Virginia
City is just a short drive from Reno and is well worth the trip if you're
interested in history or just having a good time. The town is well maintained
and has been restored to look pretty much like it did during the gold
and silver rush days. If you're visiting and don't have access to a car,
several tour companies offer day trips to Virginia City at a reasonable
cost. With the completion of the Virginia Truckee Railroad, you can now
travel from Carson City to Virginia City by rail.
Come
visit Virginia City and stay at the 67 room Silverland Inn and Suites.
Experience the Victorian charm and Wild West Frontier as it comes
alive with Wild West Shows, Mine Tours, Victorian Mansions and Fourth
Ward School, 1800's Cemetery Tours, Camel Races and plays in the
famous Piper's Opera House.
The
small photos below are links to spots of interest in Virginia City
and clicking on them will take you to a larger photo and some information
about the building or area. The history of Virginia City is a wordy
story I found in a rather interesting booklet and has been corrected
and verified by a local historian. You can view the pictures randomly,
or start with the first one and keep clicking the "forward"
button for the next page.
