Virginia City

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Fourth Ward School Cultural Center

Built in 1876, the school houses permanent and changing exhibits featuring the history and culture of the Comstock. Handicap accessible.

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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.

Way It Was Museum

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Virginia City Tours

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Wild West Museum

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

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Comstock Firemen’s Museum

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

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A place to slow down.

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

Piper’s Opera House

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Nevada Gambling Museum

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

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Mackay Mansion Museum

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

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A place to slow down.

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

Virginia Truckee Railroad

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

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