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Unusual Attractions in Virginia City

Virginia City, Nevada

Ponderosa Saloon

Beneath a Virginia City bar is the entrance to an abandoned gold mine.

Virginia City, Nevada

Comstock Cemeteries

These once-beautiful historic graveyards are set against the barren Virginia City hills.

Virginia City, Nevada

Piper's Opera House

Back in the day everyone who was anyone played this historic western theater.

Virginia City, Nevada

St. Mary’s Art Center

A former mining hospital is now a vibrant artistic hub.

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American Flats

An abandoned cyanide mill is now a haunting magnet for graffiti and illegal parties.

2 miles from Virginia City

The Republic of Molossia

The smallest country in the world.

5 miles from Virginia City

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Bowers Mansion

Historic home to one of the most famous women pioneers of the 19th century.

10 miles from Virginia City

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