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City and Destination Information Accommodations Suggestions for Virginia City Things to See and Do Restaurant and Dining Suggestions Books, Maps, Travel Guides and More Links
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For additional information about Virginia City, contact the offices of the VCCTA are located at: 86 South "C" Street, P.O. Box 920, Virginia City, Nevada 89440. (775) 847-7500. You can also log on to www.virginiacity-nv.org and www.virginiacitynv.com. For chamber of commerce information, call (775) 847-0311.
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Things
to See and Do
Virginia City is filled with
interesting things to see and do. Below are just a few of them.
Bullette Red Light Museum
The past of Julia Bullette, a favored soiled dove of 1860s Virginia City, is
depicted with displays that include vintage erotica. There is also a nice
display of antique medical equipment. The museum is located at 5 "C" St. The
hours are 0:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., daily. Phone 775-847-9394 for additional
information.
First Presbyterian Church
This historic church building at 196 South C Street dates from 1866. The church
is one of only a few public buildings that survived the great fire of October
1875. Over 80% of Virginia City burned to the ground in the 1875 fire.
Fourth Ward School Cultural Center
Built in 1876, the school houses permanent and changing exhibits featuring the
history and culture of the Comstock. Phone 775-847-0975 for information. Hours:
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., daily. Season: May-Oct. Admission is free, but a donation
is recommended.
Liberty Engine Company #1 State Fireman Museum
A good museum filled with artifacts relating to the history of fire fighting in
the Comstock and in Nevada. Located at 117 S. "C" Street. Hours: 10:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m., daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission is free, but a
donation is recommended. 775-847-0717.
Mackay Mansion Museum
John Mackay was known as the "King of the Comstock." The house was built in 1860
as the headquarters of John Mackay and the museum includes mining artifacts,
original furnishings and Tiffany silver. Located at 129 S. "D" Street.
Information: 775-847-0173; Fax 775-847-7625 or, P.O. Box 971, Virginia City
89440. Hours: 11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., daily year-round.
Nevada Gambling Museum
This museum has over half-a-million dollars worth of gaming memorabilia that
includes over 100 antique slot machines, cheating devices and gamblers'
weapons. Located at 50 S. "C" Street. Hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
Oct.-Mar.; 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Apr.-Sep. Season: Year-round.
775-847-9022.
Piper's Opera House
Built in the 1880s, Piper's Opera House attracted famous stars from Europe and
the United States. The opera house is listed in the League of Historic
Theaters and is one of the finest examples of the vintage theaters of the west.
Saint Mary's in the Mountains
This is one of the more prominent historical structures in Virginia City. It has
been preserved during and since the Great Fire of 1875. The church was built by
"Paddy" Manogue, who ministered to the hard-working Irish-Catholic miners for
almost 20 years. He later became the first Bishop of Sacramento California. Tour
and Group Information: 775.885.7004.
Storey County Courthouse
Rebuilt after the fire of 1875, the people of Virginia City wanted to prove they
could come back and the courthouse was built sparing no expense. Once it was a
most lavishly appointed building, and it is still the oldest continuously
operating courthouse in the state. Be sure to see the rare bronze Justice figure
that depicts Justice unblindfolded holding scales that are not tipped. This is
an operating facility and still serves the county in it’s original capacity.
Although not a museum, you are welcome to visit it during the regular business
hours 9-5 / M-F and there is no admission..
Territorial Enterprise Museum
This building, built in 1876, is the third office of the Enterprise and boasted
the first steam-press in Nevada. Famous American writers Mark Twain, Alf Doten
and Dan DeQuille all began their writing careers here in it's heyday. The
museum operates a self-guided tour, and is open all year with special winter
hours.
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Take an interesting, narrated 35-minute steam train ride through the heart of
the historic Comstock mining region. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m., daily.
Season: May-October. For information call 775-847-0380.
Virginia City Trolley
The Virginia City Trolley offers a 2-1/2-mile, 20-minute narrated tour of the
town on a trolley or tram. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., daily. Season:
Year-round.
Way It Was Museum
Inside this museum you can find one of the most complete collections of Comstock
mining artifacts in the world. There are also displays of rare photos,
lithographs and maps of the "Bonanza" period. Located at 113 N. "C" Street.
Information: 775-847-0766; Fax 775-847-9613 or St., P.O. Box 95, Virginia
City 89440. Hours: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., daily. Season: Year-round except
Christmas.
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