Scenic trails and historic rails add to Ely’s quiet charm, making the small Nevada town and its surroundings a worthy weekend escape.

About four hours north of Las Vegas, Ely offers visitors plenty of walking opportunities graced by colorful murals and connections to bygone mining days.

Strolling along downtown’s main drag might mean spying a copper-domed cupola atop the county courthouse, learning bits of history at the White Pine County Museum, enjoying the shade of mature cottonwood trees or cashing in on the promise of supersized hospitality at the historic Hotel Nevada.

Getting to know Ely is best done on foot, especially for those looking to add steps during their Silver State escape.

Visitors could add an extra 40 minutes of exercise to their trip by taking a nearly 2-mile walk

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