- The list below includes 98 free or cheap things to do in or near Minden, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Arts & Crafts Classes, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
- From Minden Park to Mormon Station State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Stateline.
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Preserving memorabilia related to firefighting, Comstock Firemen's Museum displays artifacts from the 19th to 20th century; such as hose carts, fire engines, carriages, and more. The museum also has a collection of emergency lights and fire extinguishers from Reno.
25.4 Miles
The historic Delta Saloon offers many artifacts and articles for viewing on its walls to learn more about the location and the Old West. It is still an operating casino as well with slots, food, and a bar.
25.4 Miles
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26 South B St., Virginia City, NV 89440
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Located in the Storey County Jail, the Silver State National Peace Officers Museum contains 300 years worth of artifacts from law enforcement officials. Items on display include antique firearms and early crime scene investigation tools.
25.4 Miles
The Mark Twain Museum offers a look at where the author began publishing news stories. Visitors can see old Virginia City newspapers and original furnishings and equipment, including the original untouched desk used by Mark Twain.
25.4 Miles
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5 N C & Union, Virginia City, NV 89440
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Showcasing the brothels of the 1860s, Julia C Bulette Cafe Saloon & Red Light Museum has a collection of artifacts from this era. The museum is located in the basement of a Mandarin Chinese restaurant.
25.5 Miles
The Way It Was Museum is a small museum with a large variety of artifacts in its collection. The main exhibit centers around the boom of the Comstock Lode with plenty of mining items, mineral relics, and old photographs from the gold and silver rush.
25.5 Miles
Virginia City's Red Dog Saloon is a restaurant, bar and live music venue that books nationally known touring musical acts, primarily in the country and western and rock and roll genres.
25.6 Miles
Visitors to the Fourth Ward School Museum can step into the past when they enter the preserved 1876 Victorian school building. Tours cover the history of Virginia City, education during the 19th century, and the life of Mark Twain.
27.8 Miles
As a remnant of the 1800s, Old Washoe Club is a brick building with a rich and haunted past. Visitors can receive a guided tour through the building, including the parlor and crypt.
28.0 Miles
Explore Tahoe City's waterways with a tour from the Truckee River Rafting Company. The company is open seasonally. Reservations are always highly recommended and are required for chartered group tours.