Virginia City
United States · NevadaUS
Census-designated place in Nevada, United States
Virginia City is a historic town in Storey County, Nevada, United States. It was established in 1859 after the discovery of the Comstock Lode, one of the first major silver deposits in the United States, and rapidly developed into one of the most important mining centers of the American West. At its peak in the mid-1870s, Virginia City had an estimated population of 25,000 residents and served as a center of mining finance, engineering, and innovation.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 787
- Coordinates
- 39.310, -119.650
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 1874 m
Overview of Virginia City
Set in Nevada, United States, Virginia City is a village. Its resident count stands at approximately 787. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture, nature and wellness. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,874 metres.
Things to do in Virginia City
Culture in Virginia City
(1)Under culture, Virginia City is tagged with Mines. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Virginia City's own activity tags.
Nature in Virginia City
(1)Nature lovers get Countryside. Everything listed here comes from what Virginia City is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Virginia City
(1)The wellness shortlist for Virginia City: Ranches. All of it is drawn from Virginia City's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Small places like Virginia City are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Nevada. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Virginia City that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Virginia City known for?
- Virginia City, in Nevada, United States, is best known for culture, nature and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 787 residents.
- What can you do in Virginia City?
- Recorded activities in Virginia City include Mines, Countryside and Ranches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Virginia City located?
- Virginia City is located in Nevada, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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