The Twain Train VIP Rail Excursion to Virginia City returns to the 2nd annualÊMark Twain Days Festival. This train departs from Eastgate Depot in Carson City.
On this epic 24-mile round trip ride, departing at 2:30pm, enjoy specially curated snacks and a hand-crafted elixir from your souvenir glassÊcreated solely for the valiant, intrepid gadabout. Feel the vibrant power of the steam engine as breath taking views come into focus.
Local musicians and storytellers will roam the cars along with your favorite Mark Twain characters.
Duration
- Depart Carson City 2:30 pm
- Arrive Virginia City 3:45 pm
- Depart Virginia City 7:30 pm
- Arrive Carson City 8:30 pm
New this year:
There will be a 3.5 hour window to explore Historic Virginia City before your return to the Capital City.ÊSpecial exhibitionsÊwill be interspersed along with antique shops, mercantile, saloons, restaurants, and specialty shops. You may even see wild horses or catch a glimpse of a ghost as you walk the streets Mark Twain once meandered.
- FreeÊ Shuttles for Train Passengers in Virginia CityÊ
- Drinks and Snacks to Enjoy Aboard the Train
- Enjoy snacks and a cocktail or sarsaparilla for enjoyment on the way up to Virginia City
- Coffee, hot cocoa and tea available for the ride back to Carson City
- Train Entertainment
- Poets, musicians and more aboard to entertain on the way to Virginia City
- The Territorial Enterprise Museum
- Reopening for the first time in years!
- Open for tours 4p-7p.ÊTours must be reserved in advance,ÊhereÊ($10).
- St. MaryÕs Art Center
- Hosting live music, special art and history exhibitions, and a Mark Twain reading at 5:30
- Fourth Ward School & Museum
- Open from 5p-7p with printing press demonstrations and historian talks on TwainÕs time in Virginia City
- Mark Twain CasinoÊ
- Open for Twain Merchandise, free mustache and special photo ops (21+ only).
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Photo and/or video may be produced from this event for future marketing.
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