virginia city national historic landmark

virginia city national historic landmark印象

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  montanan_traveler

  It is fun and free to just walk down the main street and poke your head into all the storefronts that look straight out of 100 years ago. They are interspersed with shops that are open for business making a very interesting blend of past and present.

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  shelby666

  This place is fantastic. Went on a small tour that was a bit rushed you need to go on a weekend and spend some time there. The town is presented as it was in the Wild West days, with locals dressed up as Cowboys, sheriffs and miners.(we went back on a week day there's was no characters dressed up)which took something away from the vibe. There was timed shows and all the Cowboys etc were obliging for photos. Shops and bars were good there's one bar with a suicide table that has a checkered past. The Bucket of Blood bar was a hit with my husband. There's a local called Stinky with his mule he asks for a donation for a photo. It's a pity they let cars/traffic in main streets. Wooden side walks and rustic buildings are awesome. Lots of memorabilia to look at and nick nacks to buy. Loved it would highly recommend it.

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  amyvmd

  Some of the shopkeepers simply walked out and locked their doors back when the gold mining town's population of 10,000 in the 1860's dwindled when the gold petered out. Thanks to the Boveys, this historic town was preserved and is open for people to see how life was in the 19th century. It truly is amazing!

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  442TammyB442

  We were referred here from a lady in Butte. What a welcome surprise. We enjoyed walking through the town looking into the past. They literally have stores, barbershop, soda shop, blacksmith, post office. Set up as of days of old. You get a glance back in time. Not to mention that the candy shop (delicious), and the homemade ice cream was absolutely delicious! A wonderfully fun afternoon. Children of all ages can enjoy this

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  MyLilBiscuit

  This is clearly a town that takes such pride in their history, and wants to share that with everybody. I highly recommend this gem of a town. Kudos to this city's leaders, mayor.. nothing here says "tourist trap" nor are you nickel and dimed. Thank you!

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  DrEspo

  Great time visiting Virginia City. Looked for Little Joe and Hoss but we must have missed them...downed our sorrows in the Bucket of Blood Saloon. Great view out the back window and old time memorabilia all over. A museum in a bar if you ask me. Highly recommended :)

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  411derekr

  This is the closest you can get to a real USA ghost town that just shut down and closed its doors over a 100 years ago. Shops, workshops just closed down at the end of the gold rush leaving shop goods / tools left in place. Thanks to the locals (190) saving the town its a real step back in time. We visited mid October when most of the tourist attractions had closed down and it gave the place a distinct surreal feeling - fabulous. Look up Dave Walker an ex uk guy from the Midlands of England who's played with lots of famous 60's bands and say hi from Derek, he's great. Also don't miss Boot Hill above the town. I could say lots more, just visit you won't be dissapointed.

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  World-wander-woman

  I grew up in Montana and remember visiting Virginia City frequently when I was a child. I always loved it. I decided to take a road trip and pass through here again for memories. I was not dissapointed and I still love it. It is a bit touristy but maybe it has been all along and I just dont remember it that way but i was a kid. It all seems the same with the wooden sidewalks, rustic buildings... I still love coming here and if you are in Montana this should not be missed. there are several restraunts, bars & gift shops and some little places you can go into and look at yesteryear memorabila.

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  Armymomof3

  We took our son, daughter-in-law, 3 grandchildren, and our 10 year old daughter to VIrginia and Nevada Cities. What a fun time! They have passes now that let's you ride the train back and forth between the citites and pan for gold and get discounts at the local merchants. We got old time photos done and ate homemade ice cream and walked the streets. The kids enjoyed looking back in time thru the windows. As a matter of fact, I would LOVE to live here or at the very least, own a little get away cottage that we could visit on the weekends. Just a truly friendly and unique experience. OH and the highlihgt was the old time arcade. Come with LOTS of nickels and quarters and let everyone see a little bit of old time fun!

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  sharp66

  what a amazing place to visit full of character this is were it all began with the mining of gold . There is lots for families to see and do when we were there we saw a wedding happening we also watched how fudge is made . we also enjoyed a lovely meal , The history is of this town is amazing you need at least a few hours to wonder around. The shops have lots of antiques and some good gift ideas well worth a visit .