Lovelock
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![The?Thunder Mountain Monument?is a series ofoutsider art?sculptures and architectural forms which were assembled by Frank Van Zant starting in 1969 upon his arrival in?Imlay, Nevada; it is located on a shoulder of?I-80. A WWII veteran from Oklahoma, Frank Van Zant had served with the?7th Armoured Division,[1]?fighting in several campaigns, and been badly burned in a tank battle outside ofLeipzig, Germany.[2]?A self-identified?Creek Indian,[3]he took the?Native American?name Rolling Mountain Thunder after experiencing an?epiphany, and took on the twin but related tasks of both building shelters from the presumed coming apocalypse, and making a?de facto?spiritual haven for spiritual seekers of the?hippie?era. (There is no Thunder Mountain in the vicinity.)The site contains three stone and cement buildings and over 200 cement sculptures variously depicting Native Americans and their protective spirits, massacres, and purported injustices. Thunder Mountain Monument (or Park) is replete with found objects (such as, but not limited to, car hoods, dolls' heads, typewriters, and gas pumps), many of which are incorporated into the buildings themselves; one framework forms a large handle so the Great Spirit could take the building away after Thunder's death.He was long subjected to harassment by the local townspeople, and his site was partially destroyed by arson in 1983, the same year he was named Nevada's Artist of the Year; a heavy cigarette smoker, Rolling Mountain Thunder committed suicide by shooting himself in the head in 1989. His uniquely wrought environment was neglected and subject to vandalism until it was declared a Nevada State Historic Site in the 1990s; it is now under the care of his grown children under the aegis of a State of Nevada Historic Site Restoration Project, and is partially open to the public for self-guided tours.[4]Frank Van Zant has been the subject of two short documentaries.[5] Wikipedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053763/47a95973-a5b1-4b92-92ff-98f511d0bbd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Surestay Hotel by Best Western Lovelock
1420 Cornell Ave Lovelock NV
The price is CA $122 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $122
CA $137 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lovelock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (839 reviews)
Decent room. Separate shower and tub. Remote didnt work, most likely it was paired with the previous customers personal network. We didn't cal service to exchange it. Too tired. Bed was clean and firm, got perfect sleep, the most important of the stay. Microwave a d mini fridge a plus and necessities ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Royal Inn
1435 Cornell Ave Lovelock NV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $149 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
CA $149
CA $167 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lovelock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Lovers Lock Plaza and Marzen House Museum are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (319 reviews)
fast, easy check in. clean room.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Comfy Lovelock Home Near Freeway
Lovelock NV
The price is CA $128 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $128
CA $231 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Lovelock. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lovers Lock Plaza and Marzen ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Great apartment with plenty of space. The host was very accommodating.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lovelock Pet-Friendly Studio Next to I-80
Lovelock NV
Stay at this apartment in Lovelock. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lovers Lock Plaza and Marzen ...
Comfy Lovelock Home Near Freeway
Lovelock NV
Stay at this vacation home in Lovelock. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lovers Lock Plaza and Marzen ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Great apartment with plenty of space. The host was very accommodating.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Lovely Lovelock Landing
Lovelock NV
Stay at this apartment in Lovelock. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lovers Lock Plaza and Marzen ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
No complaints good service. Thanks
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025
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Popular places to visit
Lovers Lock Plaza
Learn about the local history of Lovelock when you take a trip to Lovers Lock Plaza. Visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Pershing County Courthouse
After visiting Pershing County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lovelock. Visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Marzen House Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Marzen House Museum during your travels in Lovelock. Visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
