Come hungry; come thirsty: Nevada’s menu is diverse and exciting. Discover traditional Basque cuisine, which dates back to the 19th-century Gold Rush and the influx of Basque immigrants from the Pyrénées (many of whom later became sheepherders in Nevada). Of course, there’s also Las Vegas’ A-list restaurants and Downtown’s more relaxed, farm-to-table cuisine, which champions the state’s considerable natural bounty. You can also tick off some destination dining experiences while you’re here – chowing down in a historic jailhouse, for example…

Eat like a 19th-century sheepherder – with a few mod cons thrown in, thankfully – at Elko, whose restaurants were originally designed for Basque sheepherders to feel at home in. The city has a stash of excellent options: the Star Restaurant is a favourite of the local cowboys. Have a hearty, Basque-style lunch or dinner and sample delicious dishes such as steak, fried chicken, baked lamb or beef, French bread, Basque beans and baked potatoes.