'''Virginia City''' is a small town south of Reno on highway 341, in Storey County, Western Nevada.

Understand

Virginia city is a small town of about 1,000 residents that has managed to maintain much of its 19th century "Old-West" feel. It is the nation's largest National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Get in

Take highway 395 south out of Reno and continue on to 341 south

Get around

Most everything is on '''C Street''', which is the main street through town. It is easy to walk from one end to the other in less than an hour.

See

  • '''Silver Terrace Cemetery''' North E Street at Carson Street - Old cemetery with interesting headstones. Worth a visit.
  • People dressed in vintage 70's clothes (that would be the 1870's). They hang out at some of the saloons.
  • Do

  • Wander C Street
  • Have your picture taken with Sheeba, claimed to be North America's only tame leopard.
  • Watch the Camel races.
  • Buy

  • '''The Old Red Garter''' 80 S C Street - Good western wear
  • There are lots of gift shops on C Street. The quality ranges from good to garbage.

    Eat

    At the Saloons

    Drink

  • '''Bucket of Blood Saloon''' 1 S C St
  • '''Delta Saloon''' 18 S C St - See the "Suicide Table"
  • '''Sundance Saloon''' 160 S C St
  • '''Firehouse Saloon''' 171 S C St
  • '''Old Washoe Club''' 112 S C St
  • '''Silver Dollar Saloon''' 11 N C St
  • '''Ponderosa Saloon''' 106 S C St
  • Outdoor consumption of alcohol is tolerated.

    Sleep

  • '''Sugar Loaf Mountain Motel''' 430 C St
  • '''Silver Queen Hotel''' 28 N C St
  • Get out

  • Carson City
  • Reno - is just up the highway