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Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain, Verdi

 DSwede Says:  North of Verdi is a place called Crystal Mountain. Some people also call it Peterson Mountain, so if you are asking for directions/information, you may need both names.Crystal Mountain has some of the best quartz crystal deposits found in the west. The entire mountain has... 

Scenic Viaduct along Truckee River

Scenic Viaduct along Truckee River, Verdi

 DSwede Says:  The viaduct served the logging industries, as well as limited agricultural irrigation to the nearby lower valleys.Today, the viaduct is still partially active, but has fallen into disrepair in many places.Particularly in the winter with the beautiful ice, does it become... 

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Boomtown Hotel & Casino

 6 Reviews and 54 Opinions  Great place to stay away from all the hustle and bustle. It is like a little city of its own with... 

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Gold Ranch Casino: Gold Ranch Casino Hotel / RV Park

Gold Ranch Casino: Gold Ranch Casino Hotel / RV Park, Verdi

 al_mary Says:  We stopped here for a late lunchon our way back to Boomtown.The Casino was clean, the staffhelpful, and yes, we won $$$$ Gold Ranch Casino is open daily 24 hours. It has an 8,000 square foot casino that has 265 slots with more being added. The property has two restaurants,... 

Gold Ranch Casino & RV Park: Don't Miss The Local Pets

Gold Ranch Casino & RV Park: Don't Miss The Local Pets, Verdi

 mcpangie Says:  If you're coming to Reno by road, and want to stay in a quiet area, the Gold Ranch Casino & RV Park is just for you. Located just off Interstate 80 in Verdi, NV at Exit 2, it is about 10 miles from downtown Reno. They have a 100+ space RV Park offering full hook-ups, and... 

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Sierra Cafe: Sierra Cafe

Sierra Cafe: Sierra Cafe, Verdi

 al_mary Says:  The Sierra Cafe is located in the Gold Ranch Casino - Hotel & RV ResortAfter exploring the surrounding area,We stopped here for a late lunchon our way back to Boomtown ....Clean and waitstaff very friendly. Mary had the "Pork Chop" dinner for $8.49, and I enjoyed their... 

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Gold Ranch Casino & RV Park: Even The Peacocks Want In

Gold Ranch Casino & RV Park: Even The Peacocks Want In, Verdi

 mcpangie Says:  Well, this this peacock was people watching at the Gold Ranch Casino. That bird sat there craning its neck to see in for a few minutes while I was eating breakfast. 

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The Last Crossing

The Last Crossing, Verdi

 mcpangie Says:  Truckee Trail - Last Crossing"Drove over a hill and came through a most beautiful pine forest to the [Truckee] river and crossed it for the last - 27th time, camped on the opposite side by a spring." - Joseph Curtis Buffum, Aug 7, 1849 This spot along the Truckee River is... 

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 Well, this this peacock was people watching at the Gold Ranch Casino. That bird sat there craning its neck to see in for a few minutes while I was eating... 

 

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Gateway to the Sierras

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 Most people only know Verdi as either the home of the Boomtown Casino or the last chance to stop for gas before climbing west over the Sierras in Truckee. (Look up NV Historical marker 191) Maybe... 

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Verdi, Nevada

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  Location of Verdi: Truckee River Basin, Washoe County We decided to stay at Boomtown Hotel / Casino in Verdi for a few days while we were visiting Reno / Lake Tahoe. It turned out great for little... 

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Colorful Verdi

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 One morning in early September when I was on my way home from the Baloon Races after the dawn patrol, I stopped in at the Gold Ranch Casino area for a fast food breakfast. And there I met up with two... 

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