Our group had an excellent experience touring the property. Just a heads up for less than mobile folks, 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. read more

We had the best guide. Informative, a great storyteller and he made the whole experience enjoyable. 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 read more

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So for Mother's day this year our daughters (mine and my sisters) decided on something different. A tour of the mansion followed by high tea. The tour was given my an amazing young man who really likes his job and knows the history of this fantastic place. The tour was three levels (sorry, not ideal for the handicapped). I had a few issues with the quite steep stairs, but I survived. The mansion is apparently haunted and has 5 resident ghosts. All friendly except the maid .. apparently she's not happy if you mess up the house. I did not see any ghosts or feel their presence and there was nothing paranormal in any of the photos I took. High Tea was uncoventional, but it was delicious. And because their were a few cancelation, we were joined by our hosts and had lots of interesting conversation. On the whole it was a great afternoon. Check their website of Ghost Tours and other events. read more

Mackay Mansion - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Virginia City, Nevada

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Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and fun. We loved the ghost stories and all the artifacts. read more

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We always visit the Mackey Mansion in Virginia City near Halloween in the fall. We love this annual friends-family tradition! Instead of our usual tours, this year we did the haunted house. It was short, but it was great fun. The whole experience was interactive, and everyone had an amazing time! read more

Last night I was fortunate enough to have tea with friends then do some paranormal investigating of The Mackay Mansion in Virginia City, NV, and let me tell you, it was such an incredible and unique experience! Between the stories and history as told by our AMAZING hosts Katie & Halen, the palpable energy, and the spiritual activity of the night, it is definitely one for the books. If you're into haunted places I highly recommend you check it out sometime! Thank you to Peter, Emma, & Lily for "playing" with me. You kiddos deserved better read more

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We reserved a 2 hour ghost tour months before and wasn't sure how it would work out. The young man who greeted us was very friendly and knowledgeable about the mansion and its history. He brought us some equipment to use while on our tour and it was very helpful and entertaining. We had lights and bells going off at random times and it seemed like the house and its past inhabitants were interacting with us. I so recommend this tour for people who enjoy this kind of activity. read more

Mackay Mansion - Miss Mackey's bedroom - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Virginia City, Nevada

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The Paranormal activi-tea caught my attention right away! A haunted tea party? Say no more! I wanted to do something to celebrate school being finished and shared the event with two friends who were all for it. I had to hunt the person in charge, as you have to call to reserve but after she explained she was on vacation I understood. Not wanting to give much away, the tea party was something out of a movie set, endless options of snacks, desserts, and other goodies! Plus, they had an awesome raffle, it was neat to come out as one of the winners. Initially we were given a tour of mansion, then lead down to the bottom level for the tea party. After taking in our history we were able to pick which equipment item we wanted to use and were on our way for a good two hours. I have never been to the Mackay Mansion, but this experience was one of a kind. I definitely anticipate coming back soon! read more

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No set times for tours. We were told a tour would begin in a few minutes. We waited ten and enquirered when the next tire would be. The two decorators then asked and were told another 20 minutes. Not professional or worth the time nor money to access this property. We moved on to another venue to find welcoming and friendly people and great history of the area. We love to tour houses and have throughout the us and abroad and never encounter a place that does not have a set time for a tour to begin nor adequate info upon arrival. read more

This is a very nice tour. The tour guide, Halen, was very nice and informative. Lots of history. The outside was nice too. I think the stairs were the steepest and highest I think I've been on. Very interesting room and interesting that Ulysses S. Grant and Thomas Edison were there at one time too. Recommended, especially if you like history. read more

Megan was an engaging and informative docent. Learning fascinating details about the mansion really brought its history to life. Delving into the paranormal aspects made the whole experience that much more intriguing! Enjoyable tour and I highly recommend! read more

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My girlfriend and I visited the Mackey Mansion this past Sunday. It was later in the afternoon and cold outside so there wasn't too many people around when we arrived. I rang the doorbell and sat down on the bench out front like the message on the phone said to do. We were there around 4:15pm and the tours run for about 30 minutes and stop at 5:00pm. We figured we had a good chance of getting a tour so we waited. A few minutes later we were let inside. Our tour ended up being a private which really just added to our experience. The young lady who gave us our tour, I am so sorry I forgot her name, was wonderful. She was fun, informative and very sweet. Our tour lasted around 30 minutes and we were allowed to roam the grounds afterwards. During the tour, we visited many parts of the mansion while learning unique things about the rooms or objects in the room. There's way too many cool things to just go one time. We plan on going back for some of their events and nighttime paranormal investigations. I highly recommend visiting Mackay Mansion if you're anywhere in the area. read more

This was such a fun tour! I've actually done this tour 3x. All with different friends that were visiting Virginia City. The spooky thing is, all three times I've done this tour- I've gotten this sweet smell of baby powder or like a strong floral women's perfume. I am the only one that could smell it. It was very strong and sudden while doing the tour on the first floor. Nobody else could smell it except for me. It was so strong it felt like someone sprayed it right in my face. No explanation... Kinda chilling... i googled it- It was definitely a ghost! read more

Mackay Mansion - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Virginia City, Nevada

My wife and I decided to go for a drive to Virginia City, and stumbled upon the Mackay Mansion. The whole town is steeped in fantastic Wild West lore and paranormal history, so we just had to take a tour. Our tour guide, Halen, is fantastic! He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the mansion and its former (and current) occupants, which painted a rich picture of the history of the place as well as sharing the personal histories of the folks who lived there. The mansion is stunning, and filled with original furnishings and personal belongings. There is a great deal of paranormal activity within those walls, it is the real deal! The energy of the spirits and entities inside hits you as you walk in the door. If you are drawn to the paranormal, this place is a must to visit. read more

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You must see this place once. It's cheap. $6 adult. Historical. Interesting. Must see. Small little mansion. Not as big as the Washoe club but still interesting. Nice place to see a little history. Not a big place. Can spend 30 mins and see the entire place. Still interesting to see history. read more

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I was originally drawn to this historical landmark because of its connection to the Comstock and John Mackay. Growing up in Reno I have had the opportunity to visit some of the other museums on fields trips, but I had not been to Mackay Mansion. My husband and I were the only 2 on the tour when we decided to visit mid-week. I really appreciated all of the history that Dawn, our tour guide, was able to share about the history of the Mackay family as well as the Comstock. If you are into paranormal activity, there are also some interesting stories about those who are still inside the house. I personally preferred the history since everywhere in Virginia City has spirits. The cost for adults is $7, and the money goes back to the building for restoration and preservation. Tour guides are all volunteers. Cash preferred but card is accepted. The guided tour is about 20 minutes plus you have time to explore additional rooms. I'd definitely recommend venturing off of C Street to check out the Mackay Mansion. read more

The Mackay Mansion was a very spiritual and exciting experience along with intriguing history. Our tour guide was great, and knew every detail about the mansion, I'm sorry i don't remember his name but he was fantastic. I 100% recommend. read more

Highly recommend a visit to Mackey Mansion! Halen was so kind and very knowledgeable. He was an absolute joy! If you love spooky places this is definitely a must to tick off your list. Be sure to be kind to Maddy and give her a wave. read more

This mansion has a Lotta cool history, it was fun to go and take a tour to see what the inside look like, I was a little apprehensive though when we first approached the house, just because the outside of it is such a poor condition. I understand that the house is quite old, and it takes an incredible amount of funds to keep up on a property such as this, it would've been nice to see a little bit more of the grounds, as well as maybe the kitchen area and some other spaces. Mention felt a little bit cluttered and dirty, but it is an interesting place to visit full of history. read more

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This to say the least was such a disappointment- the " haunted house" was literally less than 3 minutes of cheap entertainment- I am literally so mad we spent $25 dollars a person for this bullS&it!! We drove over 2 hours to come check this out and it was a complete failure and waste of time - NEVER AGAIN!!! how do I get a refund? How come we can't give negative stars!!! PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PLACE!!! -50 STARS!!! read more

This was my first time at the Mackay Mansion. I was actually excited that my boyfriend and I were the only ones touring at the time. Halen was our tour guide and he was amazing. He had a great personality. He was bubbly, energetic and inviting. His knowledge was incredible and he was able to answer every single question we had, though not much was not left to question because he explained everything with such detail. I absolutely loved my time there and will definitely be back! read more

We absolutely love this venue in Virginia City I believe it's a little hidden gym very mature landscaping so it protects from the sun and wind and rain I have done a venue here before when it was pouring rain and we all got in the gazebo and we're dry even the Cake stayed dry I recommend coming here anytime discuss whatever you'd like to do via your party planner and then coordinator whomever it may be they are very helpful in assisting you with all your needs read more

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Very nice tour! Young lady that was our tour guide was great! Awesome piece of history! read more

Mackay Mansion - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Virginia City, Nevada

We took the tour again, and this time our tour guide was Halen. Halen is an excellent tour guide! He really knows his facts, and he makes each tour not only educational but fun. We took a tour of a different Virginia City haunt which was guided by Halen, and we loved it, too. A tour of Mackay Mansion is a must-see when visiting Virginia City! read more

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If your interested in investigating the grounds it can be fun and relaxing. Its a great place for a wedding ceremony but I didnt find it overwhelmingly haunted. Yes, you will hear voices on a ghost box but I've never seen any spirits present themselves. I have been there many x and its not insanely active probably because too much cleansing. read more

The tour guide we had was very knowledgeable about the history and the haunted history. The tour was a mix between guided and self tour. The stairs are steep so keep that in mind if you have any mobility issues but all and all a great experience. read more

I was sure the Mackay Mansion would not live up to the hype. However, this place did NOT disappoint! It's a gorgeous structure, beautifully decorated with many original pieces. There's also a well-maintained small gardens you can visit after the tour. The tour guide (Katie, I think was her name?) was hilarious and extremely knowledgable. She knew the history of the people and the place--I learned quite a bit which I hadn't been able to find in the literature. Katie was also very happy to share pictures of paranormal activity (as well as stories) which was a thrill for me. She really made the Mackay mansion come alive. Really worth the time and effort to get to Virginia City! read more

The tour was so fun we all had a blast! Haylen was a fantastic tour guide 10/10 would recommend.

What an incredible experience! For starters, Dawn, the host and resident of the Mansion was so kind, accommodating, and informative! She gave us the paranormal history of the house complete with some of the best photographic evidence of the haunting we have seen to date. I was there doing a private investigation with my sister and my two sons. The first hour or so, we weren't really getting any activity. We would hear banging and foot steps in other rooms but nothing crazy. However, we hadn't split up yet and were investigating as a group. We finally decided to investigate in pairs and that's when the house came alive While my sister and I were using the spirit box to speak with the Mackays in what was known as Ms. Mackay's room, we began hearing footsteps coming in and out of the room about 2 feet to our left. It got louder and more prominent the longer we sat there. On the third walk through, it sounded (and felt) like it was getting closer to us (maybe even walking towards us) and my sister and I turned tail and ran. It was the realest experience I've ever had. Hearing clearly audible footsteps near you as if a human was walking around but seeing nothing there is absolutely THRILLING. Highly recommend this place for a visit. Just be respectful because the shadow man does not take kindly to people there with bad intentions! read more

We did a really great tour with Dawn here yesterday. She was an excellent tour guide. She showed us some great ghost pics on her phone. Unfortunately I didn't catch any on my camera. Wish we could go in a few more of the rooms, they are fenced off. I would recommend this tour. read more

A great tour while visiting Virginia City. The furnishings, paintings and photos from the 1860s to 1870s are fantastic to see. An authentic look back into the past, and the house is haunted. The guide shows several photos guests took that show outlines of other forms in mirrors and so on. A lot of fun. One of the best things you can do in Virginia City read more

this was a great stop on our trip. the docents were excellent and were very well informed on the history of the mansion and the people who lived there. We did not experience any activity, but certainly learned why parlors are differentiated from living rooms. read more

We go to Virginia city at least once or twice a year and this last time going I finally made it to the Mackay Mansion. It was so awesome. So much of it is original and full of history. It's only had a few owners and they all knew the importance of keeping the mansion as original as possible. The tour guide is very informative and passionate about the mansion. This place is a must see as it was once one of the richest places in America. read more

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Mackey Mansion is a great historical landmark. I've been here a number of times and the tour guides are pretty knowledgeable. The first two times I was here there was no mention of any paranormal activity or ghosts. The last two times the tour seemed mainly about the ghosts. Not sure when they decided to capitalize on the ghost thing but it sure does bring them more tourists. Overall I would recommended this tour for the historical value. read more

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Went on a tour at the Mackay Mansion. Learned so much. Had an amazing tour guide. She new so much (sorry I can't remember her name). Snapped all kinds of pictures and got something amazing. Take a look and see what you think. I was not wearing a cowboy hat! read more

After living near Virginia City for over 13 years, we never had an opportunity to visit the Mackay Mansion until now. Our tour guide Dawn was amazing and so knowledgeable. Great history lesson. Great mansion to explore. If you want to ghost hunt, check this place out. If you are going to drop money in Virginia City, spend a little and check out the Mackay Mansion! read more

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I love haunted and historical sites. This place did not disappoint. Not only does it have an amazing story... it also has a major creepy vibe. Very interesting place to visit. The tour was awesome and informative. Megan was great! I highly recommend checking it out. They also offer nighttime paranormal ghost investigations, which I will definitely be doing in the future. read more

Tons of history, tons of spirits. Totally an awesome place to check out if you're ever near Virginia City. Our tour guide Megan did an awesome job in explaining the history and showing some ghostly figures caught on camera. Would definitely come back and hope I can do an overnight ghost hunt there some day! read more

Dawn was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and fun. The paranormal incidents relayed to us were very interesting. The place needs some real money invested for restoration ... let's help that happen by more visits.! read more

Really enjoyed our tour of this beautiful old place! Tour guide Megan was very knowledgeable and sweet!