Eureka Attractions

The boomtown of Eureka is a place that should be on every visitor's itinerary. Here tourists will find a well-preserved town right out of the 19th Century. Eureka features a great selection of architecture. Some standouts are the Opera House, Sentinel Museum, and Jackson House Hotel. The city is well set up to meet all the needs of the casual visitor with comfortable accommodation and good dining options.

Eureka County Courthouse

Fans of Victorian architecture will be pleased to find the Eureka County Courthouse. Built in 1879-1890 out of brick and sandstone, the Eureka County Courthouse has been carefully preserved and restored over the years. The courthouse was built when Eureka was a lead and silver mining boomtown.

Address

Eureka County Courthouse
Box 14
Eureka, NV 89316-0014
United States

Phone 1 (775) 237-5484

Fax 1 (775) 237-5175

Hours

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)

Eureka Opera House

Eureka is a city chock full of interesting buildings from the 19th Century and the Opera House is no exception. Built in 1880 and restored to its former glory in 1993, the Opera House today is one of Eureka's artistic hotspots. The Eureka Opera House has seating for 300 patrons and two additional rooms that seat 50. These additional rooms also house the Opera House's fine art collection.

Address

Eureka Opera House
31 South Main Street, Box 284
Eureka, NV 89316-0284
United States

Phone 1 (775) 237-6006

Fax 1 (775) 237-6040

http://www.co.eureka.nv.us/opera/opera01.htm

Tips

Tours may be arranged by appointment.

Eureka Sentinel Museum

The Eureka Sentinel Museum is a great spot to learn more about the town and its fascinating history. The museum is housed in the former Eureka Sentinel Newspaper Building that was built in 1879 and has been meticulously restored. There are a variety of exhibits spread throughout the museum, of particular note is the complete pressroom from the 19th Century. It is located on the first floor.

Address

Eureka Sentinel Museum
Box 284
Eureka, NV 89316
United States

Phone 1 (775) 237-5010

Fax 1 (775) 237-6040

http://www.co.eureka.nv.us/tourism/museum01.htm

Hours

May 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

November 1 to April 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close		18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

Tips

Donations are accepted.