Western Nevada Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
place in Nevada, United States
About Western Nevada
Western Nevada is home to the Comstock Lode, one of the richest silver finds in history. The discovery of silver in 1859 led to a massive mining boom in the area creating fortunes for some and poverty and despair for most. The nickname for Nevada, The Silver State, was coined for this era. The most enduring legacy of the Comstock rush is the advances to mining technology the effort to extract silver brought. The mining history of this region is very much in alive withVirginia Citybeing the crown jewel of the mining district. The parallel history of the railroads that supported the mines is also very much in the forefront here in the form of the Nevada State Railroad Museum inCarson Cityand a restored section of the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad running passenger excursions.
Western Nevada Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 6 sections including: