- TripBuzz found 108 things to do with kids in or near Virginia City, Nevada, including 92 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, Incline Village, Sparks and Reno.
- From TNT Stagelines to Virginia & Truckee Railroad, the Virginia City area offers 71 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, History Museums, Haunted Tours and Theaters.
- Just over 30 minutes from Reno, Virginia City, NV was developed as a boom town after the discovery of a large silver deposit. The city was the first place writer Samuel Clemens used his more famous pen name, Mark Twain. The quaint town features many unique sites, including the Silver Trace Cemetery, The Way it Was Museum, and Piper's Opera House.
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The Nevada State Museum focuses on the natural and cultural history of the state as a whole. Since the museum is housed in the historic Carson City Mint, there are also exhibits that cover older minting processes and commemorative coins.
11.6 Miles
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15 votes
813 N Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
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Featuring hands-on learning in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, Carson City Children's Museum contains a STEM room, a literature based pre-school program, and several interactive exhibits. Climb a rock wall, attend science workshops, and reserve the Birthday Room for parties.
11.8 Miles
The Classic Revival style is fully embraced in the Governor's Mansion of Carson City. While the building is only two stories, there are many grand features such as the grand entry hall, the governor's study, and the lucheon room.
11.8 Miles
The domed Nevada State Capital Building is one of the most noticeable structures in Carson City. Sandstone was used to create the bulk of the imposing building which is open to the public during business hours for self-guided tours.
12.0 Miles
Warren Engine Co. No. 1 Museum is a public museum that celebrates an all-volunteer firehouse that was founded in 1863 and named after the Revolutionary War hero, General Joseph Warren. The museum displays historic artifacts, including antique uniforms and fire hoses.
12.6 Miles
Some of the longest continuous vertical ski runs in North America are available at Mt. Rose Ski Resort in the area known as the Chutes. A wide variety of other trails are also open for use in addition to the ski lessons for children and adults.
12.8 Miles
Construction of the Capitol Complex was finished in 1870. The three buildings of the complex include the Nevada State Capitol building, the Legislative Building, and the Supreme Court which can be toured by the public during business hours.
12.8 Miles
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207 votes
2180 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
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Preserving the railroad heritage of Nevada is the core of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Exhibits highlight locomotives, cars, and the railroads themselves in addition to the hands-on activities like handcar rides and train rides.
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A traditional bowling center, Carson Lanes features 28 bowling lanes used for open and league bowling. The center offers a bar and lounge, billiard tables, day care service, arcade games and a diner.
14.4 Miles
Located in a former schoolhouse, Stewart Indian Cultural Center offers self-guided walking tours of the building with memorabilia relevant to the region's Native American culture. The center hosts community events like powwows and fund raising events.