Virginia City History Buffs Itinerary

For the history lovers on board, Virginia City is about to become your favorite stop. Never mind that it’s the only stop on this particular train. There are 17 museums in town, but there’s no way you can visit them all on this trip. Take note and plan a day (or two!) to come back and explore them at your leisure.

The Virginia City Visitors Center, located at 86 South C Street, offers discounted museum passes to most museums. Make that your first stop as you plan your adventure. Comstock Adventure Pass.

For a good overview of Comstock history, start your tour off at The Way It Was Museum. It features the most complete collection of Comstock mining artifacts in the world, plus historic photos and displays.

Next, head up to B Street and see The Courthouse Slammer and Storey County Museum at the oldest operating courthouse in the state of Nevada. It features a Lady of Justice without her blindfold, showing that justice was not blind on the Comstock. It’s a story telling experience that shares life on the Comstock from the early days to today.

Then head south of town to explore the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum shares the importance of the Comstock story through its authentic preservation, interpretive exhibits and programs and archival resources.

Wrap up your day with a stop by the Mackay Mansion Museum, is a living museum where historical pieces are displayed and the tales of famous dinners and collections will take you back in time.