“Nelson Ghost Town” by Edward Fielding A nice breath of reality away from the fakery of the Las Vegas StripĪ quirky attraction about an hour from the Las Vegas strip, this popular but desolate tourist destination that attracts many photographers and music video directors. Props from the movie, including the crashed airplane, can still be seen at the site. Also, starring Kevin Costner, Courtney Cox, Christian Slater, and David Arquette, several scenes were shot here including the scene where the Lucky Strike gas station blows up.
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Then several years later, the movie 3000 Miles to Graceland, was released in 2001, parts of which were filmed at the mine site. “Breakdown” with Kurt Russell and Kathleen Quinlan, was released in 1997 and several artifacts from the movie can be seen at the site. Kurt Russell filmed parts of two movies at The Techatticup Mine. Prints for Sale – Nelson Ghost Town “Nelson Ghost Town” – by Edward Fielding – part of the Southwestern America Collection “Last Chance Gas” by Edward Fielding Fun Fact Then you are free to roam around the acers of old vintage cars and buildings. There is a charge for photographing and video making.Ĭheck in with the front desk for a safety warning – rattlesnakes and killer cactus – and to pay your fee. Today Nelson Ghost Town is a fantastic spot for photographers and videographers. It was the site of one of the first major gold strikes in Nevada and one of the biggest mining booms in state history. The area known as Nelson, Nevada, was called Eldorado in 1775 by the Spaniards who made the original discoveries of gold in what is now Eldorado Canyon. Nelson Cutoff Road of HWY 95S, Nelson, NV Nelson Ghost Town in Eldorado Canyon and the