Washoe Valley, Nevada: Giant Prospector
He used to prospect outside of a casino, now he sifts dirt next to a candy store.
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Washoe City - Giant gold panner guy used to be part of a casino display. He's at the Chocolate factory on US Hwy 395 in Washoe City, Nevada, 10 miles South of Reno. Also, Nugget Sam is giant roadside cowboy guy whose been moved around, now in front of John Asguaga's Nugget Casino in Sparks, NV on Victorian Blvd. They even made drinking mugs of Nugget Sam up until 1996 or so.
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Giant Prospector
Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory
- Address:
- 611 US Hwy. 395 N., Washoe Valley, NV
- Directions:
- Outside the Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory. Southbound side of US 395, near the north end of Washoe Lake, midway between Reno and Carson City.
- Phone:
- 775-849-0841
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