Virginia City Reno Day Trip

Virginia City Nevada
Located in Nevada is Virginia City, a town offering a step back into the pioneer days of the American west. The town was named among the nation’s top 12 distinctive destinations by The National Trust for Historic Preservation and was presented the Distinctive Destinations Award in February 2009. The mining boom of the 1800’s turned Virginia City into a prominent settlement between Denver and San Francisco. Many of the grubby prospectors who flooded in became millionaires and they built mansions and imported furniture from Europe and the Orient to outfit their homes. Read the full Virginia City article.

Virginia and Truckee Railroad

Daily Steam Trips for 2009 are planned for the Virginia and Truckee Railway. The wests most famous short line railroad takes visitors on a three mile excursion from historic Virginia City to Gold Hill. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad began operated in 1870 and was in operation until 1950. Today the line is alive and kicking with trains departing daily in the summer months. Next time you are in the Reno/Carson City area be sure to take a ride on the Virginia and Truckee Railroad.

Virginia City

Virginia City Nevada is located just South of Reno the town is is easily accessible by car. Be sure to ride the the Virginia and Truckee Railroad to Gold Hill for views of the old mines and the valley below. Virginia City main source of revenue these days is the tourist dollar but is well worth visiting. Take a walking tour and enjoy the sights of the old west at Virginia City Nevada. Virginia City