1/1/2008
By James M. Beidler
Experience the Old West in these Silver State locations.
• Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Highway Contract 61, Box 61200
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2440
Fossils of the huge marine reptiles known as ichthyosaurs, which swam in the ocean covering Nevada 225 million years ago, abound in this park. Visitors also can see 13 preserved buildings in the ghost town of Berlin.
• Liberace Foundation and Museum
1775 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 798-5595
You'd expect nothing less than flashiness from a tribute to Mr. Showmanship, and this museum delivers — with costumes from the late entertainer's million-dollar wardrobe, a rare piano collection and a Rolls Royce covered with mirrored tiles.
• Lost City Museum of Archeology