The health resort Nimnica (until 1990 part of Púchov) is situated in the vicinity and is a starting point for tours to Javorníky and White Carpathians mountains.

The first written reference dates back to 1243, when Béla IV., King of Hungary, signed his gift certificate to Vychlap Bechend.

The excavations give evidence of settlements since the early Stone Age to the Roman period.

During 1888-1894 an Austrian Army commissioned officer, an amateur archaeologist, baron Emil Friedrich Johannes Hoenning O'Carroll carried out an exploration of Púchovská Skala and his discovery of two bronze swords explained the town's ancient history.

His discoveries later contributed to the origin of the official archaeological name Púchov culture.

The team named "Slovakia 20" is a permanent member of the highest Ice Hockey league.