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    Governor's Mansion
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    George W. Ferris, whose son, George Jr., gained notoriety as the inventor of the Ferris Wheel, designed this beautiful mansion. It was completed in 1909 after 30 years of debate. A nominal sum of USD10 was paid for the land on... more

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    Chollar Mine
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    First discovered in 1859, this mine once produced both gold and silver ore. Today, the lode it yields is history rather than precious metals. Take a 30-minute walking tour through the actual mine shaft. As you descend 400 feet... more

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    Art Attack Gallery
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    Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
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    Carson Nugget Casino
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    Mills Park Railroad
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    This railroad is an ongoing attraction that allows children and adults a sample of riding behind a diesel switcher in either a gondola or a passenger car. Opened in 1981, it was built by a local group of railroad junkies now kn... more

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    Fourth Ward School Museum
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    History buffs will enjoy this interesting old schoolhouse. It was built in the late 1880s so the Comstock students could get their education in a fine modern building. Walk through and you will see that much of the old furnishi... more

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    Virginia and Truckee Railroad
    #4 of 81 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    All aboard! Take a trip back to the old Comstock days and enjoy a ride on this authentic steam train. You can go on a six-mile round trip from Virginia City to Gold Hill. The narrated 35-minute ride will take you through the he... more

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    Old Washoe Club
    #5 of 81 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Belly up to the bar and step back into the past. This bar has been around for more than a century and has a colorful history to boot. It was built in late 1800s as a swank private club for the city's silver king millionaires an... more

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    Sunridge Golf Club
    #5 of 81 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Located just 35-miles from Reno and five miles south of downtown Carson City, this is Carson Valley's newest golf course. Using five different tees, players can choose on what level they want to challenge their skills. The 18-h... more

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