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Explore the Wild West: Virginia City and Carson City from Lake Tahoe
Explore the Wild West: Virginia City and Carson City from Lake Tahoe
Wild West Day Trip from Lake Tahoe with Train Ride
Wild West Day Trip from Lake Tahoe with Train Ride
Wild West Day Trip from Lake Tahoe with Train Ride

Wild West Day Trip to Virginia City from Tahoe with Train Ride

By Discover Lake Tahoe Tours
8.8 out of 10
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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 Railway. Then explore the town however you wish, checking out museums and visiting the saloon.

Activity location

  • Virginia & Truckee Railroad
    • 165 F Street,
    • 89440, Virginia City, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Virginia & Truckee Railroad
    • 165 F Street,
    • 89440, Virginia City, Nevada, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTrain ride
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned shuttle bus
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission to attractions (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sun cream and a reusable water bottle

Activity itinerary

Virginia & Truckee Railroad
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
7 mile train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back.
Comstock Lode
  • 3h
Comstock Lode - Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City
Virginia City Visitor Center
  • 10m
On C street
The Delta Saloon
  • 1h
Great place for refreshments
The Way It Was Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Recommended museum by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours
St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Must see...
Genoa Bar (Pass by)
Oldest bar in Nevada
Piper's Opera House
  • 10m
Must see
Fourth Ward School Museum
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Must see

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVirginia & Truckee Railroad
    • 165 F Street,
    • 89440, Virginia City, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVirginia & Truckee Railroad
    • 165 F Street,
    • 89440, Virginia City, Nevada, United States

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