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    Virginia City

    Cool little town. Went for the Ghost tour but it was closed, overall very intriguing. The cemetery is also a must see. Only thing I didn't like was the drive thru the winding roads. But it's definitely a must see!

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    Very pleasant people and ghost ton is like a mini interactive Disney, great for kidz and adultz that are like kids!

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    Silver City - This old fire station has seen better days.

    Silver City

    4.0(2 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Can you imagine meandering the roads back in the Wild West days of yore? How did the Comstock Lode…read moreStart? It all started with a golden nugget. Today Silver City is a ghost town of its former glory days. Wandering down the hill from Virginia City is Gold Hill. Just down the road a piece from Gold Hill you will find Silver City. The first golden nugget was discovered at Devil's Gate in 1850 just a little north of Silver City. Devil's Gate is the border between Storey County and Lyon County. It is a natural landmark through a narrow gorge. Devil's Gate became a infamous as a hideout for disreputable men or highwaymen. It was an unsavory area and many were robbed so few came through unarmed. Thousands passed through this narrow gorge as it was the only way through the area to the notable Comstock mines. Despite the reputation of the Devil's Gate a boomtown cropped up and became known as Silver City. The City has the notoriety of having one of the first stamp mills in the state of Nevada. In it's heyday it boasted of 4 hotels, boarding houses, saloons, brothels, parlor houses, stables, corrals, freighting center for Gold Hill and Virginia City, and over 1,200 people. Silver City was an important link between the mines of Virginia City and Gold Hill and the processing mills in Dayton. The mines were less productive than Gold Hill or Virginia City.. The town thrived until the V & T (Virginia and Truckee) railroad was completed in 1869 and the town was no longer needed to be a freight center. Today there are remnants of it's former days and there are a handful of historic buildings and structures such as the a cemetery, U.S. Post Office, the Hardwicke House built in 1862, a former ice house and B & B, a mostly intact mining facility etc. Nevada State Route 342 and 341 loop together running through the communities of Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City and Carson City. It is a historic road that dates back to the the Comstock lode era. This highway serves as the main road for both Gold Hill and Silver City but has 15% grades and hairpin curves.

    Cool little town you drive through on your way to Virginia City. I love the old buildings but wish…read morethere was more of an effort to save them. Silver City is a near ghost town and a small residential community in Lyon County, Nevada, USA, near the Lyon/Carson border. Settled in 1859, the population in 1861 was about 1,200, but began declining after the Virginia and Truckee Railroad was completed in 1869. Construction workers left the area, taking their business with them.The population as of the 2000 census was 170.

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    Silver City Fire Dept.

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    Virginia City - 01.01.25 Bucket of Blood Saloon operating since 1876

    Virginia City

    4.4(102 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    VC is still a great short drive weekend from Reno…read more The historic old mining town sits in the mountains southeast of Reno. And offers a day exploring quaint shops, more than its share of bars, interesting restaurants and old school hospitality. For a quiet trip come up when there's not an event. For a parade and full filled day, come up during on the the town's many event weekends. My go to is the Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival or as my friends call it - the Testy Festy. The Saturday before St Patty's where 15 or more groups complete to show off their creativity and cooking skills with testicules. At noon the locals gather for a St Patrick's Day parade, a mix of cowboys and folks celebrating the Iris in them. We choose to come up the day before and enjoy VC before the crowd and spend a couple of nights in one of the old school hotels. Visit shops. And have a few drinks. Explore the old streets and historic sites. Bonus is we are here before the crowd. :). On event weekends there is hardly any parking on the main street C and sometimes a couple of the parking lots are closed. So you'll need to catch one of the side streets off D.

    I absolutely looooove coming to Virginia City. So many different adventures that could be had. We…read morehad coffee, did a tour and bought some souvenirs. I will be back for that Mark Twain Tour.... Been waiting years for that building to open up.

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    Virginia City - 01.01.25 Ronnald M (Orlando FL) says this is what happens when I walk in a Yelp event w/o a confirmed RSVP

    01.01.25 Ronnald M (Orlando FL) says this is what happens when I walk in a Yelp event w/o a confirmed RSVP

    Virginia City - Bucket of blood saloon

    Bucket of blood saloon

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    4/2/2025: Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

    Comstock Firemen's Museum

    Comstock Firemen's Museum

    4.5(8 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    We've lived here for 3 years and have visited the museum 30 times. It features fire engines of…read morevarious eras with detailed information on each one. Uniforms and the firefighting equipment used during those periods have been preserved. You can even see photos of real firefighters from back in the day. Maybe you're a bit like me. I can stare at old pictures for ages and try to imagine what everything was like back then. Yes, this museum is in a very small building and doesn't have any "hands-on" attractions. But, I believe it is a wonderful slice of Comstock history and should be savored like a fine aged wine or a valued friendship standing the test of time. My personal favorite is the glass fire grenades. What did fire grenades do? Want to know more? Plan a trip Virginia City and tour the Comstock Fireman's Museum. Please make a donation. There's no charge to tour the museum but they rely on our money to keep the doors open. Even a small drop eventually fills a bucket!!!

    LOVE this old firemen's museum! It's free to enter, though they have a donation jar in front of…read moreyou'd like to donate. It is really cool to see all the old "fire trucks" and learn about their history. This museum is very well kept up, and the front desk guy was very nice and inviting! We always come to Virginia City when we have out of town guests, and we always make it a point to stop in here! That is something that will continue!!

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    Comstock Firemen's Museum - Front of the museum

    Front of the museum

    Comstock Firemen's Museum - Great shot of the whole display

    Great shot of the whole display

    Comstock Firemen's Museum - Front entrance

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    Virginia City Visitor Center

    Virginia City Visitor Center

    4.1(44 reviews)
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    We were so glad that we stopped by the Visitor Center because we received some helpful information…read moreabout the attractions in Virginia City. We tried a tasting of their Cemetary Gin. Wow, made with unique botanicals, juniper berries, and Neveda pine nuts... it was very flavorful and reminded me of Christmas flavors. We bought two bottles and a t-shirt. Bathrooms are nice and clean - which is always a bonus anywhere!

    Informative and friendly [Virginia City NV]…read more The Visitor Center is a great place to inquire about events, grab a map, purchase souvenir postcards and/or stickers or use the restroom. They are always helpful and friendly folks. You can also purchase all discounted Comstock Adventure Pass tickets here. This gives guests a 25% discount off the regular door price to VC's historic venues and attractions including museums, exhibits, mining tours, the Wild West comedy show, train and trolley rides and, last but not least... my favorite, paranormal tours. So the best way to get a lay of the land without having to dig through a rack of brochures is by hitting up the Virginia City Visitor Center first. They are located in the heart of Historic C Street. The original building dates back to the late 1800s, and even features the historic Crystal Bar (standing since 1871), the "Mysterious Clock", and fancy era chandeliers. Don't forget to take pic inside the "Outhouse." Review #3642

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    Virginia City Visitor Center - 01.01.25 Happy New Year from Virginia City!

    01.01.25 Happy New Year from Virginia City!

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    Virginia & Truckee Railroad - Open sided car with roof

    Virginia & Truckee Railroad

    3.9(119 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    What a fantastic way to spend Valentine's Day in my favorite city in the sky!…read more This is our third time on the Murder Mystery Train Trip! Every year it's a different who duh it theme! It's fun to ask the characters questions before the murder happens. Then you have time to fill out your paperwork with the correct answers to win a prize! While on the train you can enjoy a well arrange Valentine's Day snack pack for two with sandwich's, fruit, chocolate dipped strawberries and cookies along with wine, water and beer! At the end, as you're exiting the train, they give out beautiful red roses to the ladies to enjoy. This is a favorite thing for us to do! Sometimes I wish it was much longer! They have about three trips a day Noon, 2, 4pm. All the characters are Knowledge, the train staff are awesome when checking in! The grounds are perfect for parking and bathroom facilities. There are many other train trips to take throughout the year, so definitely hop aboard and experience the beauty of the region and explore the gold rush time of Virginia City NV.

    What an amazing experience the Candy Cane Express was! We have two under 4 and this was our second…read moreyear riding the train. This version is in the daytime and perfect for littles. The staff makes it extra special with hot chocolate and a little goodie bag, songs, stories, and they come around and ask all the kids names so Santa can actually name them all off. My daughter's response was absolutely priceless, "HE KNOWS MY NAME! He said I'm on the nice list!" I will remember that forever and am so looking forward to more experiences on the V & T. The cars were clean and beautiful, comfortable seats, easy parking, clean restrooms, and other fun things to do before and after the ride.

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    Virginia & Truckee Railroad - I met Michelle on the train trip from my home town

    I met Michelle on the train trip from my home town

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    Virginia & Truckee Railroad

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