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501 Railroad St, Elko, NV 89801, United StatesMap
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  • EndlessVoyage
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    Always interesting and well worth the visit!

    We usually visit during the Gathering but it is well worth the visit regardless. Staff are welcoming and salon is so fun. The gift shop is really nice and the small exhibit is fun especially if you fi...

    Reviewed on Dec 26, 2022
  • U3483EHallanc
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    An introduction to cowboy life that may surprise you with its depth

    For those who are interested in cowboy culture and history, this is an essential stop. The art, stories, poetry, and illustrations of cowboy life are evocative, and perhaps surprising. You may not rea...

    Reviewed on Aug 21, 2021
  • Krisser2014
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    Don't drive through Elko without stopping here

    The Western Folklife Center has become a hub for all that Nevada holds dear. We happened to go to Cowboy Poetry (annual event, last week of January) and soaked in the culture. From photography to poet...

    Reviewed on Feb 11, 2020
  • margarets194
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    Very Nice for an Informative Stop on a Road Trip

    This place is jam packed with items and exhibits from cowboy history. Staff provide extra information and are clearly passionate in their interest. The only reason I don't give it a five is because...

    Reviewed on Jun 10, 2019
  • backpacker31
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    Must See When in Elko!

    Stopped in to learn about the local cowboy culture as well as the famous Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Upon entering, I had the good fortune to meet Ken, the gift shop manager. A lifelong resident of Elko ...

    Reviewed on Apr 26, 2019