- 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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Since 1885 when it was established, Piper's Opera House hosted concerts, plays, many kinds of public events, and even weddings. Condemned, reopened as a theater, later on functioning as a museum, it now hosts various representations, from concerts to plays.
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The Marshall Mint & Museum offers informative exhibits on minting coins, on pressing gold, and on the history of gold and silver mining in the area. They also feature a gift shop with souvenirs and coins minted on the premises.
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The Mark Twain Museum of Memories is currently held in one of the city's oldest buildings that was built in 1862. It features displays of historical books, documents, and photographs that have been preserved.
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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.
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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.
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As a product of the city's 19th century mining boom, The Castle is a historic three-story mansion built in European style architecture. The mansion retains most of its original furnishings and architectural features.
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Washoe Lake State Park offers a range of recreational activities including hiking, biking and equestrian activities. Patrons can also participate in water sports such as boating or picnic while enjoying the views of Sierra Nevada, Carson and Virginia Mountain Ranges.
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The Dayton Valley Golf Club is an 18 hole golf course designed by architect Arnold Palmer. The course is particularly known for its many water hazards. The golf club also maintains an in-house restaurant and full service golf shop.
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13965 S Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89511
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Part of the Cinemark movie theater chain, Century Theatres Summit Sierra is a movie theater multiplex that screens primarily first run Hollywood movies in full digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees.
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Centennial Park Dr & Heritage Way, Carson City, NV 89706
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Consisting of two softball complexes, JohnD Winters Centennial Park provides guests with a space to practice softball, tennis, and archery. The complex is situated on 59 acres and has views of the surrounding desert mountains.