Location: Dayton
Top Things to do in Dayton
What to do and see in Dayton, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Dayton in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Golf Courses. Discover best things to do in Dayton with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Dayton Valley Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Host of PGA Tour Qualifying since 1995, this course has forty acres of water hazards incorporated into its design, affecting play on twelve holes.
Reviewed By Katrina H - Dayton, Nevada
We used to play this course when we visited the Tahoe area, now we live in the community surrounding the course. It is an Arnold Palmer designed course and hosts one of the PGA Web.com qualifying tournaments each year. Therefore, they keep it in great shape. It has a lot of water throughout the course, so it is a challenging course and yet fun to play. Prices seem very reasonable for the area. In addition, it is surrounded by mountains and high desert, so very scenic.
2. St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By vakamalua - reston, va
Take some time to visit this historic and beautiful Catholic church. Despite its Old West heritage, it reminded me of the old churches in mining towns Pennsylvania--a lot of similarity between the 19th century sliver and the coal mining populations. Their is also a museum in the basement. We had a nice chat with the Pastor about the history of the church and the area. Despite a small congregation, the diocese keeps it open for its historic value. You can donate to the upkeep of this treasure.
3. The Washoe Club Haunted Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By ManitouExpert - Manitou Springs, Colorado
We enjoyed the history of the building. The different eras of the building shown by layers of wallpaper all the way back to the original decor. The guide presented a good history of the building, the town and the local area. She talked about the historic characters and events that formed Virginia City. It was a little scary and she mixed in some good play on words for humor.
4. Dayton Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, California
This is a small and interesting historic museum in Dayton, Nevada. They have exhibits both inside the building, as well as in the outside area by the museum. There are displays on community life, pony express, ranching in the area, and the railroad. We also saw displays on mining in the area, as well as wine making.
The museum itself used to be an old school house.
One can also pick up a walking map to know more about the other historical buildings in the area around the museum. Museum hours are currently on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. One might want to call ahead to confirm when the museum will be open.
5. Virginia City Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By RDB_NC - Cary, North Carolina
Staff were very friendly and helped me with locating specific things in town to see and do. Also recommended places to park (free). First timers should make this one of your first stops when going to Virginia City. Allow several hours when visiting Virginia City, a lot to do and see.
6. Dayton State Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By NevadaHudson - Minden, Nevada
Smallish on the north side of Highway 50, which has a campground, but it is too close to the highway, so you will hear traffic. The cottonwood trees are really pretty in the fall when they change color. Most of the interesting things to see are on the larger section on the other side of the highway, where there are remnants of the historical mining period, with lots of interesting things to see.
Free, but you have to pay to camp.
7. Fourth Ward School Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By jenlan23 - Las Vegas, Nevada
This was my third trip to Virginia City but first time actually going into this museum. Many of the museums in the city are underwhelming but I enjoyed the Fourth Ward. There's a school room you can actually walk through that's set up like it would be in the 1800s (details down to the maps on the walls and the curriculum were great). I recommend a visit if you get the chance.
8. The Way It Was Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By Sungron - Washington
This is a must see for history and old west buffs. The museum isn't large, but packed with artifacts of the old Virginia City. Be sure to watch the video presentation. Tickets are only three bucks a pop, and can be purchased at the Virginia City Visitors Center for $2.50
9. Mackay Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
At the Mackay Mansion Museum, we offer a unique site to Virginia City, NV. Inside the mansion we have original fixtures such as: chandeliers, carpet, desks, wallpaper, medallions, and more! We also off a large piece of property with two vast lawns along with large quantities of fruit and flower bearing flora. We also have a wedding arch for ceremonies and a patio that has a 100 mile view into eastern Nevada. We are open for tours 7 days a week and are open to all kinds of private events. Give us a call for details.
Reviewed By Tanmansmom - Washington
Stopped in with my hubby to enjoy the architecture, learn about the town and my hubby wanted to see a ghost. The place was beautiful and actively being restored. The lady that gave us the back story was so sweet and seemed like she really knew her stuff. My kids would not have enjoyed this stop, but we sure did. Great stop to get out of the heat and immerse yourself in a different time. Took us about an hour to walk through.
10. Ponderosa Mine Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By fawn3620 - baltimore, md
Very touristy, but fun. Our guide was an older gentleman who told some great stories. It's dark and dank inside but fascinating to see how people worked under these conditions. If you're claustrophobic you might want to avoid this as it is cramped.
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