Service was terrible, what came to the table was not what was on the menu, twice I was brought the…read morewrong dish, kitchen was sooooo slow and there were only 12 diners and the menu was prix fix. Go figure. I have enjoyed dinner at this place on a few occasions, years ago but I will not be returning. Ghost tour was like a kiddie show.

We had so much fun during our recent ghost tour! The staff are so dedicated and knowledgable about…read morethe hotel, Gold Hill and Virginia City and the history of the Comstock. We did a short tour of the grounds, with the help of the hotel cat, Cloudy, and learned a lot about the area and how it used to be densely populated during silver rush. The guides really brought the mine accident history to life and set the stage for the kinds of spirits who may be lingering around. After the grounds we visited different rooms in the hotel and got a lesson on some of the energy tools they use to understand and communicate with the ghosts. We aren't sure if we encountered any ghosts during our tour but it was fun and we learned a lot. There is a lot of history in Nevada that is worth exploring and this is a great way to do it.

Chollar Mine Tour - A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Virginia City…read more Recommended by locals, I made my way to the Chollar Mine, once the 5th largest mine during the 19th-century Gold Rush era. In its prime, it yielded an overwhelming amount of gold--worth millions of dollars then and easily billions in today's value. Scattered across the grounds are authentic mining tools, giving visitors a sense of the equipment used back in the day. One highlight was the rock smasher, which the staff explained in detail. From the start, John and Gary gave me a warm welcome and patiently answered all my questions. Before we entered the mine, Gary provided a fascinating introduction to its history and operations--explaining how miners worked in 8-hour shifts, the intense conditions they faced underground, and how they coped with the heat from the geothermal groundwater. Equipped with a helmet, I followed the narrow tunnels where the ceiling is low enough to give you a bump if you're not careful. Along the old rail tracks used for transporting minerals, Gary demonstrated the rope-and-pulley system, drilling tools, and even how miners once relied on rats and candles to test air quality inside the mine. He also pointed out the split line in the rock that marked different mining outputs, giving a vivid sense of how geologists identified the veins. To make the experience more tactile, he even handed me some clay samples from the mine, so I could literally feel the earth that once hid so much gold. Unfortunately, visitors cannot go as deep into the mine as I had hoped--I wanted to experience the underground heat myself--but for safety reasons, the tour is limited. The cave can be slippery, and you'll often need to bend down to avoid injury. After the tour, Gary enthusiastically offered to take photos for guests, adding a personal touch to the visit. Beyond the tour itself, I learned that John now owns the mine, while Gary has written a novel that brings Virginia City's Golden Age to life. --- Final Thoughts The Chollar Mine Tour is more than just a history lesson--it's an immersive journey into the life of 19th-century miners. Thanks to the passion and effort of John and Gary, visitors can better appreciate the challenges, ingenuity, and culture of Virginia City's mining heritage. ---

Had a great time!' Gary was the best tour ever and had so much helpful information. Best part of…read moreour visit to Virginia city!! Thank you from Tommy!!!

My boyfriend and I came here for a drink and stayed for the underground mine tour! This is a…read morecash-only establishment (or at least the mine tour tickets are) so make sure you have your money on you. Otherwise, there is an ATM machine inside. The tour itself was so neat and unique! Our guide was entertaining and well informed. I definitely recommend if you're in the area!

I think the last time I was in this saloon was about 40 years ago. I remember taking a field trip…read morein elementary school in the mid 80's to tour VC. I remember taking the mine tour and being amazed that it is a part of our local history. I met some friends on a chilly Friday evening for drinks and karaoke. There was quite the crowd already at 8pm and I could tell it was a popular local watering hole. All the patrons were singing along with each karaoke guest and having a great time. The bartender was a very nice guy that was doing a great job keeping up with everyone despite being the only one behind the bar that night. We made sure to tip him well. He was slinging fresh cocktails, fresh draft pours, and some ready to drink cocktails. A couple of us put our names and song choices in for karaoke, the DJ had pretty much everything available to him. The songs ranged from classic rock, classic country, modern rock, modern country, 80's chart toppers, and some obscure songs that a number of locals got pumped up to hear! I got up to belt out my raspy rendition of The Promise, it was fun to get to 'perform' in front of a crowd again. A couple others in my group sang their hearts out as well. We will be back soon!

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.

Great ghost tour. Steps and sounds were there as well as shadows. Don't forget to check your photos…read morelater, captured a blue mist

This tour was amazing!!! Informative and so much detail to the local history! I LOVED every moment!read more

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!

Our group had an excellent experience touring the property. Just a heads up for less than mobile…read morefolks, there are some very steep steps involved in touring this historic property. Our tour was conducted by Halen, who was incredibly knowledgeable about not only the mansion, but the history of the area. The price for a tour is very reasonable. Just be sure to wave hello to the girls on the second floor...you'll understand when you take the tour.

We had the best guide. Informative, a great storyteller and he made the whole experience enjoyable…read more Pretty rich history here. Imagine being so wealthy, Thomas Edison comes to set up your electricity and Alexander Bell comes to set up your phone service. This place definitely has a vibe. I'd love to come back for a night t

As a life long paranormal enthusiast, The Washoe Club was Amazing!!! The staff is so awesome and…read morefriendly and the evidence we got was incredible, we cant wait to come back and do a overnight!!

Love, love The Washoe Club! This is a for real creepy, scary, haunted building. We have visited…read moreseveral times over the past 10 years and I always love learning something new about the building's incredible history. Take the haunted tour, you'll love seeing the building and hearing about the well documented paranormal events that have occurred there. This truly is my 1 must see every time I visit Virginia City!

We had the most wonderful experience having our wedding at the St. Mary's Art Center! The property…read moreis an amazing and beautiful historic building that provides a beautiful space and backdrop for a ceremony and reception. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and went so smoothly -- Paula and Beth were wonderful to work with and I couldn't recommend the St. Mary's Art Center enough!

This is a gorgeous historic property and well worth a visit. The art center has several galleries,…read moreincluding rotating exhibitions. There are some unique and wonderful fine art shows here. There are also a lot of fun events, including live music, receptions, a neat 4th of July event, and their annual holiday faire. I've taken several art classes here too - they're very chill and fun, kind of like workshops where you get some instruction but also get to play and follow your own vision and creativity. The classes vary widely too, it's not just painting but also includes things like mosaics, beading, collage, and so on. Finally, the place just has a great vibe - historical exhibits, pretty antiques, nice art, and nice staff.

Took a tour of the Gold Hill Hotel. Extremely knowledgeable guides.a heater mix of history and…read morehaunted stories. They were friendly and welcoming to our group. We had a great time, lots of fun! The money goes to restoring historical Virginia City Properties. I will be booking future tours! Great idea for a weekend getaway or for a group looking for a fun event!!

From the owner: Paranormal Fundraisers - Historic Lectures - Historic Research - Community Events All $$ raised on…read morethe Comstock - stay on the Comstock. We seek to understand paranormal events using all tools at our disposal with a scientific approach. Using historical data as our primary source. Paranormal Consultants to the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture since 2014.