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    Mackay Mansion

    4.6 (75 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Lori M.

    Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and fun. We loved the ghost stories and all the artifacts.

    Rachael K.

    Last night I was fortunate enough to have tea with friends then do some paranormal investigating of The Mackay Mansion in Virginia City, NV, and let me tell you, it was such an incredible and unique experience! Between the stories and history as told by our AMAZING hosts Katie & Halen, the palpable energy, and the spiritual activity of the night, it is definitely one for the books. If you're into haunted places I highly recommend you check it out sometime! Thank you to Peter, Emma, & Lily for "playing" with me. You kiddos deserved better

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    We reserved a 2 hour ghost tour months before and wasn't sure how it would work out. The young man who greeted us was very friendly and knowledgeable about the mansion and its history. He brought us some equipment to use while on our tour and it was very helpful and entertaining. We had lights and bells going off at random times and it seemed like the house and its past inhabitants were interacting with us. I so recommend this tour for people who enjoy this kind of activity.

    Yvette R.

    The Paranormal activi-tea caught my attention right away! A haunted tea party? Say no more! I wanted to do something to celebrate school being finished and shared the event with two friends who were all for it. I had to hunt the person in charge, as you have to call to reserve but after she explained she was on vacation I understood. Not wanting to give much away, the tea party was something out of a movie set, endless options of snacks, desserts, and other goodies! Plus, they had an awesome raffle, it was neat to come out as one of the winners. Initially we were given a tour of mansion, then lead down to the bottom level for the tea party. After taking in our history we were able to pick which equipment item we wanted to use and were on our way for a good two hours. I have never been to the Mackay Mansion, but this experience was one of a kind. I definitely anticipate coming back soon!

    Was gas, now electric
    Windee C.

    Megan was an engaging and informative docent. Learning fascinating details about the mansion really brought its history to life. Delving into the paranormal aspects made the whole experience that much more intriguing! Enjoyable tour and I highly recommend!

    My wife and I decided to go for a drive to Virginia City, and stumbled upon the Mackay Mansion. The whole town is steeped in fantastic Wild West lore and paranormal history, so we just had to take a tour. Our tour guide, Halen, is fantastic! He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the mansion and its former (and current) occupants, which painted a rich picture of the history of the place as well as sharing the personal histories of the folks who lived there. The mansion is stunning, and filled with original furnishings and personal belongings. There is a great deal of paranormal activity within those walls, it is the real deal! The energy of the spirits and entities inside hits you as you walk in the door. If you are drawn to the paranormal, this place is a must to visit.

    Frances F.

    This was such a fun tour! I've actually done this tour 3x. All with different friends that were visiting Virginia City. The spooky thing is, all three times I've done this tour- I've gotten this sweet smell of baby powder or like a strong floral women's perfume. I am the only one that could smell it. It was very strong and sudden while doing the tour on the first floor. Nobody else could smell it except for me. It was so strong it felt like someone sprayed it right in my face. No explanation... Kinda chilling... i googled it- It was definitely a ghost!

    Chris M.

    You must see this place once. It's cheap. $6 adult. Historical. Interesting. Must see. Small little mansion. Not as big as the Washoe club but still interesting. Nice place to see a little history. Not a big place. Can spend 30 mins and see the entire place. Still interesting to see history.

    Nathan H.

    This mansion has a Lotta cool history, it was fun to go and take a tour to see what the inside look like, I was a little apprehensive though when we first approached the house, just because the outside of it is such a poor condition. I understand that the house is quite old, and it takes an incredible amount of funds to keep up on a property such as this, it would've been nice to see a little bit more of the grounds, as well as maybe the kitchen area and some other spaces. Mention felt a little bit cluttered and dirty, but it is an interesting place to visit full of history.

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    Kymm G.

    We absolutely love this venue in Virginia City I believe it's a little hidden gym very mature landscaping so it protects from the sun and wind and rain I have done a venue here before when it was pouring rain and we all got in the gazebo and we're dry even the Cake stayed dry I recommend coming here anytime discuss whatever you'd like to do via your party planner and then coordinator whomever it may be they are very helpful in assisting you with all your needs

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    The tour was so fun we all had a blast! Haylen was a fantastic tour guide 10/10 would recommend.

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    Really enjoyed our tour of this beautiful old place! Tour guide Megan was very knowledgeable and sweet!

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    Ghost Town - Ghost Tour of Virginia City!

    Ghost Town

    4.8(6 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    This trip I took to Virginia City was wonderful, the only thing I didn't like was the drive up the…read moremountain. Really whiny and my husband was driving too fast. I told my husband I'm not coming back here because of that road to Virginia City, he would have to go by himself.

    Ghost Tour Of Historic Virginia City!…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ghost-town-virginia-city?select=v3ji0q4CHjh10hiTCgrKew&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w SITREP In the time of Gold & Silver mining, there is many a tale of tragedy as this prospecting community was growing, and within this Ghost Town there are many voices of the past who still clamor to have their stories told - yea, a warning - to the living.... THE SETUP Since some of us can't get enough stories about Pioneering tragedies, and traipsing across trails like the Donner Pass, why not go further up into Nevada Silver Country and just get the crap scared out of us, right? So a couple weeks back a bunch of us gathered in Virginia City - aka "Ghost Town" - and went to the Washoe Saloon, where some brave souls pledged to help us get to the bottom of these sordid tales of woe from yesteryear. STREETS, HOTELS, COURTS, OPERA HOUSES & SALOONS We trooped all Ghost Town and I dare say we had some close encounters of the spirit-kind. Our tour guides had some fancy-schmancy electromagetic detectors to indicate when spirits were nearby and I'd be lying if I didn't admit some wacky stuff happened while we went from one building to another. In one hotel - the aptly named "Ghost Hotel" - we learned the story of Rose, and such a sad plaintiff tale of her forlorn love. The one room pays a tribute to her memory. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ghost-town-virginia-city?select=Kh0qVAdHSpTJo-AEo5SJNQ&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w CONFESSION Okay. I admit I was a bit mean when we were all gathered, closely clustered together in a dark alley - and those meters were going off - and suddenly I was inspired to lift up a nearby dumpster lid and *slammed it down* with much THUNDEROUS NOISE! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ghost-town-virginia-city?select=aS5hY36Gv4tasRGOURkx9g&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w And maybe I enjoyed just a bit too much all the people screaming. Heheheheh... THE LOWDOWN Whether you believe or not, the tour is tons o' fun!

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    Ghost Town - Ghost Tour of Virginia City!  The very spot where I slammed down a dumpster top and scared some peeps!  :D

    Ghost Tour of Virginia City! The very spot where I slammed down a dumpster top and scared some peeps! :D

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    Ghost Tour of Virginia City!

    Ghost Town - Ghost Tour of Virginia City!

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

    Silver City

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.9 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 - Silver City Fire Dept.

    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)
    0.1 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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    01.01.25 Ronnald M (Orlando FL) says this is what happens when I walk in a Yelp event w/o a confirmed RSVP

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    Bucket of blood saloon

    Virginia City - 4/2/2025:  Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

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    4/2/2025: Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

    Comstock Firemen's Museum

    Comstock Firemen's Museum

    4.5(8 reviews)
    0.2 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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    Front entrance

    Virginia City Visitor Center

    Virginia City Visitor Center

    4.1(44 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    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)
    0.2 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

    Virginia & Truckee Railroad
    Virginia & Truckee Railroad

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    Mackay Mansion - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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