Virginia City

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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Things to Do in Virginia City

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Mackay Mansion Museum

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

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The road is the experience.

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

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.

Piper’s Opera House

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Comstock Firemen’s Museum

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

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Wild West Museum

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Virginia City Tours

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Way It Was Museum

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Fourth Ward School Cultural Center

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

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