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Explore the home of history, imagination, and spirit on your next visit to Virginia City, Nevada. The finest example being San Francisco.

The 19th-century mining boom turned Virginia City into the most important settlement between Denver and San Francisco; and grubby prospectors into instant millionaires. They built mansions, imported furniture and fashions from Europe and the Orient, and helped finance the Civil War... and then went on to build empires around the world. At the peak of its glory, Virginia City was a boisterous town. There was gold in every hill and millions of dollars were being made. Men came from everywhere. The spirits of these Comstock characters still inhabit the places they built, and 150 years later romance still thrives in the wondrous place in the shadow of Sun Mountain. Learn of , the "Bonanza Kings" of Irish descent: Mackay, Fair, Flood and O'Brien or Mark Twain and his stint as a reporter for the Territorial Enterprise, and how his writing career began here. Virginia City is for families with a passion for history, imagination and truly unforgettable fun! View our Social Media House Rules here:https://visitvirginiacitynv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vc_socialmediahouserules.pdf

10/28/2026

Join us in Virginia City, NV for our Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 AM as we come together to honor the men and women who have served our country.

Please note that this parade begins at 11 AM — not noon like some of our other parades — so be sure to plan accordingly.

Those who would like to participate in the parade should note that sign-ups close 48 hours before the event, on Monday, Nov. 9 in the morning.

We hope you’ll join us in showing appreciation for our veterans and being part of this special community tradition in Virginia City.

📍 Sign-up link in comments.

10/27/2026

Hauntober in Virginia City, NV is going out with a bang. 👻

From family-friendly tricks and treats to ghost tours, paranormal investigations, Victorian balls, and overnight experiences, the final week of Hauntober is packed.

Whether you’re coming for the history, the hauntings, or a little bit of both, there are plenty of things to do in Virginia City, NV before October disappears.

📍 Find the full Halloween week lineup and event details on our website.

10/27/2026

The spirits have spoken, and they had opinions. 👻

The Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl brought another spirited afternoon to Virginia City, NV, with creative drinks, sweet treats, haunted stops, and plenty of Hauntober fun along the way.

Congratulations to this year’s standouts:

🏆 Best Atmosphere: Firehouse Saloon
👻 Spirits’ Choice: Silver Queen Hotel
🥃 Best Drink: Bonanza
🍬 Best Treat: Savage Grill
💀 Best Drink Name: The Washoe Club Museum

Thank you to everyone who joined the crawl, supported our local businesses, cast a vote, and helped make the day such a fun one on the Comstock.

Until next time, we’ll blame the spirits. 👀

10/26/2026

A reminder of the resilience woven into Virginia City, NV’s history. 🔥

On October 26, 1875, a small blaze in a boarding house grew into the Great Fire of 1875, ultimately destroying 75% of town. Homes, businesses, and mines were lost, thousands were left homeless, and damages reached into the millions.

In the aftermath, neighboring towns stepped in with food, clothing, and supplies, helping Virginia City begin the long process of rebuilding.

Brick by brick, the town rose again.

151 years later, the story of the Great Fire remains one of hardship, community, and resilience on the Comstock.

10/24/2026

Hauntober is officially in full effect in Virginia City, NV. The skeletons are out, the haunted stories are making the rounds, the saloons are feeling extra spirited, and the whole town has settled into spooky season.

If you like your fall plans with a little history, mystery, and classic Comstock weirdness, October is a pretty good time to be here.

📍 Virginia City, NV

10/24/2026

Northern Nevada lost a familiar voice and a true champion for the community with the passing of Panama Hoston.

For decades, Panama brought energy, laughter, and heart to the airwaves while giving so much of himself to local causes and the people around him. His impact reached far beyond the microphone.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues, and everyone who grew up listening to him.

Rest easy, Panama. You will be deeply missed.

📷: 2 News Nevada

10/22/2026

Halloween night in Virginia City, NV, is for the whole family. 🎃

The Hauntober Costume Contest + Safe Trick-or-Treating returns Oct. 31, inviting kids, adults, and even pets to come dressed for the occasion.

Costume contest check-in begins at 5 PM in front of the Visitor Center, followed by safe trick-or-treating at participating shops along the boardwalk.

VC knows how to show up for Halloween.

📍 Find full Hauntober details on our website.

10/21/2026

Virginia City, NV, has been called a ghost town plenty of times, but Atlas Obscura’s latest feature tells a more interesting story.

Their video explores how the Comstock’s historic buildings, streets, and landmarks are still woven into everyday life — including Piper’s Opera House, which continues to host performances, tours, events, and gatherings more than a century after its earliest days.

That’s part of what makes Virginia City, NV, different. The history isn’t tucked away behind glass. It’s still part of the town.

📍 Watch the full video at Atlas Obscura: https://bit.ly/4ibQ8jZ

10/20/2026

Hauntober is still going strong in Virginia City, NV. 👻

There’s still time for ghost tours, walking séances, paranormal investigations, spooky art nights, haunted hotels, and plenty of reasons to experience the town after dark.

If you’ve been thinking about a fall day trip or weekend getaway, consider this your sign to make the trip before October disappears. 👀

📍 Check the full Hauntober event lineup via the link in the comments.

10/10/2026

Fall is a good excuse to spend a day in Virginia City, NV. 🍂

Come up with the family, make it a date, or just take your time wandering town. Shops, history, good food, mountain air, and plenty of things to do in Virginia City, NV make for an easy autumn getaway.

📍Plan your visit at visitvirginiacitynv.com.

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86 S C Street
Virginia City, NV
89440

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https://visitvirginiacitynv.com/

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