Nevada Week: National Atomic Testing Museum
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Las Vegas was once the preferred tourist destination for watching weapons of mass destruction explode. This episode is part of Nevada Week, where we bring you stories all week from the Silver State. Find out more about cool things to see, do and experience in the state by visiting Travel Nevada here: https://travelnevada.com/ READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/national-atomic-testing-museum
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