Virginia City is one of America 's largest Historic Landmarks and is rich in history. At the peak of its glory, Virginia City was a boisterous town. There was gold in every hill and millions of dollars were being made. There are plenty of historic activities; the Virginia & Truckee Railroad with a narrated 35-minute steam train ride through the heart of the historic Comstock mining region. Be sure to visit some of the old saloons, including the famous Bucket of Blood Saloon.
Learn about Mark Twain and his stint as a reporter for the Territorial Enterprise, and how his writing career began. The Liberty Engine Company #1 State Fireman Museum has many artifacts relating to the history of fire fighting on the Comstock. Virginia City and the Comstock Lode still maintain the flavor of the original mining days, when it was the " Richest Place on Earth".
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