City Guide
Virginia City – a Historic Frontier Town
Virginia City is one of the most historic frontier towns of the American Old West. Located a leisurely half hour drive south of Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Silverland Inn & Suites is the most centrally located hotel in Virginia City and will allow you to enjoy everything that our famous city has to offer.
Within minutes you'll find a variety of historical buildings, every one of which resonates with all the wealth, style, and Old West charm that our 19th century mining town was known for.
The Marshall Mint and World Class Gem Museum
The Marshall Mint and Museum at 96 North "C" Street, across the street from the Way it was Museum is in the old Assay Office, built in 1861. The Mint produces fine minted medallions of .999 silver and .9999 gold. The jewelry store offers the most reasonable prices for estate jewelry, Angels of the Day and Lords & Savior Coin series and fine opal, ruby, emerald, peridot, and blue topaz jewelry. See our website at marshallmint.com.
Piper's Opera House
The magnificent Piper's Opera House is located on a hillside overlooking C Street half a mile away. Long considered among the nation's most famous performance venues, the opera house was built in 1885 and is still in use. Having recently completed a major restoration, this stylish opera house once welcomed President Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, and Buffalo Bill.
St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church
Arguably one of the most important historical structures and institutions in Virginia City, St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church was rebuilt by Bishop Manogue after the Great Fire of 1875. Today the church holds weekly mass, features a museum, and is only half a mile away.
C Street
C Street is the main thoroughfare in town and a stroll along its historic boardwalk will transport you back in time. Here you'll find shops, museums, mine tours and Old West saloons that'll make you feel like you're right there in the heyday of the booming gold and silver strikes.
Silverland Inn and Suites – the Most Centrally Located Virginia City Hotel
Whether you're in town for business or pleasure, Silverland Inn & Suites provides a unique experience in a city that was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.
Interesting Things To Do
Date posted: 02/17/2012
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Beef Testicles!
Tags: parade; live music; mountain oyster festival; st patricks day celebrations;
If you’re visiting Virginia City, Nevada in March, you’re in luck! Virginia City will be holding its hall mark festival, the Mountain Oyster Fry Festival. The festival has been described as “quirky” since it hails an unusual cuisine. Held on St. Patrick’s Day, at this festival, nearly a dozen...
Date posted: 01/27/2012
Charm Your Valentine at a Virginia City Pub Crawl!
Tags: live music; Pub Crawl; virginia city events; alochol; nevada; costume contests;
Need Valentine’s Day plans? Virginia City is holding a Valentine’s Day Pub Crawl on February 10-12, 2012. It’s a chance to visit the Valentine's Day Pub Crawl historic city’s finest pubs, including the Ponderosa, the Red Dog, the Silver Queen and many more.
Date posted: 12/19/2011
New Year's and Historical Events at Piper's Opera House!
Tags: charity; new years eve celebrations; virginia city events; nevada holiday events; mark twain; historical plays;
Nevada’s own Virginia City has a unique vintage theater called Piper’s Opera House. From the 1860s to the 1920s, it attracted famous starts from Europe and the United States. In 1999 it reopened as a working museum. The Opera House has some fun events happening in January, including a New Year’s Eve
Date posted: 11/17/2011
Celebrate the Holidays at Christmas on the Comstock
Tags: live music; dancing; holiday events; holiday concerts; kid friendly;
Christmas on the Comstock is Virginia City’s premiere holiday event. On December 2 through 4, Virginia City will hold several contests, concerts and events all part of “Christmas on the Comstock” to celebrate the holiday season...
Date posted: 10/21/2011
Holiday Events in Virginia City
Tags: run; christmas; virginia city; holidays; Thanksgiving; turkey;
Turkey Day is almost here in Virginia City, Nevada which means so is the annual event in nearby city Sparks! The 13th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot will be on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 24...
Date posted: 09/13/2011
Have a Haunted Halloween in Virigina City, Nevada!
Tags: halloween; virginia city; haunted house; nevada events; mining; gold; ghosts;
This October in historic Virginia City of Nevada, there are some spooky events going on to celebrate Halloween. If you enjoy ghost stories, parades, balls or haunted mansions, Virginia City has something fun in store for you!
