Reno Arch
Virginia Street at Commercial Row, Reno
NV 89501
Neighborhood: Downtown
Reno
The famous lighted arch went up in 1926 to celebrate the completion
of the Transcontinental Highway through Reno.
Ponderosa Mine Tour
106 South C St, (Ponderosa Saloon), Virginia
City NV 89440,
Neighborhood: Virginia
City,
This is family fun for everyone in the heart of downtown Virginia
City. See the complete underground mine workings of an authentic
gold and silver mine.
Nevada State Capitol
101 North Carson St, Carson City NV 89701
Neighborhood: Downtown
Carson City
The history of the second oldest capitol building west of the Mississippi
is as colorful as Nevada itself.
Nevada Museum of Art
160 West Liberty St
(E.L. Wiegand Gallery)
Reno NV 89501
Neighborhood: Downtown
Reno
This museum has evolved into a major art attraction since it humbly
began in 1931. Three galleries house both the permanent collection
and changing exhibits.
Way It Was Museum (The)
113 C St
Virginia City NV 89440
Neighborhood: Virginia
City
An extensive collection of rare photos, mineral and mining artifacts,
maps and costumes reminiscent of the 1860 Comstock days captivates
visitors to this museum.
Bucket Of Blood Saloon
1 South "C" St
Virginia City NV 89440
Neighborhood: Virginia
City
Travel back to the old Comstock days when you visit this historic
old saloon that used to be one of the most celebrated watering holes
in Virginia City.
Bowers Mansion Museum
Highway 395 South
(at Highway 429)
Washoe Valley NV 89511
Neighborhood: Washoe
Valley
This beautiful sandstone mansion was the home of Sandy Bowers, one
of the first people to strike it rich on the Comstock. When the mansion
was built in the late 1800s, it was the most fabulous home in all
of Nevada.
Wilbur D. May Museum and Aboretum
1500 Washington St
(Rancho San Rafael Park)
Reno NV 89503.
Neighborhood: Reno
North
Having traveled around the world more than 40 times, Wilbur May amassed
an astounding collection of artifacts. He was a philanthropist of
the first order and left a marvelous legacy for generations to enjoy.
National Wild Horse & Burro Center
Highway 445 at Palomino Valley
Palomino Valley NV 89436
Neighborhood: Highway
445 North
If you've ever wanted to see a wild mustang up close and personal,
then this is the place. Nevada is home to more wild horses than any
other state.
National Automobile Museum
10 Lake St
Reno NV 89501,
Neighborhood: Downtown
Reno
If classic cars are your passion, then this museum is an absolute
must-see. The 100,000-square-foot building houses one of the largest
collections of antique automobiles to be found anywhere
Sparks Heritage Museum
820 Victorian Ave
Sparks NV 89431
Neighborhood: Sparks
Victorian Square
In 1900, the Central Pacific Railroad decided to move the tracks
out of Wadsworth, Nevada, and run them closer to the base of the
Sierra Nevada mountains.
Fleischmann Planetarium
1650 North Virginia St
(University of Nevada Campus)
Reno NV 89507
Neighborhood: Downtown
Reno
This facility is totally far out! Learn how much you would weigh
on Venus and about black holes in the universe.
Fourth Ward School Museum
Highway 341
(at B Street)
Virginia City NV 89440
Neighborhood: Virginia
City
History buffs will enjoy this interesting old schoolhouse. It was
built in the late 1880s so the Comstock students could get their
education in a fine modern building
Nevada State Museum
600 North Carson St
Carson CIty NV 89701
Neighborhood: Downtown
Carson City
This building was originally erected in 1870 as the U.S. Mint, which
coined more than $49,000,000 until 1893. Now a museum, it hosts about
250,000 visitors each year and has become famous for exhibits such
as The Chinese Experience, the Dat So La Lee Washoe Indian baskets
and Coin Press #1.
Santa Steam Train Rides
2180 South Carson St
(Nevada State Railroad Museum)
Carson City NV 89701
Neighborhood: Downtown
Carson City
This two-day holiday event has become the museum's most popular weekend.
During the event, more than 4,000 people will ride this historic
steam train.
Virginia City
Highway 341 at "C" Street
Virginia City NV 89440
Neighborhood: Virginia
City
The history of the wild, wild West permeates this wonderful little
town hidden in the foothills between Reno and Carson City.
Washoe County Courthouse
200 South Virginia St
Reno NV 89512
Neighborhood: Downtown
Reno
The courthouse was completed in 1912 and is still in use today. It
was designed by noted Nevada architect Frederick J. DeLongchamps,
who also designed the downtown post office and other Nevada courthouses.
Glendale School House
Victorian Avenue at Pyramid Way
(Victorian Square)
Sparks NV 89431
Neighborhood: Sparks
Victorian Square
The town of Glendale preceded Reno as a settlement and was thought
to be destined to be the metropolis along the Truckee River.
Castle (The)
Taylor Street at "B" Street
Virginia City NV 89440
Neighborhood: Virginia
City
This beautiful old mansion nestled at the foothills of Mount Davidson
boasts to be Virginia City's only truly original mansion from the
1800s. The furnishings were imported from Europe in 1868 and are
still on display.
Delta Saloon
18 South "C" St
Virginia City NV 89440
Neighborhood: Virginia
City
At this historic saloon you will find an old Faro table that was
nicknamed "The Famous Suicide Table" because two consecutive
players lost everything they owned and then committed suicide.
Great Basin Adventure
1500 Washington St
(Rancho San Rafael Park)
Reno NV 89503
Neighborhood: Reno
North
Old-fashioned fun is the name of the game here. The attractions include
a petting zoo, log ride and a mine where you can actually pan for
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