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Ely is a historic town located in White Pine County in east-central Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,255. The community was founded as a stagecoach stop along the Pony Express and Central Overland Route. In 1906, it became a mining town with the discovery of copper in the region. A portion of the First Transcontinental Railroad to Ely is preserved as a Heritage Railroad by the Nevada Northern Railway and it's also home to the Nevada Northern Railway Museum. The museum features a working steam engine/passenger train known as the Ghost Train of Old Ely. The train travels the old tracks from Ely to the Robinson mining district. Other attractions in town include the historic, six-story Hotel Nevada, a popular tourist stop, known for its' gaming and dining as well as lodging. It was first opened in 1929 and was the tallest building in Nevada well into the 1940s. More than twenty murals and sculptures can be found in downtown Ely, created by artists from all over the world that were commissioned to create images of area history. There is also a historical village consisting of a general store and several "shotgun houses" which display the history of the ethnic groups that worked for the railroad and the mine. Nearby tourist attractions include the Great Basin National Park, Cave Lake State Park, Stella Lake, Cave Lake and Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park. In addition, the U.S. Department of the Interior operates an area that supports an elk herd south of town. The Ely Elk Viewing Area offers visitors an opportunity to see the amazing creatures up close.


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Ely Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Best Western Park Vue Motel930 Aultman StEly, NV (775) 289-4497
Bristlecone Motel700 Ave IEly, NV (775) 289-8838
Cooper Queen Hotel And Casino805 E 7TH StEly, NV (775) 289-4884
Four Sevens Motel500 High StEly, NV (775) 289-4747
Holiday Inn1501 Ave FEly, NV (775) 289-8900
Holiday Inn1501 E Aultman StEly, NV (775) 289-8900
Motel 6Pioche Hwy & Ave OEly, NV (775) 289-6671
Ramada Inn/copper Queen Casino805 Great Basin BlvdEly, NV (800) 851-9526

Ely Weather & Climate

East-Central Nevada , near the Nevada border, has an semi-arid climate. Most precipitation is in the form of winter snow or summer thunderstorms. All precipitation in east-central Nevada evaporates, sinks underground or flows into lakes. Winters are cool and summers are mild to hot. Weather can change quickly in this region, especially in the back country or on Wheeler Peak in the Great Basin National Park, and at high elevations. Average annual precipitation is 9.65 inches (24.5 cm). Average annual snowfall is 52.0 inches (132 cm). The snowiest year was 1964 with 101.3 inches (257 cm). The most snowfall in one month was 42.0 inches (107 cm)in March 1894.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 40°F 10°F 0.74 in. -
February 44°F 15°F 0.75 in. -
March 49°F 21°F 1.05 in. -
April 57°F 26°F 0.90 in. -
May 67°F 33°F 1.29 in. -
June 79°F 40°F 0.66 in. -
July 87°F 47°F 0.60 in. -
August 85°F 46°F 0.91 in. -
September 75°F 37°F 0.94 in. -
October 63°F 27°F 1.00 in. -
November 48°F 18°F 0.63 in. -
December 41°F 10°F 0.50 in. -

Ely Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are Ely Yelland Field (ELY) located about 4 miles northeast of Ely, the Currant Ranch airport (9U7) located approximately 47 miles southwest of Ely in Currant, Nevada, and finally the Eureka airport (05U) located roughly 64 miles northwest of Ely in Eureka, Nevada.

Ely Attractions

 
Golf Courses
White Pine Golf CourseEast ElyNV2.0 mi.
 
State Parks
Cave Lake State ParkNV10.2 mi. 
Ward Charcoal Ovens State ParkNV15.3 mi. 
 
Museums
East Ely Railroad Depot MuseumElyNV(Technology)


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