Virginia City

More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Virginia City Tours

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

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Things to Do in Virginia City

Go a little further.

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

Wild West Museum

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Comstock Firemen’s Museum

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

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Fourth Ward School Cultural Center

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Way It Was Museum

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Mackay Mansion Museum

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

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Take the long way.

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

Virginia Truckee Railroad

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Piper’s Opera House

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Nevada Gambling Museum

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

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