Virginia City, NV is the Wild West
Lots of people (I used to be one of them) think Nevada is just one endless desert with not much to do other than gamble. We have found it to be quite the contrary! There are some great historic, haunted and animated towns to explore. Virginia City is one of Nevada’s small towns you don’t want to miss.
It may be set in the 1800s but the entertainment is timeless! It is a town rich in history and the home to a lot of firsts… and lasts. Mark Twain first used his pen name here, Janice Joplin joined what would be her first band, hippie style was born here and it was home to some of the first acid tests (Red Dog Saloon)! As if that is not interesting enough, they have the last full speed stagecoach ride.
There is an ever-evolving calendar of events and something different almost every weekend! There are wild west showdowns, themed balls, silly parades and museums galore. I love costumes and you have to love a town where you can dress in 19th-century attire and blend in completely. With so much to do, the only thing you will have to worry about is how many days you can spare to stay.
Let the adventure begin…
Mary
I can’t believe all of the old bands that rocked that saloon! Did you get any good gossip from any of the old hippies? I’m sure they still frequent the place – if they are still around…Looks like fun!
gonewiththewynns
Everyone asks us if we went to the Bucket of Blood Saloon in Virginia City, what they don’t realize is there is real history in the Red Dog Saloon. You’ll find the owner working most nights and he’s more than happy to share a few stories with you. Enjoy.
lauren
so funny!! leave it up to the wild wild west to race camels hah!! my kids would have loved this not to mention the choo choo trains! What topping did you pick for your donut?? im curious 🙂
gonewiththewynns
I had one cinnamon sugar and one powders sugar donut. They were so yummy!
cindy moseley
Did you go mto the Bucket of Blood salon? There really is one!
Gone With the Wynns
we did! we liked the red dog saloon the best.
joanne
Of course Nikki was one of the good guys! I love that you were in on the action. Looks like fun! 🙂
Gone With the Wynns
They pick someone out of the crowd every show. It was fun.