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.

This marker is located along the road that leads from Carson City to Virginia City. It's on a…read moresomewhat steep hill and there is a train crossing. It's on the east side of the road. The marker reads, "Gold Hill's first fire company was organized as Silver Hook & Ladd on Novemeber 18, 1863. It disbanded and re-organized as Liberty Hose Co. No.1 on August 19 1864, purchasing its first hose carriage from Folsom & Hiller of San Francisco in October of 1864 for $400. The company occupied a 16 by 25 foot town owned building, later moving to Sol Weil's building on Main St. In 1868, the company purchased a Hunneman hand-pumped fire engine from San Francisco's Howard Engine Co. No.3, re-organizing as an engine company, but retaining the hose company. In 1869 Liberty built its own 28 by 60 foot firehouse on this site, with a bell tower and second floor rooms for the foreman and one or two others. In 1873, the company sold the Hunneman hand engine and purchased a new Button hand, adding a structure on the north side for maintaining and storing hose in 1874. Liberty sold its hand engine in 1910, keeping a four-wheel hose carriage and two-wheel cart in service. Liberty Engine and Hose No.1 disbanded in 1938. A WPA project repaired and painted the firehouse that year, but the combination of heavy snows and schools desk stored on the second floor collapsed the old firehouse in the winter of 1952." All that remains is this stone monument where the roof tower has been mounted. There is not much space here for parking but if the road is quiet, you can pull to the side. [Review 17698 overall - 44 in Nevada - 1219 of 2022.]

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!!!

Chollar Mine Tour - A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Virginia City…read more Recommended by locals, I made my way to the Chollar Mine, once the 5th largest mine during the 19th-century Gold Rush era. In its prime, it yielded an overwhelming amount of gold--worth millions of dollars then and easily billions in today's value. Scattered across the grounds are authentic mining tools, giving visitors a sense of the equipment used back in the day. One highlight was the rock smasher, which the staff explained in detail. From the start, John and Gary gave me a warm welcome and patiently answered all my questions. Before we entered the mine, Gary provided a fascinating introduction to its history and operations--explaining how miners worked in 8-hour shifts, the intense conditions they faced underground, and how they coped with the heat from the geothermal groundwater. Equipped with a helmet, I followed the narrow tunnels where the ceiling is low enough to give you a bump if you're not careful. Along the old rail tracks used for transporting minerals, Gary demonstrated the rope-and-pulley system, drilling tools, and even how miners once relied on rats and candles to test air quality inside the mine. He also pointed out the split line in the rock that marked different mining outputs, giving a vivid sense of how geologists identified the veins. To make the experience more tactile, he even handed me some clay samples from the mine, so I could literally feel the earth that once hid so much gold. Unfortunately, visitors cannot go as deep into the mine as I had hoped--I wanted to experience the underground heat myself--but for safety reasons, the tour is limited. The cave can be slippery, and you'll often need to bend down to avoid injury. After the tour, Gary enthusiastically offered to take photos for guests, adding a personal touch to the visit. Beyond the tour itself, I learned that John now owns the mine, while Gary has written a novel that brings Virginia City's Golden Age to life. --- Final Thoughts The Chollar Mine Tour is more than just a history lesson--it's an immersive journey into the life of 19th-century miners. Thanks to the passion and effort of John and Gary, visitors can better appreciate the challenges, ingenuity, and culture of Virginia City's mining heritage. ---

Absolutely awesome experience hang gliding is probably one of the best things to do but Paul made…read moreit that much better super informative a real professional at what he does reminded me of top gun

Incredible experience. Best views. Highly recommend. I've been hang gliding once. This is even…read morebetter. This totally beats a helicopter tour.

Took a tour of the Gold Hill Hotel. Extremely knowledgeable guides.a heater mix of history and…read morehaunted stories. They were friendly and welcoming to our group. We had a great time, lots of fun! The money goes to restoring historical Virginia City Properties. I will be booking future tours! Great idea for a weekend getaway or for a group looking for a fun event!!

From the owner: Paranormal Fundraisers - Historic Lectures - Historic Research - Community Events All $$ raised on…read morethe Comstock - stay on the Comstock. We seek to understand paranormal events using all tools at our disposal with a scientific approach. Using historical data as our primary source. Paranormal Consultants to the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture since 2014.

I think this is a gem of a local state park. Fees are very reasonable. Good facilities, trails,…read morepicnic spots, pet friendly. I think this would make a fine family gathering. Camping is available for a fee. A "beach" area along the river perfect for fishing. We have visited several times and it is always clean. I would definitely recommend if you want a place easy to access yet you feel away from the hustle and bustle. Potentially a perfect get away spot that is not packed.

Dayton State Park is a lovely little park with a historic background surrounding silver mining in…read morethe area. There are only 10 campsites and until Covid-19 hit, you could almost always find a spot. That's no guarantee now but I suspect visitation will subside over winter with no hookups at the park. It does get quite cold here in the winter. The sites are gravel and largely level. The first half of the loop is more tent-friendly sized spaces and the latter half have a bit more room for larger rigs. They are all surrounded by majestic cottonwoods that are utterly glorious in the fall. The tree cover is great for summer shade but a challenge if you're managing a solar setup. There are some sites that are less shaded to offset that, though. There's central water, flush toilets, and trash receptacles. The dump station is open intermittently and I've yet to understand the pattern to when it is and isn't. There are two free dump stations I'm aware of in Carson City, though -- at the Maverik (at Hwy 50 and College Ave.) and the new Golden Gate (at College Ave. and Retail Dr.) The park is split by Hwy 50 with the stamp mill ruins on the west side and the campground and restrooms on the east side. There is a foot tunnel connecting the two bits but it's a bit dicey from a safety standpoint so I'd recommend strolling to the aboveground crosswalk a little down the road. Dayton State Park is a sweet little place full of potential but largely unloved and overlooked. As a former Dayton resident, I've gotten to witness the park's challenges over time. In talking with the park supervisor about it, she acknowledged Dayton has its struggles, sometimes involving crime, and that the Nevada park system is underfunded and understaffed like most public lands departments. I've not had any issues when staying there but have witnessed some questionable activity in the day use area. It seems the tide is turning as locals have begun to reclaim it in recent months and have been putting in substantial volunteer time to freshen it up and give it the love it deserves. I'm hopeful that effort will help Dayton SP become a destination instead of just a place to stop over for the night. We're looking forward to joining in after our post-full-timer lives once we get our house built nearby. A note about fires: this is a volatile wildfire area so charcoal fires and smoking outdoors are often banned much of the year. Don't count on being able to grill in any Nevada State Park during fire seasons. Have a backup plan or support some of the local business in my little town -- Js' Oldtown Bistro on Main Street is absolutely wonderful. It's my absolute favorite restaurant but since it's off the main drag (US 50), you might not notice it. And for scrumptious tamales and other Mexican fare, The Lady Tamales is right by the park. The Pizza Factory has also delivered to us in the park if you're looking for your dinner to come to you.

As a local, this was an amazing find! I was simply looking online for fun stuff to do over the…read moreholiday break and found Reno Food Tours. We met our tour guide, Fanci, at Cafe Whitney at 11am. She was great and gave us some interesting facts about the Whitney Peak Hotel building while we had delicious ahi tuna tacos with a wonton shell. From there we walked over to Crafted Palette. We had not known about this place and what a hidden gem. We had an amazing wellington pie and a cherry pie. Crafted Palette features local artists and offers sip and paint classes. From there we went to Wild River Grille where we had amazing bruschetta and pork belly. The GM also gave us a great tour of the building and some of the history behind the restaurant and the apartments above, once a hotel (Marilyn Monroe was a guest while filming The Misfits!) We next journeyed to Papa What's Cooking for red beans and rice, with a side of cornbread. Both excellent. Finally, we wrapped up the day at Sierra Bakery and Creamery, where the owner creates all the ice cream recipes himself and we were able to chat with him. Great guy and great ice cream and treats. My friend wound up buying a quart to take home. Reno Food Tours is a great way to spend an afternoon. Our guide, Fanci, was great and gave us lots of fun facts about various buildings and some historical information and lore surrounding the biggest little city. The restaurant stops are the tour do change up every so often so we definitely decided we would go again. Highly recommend as a fun way to enjoy the city of Reno.

Went to an event and showed up on time. Nobody was present, there was no notice of cancellation,…read moreand no chance to leave any feedback. There is no number to call off their website. I have emailed confirmations too! Given the other reviews are all 5 years ago or more, I suspect the organization has gone zombie. If you can't get a person on the phone I'd say don't touch it with a barge pole!