Pahrump

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Jul

Pahrump, NV

Pahrump is the only sizable town in Southern Nevada that is not in Clark County, Pahrump is in Nye County. Nye County is one of the largest counties in the United States, it is so large that the county seat is 165 miles to the North in Tonopah. Prostitution is legal in Nye County.

Located about 65 mile West of Las Vegas, Pahrump is half way between Vegas and Death Valley, CA so it is very likely that if you made a trip to Death Valley while visiting Vegas, you have been through Pahrump.

Pahrump is perfect for those seeking a rural life style or if you like the climate of Southern Nevada but Las Vegas is just “Too big for your taste.” Because of it’s slightly higher elevation than the Las Vegas Valley it is often a few degrees cooler in Pahrump. You will find several “Newer” subdivisions built by some of the national builders that have the look and feel of the master planned communities of the Las Vegas area.

Pahrump has lots of the “Big City” amenities, including several of the “Big Box” shopping outlets. There are several local hotel and casinos much like other cities in Nevada. There is one thing that Pahrump has that is unique to any other location in Southern Nevada, it has a Winery. That’s right a Winery in the Mojave Desert. It’s a great place to stop the next time you are “Over the Hump in Pahrump.”