn about those riding in covered wagons in the 1800's and arrive in Wells in time for dinner. Hampton Inn - Wells (L,D)
Day 2
You may not know this, but both I-80 and US 50 are routes of the Lincoln Highway. The Lincoln was the first road to cross the entire country, in 1913. It wasn't a real highway, but more a cobbled together collection of farm-to-market and city-to-city roads. But it was a beginning. We'll talk more about America's first highway along the way.
We leave I-80 and head south on US 93. While Hwy 50 has the "Loneliest Road" nickname, 93 is certainly not filled with big cities, and the ghost town of Cherry Creek is one of our "stops." Indeed, on the two hour ride, you won't see much except watering holes until you reach McGill. The town has a landmark drug store, which closed in 1979, after over 60 years of serving the community. Today, the store is exactly the way it was left 45 years ago. Lunch is at a Basque cafe in town. La Quinta - Ely – 2 nights (ECB,L,D)
Day 3
How about a visit to a working bordello or ride on a "ghost" train? Both are on the itinerary today. Of course, we'll visit the bordello and talk with the ladies BEFORE they begin the evening's duties.
On to a favorite "lonely road" town, one that's prospering. Eureka is where you discover a historical "snapshot." A restored old Opera House, a great museum and the look of a town gone "boom" in a small way are all a part of Eureka. Surestay by Best Western - Eureka (ECB,L,D)
Day 4
The route across Nevada takes us through the historic towns of Austin (pop. 167) , Dayton and Carson City, with a stop at the state museum. Also part of the museum is the historic Carson City Mint. coins were minted here from 1870-1893. Remember, this was part of the Lincoln Highway, the first road to travel across the country. Hardman House - Carson City (ECB,L,D)
Day 5
The Nevada State Railroad Museum is worthy of a stop today, before we head for home. More Lincoln Highway history makes the drive familiar, via Echo Summit and Placerville. Imagine driving this "highway" in the 1920's! Arrive back at the Sports Leisure office about 3:30-4pm. (FB,L)
| CB | Continental Breakfast |
|---|---|
| B | Generally a limited buffet or menu |
| FB | Full buffet or choice of menu |
| BR | Brunch, often buffet-style |
| L | Lunch, often several menu options |
| HT or AT | High or Afternoon Tea |
| D | Dinner, often several menu options |
Departures
Thursday, June 5, 2025 to Monday, June 9, 2025
5 Days, 13 Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 full breakfast, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
$1940 | p.p./dbl.occ. |
$2155 | single |
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