Fernley is situated in the Reno & Lake Tahoe area of Nevada, about 30 mi (48 km) east of Reno on both the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor (US 50) and The National Road (Route 40). In 1904, Fernley was officially born as a stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad and is the only city in the United States to bear its name. Visitors can examine the history of the area at Fort Churchill State Park in Silver Springs, a former Civil War military outpost that is now a historic site and campground, with miles of hiking. Numerous recreational opportunities are found around Fernley, such as fishing and swimming, with one nearby area found at Lahontan State Recreation Area, located down the road between Fallon and Silver Springs. The Reno-Fernley Raceway attracts motor enthusiasts year-round and features three different tracks built for speed, while the Golf Club at Fernley welcomes golfers to spend a day on the links.