Luck, Lore and a Little Bit of Shenanigans
If you’re looking for a quiet St. Patrick’s Day… you may want to keep driving. But if you’re looking for a full day of Irish cheer, historic streets filled with […]
Hot August Nights Kicks Off Its 36th Year in Historic Virginia City
Historic Virginia City rumbles with 400 classic cars this weekend, Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, as Hot August Nights kicks off its 36th year. This event, which is […]
Racing Camels, Ostriches and Zebras in Nevada’s Historic Virginia City A Tradition Dating Back 64 Years and Steeped in Comstock Lore
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. – It’s a story 64 years in the making – the historic silver mining town of Virginia City, Nevada, and racing camels, ostriches and zebras for a […]
Piper’s Opera House Premiers “Murder at the Gin Joint”
“Murder at the Gin Joint” Premieres at Piper’s Opera House Historic Piper’s Opera House is opening its doors once again for what it was meant to be – a performing arts […]
Off-Road Bike Adventures Through America’s Largest Historic District
Enjoy Mountain Biking and Gravel Riding in Virginia City Ralph Waldo Emerson may have not been a cyclist when he wrote “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey,” but he […]
Statement on Special Events August to November 2020
Virginia City, Nevada Releases Statement on Special Events Taking Place August to November 2020 Beyond our mining history, Virginia City is known for our quirky special events. Traditions like [...]
Honoring Our Heroes This Memorial Weekend
Virginia City and Parades Go Hand-in-Hand But how do you throw a parade during the age of social distancing and with many COVID-19 restrictions still in place? Easy. What is […]
Virginia City Looks To Rise Again
We’re Eager to Welcome Visitors Back Once a boomtown responsible for producing more than $700 million in mined gold and silver ore from the Comstock Lode, today Virginia City is […]
A Snapshot of Virginia City – Yesterday & Today
A Peek of Virginia City – Yesterday & Today Virginia City was once the richest place on earth. Over six billion dollars was taken out of the Comstock Lode during […]
Celebrate Love on the Comstock this Valentine’s Day
The Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl is February 8, 2020 This Valentine’s Day, take your sweetie up to the Comstock and drink in some history with the Devil […]
