any interesting stops along I-80 from colorado to reno, nevada?

Answer 1

Yes

Answer 2

Tabernacle Square, in Salt Lake City has some very interesting architecture and is a very beautiful park-like setting. Many points nearby help tell the very interesting story of the region's settlement. Mormon docents are extremely helpful. For those who might worry about such things, I never felt any attempts at prosthletizing. Just a lot of warm, friendly people.

Of course, the Great Salt Lake, and the amazing salt flats are eerilly attractive to anyone who has even a small knowledge of geology. The interest may wear thin quickly for children, but the drive passes relatively quick.

Once in Nevada, the scenery is not as picturesque as it is in Colorado, or even the buttes in Utah, but some local tourist guides may provide some historical spots of interest.

Elko has a couple of fair sized casinos, but for just plain fun, the saloons in Winnimucca were more interesting, and the locals tell some great yarns. Pretty rustic, but I enjoyed the break from the long drive.

The last section, coming into Reno is pretty as the road follows the river.

I think the best SIDE trip, out of Reno is Virginia City. It is a resurected ghost town, pretty much a tourist trap, but rich in cultural history. The entire town is built on a steep hillside, with one main street and maybe one or two secondary streets. The main street seems to alternate with a series of small casinos and saloons alternating with museums and restaurants. It's actually pretty family friendly. Old west fans will love it. The town also has about a dozen cemetaries which also have historical interest.

Have fun.

Answer 3

Interstate Highway I-80 comes close to, but does not pass through, Colorado.

I-80 is not as interesting as I-70 and US 50, but there are a number of interesting stops along the way:

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
Snowy Range
Little America
Fort Bridger State Historic Site
Rockport State Park
Salt Lake City
Great Salt Lake State Park
Bonneville Salt Flats State Park
Danger Cave State Park
Rye Patch State Recreation Area

Answer 4

Along I-80 west of Salt Lake City, you will pass an exit for knolls(you will not see the town). Just a bit farter west on the right hand side of the road you will see a man made structure. This is called the "Utah tree". Is seems stupid to have it out in the salt desert but we really don't want it in town. It is so ugly and useless looking just to see it. However, I am telling you about it because of what it stands for. Every color and texture on this "tree" is a product of nature found here in Utah. It has sure vivid reds, blues and greens. I believe they are all rocks that the man who donated it to the state, harvested and cleaned to make the balls. when you think of the representation you will see that this is one of the most diverst states around. A 40 mile drive in any direction and the scenery totally changes out here. Hope you take a minute to stop and look, and can appreciated the beauty you are seeing in our "Utah tree"