South Lake Tahoe Trip Overview
Delve into Nevada’s Wild West mining history on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, a mining boomtown listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. With a knowledgeable guide, travel along part of the Pony Express on the drive to Virginia City, where you’ll take a ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Then explore the town however you wish, checking out museums and visiting the saloon.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: South Lake Tahoe, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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Delve into Nevada’s Wild West mining history on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, a mining boomtown listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. With a knowledgeable guide, travel along part of the Pony Express on the drive to Virginia City, where you’ll take a ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Then explore the town however you wish, checking out museums and visiting the saloon.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Virginia & Truckee Railroad, 165 F Street, Virginia City, NV 89440
7 mile train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Comstock Lode, Virginia City, NV
Comstock Lode – Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Virginia City Visitor Center, 86 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440
On C street
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Delta Saloon, 18 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440
Great place for lunch and refreshments
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Way It Was Museum, 113 S C St, Virginia City, NV 89440-9800
Recommended museum by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church, 111 S E St, Virginia City, NV 89440
Must see…
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Genoa Bar, 2282 Main Street, Genoa, NV 89411
Oldest bar in Nevada
