Winnemucca Travel Guide

Tourist 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 travelled 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 centre 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 kilometres) southwest of downtown Winnemucca.

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

Winnemucca Inn & Casino

Winnemucca Inn & Casino

2 out of 5
741 West Winnemucca Blvd, Winnemucca, NV
The price is AU$248 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$248
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (443 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Winnemucca Inn & Casino
Days Inn by Wyndham Winnemucca

Days Inn by Wyndham Winnemucca

2.5 out of 5
714 W Winnemucca Blvd, Winnemucca, NV
The price is AU$191 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$191
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (1,240 reviews)
"everything good and will consider this as I pass through again,"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Winnemucca
Signature Inn Winnemucca

Signature Inn Winnemucca

2 out of 5
635 WEST WINNEMUCCA BOULEVARD, Winnemucca, NV
The price is AU$141 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$141
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (413 reviews)
"Parking was secure room was nice and clean"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Signature Inn Winnemucca
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The Cozy Cottage on The River

The Cozy Cottage on The River

Winnemucca
Stay at this apartment in Winnemucca. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Humboldt Museum and Vesco City Park are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Great little spot to stay. Close to restaurants and shopping. Great park close by as well!"

Reviewed on 23 July 2025

The Cozy Cottage on The River
"Billy The Kid" Glamp Tent

"Billy The Kid" Glamp Tent

Winnemucca
Stay at this vacation home in Pershing County. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge) and sun loungers.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"A WONDERFUL stay! The tent was very clean and we felt very safe. It was great to be able to hear the wildlife at dawn and dusk. The hosts were also excellent and easy to reach"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

"Billy The Kid" Glamp Tent
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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