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If your family is interested in the old west and you are looking for family vacation ideas, then you may
want to consider a trip to Virginia City, Nevada. It was once known as the richest place on earth and is
home to the famous Comstock Lode, which yielded hundreds of millions in gold and silver. Virginia City
is located just a short distance from either Carson City or Reno, Nevada. During our trip we stayed in
Carson City and used it as our base camp, so that we could explore Lake Tahoe, Virginia City and the
surrounding area. From Carson City you can either take a short drive up the Virginia City area to look
around or take the V & T Railroad. The train ride takes you through Gold Hill and takes about 1 1/2 hours
to get there. If you take the train then you have 3-4 hours to explore the area before the return departure.
want to consider a trip to Virginia City, Nevada. It was once known as the richest place on earth and is
home to the famous Comstock Lode, which yielded hundreds of millions in gold and silver. Virginia City
is located just a short distance from either Carson City or Reno, Nevada. During our trip we stayed in
Carson City and used it as our base camp, so that we could explore Lake Tahoe, Virginia City and the
surrounding area. From Carson City you can either take a short drive up the Virginia City area to look
around or take the V & T Railroad. The train ride takes you through Gold Hill and takes about 1 1/2 hours
to get there. If you take the train then you have 3-4 hours to explore the area before the return departure.
This is what we did when we visited, but to be honest with you
once we got to Virginia City we could have easily spent much
more time there, as there is so much to see and do. Once you get
there and walk around a bit, the Red Dog Saloon is a great place
to have a pizza and relax for lunch, but there are many other
places along the main street (C Street) to grab a snack or a meal.
During the mining boom there were nearly 30,000 people living
here. Even though it is no where near this size today, there are
still many beautifully restored historic structures that remain,
along with museums, homes, hotels, shops, and restaurants.
Both young and old can relive the old west here, and folks come
from all over the world each year just to visit this historic
Comstock Lode area and catch a small glimmer of the past.
The pictures to the left and below show just a few of these
magnificent structures: the Mackay Mansion, Chollar Mansion and
mine, the Savage Mansion, the Fourth Ward School House, and
the St. Paul's Episcopal Church).
once we got to Virginia City we could have easily spent much
more time there, as there is so much to see and do. Once you get
there and walk around a bit, the Red Dog Saloon is a great place
to have a pizza and relax for lunch, but there are many other
places along the main street (C Street) to grab a snack or a meal.
During the mining boom there were nearly 30,000 people living
here. Even though it is no where near this size today, there are
still many beautifully restored historic structures that remain,
along with museums, homes, hotels, shops, and restaurants.
Both young and old can relive the old west here, and folks come
from all over the world each year just to visit this historic
Comstock Lode area and catch a small glimmer of the past.
The pictures to the left and below show just a few of these
magnificent structures: the Mackay Mansion, Chollar Mansion and
mine, the Savage Mansion, the Fourth Ward School House, and
the St. Paul's Episcopal Church).
During your visit, be sure and take your time as you walk down the main street (C Street). The old west
comes alive, with boardwalks, false front buildings, old miners and their burros, gun fighters and other
sights to enjoy. Take your time to check out many of these shops. You will find a little bit of everything.
One moment we were trying our hand in a shooting gallery, and then we were browsing through a candy
store, touring a museum, then in and out of other stores. Mark Twain Book Store has many interesting
mining maps and books about the area if you are interested in learning about the history. All of the shop
owners and folks were very friendly and helpful during our visit. Be sure and take your time and give
yourself a chance to see all of the sights and really soak up the atmosphere. You will be glad that you did!
Below are some photos that we took of the Virginia City area during our visit in July of 2011. Enjoy!
comes alive, with boardwalks, false front buildings, old miners and their burros, gun fighters and other
sights to enjoy. Take your time to check out many of these shops. You will find a little bit of everything.
One moment we were trying our hand in a shooting gallery, and then we were browsing through a candy
store, touring a museum, then in and out of other stores. Mark Twain Book Store has many interesting
mining maps and books about the area if you are interested in learning about the history. All of the shop
owners and folks were very friendly and helpful during our visit. Be sure and take your time and give
yourself a chance to see all of the sights and really soak up the atmosphere. You will be glad that you did!
Below are some photos that we took of the Virginia City area during our visit in July of 2011. Enjoy!
