Virginia City Attractions & Landmark
Where History is Fun
+1 775 847 7500
Overview
The history of the wild, wild West permeates this wonderful little town hidden in the foothills between Reno and Carson City. As you stroll the wooden sidewalks, you are transported back to the 1860s when the Comstock Lode of gold and silver was discovered. Instant millionaires were made here and some of their mansions have been preserved throughout the years. One of the finest examples is The Castle on Millionaire's Row. Visitors can also tour some of the original gold and silver digs such as the Chollar Mine, the Silver Terrace Cemetery, the Fourth Ward School, The Way It Was Museum and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Many special events take place in the little town during the year including the Camel Races and Christmas on the Comstock Parade. The town has some quaint hotels or bed and breakfasts to accommodate visitors such as the Gold Hill Hotel and Sugarloaf.Open Hours
Mo to Su from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
My husband had taken me as a surprise. As a child I have always wanted to visit this place. My father who was a cowboy loved to see shows like Bonanza which showed the beauty of Virginia city. It was a very precious and heartfelt moment when I reolized where we were. It has so much history and is a wonderful place to visit with the family. There is so many shops to visit and the variety of foods as well. If you have the opportunity and love history please visit. You will be glad you did!!! It is one of my favorite places to visit over and over again.
I went with my boyfriend to Reno because he had a business trip. We decided that we would tour some of the surrounding areas while there because neither one of us is into gambling. I looked on the internet to find good places for this and came across Virgini a City. What intrigued me to want to go there was the fact that Mark Twain had lived there. So, thinking that I was going to find a place where he had spent a lot of time, we drove up there. There were a couple of interesting things that we found there. However, we mostly found a run down old town which I refer to now as a tourist trap. I am very suprised no one has gotten hurt walking on the old wooden sidewalks because they were in such disrepair. The Mark Twain thing, he wasn't there very long at all. I don't think he was there for even a year. I guess he wrote for a newspaper in the city. There was a fire museum there that was the most interesting thing that we saw. It wasn't very big, but the people there were nice. And if you are a firefighter, you might enjoy this. I am pretty sure that we wouldn't go back there except for the ride up was beautiful.
I was in Reno in January of 06 hanging out with a old friend who said we need to go up to see VC we were there for about 4 or 5 hours just messing round it was great seeing all the old building and the drive in from Reno is great saw wild mustangs on the way up it was the one of the best parts of my trip if you are ever in Reno it just a shout little drive and you can see how it Nevada looked in the 1800 it a great trip
Last summer I visited my brother in Yerington and he set us up in the R.V.park in Virginia City for 5 nights! it was the best vacation I ever had. really taking it all in, good food, lots of things to keep busy.great views! I plan on going back this august for another stay! can't wait!!
