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As adventure-seekers, we have an innate desire to discover, create once-in-a-lifetime experiences and connect with others. Now, we invite you to go below the surface and experience Virginia City, Nevada, through our characters, flavors and our craftsmen. See what makes us real and hear real life stories from the people that call this modern day ...
- Events
Virginia City Tourism Commission 86 South “C” Street • P.O....
- V&T Railroad Ride and Tour
The V&T Railroad Virginia City Depot is located at 166 F...
- History
The morning of October 26, 1875 would dramatically change...
- Virginia City Restaurants
In 2003 a location in Virginia City became available and the...
- Live Webcam
Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City – view here SR 341 – view...
- Dig Deep
Virginia City’s trusty wooden sidewalks welcome visitors who...
- Stay a Spell
Virginia City is ranked among the nation’s top twelve most...
- Grub & Spirits
In Virginia City, we are small but mighty. Hot dogs to fine...
- Events
Virginia City, Nevada. / 39.31028°N 119.64944°W / 39.31028; -119.64944. Virginia City is a census-designated place (CDP) that is the county seat of Storey County, Nevada, and the largest community in the county. [4] The city is a part of the Reno – Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Virginia City Events. From the International Camel and Ostrich Races to saloon crawls, Virginia City is known for its quirky charm and one-of-a-kind events. One event that is a must-see in October is the Annual World Championship Outhouse Races, where three-person teams race decorated outhouses through downtown Virginia City.
- Take In The Views From The City. As you drive into the city, this is what you’ll see. We happened to go on a week day, which isn’t as busy as the weekends, but still busy enough that parking required a bit of effort.
- Explore Main Street. The way we decided to tackle this city was go up one side of the street and back down the other. We checked out all the shops along the way.
- Ghost Town. We didn’t do it, but there was a family in the shop at the same time as us trying to convince their roughly 10 year old son to go with the rest of the group and he was not having it.
- Quarter Machines. Another shop had a lot of interactive quarter machines. I tried the Uncle Sam machine, which said I was an “Expert on Everything” and I can’t disagree, lol.
The morning of October 26, 1875 would dramatically change Virginia City in more ways than one. A gripping fire, started at the boardinghouse of “Crazy Kate,” and roared through town fueled by the dry timbers and Zephyr winds. Panic set in quickly, buildings caught ablaze and mines filled with fire and smoke. Almost instantly, 8,000 people ...
See all. These rankings are informed by traveler reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 1. Virginia City Outlaws. 83. Theaters. Wild West Show with interactive performers, humor, and gun twirling.