Virginia City

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Virginia City Tours

A 2.5-mile, 20-minute narrated tour of Virginia City.

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Things to Do in Virginia City

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Wild West Museum

Attractions include Western/cowboy memorabilia, antique guns, animal mounts, Native American, John Wayne and cavalry displays,…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Comstock Firemen’s Museum

Preservation of 19th century firefighting equipment of early Nevada as well as a gift shop.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Fourth Ward School Cultural Center

Built in 1876, the school houses permanent and changing exhibits featuring the history and culture…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Way It Was Museum

The museum displays the most complete collection of Comstock mining artifacts in the world plus…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Mackay Mansion Museum

Built in 1860 as the headquarters of John Mackay, King of the Comstock, it includes…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Virginia Truckee Railroad

Narrated 35-minute steam train ride through the heart of the historic Comstock mining region.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Piper’s Opera House

Built in the 1880s, Piper's Opera House attracted famous stars from Europe and the United…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Nevada Gambling Museum

Features more than half-a-million dollars worth of gaming memorabilia, including over 100 antique slot machines,…

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