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Piper's Opera House

Enjoy a show at Piper's Opera House, a storied theater in Virginia City. Check out the casinos and charming coffeehouses in this trendy area.

Interior of an empty St. Mary's in the Mountains Catholic Church in Virginia City, Nevada

Saint Mary's in the Mountains Church

Saint Mary's in the Mountains Church is just one of the places to see in Virginia City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the casinos and charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.

Steam trail driving though Nevada desert. Virgina & Truckee Railroad

Virginia and Truckee Railroad

You can browse the exhibits at Virginia and Truckee Railroad, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Virginia City. Check out the casinos and charming coffeehouses in this trendy area.

Touristy but still a cool town to explore. I love that they have some impressive buildings like this one and plenty of buildings (from the 1800's!) that look like they're almost ready to fall down. My boyfriend enjoyed visiting the Marshall Mint (+ museum) and his grandpa recommends checking out the cemetery (end of town, on the right). We didn't reach the cemetery because it was quite the walk

Fourth Ward School Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Fourth Ward School Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Virginia City. Check out the casinos and charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.

Dayton State Park

You can take time to visit Dayton State Park during your travels to Dayton.

Marshall Mint Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Marshall Mint Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Virginia City. Check out the casinos and charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.

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Hyatt Place Reno

13957 S Virginia St Reno NV

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Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Reno

490 South Meadows Parkway Reno NV

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4055 N Carson St Carson City NV

Gold Dust West Carson City

2171 E. William Street Carson City NV

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9795 Gateway Dr Reno NV

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

2500 E 2nd St Reno NV

Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center

801 S Carson St Carson City NV

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