Virginia City, Nevada: A Trip to America's Old West

Virginia City, Nevada, looks like a place that was torn straight out of the pages of America’s legendary Old West.
Established as a silver and gold mining town more than 150 years ago by immigrants from around the world looking to make their fortunes, so much of Virginia City remains from that historic era that it can feel like walking onto an expansive Hollywood movie set.
Full of 19th century saloons, hotels, restaurants, rustic homes, mansions, an opera house, haunted houses and plenty of mines to visit, Virginia City offers a trip to a period of time that still fires the imagination of so many people today.
Samuel Clemens was so inspired by Virginia City that this is where he began his writing career and changed his name to Mark Twain.
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[@1833201078]

I used to live in Virginia City as a young teenager in the early 80's. I hated it back then but I would absolutely love to be back living there again as I would truly appreciate it now! My 76 year old mother currently lives on gold hill and my step father has the house in Virginia City, my brothers ashes are scattered on the mountain above VC near the V and my 43 year old sister and her children also reside in VC still. I'm living in SC now.

[@ChristoExplore]

Fascinating place, hope you can make it back soon.

[@katelane5924]

I was in Reno. I had a '59 mg. I loved driving up there. The cemetery, indian caves, penny slots. I'm in small town MS now. I love it here

[@kellycoleman715]

I took my elderly parents to Reno for my dad’s annual (WW2) Marine reunion several years ago. We toured Virginia City as part of the reunion and I enjoyed it. I bought an uncirculated Morgan silver dollar at the old newspaper office where Mark Twain first worked. It was minted at the nearby Carson City mint, which we also visited. The silver in the coin came from the once rich Comstock lode adjacent to Virginia City.

[@denicerenee1970]

Driving up to Virginia City it's mind-boggling thinking of the people back the old west with their wagons bringing everything up that high elevation.

[@ChristoExplore]

The challenges they overcame in search of a better life is amazing!

[@magdalenahristova6698]

I love stories about the Wild West era, I love also Mark Twain, great literature, great times. Thank you for this trip

[@ChristoExplore]

It does look like a town of the old west, thanks!

[@bnilo]

Great video! Thank you for this. I spent a day there back in the early 90's with my little brother. Had lunch at the Bucket of Blood. Just a fantastic memory now. Miss you little bro!

[@TrentTheTraveler]

Incredible video dude. You deserve more views!

[@ChristoExplore]

I appreciate that!

[@socalgirl9650]

From San Diego but we had a second house in Tahoe we went to a lot and made lots of trips to Virginia City. I remember a nice couple in the early 80’s that had an ice cream shop. Going to Tahoe for my dieters 60th in a few weeks and have to make the trip there especially after seeing your video. Thanks !

[@ChristoExplore]

Great to hear, thanks so much!

[@_DeMonte]

I’m just now stumbling across this awesome work of art you guys brought to us. Truly a remarkable city. I’m moving to New Mexico in May and hope to come visit this place soon. Thank you for sharing this piece of history with us.

[@ChristoExplore]

Appreciate your comments, thank you!

[@JoseGomez-mb7ck]

I had family that lived right by Virginia city had great memories at their house and visiting Virginia city.

[@ChristoExplore]

Hope the video brought back some good memories

[@silverstreamthecreator1868]

I live in Carson city and we love going up to VC for anything and everything, truly is like stepping back in time but if you ever visit spend a day in Tahoe! It’s one of the most gorgeous lakes in the world

[@ChristoExplore]

I filmed a video on Tahoe as well, check it out!

[@billmccaslin4198]

Proud to live here.

[@ChristoExplore]

Cool place!

[@tocororo]

Had to study about Virginia City in a History of Nevada course at UNLV. I need to visit there. Thanks for the video. 👍🏼 Home means Nevada 💙

[@ChristoExplore]

You should!

[@Belinda-lm3ol]

I grew up in this area my grandmother played piano in Virginia city for many years I get very homesick for it a very amazing place very lucky to have had that experience

[@allanmoore4840]

Excellent video with great narration. Thanks.

[@ChristoExplore]

Great to hear, glad you enjoyed!

[@doriemckay6935]

I love this. ❤

[@ChristoExplore]

Thanks so much!

[@LadyKheperaANKH999]

😊 I live in Carson City, Nevada..Virginia Cuty is not far...Was there last year on Halloween ❤

[@peterjkurylowicziii7095]

That was real cool bro thank you, One of these days I have to visit Cuz I'm from Pahrump Nevada,

[@ChristoExplore]

Thank You! Such an interesting place to visit if you like the old west, no other town in the country like it.

[@mrchefcheck]

Fascinating. Thanks for the video.

[@ChristoExplore]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks

[@uncareid5557]

My sister had a horse many years ago. She spend a lot of time and money caring for that animal. How do wild horses get away w/o getting shod, and groomed and vet care and shots and hoof dressing and on and on? Nice video BTW. Thumb up.

[@ChristoExplore]

Glad you enjoyed! Need more research on the wild horses, they are protected by state and federal law.

[@d173adpool]

I dont mind the ghosts... beautiful place

[@TheOCMarc]

Another great video, Chris. I love your silky, velvety, smooth voice narration. Nice editing too. (how much would you charge to record my outgoing voicemail message for me LoL?) 😆

[@ChristoExplore]

Thanks so much, my loyal fan! Glad you enjoyed!

[@Now6674]

Exceptional video thank you for sharing

[@ChristoExplore]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ANDRE-sp2mi]

Love this city

[@richardforemaster6645]

I live in reno and goto most of the events and festivals they have there every year

[@rubycollins3492]

Really enjoyed this very interesting

[@ChristoExplore]

So glad you enjoyed, thanks!

[@teresacristinasouzacarmelo3401]

Curti este video quem sabe um dia terei á felicidade de conhecer Virginia obrigada pelo video muito bonito🥰

[@INFINITYSWAGGER1]

What is the song in the beginning? So hauntingly amazing! I’m not finding a match when I search the partial lyrics.

[@INFINITYSWAGGER1]

The song at the 2:00 mark

[@marcoyepez574]

Was that someone else with you at 7:39?

[@bloodynessie1]

Yep saw that too. I doubt thats his helper since he said he was alone.

[@jeffdarah5633]

Where is The Ponderosa Ranch located? Is Ben Cartwright’s relatives running it?

[@SugarSugarCreek]

South of both Virginia City and Carson City, almost half way between both. According to many scenes during Bonanza, it's been said Virginia City was a 20 mile ride or about 2 hours by horseback.

[@katelane5924]

It was filmed near Tahoe.

[@bloodynessie1]

7:46 i see someone in the bathtub 😅

[@kerkdejerk]

7.38 timestamp, there's a shadow figure ?

[@Socal71]

They have silver dollar slot machines? I remember as a kid they did

[@aliciawallace1131]

7:38 7:39 7:40 black figure walking to door way

[@waltzguy14151]

It was interesting until you got into the whole ghost thing. Smart people don't go for that.

[@ChristoExplore]

It’s a big tourist draw for Virginia City, can’t ignore. Never said I believed it, I let the viewers explore and decide. Even without the ghost stories, Virginia City is full of mystery and intrigue.

[@raysabor3413]

They have ruined it by putting shops that have nothing to do with the rich history of the area, very disappointing visit