Virginia City
Nevada
Virginia
City was once a booming silver mining town of the Comstock
Lode. Today the streets are filled with tourist eager to explore
this historical place. Take a walk down the main street past
the saloons and gambling halls and you can picture yourself
back in the days of the wild west. The town has much to offer
including mine tours, a train ride, museums, and many historical
buildings. Virginia City is also known for being the nearest
town to the Cartwright Ranch on the Western television Bonanza.
Located just South of Reno the town is is easily accessible
by car. Be sure to ride the The Virginia and Truckee Railroad
to Gold Hill for views of the old mines and the valley below.
Virginia City main source of revenue these days is the tourist
dollar but is well worth visiting. Take a walking tour and
enjoy the sights of the old west at Virginia City Nevada.
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Main
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Fourth
Ward School House
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Virginia
and Truckee Railroad
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Chollar
Mine 1861
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Virginia
City Cemetery
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Virginia
City is located 23 Miles From Reno - 15 Miles from Carson
City - 40 Miles from Lake Tahoe
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