Free & Cheap Things to Do in Virginia City, NV

  • The list below includes 94 free or cheap things to do in or near Virginia City, Nevada, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Bars, History Museums and Haunted Tours.
  • From St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church to The Washoe Club Haunted Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Virginia City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, Incline Village, Reno and Sparks.
  • The list below includes 94 free or cheap things to do in or near Virginia City, Nevada, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Bars, History Museums and Haunted Tours.
  • From St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church to The Washoe Club Haunted Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Virginia City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, Incline Village, Reno and Sparks.
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17.4 Miles
88% 49 votes
Art Museum 1595 N. Sierra, Reno, NV 89503 MoreLess Info
Open to the public throughout the year, the Wilbur D. May Center actually holds three cultural institutions. There is a museum with rare and exotic artifacts and animals from around the world, an arboretum, and a botanical garden.
17.5 Miles
76% 109 votes
Bowling 300 N Center St., Reno, NV 89504 MoreLess Info
The National Bowling Stadium features 78 championship lanes, a large meeting room, and a theater to show business type movies. The stadium also features another 10 bowling lanes for family fun.
17.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 98 Richards Way, Sparks, NV 89431 MoreLess Info
Sparks City Parks & Recreation aims to provide meaningful activities and events for the community with various sports leagues, camps, senior outings, community classes, activities for those with disabilities and much more.
17.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts Centers 1353 Baring Blvd, Sparks, NV 89434 MoreLess Info
Dance City Performing Arts Center is a dance studio and instructional facility that offers training in a wide variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary, as well as musical theater.
17.6 Miles
65% 49 votes
Music Venue 400 North Center Street, Reno, NV MoreLess Info
Reno Events Center is a destination for a variety of events including comedian acts and concerts. It has seats for 7000 visitors and is currently the home of the Reno Bighorns, an NBA development team.
17.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Historic Homes 5000 Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89450 MoreLess Info
With panoramic views of Lake Tahoe, Thunderbird Lodge Historic Site offers visitors a stone castle style building at a high elevation. Visitors can tour the estates and gardens to learn about the region's history.
17.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches 665 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Burnt Cedar Beach is a private resident-only beach on Lake Tahoe that features a playground, bar and snack concessions with attendants, heated pool, picnic benches with BBQ grills, beach chairs, sandy beach with shallow slope and roped off swimming area.
17.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 1750 Shadow Ln, Sparks, NV 89434 MoreLess Info
Built in 1988, Pah Rah Mountain Park features a playground geared towards children with disabilities. Attractions include extensive walking paths, various sporting facilities, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, and public restrooms.
18.2 Miles
100% 9 votes
Beaches State Hwy 28, Carson City, NV 89703 MoreLess Info
Located along the shores of Lake Tahoe, Chimney Beach allows visitors to wade, swim, and enjoy the lake. The beach is accessible after a downhill hike and facilities at the beach are limited.
18.7 Miles
72% 148 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1650 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557 MoreLess Info
Several exhibits at the Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center are free to the public. The free options include hands-on activities, interactive displays, and popular permanent exhibits like the rotating Earth and moon globes.
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