Location: Virginia City
Top Things to do in Virginia City
The 8 Best Tours in Virginia City, Nevada (NV)
You won't find big chain superstores or fast food restaurants in Virginia City. Instead you will find streets steeped in the history of the Gold Rush and the birth of the American West. The once silver and gold lined Comstock Lode drew thousands of miners, including American writer Mark Twain, to its promise of riches. Now the town preserves its illustrious past with tours, restored historical architecture, informative museums and commemorative events for all ages.
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1. Virginia & Truckee Railroad
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4.5 based on 263 reviews
The V&T offers two options:From Virginia City: Seven (7) daily 35-minute narrated steam train tours taking visitors through the heart of the historic Comstock mining region to historic Gold Hill and return.From the Carson City area: A 6 hour adventure to and in Virginia City, including a round trip on the V&T behind diesel on Friday and steam on Saturday and Sunday. Approximately 90 minutes on the train and the remainder of the time in historic Virginia City.See our website for full details.
2. Chollar Mine Tour
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Rediscover one of the great mines of the Comstock Lode! The Chollar Mine is a registered historic landmark and the site of the one of the richest silver strikes in America. Journey deep underground and discover how the miners extracted the wealth that made Virginia City famous. The gold and silver brought thousands across America to risk it all and seek their fortune. First staked in 1859, Virginia City’s Chollar Mine (later the Chollar-Potosi) was one of the leading producers on the Comstock. Over the next 80 years, miners blasted and carted out some $17 million in gold and silver. Discover how the mines were built, the geological significance of the rocks and what it meant to the men who dug here. Great for the whole family and pet-friendly, Chollar Mine historic mine tour is a “must-see” on your next trip to Virginia City, NV!
3. Gold Hill Ghost Tours
Offering twice-monthly tours of the Gold Hill Hotel and surrounding area highlighting the history and hauntings of the region. Visit goldhillhotel.net for dates and reservations.
4. Virginia City Trolley and Carriage Tours
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
5. Bayline Tours
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
6. Virginia City Trolley
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
7. Ponderosa Mine Tour
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
8. Bats in the Belfry Ghost Tours
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3.5 based on 16 reviews
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