THE GREAT BASIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA is a geographical region encompassing White Pine County, Nevada; Millard County, Utah; and the Duckwater Shoshone Reservation that includes nationally significant archaeological, historical, cultural, natural and scenic features emblematic of the entire Great Basin region. Their website will help you learn more about the Great Basin National Heritage Area, its important features, how to best visit the area, and how to become involved with the organization that helps coordinate its promotion and heritage preservation.. National Heritage Areas are designated by Congress in recognition of the contributions they make in shaping a cohesive, nationally distinctive landscape. There are more than 40 such areas in the United States. Designation confers no authority to manage or regulate land use in any way.

The Great Basin National Heritage Area lies at the crossroads of US Highways 50 and 93 and can be conveniently reached from Salt Lake City, Utah, Las Vegas, Carson City or Reno, Nevada. Opportunities for recreation and engaging in local culture and history abound: Hike among the ancient Bristlecone Pines and view distant galaxies at Great Basin National Park.

For more information about Great Basin, visit GreatBasinHeritage.org.


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POINTS OF INTEREST, FOOD, AND LODGING IN GREAT BASIN, NEVADA

FOOD

487 Grill
120 Baker Ave
Baker, Nevada 89311
(775) 456-0056

Border Inn
Hwy. 6 & 50
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7300
greatbasinpark.com/borderinn

Bristlecone General Store
115 S. Baker Ave. Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7323
stargazernevada.com/general-store

Great Basin Café
100 Great Basin National Park Rd
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7200

Sandra’s Mexican Food
45 Pioche St
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 299-9405

Sugar Salt & Malt Restaurant
70 N Baker Ave Cross Street – Elko St,
Baker, NV 89311-1503
(719) 237-5726
saltandsucre.com

LODGING

Border Inn
Hwy. 6 & 50
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7300
greatbasinpark.com/borderinn

Hidden Canyon Ranch
2000 Hidden Canyon Pkwy
Baker, NV 89311-0180
hiddencanyonretreat.com

R & R Rest Stop
Baker, Nevada
airbnb.com/rooms/18173795

Stargazer Inn
115 South Baker Avenue
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7323
stargazernevada.com

The Corner Place
Baker, Nevada
airbnb.com/rooms/47529570

The Whispering Elms RV & Motel
Great Basin National Park
120 Baker Ave
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-9900
whisperingelms.com

 


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