Holiday Group Events

Celebrate the Holidays, Virginia City Style
Skip the ordinary party and step back in time and celebrate the season in a destination that’s more than 150 years in the making. With historic venues, festive entertainment, unique dining experiences and plenty to see and do, Virginia City makes it easy to create a holiday group event that feels anything but ordinary.
In the late 1800s, Virginia City, Gold Hill and Silver City became some of the largest and most influential communities west of Denver. Today, Virginia City still looks and feels much as it did in the 1800s, giving your group the chance to celebrate the holidays surrounded by authentic Old West history and character, only 40 minutes away from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. It’s a memorable change of scenery for company celebrations, organization parties, club outings and group gatherings, whether you’re visiting for the evening or turning your celebration into an overnight getaway.
Holiday Celebrations for Groups Up to 200
Whether you’re planning a small holiday gathering or a larger end-of-year celebration, Virginia City offers affordable and flexible options for groups of 20 to 200.
Make your holiday event uniquely yours with options including:
- Group experiences and attractions — Enjoy discounted tickets to Virginia City favorites, including the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, mine tours and historic museums.
- Holiday dining and saloon adventures — Gather your group for a memorable meal, drinks and the lively atmosphere of Virginia City’s historic saloons.
- Ghost tours and hunts — Give your group an unforgettable holiday experience with an organized ghost hunt or ghost tour.
- Overnight accommodations — Extend the celebration with lodging options in and around Virginia City, making it easy for guests to turn a holiday party into a festive overnight stay or weekend getaway.
- Historic C Street shopping — Give your guests time to explore unique shops and find one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs along Virginia City’s historic main street.
- Convenient transportation — Shuttle service around town makes it easy for your group to experience more of Virginia City.
- Virginia & Truckee Railroad Spirit Trains — Add a special train experience to your holiday gathering for a celebration your guests won’t soon forget.
- Living history experiences — Have a docent or Living Legend dressed in period attire serve as a step-on guide or lead your group on a walking tour through Virginia City’s historic streets.
Start planning your Virginia City
holiday group event
Simply complete and submit our online request form.
For more information contact:
Virginia City Tourism Commission
VisitorInfo@StoreyCounty.org
775-847-7500
Contact Us
If you are interested in information on any of these venues, we’ll work with you to help create a personalized experience for you and your group.

The following venue seating numbers:
- Café Del Rio: Seats 60
- Comstock Historic Center: Seats 60
- Crazy Calamity’s: Seats 60
- Gold Hill Historic V & T Depot: Occupancy 100/150
- Gold Hill Hotel: Seats 100
- Historic Fourth Ward School: Seats 100/150
- Pipers Opera House: Seats 300
- Silverland Inn & Suites: Seats 150-1,000 (meeting room and outdoor arena)
- St. Mary’s Art Center: Seats 50
- Virginia City Arena & Fairgrounds: Occupancy 3,000
- Virginia & Truckee Railroad/Vintage Pullman Cars: Seats 20/150

