Beatty Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beatty
Beatty
Beatty
Beatty
Beatty

Vacation for a few days in this small desert town, the gateway to Death Valley National Park. The area is rich with gold mining history and quirky attractions. 

Venture into the heart of the desert and relax for a few days in and around Beatty, Nevada. Discover its gold rush-era ancestry and small-town charm. It even has authentic all-American diners. Head out into the dusty fringes of the town in search of long-abandoned ghost towns and bizarre art sculptures.

Beatty dates back to 1904, when it was the railroad service center for the Bullfrog Mining District. Trains laden with gold and prospectors shuttled through the town on their way to and from nearby RhyoliteOpens in a new window, a booming gold town with a short but influential life. Rhyolite is today a ghost town, offering a fascinating daytrip from Beatty. Wander around the crumbling buildings and look for Tom Kelly’s Bottle House, made completely from glass liquor and beer bottles.

Beatty is a small town with a nostalgic, friendly atmosphere. It is often used as a jumping-off point to the great Death ValleyOpens in a new window National Park, yet the city itself has plenty to keep you amused for a few days. Visit the Beatty Museum and learn about life for gold miners in the 1900s or hunker down in one of the town’s cafés or diners and get to know the locals. Bathe in the warm waters of Bailey’s Hot Springs on the outskirts of town. The springs are housed in a railroad depot built in 1905. Today, they offer private bathhouses that provide the perfect place to relax.

For a surreal experience, drive to the Goldwell Open Air MuseumOpens in a new window to see vast sculptures standing in the middle of the remote desert. Albert Szukalski's Last Supper is the most renowned of the pieces. This arresting work of art depicts eerie life-sized figures posed like the characters in da Vinci’s famous fresco.

Beatty is located in the Amargosa Desert, less than a 2-hour drive from Las VegasOpens in a new window. Before you head into Death Valley National Park, be sure to spend some time exploring this special little town.

Shady Lady Bed & Breakfast

Shady Lady Bed & Breakfast

2.5 out of 5
Mile Marker 92, US Hwy 95 North, Beatty, NV
Stay at this B&B in Beatty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
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Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Shady Lady Bed & Breakfast
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Grandview at Las Vegas

Grandview at Las Vegas

3 out of 5
9940 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly condo in Las Vegas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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Palms Place

Palms Place

4.5 out of 5
4381 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Las Vegas. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11,943 reviews)
"It was a great room I’d prefer it over all the others"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

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Marriott's Grand Chateau (No Resort Fee)

Marriott's Grand Chateau (No Resort Fee)

3.5 out of 5
75 E Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified condo in Las Vegas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,169 reviews)
"It is modern, clean, quiet, not crowded. Well worth it because it can accommodate a party of 10 with all the 3 rooms, 3 baths, 2 sofa beds. It has kitchen and well equipped."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Marriott's Grand Chateau (No Resort Fee)
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