This trip I took to Virginia City was wonderful, the only thing I didn't like was the drive up the…read moremountain. Really whiny and my husband was driving too fast. I told my husband I'm not coming back here because of that road to Virginia City, he would have to go by himself.

Ghost Tour Of Historic Virginia City!…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ghost-town-virginia-city?select=v3ji0q4CHjh10hiTCgrKew&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w SITREP In the time of Gold & Silver mining, there is many a tale of tragedy as this prospecting community was growing, and within this Ghost Town there are many voices of the past who still clamor to have their stories told - yea, a warning - to the living.... THE SETUP Since some of us can't get enough stories about Pioneering tragedies, and traipsing across trails like the Donner Pass, why not go further up into Nevada Silver Country and just get the crap scared out of us, right? So a couple weeks back a bunch of us gathered in Virginia City - aka "Ghost Town" - and went to the Washoe Saloon, where some brave souls pledged to help us get to the bottom of these sordid tales of woe from yesteryear. STREETS, HOTELS, COURTS, OPERA HOUSES & SALOONS We trooped all Ghost Town and I dare say we had some close encounters of the spirit-kind. Our tour guides had some fancy-schmancy electromagetic detectors to indicate when spirits were nearby and I'd be lying if I didn't admit some wacky stuff happened while we went from one building to another. In one hotel - the aptly named "Ghost Hotel" - we learned the story of Rose, and such a sad plaintiff tale of her forlorn love. The one room pays a tribute to her memory. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ghost-town-virginia-city?select=Kh0qVAdHSpTJo-AEo5SJNQ&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w CONFESSION Okay. I admit I was a bit mean when we were all gathered, closely clustered together in a dark alley - and those meters were going off - and suddenly I was inspired to lift up a nearby dumpster lid and *slammed it down* with much THUNDEROUS NOISE! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ghost-town-virginia-city?select=aS5hY36Gv4tasRGOURkx9g&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w And maybe I enjoyed just a bit too much all the people screaming. Heheheheh... THE LOWDOWN Whether you believe or not, the tour is tons o' fun!

Can you imagine meandering the roads back in the Wild West days of yore? How did the Comstock Lode…read moreStart? It all started with a golden nugget. Today Silver City is a ghost town of its former glory days. Wandering down the hill from Virginia City is Gold Hill. Just down the road a piece from Gold Hill you will find Silver City. The first golden nugget was discovered at Devil's Gate in 1850 just a little north of Silver City. Devil's Gate is the border between Storey County and Lyon County. It is a natural landmark through a narrow gorge. Devil's Gate became a infamous as a hideout for disreputable men or highwaymen. It was an unsavory area and many were robbed so few came through unarmed. Thousands passed through this narrow gorge as it was the only way through the area to the notable Comstock mines. Despite the reputation of the Devil's Gate a boomtown cropped up and became known as Silver City. The City has the notoriety of having one of the first stamp mills in the state of Nevada. In it's heyday it boasted of 4 hotels, boarding houses, saloons, brothels, parlor houses, stables, corrals, freighting center for Gold Hill and Virginia City, and over 1,200 people. Silver City was an important link between the mines of Virginia City and Gold Hill and the processing mills in Dayton. The mines were less productive than Gold Hill or Virginia City.. The town thrived until the V & T (Virginia and Truckee) railroad was completed in 1869 and the town was no longer needed to be a freight center. Today there are remnants of it's former days and there are a handful of historic buildings and structures such as the a cemetery, U.S. Post Office, the Hardwicke House built in 1862, a former ice house and B & B, a mostly intact mining facility etc. Nevada State Route 342 and 341 loop together running through the communities of Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City and Carson City. It is a historic road that dates back to the the Comstock lode era. This highway serves as the main road for both Gold Hill and Silver City but has 15% grades and hairpin curves.

Cool little town you drive through on your way to Virginia City. I love the old buildings but wish…read morethere was more of an effort to save them. Silver City is a near ghost town and a small residential community in Lyon County, Nevada, USA, near the Lyon/Carson border. Settled in 1859, the population in 1861 was about 1,200, but began declining after the Virginia and Truckee Railroad was completed in 1869. Construction workers left the area, taking their business with them.The population as of the 2000 census was 170.

Our group had an excellent experience touring the property. Just a heads up for less than mobile…read morefolks, there are some very steep steps involved in touring this historic property. Our tour was conducted by Halen, who was incredibly knowledgeable about not only the mansion, but the history of the area. The price for a tour is very reasonable. Just be sure to wave hello to the girls on the second floor...you'll understand when you take the tour.

We had the best guide. Informative, a great storyteller and he made the whole experience enjoyable…read more Pretty rich history here. Imagine being so wealthy, Thomas Edison comes to set up your electricity and Alexander Bell comes to set up your phone service. This place definitely has a vibe. I'd love to come back for a night t

What a fantastic stop! They've created a wonderful little museum that provides all the information…read moreyou need. You can also camp and explore the nearby ruins. It's a great spot for lunch, complete with tables, grassy areas, and a designated space for your dogs to enjoy.

Excellent piece of history, nice little campground and right on the Carson River. I would give it a…read more5 star. But Buckland Station is hardly ever open. We got lucky and it's pretty neat historically.

Pimps, whores, liars, and 1/4 Neagroes [sic]! Yep, believe it or not, that is what was officially…read morewritten on the state's witness list for an inmate held in the jail here on April 8, 1922. Wow, times have changed, and for the better. See: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dayton-historic-firehouse-and-jail-dayton?select=r0HaCLrbEd4UHFC0gBq0Ag&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct). So, I went here Saturday, June 1, 2019 during the 18th Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival and Pasta Cook-Off in Old Town Dayton. The site is run by the Historical Society of Dayton Valley and is only open during events like this, or by appointment, so I needed to go here at this time if I wanted to see it. I first had gone to the fire department tent to ask where it was. The nice employee there led me to it, about a quarter of a block away. Outside of this historic landmark, there is a rock marker with a plaque on it which gives a little of the history of the building. The building itself is from circa 1861 and has no electricity or running water. They used gas lanterns to light it back in the day and a coal or wood-burning heater to heat it (see here: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dayton-historic-firehouse-and-jail-dayton?select=QtEoYJq92efzQtGo_Upnow&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) ). It is two rooms. The front is a garage where a 1900's motorized firetruck is, on a concrete floor; and the back was converted to a jail after the Lyon County Courthouse in Dayton down the street burned down. They had no place to put it, so they brought it here. The fire engine is named "Granny", and i think they did run it in Parades, like the Nevada Day Parade, when it ran. Now they have one or two other old fire engines they use. There was a sign not to sit in the seat, as it was fragile, although Mabel, the docent from the historical society, let a small child sit there for pics. There is also a bell which people can ring, via a cord which goes up though a small hole to the roof. The chime of this bell is different, on purpose, from the one in the museum, so people would know when there was a fire. There were various items in the truck and displays around it, including old firemen's boots, helmets and equipment; glass bottles; an old fire extinguisher; a letter, and a historic freezer and refrigerator. Going in the back by the jail, on the wood floor, was scary for me. The planks creaked as I walked on them. I am heavy, so I thought my weight might collapse them, so I walked carefully. The jail itself is like a cage, with two cells connected, for up to two people in each one. There was very little room in each cell. They were maybe 6 feet long by 4 feet wide, with bunk beds and a small pot where you went to the bathroom. Mabel was so nice. She let me sit on the chair in the front to rest and talked to me when she wasn't helping the other visitors. She told me about the historical society, and you could tell she loved her job. She also was one of the people who wrote the guide they give out for visitors to the many historical sites in Dayton. As I went in the back room, Mabel said she would turn on the lights for me and she went out the side door, presumably to turn them on. A few minutes later, I asked why the lights weren't on, and she laughed. She said to get light in there, they open the door, lol! She then told me this building had no electricity! I was very happy to visit here, as Mabel made me feel very welcome, just as another historical society volunteer made me feel welcome at their museum the other day. I recommend going here when you get the chance.

Rounding out my historic court house tour of my 2017 Nevada road trip is this beauty. This is…read moreAmerican history at its best. Be sure to check out on your visit to Virginia City. It's just one street up from the main drag. From the web: The Storey County Courthouse, built in 1876 after being destroyed in the great fire of 1875, is the state's oldest continuously operating courthouse. The courthouse boasts one of the few Lady of Justices in the country that is not blindfolded. Storey County chose to not blindfold her to communicate to its citizens that justice was not blind here.

Absolutely beautiful building that grabs your eye when you arrive in town. A little bird told me…read morethe Storey County Courthouse was built in 1876 after being destroyed in the great fire of 1875 It is the state's oldest continuously operating courthouse. The courthouse boasts one of the few Lady of Justices in the country that is not blindfolded. Storey County chose to not blindfold her to communicate to its citizens that justice was not blind here

Super clean bathrooms and they have toilet seat liners!!!! Probably the first and only rest stop…read moreon I-80 west to have this available! I'm also traveling from Salt Lake City, UT to Sacramento, CA and there's a ton of rest stops in between. It was getting dark and cold, but there's plenty of signs to show where dogs are allowed and not allowed, but they're should be more signs to pick up after them. Then again, pet owners should know better (face palm). Pretty small area, but enough to make a quick pit stop and go head into The biggest little city of Nevada.

If you are traveling west on I 80 and don't think you can make it to Reno, this is THE place to…read morestop. It is a very nice Rest Area. If has covered picnic benches, mature trees and a nice park atmosphere. The restrooms are real flush toilets and are kept reasonably clean for public toilets - in the women's side anyway. I can't comment on the men's. There is also a pet relief area away from the park and picnic area. It is part of the California Trail and there is a marker and information about the trail so you can take a rest, stretch your legs, and get a bit of American History. We zip along at 70 MPH along the same route that the California Pioneers travelled by covered wagon in the mid-1800's. In so many ways, this is a pretty cool place to stop. Worth a 5 minute stop on your travels west.

Wonderful tour highly recommend for locals and visitors. Neil our tour guide knows the area and…read moretells the history of Virginia City. There's know doubt we will take another tour soon!

It was great! Highly recommend. Gives you a chance to see some places that you may have only read…read moreabout. Take a cool look at some of the off road places around Virginia City. We would definitely do it again.

Need a place to cool off, spend a lazy day? Maybe go boating/fishing & finish your day off with a…read morelittle fire & some S'mores? This is the spot! I've been coming to Lake Lahontan & camping ever since since I was a kid. Now my own little family joins me. It's nice coming here because, there aren't people EVERYWHERE like at some of the nearby popular lakes. (Lake Tahoe.) Of course, Tahoe has crystal clear snow water. Lake Lahontan has the same snow water, but it's dirtier. It travels all the way down the Carson river. Still yet, we all swim in the lake & have lived to tell the tale! I don't recommend eating the fish here, due to their high mercury content. There are plenty to catch for fun, like bass. You'll see them flop in the lake very often! All in all; if you're searching for a less "touristy," lake & don't mind it being a little muddier, come here. It's the perfect lake to come to & escape from your busy life. You & your family will enjoy it here. PS: Don't forget to bring sunscreen!! It gets hot.

Garbage all over that the rangers just drive right past. Instead of cleaning the park. Garbage…read morepiles in the restrooms. Extremely heavy police presence. Police driving through campsites, pulling ppl over for frivolous things all day & all night. If you like being harassed & spied on by police driving through your site staring at you then this is your place. They also have speed traps regularly on the road in & out to access the park. Not a nice place t stay. Be warned.

Nice little dog park attached to a cute neighborhood park. Dog park has separate play areas for…read moresmall and large dogs with grass, trees, chairs, and water for dogs to drink and play in. My dog appreciates the grass and shade on these hot summer days.

This park is perfect for dog lovers, as it has separate sections for big and little dogs. Also…read moresome areas for kids to play in and large green grassy areas to run around. My complaints are the lack of restroom facilities, or rather open restroom facilities. There are bathrooms, but are closed and not serviced and the city has instead resorted to port-a-potties. The water fountains for drinking were shut off too. The tables there could use replacing and the children's play equipment in general seemed worn, but my kid especially liked the tire swing. If I was a dog owner, this place would be a better choice for me over other parks in the area.