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Virginia City

86 S C St, Virginia City, NV 89440 · Virginia City, NV

Why you should go…

Virginia City, Nevada is a former mining boomtown that produced more than 400 million dollars in gold and silver during its 1800s Comstock Lode heyday. The Virginia City Tourism Commission is the official destination marketing organization for the town and Storey County, and it operates a year-round visitor center. Visitors can walk authentic board sidewalks, tour an old mine, visit 13 museums, and stop into old-time saloons, about 40 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

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  • #museum
  • #old west
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  • #walking

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Virginia City, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Virginia and Truckee Railroad

    Under $25

    Heritage steam and diesel excursion train running between Virginia City and Gold Hill on the original Comstock line.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

    $50+

    Ski resort near Reno with the highest base elevation in the Lake Tahoe basin.

    8.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Hang Gliding Tahoe

    $50+

    Tandem powered hang glider flights over Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada from Carson City.

    9.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Visit Carson City Visitors Center

    Free

    The state's visitor center in the capital, with Nevada maps, trip planning help and a rotating local art gallery.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Reno Riverwalk District

    Free

    Downtown Reno arts and entertainment district along the Truckee River with shops, galleries, and dining.

    17 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Sierra Valley

    Free

    Visitor information hub for Sierra Valley's small mountain towns in Sierra County, California.

    40 mi awayMore like this