At Nevada’s Clown Motel, the vibe is creepier than ever, and business is good A clown sculpture at the Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nev. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times) ...

The Mizpah Hotel, Tonopah. Best for: Ghost chasers Located in the high desert of Nevada, the luxurious Mitzpah Hotel was once the tallest building in Nevada when it opened in 1907, and it also ...

If this describes how you feel, steer clear (or not) from Nevada's Clown Motel. It's located in Tonopah, about three hours away from Las Vegas, the country's number one city for partying.

On today's Outdoor Nevada, I'm checking out the town of Tonopah. Here I visit the Mizpah Hotel to learn about its history and check out some of its haunted rooms.

To reach Tonopah, follow US 95, the huge highway connecting Reno (230 miles away) and Las Vegas (211 miles away). With a population hovering around 2,000 people, Tonopah occupies a strategic ...