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Virginia City and The Comstock Lode
Attractions
Mackay Mansion Virtual Tour
One of my favorite tours on the Comstock, this is a beautifully furnished historic house.
Map to Virginia City
Getting there is easy, and it's a beautiful drive.
Nevada Shakespeare Festival
Their 2000 calendar, playing at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City!
Shootin' Starz Stage Company
This acting company performs comedies in their own amphitheatre.
St. Mary's Art Center
A schedule of their 1999 events, for this art center in the mountains.
Sun Mountain Art Works
Visit the gallery and meet the artist, Nolan Preece.
Virginia City and Lake Tahoe Tours
A day-long tour of the area, including meals!
Virginia City Radio Museum
Great collection of old radios, and they repair them, too.
Virginia City Stage & Livery
Stage rides and horseback riding!
History
A Short Overview of Virginia City
History, average climate, location, it's all here.
Gas Lamps on the Comstock
A restoration in progress, and a brief history of the Comstock.
Historic Walking Tours
Take a step back in time with an experienced guide.
History of the Territorial Enterprise
Written by Lucius Beebe, this is the tale of how the famous newspaper got its start.
Mark Twain in Nevada
Twain actually made his name and fame right here in Virginia City. Read all about it from Mining Company guide Jim Zwick.
Photographs of the Comstock
Get an idea of what you'll see when you visit.
Piper's Old Corner Bar
An archeological dig on the Comstock, near famous Piper's Opera House.
Virginia & Truckee Railroad Rebuilding Project
Here's the proposed extended route for this historic train. Give them your support today!
Lodging
The Chollar Mansion
Once the home of a mine superintendant, now this stately old house is a quaint B & B.
Comstock Lodge
Close to town, but quiet, and great rates.
Crooked House
Located in Virginia City, here's some information on their rooms and prices.
Gold Hill Hotel
The suites are charming, and the restaurant is wonderful! Historic lectures on some Tuesday nights, too.
Ponderosa Ranch Weekend Getaway
The ranch where they filmed the hit TV show Bonanza. Visit Virginia City, and make the weekend complete!
Rafter 7 Bar M Ranch
Visit a real working ranch with it's own Bed & Breakfast, and visit with local historian John Tyson.
RV Park Reservation Information
The Virginia City RV Park, close to everything. You can make reservations online.
Silver Queen
They offer a wedding chapel and a bridal suite, too.
Spargo House
Virginia City's newest B & B, you can rent the entire house!
Sugar Loaf Motel
Newly rennovated, with cozy theme rooms for a fun stay!
Restaurants/Saloons
Bucket of Blood Saloon
Since 1876, they've been servin' up brew. Take a little stroll down memory lane here.
Wagonwheel Restaurant
Great breakfast menu, with great prices, too.
Shopping
Comstock Bandito
An online catalog of thier gifts and jewelry.
Comstock Rock & Crystal
If you like rocks and crystals, you'll LOVE this store.
Country Cupboard
Online ordering of jams, jellies, etc. Here is a sampling of their soup kits.
Mark Twain Book Store
One of the absolute best selections of Nevada history and lore.
Silver Stope
Jewelry, reproduction antique furniture, and much more.
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