Virginia City Tourism Commission
Virginia City Nevada Tourism

Name	Virginia City Tourism Commission
Address	86 South C Street P.O. Box 920 Virginia City, NV 89440
Brief Description	Virginia City Tourism Commission in Virginia City, NV
Type	Information
Category	Tourism
Description	Virginia City is one of the oldest established historic mining towns in the United States and once was the richest place on earth. Twenty- six thousand people lived in Virginia City in the late 1800s. The mining industry in Virginia City paved the way for the western expansion and contributed to the economic success of the United States. Virginia City money rebuilt that town by the Bay - San Francisco after the great earthquake, laid the Transatlantic Cable and was the beginning of many powerful family fortunes including the Hearst legacy. Virginia City today welcomes over one million visitors each year to Step Back in Time and create a special family/friend memory. Virginia City is one of largest historical districts in the United States. The town provides hours of an interactive adventure into Nevada's Wild West. Visit museums and venues and experience the mining artifacts actually used in the eighteen hundreds to explore the hills for gold and silver. Don't miss a visit to the National Peace Officer's Museum featuring artifacts from the United States most fascinating police officers and criminals including the death mask of the gangster, Al Capone. All aboard - no visit to Virginia City would be complete without a ride on the famous Short Line of Virginia & Truckee Railroad. This resurrected railroad once operated 45 trains between Virginia City and Carson City hauling silver to the Carson City mint. Today its colorful on board narration provides a overview of the history of the train and the destination. The Long Line of the V&T Railroad offers round trips to Carson City through scenic mining landscape including often visits from the 'wild horses' that roam the countryside. Be sure to stop at the visitors' center, located at 86 South C Street, to purchase one of 4 Comstock Adventure Passes. The Comstock Adventure Pass includes discounted tickets to a variety of Virginia City adventures.Or you can build your own Adventure Pass by choosing from 16 attractions.
Phone 1	(775) 847-7500
Phone 2	(800) 718-7587
Email	cwood@visitvirginiacitynv.com
Handicapped Accessible	Yes
Time Allowance	4 - 48 hours
Hours	Winter: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat.& Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call for extended Summer hours.
Website	www.VisitVirginiaCityNV.com
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Last Updated	8/1/2012
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