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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids 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. Fourth Ward School Museum
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4.5 based on 174 reviews
Open May 1st through October 31st. Group tours available with advanced reservation. The Historic Fourth Ward School located in Virginia City, Nevada, is the Last-One-Standing. It is the only four storied, Victorian Era, Second Empire, wood school building in existence in the United States. This state-of-the-art building was completed in November 1876. It is home to the first two graduates from a Nevada school, both women, in the class of 1878. The doors to this 24,000 square foot school closed in 1936. Although attempts at restoration began in the 1960s, the building remained vacant and deteriorating until it became a museum in 1986. The Fourth Ward School building has been recognized by the state and local community as a significant historic site. The non-profit Historic Fourth Ward School Foundation has overseen the preservation of the building and operated the museum and gift shop since 2000.
Reviewed By Savethebestforlast
Nora was great, helped start a self guided tour.must go on line to make reservations. The history was amazing, the picture from the 1800’s were plentiful. The restorations to bring the school back to it’s original state has made the school stand out in the town. A must see if you love history. Great room on Mark Twain’s life also.
3. St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church
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4.5 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By benjamincX7185HV
I attend Mass here every Sunday and love it. It’s because of coming every week since 2015 I converted to Catholicism. I feel at home here and love it!!! I can’t tell enough people about the History and why I love this church enough!!!!
4. TNT Stagelines
5. Liberty Engine Company No. 1 Comstock Firemen's Museum
6. Virginia City Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By maureenc553 - Titusville, United States
The knowledgeable person at the historic counter will give you a helpful map and will let you know what is open on that particular day and what attractions are free. He/she will advise you on choices based on the size of your group and interests. They also have public restrooms.
7. 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!
8. Virginia City Outlaws
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Family Wild West show with comedy, action and audience participation. Award winning script with professional actors
Reviewed By 879beths - South Lake Tahoe, United States
Get there early to find a seat in the shade. While you are waiting for the show, they play the theme songs of many Western television shows. The actors are engaging and encourage audience participation.
9. Comstock Lode
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4.0 based on 36 reviews
This silver lode was discovered in 1859.
Reviewed By G_Family_Adventure - Porterville, United States
So much history in this town of Virginia City, to include historical landmarks such as this one. Fun experience for all ages, not to mention the educational factor.
10. The Way It Was Museum
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4.0 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By klamathkennedys - Klamath Falls, United States
Had great time here but please allow time to see everything and there is a lot to see but gives you a great glimpse into yesteryear
