Virginia City

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Way It Was Museum

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Wild West Museum

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Comstock Firemen’s Museum

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Virginia City Tours

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Mackay Mansion Museum

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Virginia Truckee Railroad

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

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