About 2hrs north of Las Vegas is the ghost town of Rhyolite,Nv.. It is inside Nevada on the California border near Death valley. Established in 1904 during the gold rush of 1904-1907, Rhyolite's population was once several thousand. In the financial panic of 1907, Rhyolite took a turn for the worse and people began to leave. In 1916 mining began to slow and the population decreased more with each year. By 1924 Rhyolite was deserted. Some buildings are still standing, others lay in ruins. This makes for a almost movie like depiction of a ghost town.
One of the more famous buildings is the Glass Bottle House. It is made from 10,000 bottles and completed in 1906. The house now serves as a visitor center of sorts, staffed by volunteers.
As you turn into Rhyolite off of highway 374, check out the Goldwell open air museum. It is off to the left of the road, you will not miss it. It definitely stands out in the desert surroundings. A remarkable display of outdoor sculptures.
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