Virginia City (Nevada) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place that is the county seat of Storey County, Nevada, United States
About Virginia City (Nevada)
Virginia City was a boomtown that sprung up around the 1859 discovery of massive silver deposits. At its peak, the city had a population of around 25,000 and was one of the most important cities in the American west. This was followed by a quick decline however, as silver deposits became exhausted starting in the 1880s. Today, Virginia city is a small town of about 1,000 residents that has managed to maintain much of its 19th-century "Old West" feel. It is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Top Attractions in Virginia City (Nevada)
Explore the best things to see and do in Virginia City (Nevada):
- ★Comstock Firemen's Museum
- ★Dayton State Park
- ★Fourth Ward School Museum
- ★Gold Ranch Casino
- ★Historical Society of Dayton Valley
- ★Mark Twain Museum
- ★Mark Twain Saloon
- ★Marshall Mint Museum
Where to Eat in Virginia City (Nevada)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Del Rio
Where to Stay in Virginia City (Nevada)
- 🏨Silverland Inn & Suites
- 🏨Silver Queen Hotel
- 🏨Sugarloaf Mountain Motel
- 🏨Tahoe House Hotel
Virginia City (Nevada) Travel Guide Sections
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