Had a great time!' Gary was the best tour ever and had so much helpful information. Best part of…read moreour visit to Virginia city!! Thank you from Tommy!!!

My family and I visited the Chollar Mine and had a very disappointing and concerning experience. I…read moream writing this to inform others, particularly those who are elderly, tall, or have health conditions. Access and Facilities: The mine is difficult to locate. The driveway descends a steep hill that is cluttered with personal items and debris. Parking is extremely limited and it is difficult to turn around with a larger vehicle. There is no formal office, lobby, gift shop, or restroom. The operation is cash only; no credit cards are accepted. Arrival and Payment: Upon arrival, we opened our car door and were greeted by a staff member who informed us admission was $25 per person, $75 total for our group. After paying, we walked around our car and observed a group of visitors standing underneath a tree waiting for the tour to begin. There was no posted information, safety signage, or health hazard warnings anywhere prior to payment. Lack of Adequate Warning: Just before entering, the guide stated that this is a real mine and it is a little bit smaller than you expect. There was a small sign stating "Caution - Low Ceiling." By that point, payment had already been made and it was too late to reconsider. There was no prior warning that the mine is less than five feet tall for the entire length, requiring visitors to remain bent over continuously while also having to dodge an air tube running through the narrow passage. There were no warnings posted regarding the physical requirements or risks for individuals who are elderly, tall, have back problems, or have cardiac, respiratory, or asthma-related conditions. We were hitting the top of our hats every few seconds, approximately 15-20 times throughout the tour. The Tour Itself: The tour consists of walking approximately 350-400 feet into the mine shaft. At the end, the shaft is blocked by dirt. Visitors must sit or stand in that confined area while the guide speaks about the mine, and then walk back out the same route. In my opinion, this experience is not worth $25 per person. I would not pay $10 for it. Health and Safety Concerns: The physical demands were significant. My elderly husband had extreme difficulty remaining bent over for that duration, and it was very difficult for me as a tall person. Once deep inside, the air quality was very poor with minimal oxygen and ventilation. I became severely lightheaded, nauseous, and short of breath. After exiting, my family members confirmed they also experienced difficulty breathing. I felt so ill that I was concerned I might need medical attention and had to remain in bed for the remainder of the day. I am still recovering. Recommendation: This attraction may be suitable for individuals who are small-framed, in excellent physical condition, and have no underlying health issues. However, I strongly advise individuals who are tall, elderly, have back issues, or have any heart or respiratory conditions not to attend. The absence of clear health and physical requirement warnings prior to payment is unacceptable and poses a potential health hazard. I wish we had not gone and we will not return.

My boyfriend and I came here for a drink and stayed for the underground mine tour! This is a…read morecash-only establishment (or at least the mine tour tickets are) so make sure you have your money on you. Otherwise, there is an ATM machine inside. The tour itself was so neat and unique! Our guide was entertaining and well informed. I definitely recommend if you're in the area!

I think the last time I was in this saloon was about 40 years ago. I remember taking a field trip…read morein elementary school in the mid 80's to tour VC. I remember taking the mine tour and being amazed that it is a part of our local history. I met some friends on a chilly Friday evening for drinks and karaoke. There was quite the crowd already at 8pm and I could tell it was a popular local watering hole. All the patrons were singing along with each karaoke guest and having a great time. The bartender was a very nice guy that was doing a great job keeping up with everyone despite being the only one behind the bar that night. We made sure to tip him well. He was slinging fresh cocktails, fresh draft pours, and some ready to drink cocktails. A couple of us put our names and song choices in for karaoke, the DJ had pretty much everything available to him. The songs ranged from classic rock, classic country, modern rock, modern country, 80's chart toppers, and some obscure songs that a number of locals got pumped up to hear! I got up to belt out my raspy rendition of The Promise, it was fun to get to 'perform' in front of a crowd again. A couple others in my group sang their hearts out as well. We will be back soon!

What a fantastic way to spend Valentine's Day in my favorite city in the sky!…read more This is our third time on the Murder Mystery Train Trip! Every year it's a different who duh it theme! It's fun to ask the characters questions before the murder happens. Then you have time to fill out your paperwork with the correct answers to win a prize! While on the train you can enjoy a well arrange Valentine's Day snack pack for two with sandwich's, fruit, chocolate dipped strawberries and cookies along with wine, water and beer! At the end, as you're exiting the train, they give out beautiful red roses to the ladies to enjoy. This is a favorite thing for us to do! Sometimes I wish it was much longer! They have about three trips a day Noon, 2, 4pm. All the characters are Knowledge, the train staff are awesome when checking in! The grounds are perfect for parking and bathroom facilities. There are many other train trips to take throughout the year, so definitely hop aboard and experience the beauty of the region and explore the gold rush time of Virginia City NV.

What an amazing experience the Candy Cane Express was! We have two under 4 and this was our second…read moreyear riding the train. This version is in the daytime and perfect for littles. The staff makes it extra special with hot chocolate and a little goodie bag, songs, stories, and they come around and ask all the kids names so Santa can actually name them all off. My daughter's response was absolutely priceless, "HE KNOWS MY NAME! He said I'm on the nice list!" I will remember that forever and am so looking forward to more experiences on the V & T. The cars were clean and beautiful, comfortable seats, easy parking, clean restrooms, and other fun things to do before and after the ride.

Great ghost tour. Steps and sounds were there as well as shadows. Don't forget to check your photos…read morelater, captured a blue mist

This tour was amazing!!! Informative and so much detail to the local history! I LOVED every moment!read more

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!

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

Love, love The Washoe Club! This is a for real creepy, scary, haunted building. We have visited…read moreseveral times over the past 10 years and I always love learning something new about the building's incredible history. Take the haunted tour, you'll love seeing the building and hearing about the well documented paranormal events that have occurred there. This truly is my 1 must see every time I visit Virginia City!

As a life long paranormal enthusiast, The Washoe Club was Amazing!!! The staff is so awesome and…read morefriendly and the evidence we got was incredible, we cant wait to come back and do a overnight!!

We had the most wonderful experience having our wedding at the St. Mary's Art Center! The property…read moreis an amazing and beautiful historic building that provides a beautiful space and backdrop for a ceremony and reception. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and went so smoothly -- Paula and Beth were wonderful to work with and I couldn't recommend the St. Mary's Art Center enough!

This is a gorgeous historic property and well worth a visit. The art center has several galleries,…read moreincluding rotating exhibitions. There are some unique and wonderful fine art shows here. There are also a lot of fun events, including live music, receptions, a neat 4th of July event, and their annual holiday faire. I've taken several art classes here too - they're very chill and fun, kind of like workshops where you get some instruction but also get to play and follow your own vision and creativity. The classes vary widely too, it's not just painting but also includes things like mosaics, beading, collage, and so on. Finally, the place just has a great vibe - historical exhibits, pretty antiques, nice art, and nice staff.