American road trips are a summer staple, and Nevada delivers for less. Across the state, two highways pack in big experiences on a small budget: ghost towns, open-air art, hot springs, national park hikes, and wide-open desert stargazing. Many stops are free or under $15.

We mapped out two routes with Travel Nevada to make planning easy, with funky stops and outdoor adventures along the way.

📍 Head to US Route 95, the Free-Range Art Highway, for desert art, mining history, and spooky historic towns.

📍 Take US Route 50, the Loneliest Road in America, for Great Basin National Park, wide-open landscapes, hot springs, and stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the country.

Pack a cooler, fill the tank, and take your time.

In Nevada, wonders await for less than the cost of a movie ticket. Whether it's cinematic hoodoos or scene-stealing art pieces, you'll find front-row seats statewide at low to no expense.