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Virginia City is a town in and the county seat of Madison County, Montana, United States. [3] In 1961 the town and the surrounding area were designated a National Historic Landmark District, the Virginia City Historic District. [4] The population was 219 at the 2020 census.
Rediscover Virginia City & Nevada City, Montana! Virginia City and Nevada City lie along Alder Gulch about one mile apart, and is the site of the richest placer gold strike in the Rocky Mountains, with an estimated total value of 100 million dollars throughout the 19th and 20th centuries!
12 Best Things To Do in Virginia City, Montana. 1. Visit the Virginia City Historic District. Recognized as a national historic landmark, this district comprises the famous Alder Gulch, where gold was discovered and hard rock mining was done, and many other preserved historical buildings.
A boom town of the post Civil War era, Virginia City served as the Montana Territorial Capital for 10 years, until the gold ran out. Just a mile away lies Nevada City, a western town created from a collection of buildings from other ghost towns.
WELCOME! to Virginia City, Montana. The Virginia City Area Chamber of Commerce is a board of local business owners and community members who work to benefit the area's economy and community by celebrating our history, driving the tourism business and supporting local friends and members. Dive into our site to see what this town has to offer.
The Montana Heritage Commission has three staffed locations in Virginia City and Nevada City, Montana during the summer months. These two cities host a multitude of activities. Virginia City is home to the Alder Gulch Shortline Railroad, a railroad track that runs between Virginia City and Nevada City.
The Virginia City Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District encompassing Virginia City, Montana, United States. Designated in 1966, the district includes over two hundred nineteenth-century buildings, representing the site of a major gold strike and the capital of Montana for ten years. [2]
Virginia City & Nevada City Attractions. From family fun, to great laughs and good times. Here is our list of memory makers in the Alder Gulch area. Check out the Virginia City Calendar of Events for other special events happening this summer.
300 W. Wallace St. 1/2, Virginia City, MT 59755. Reach out directly. Visit website Call. Full view. Best nearby. We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Restaurants. 10 within 3 miles. Virginia City Creamery. 109.
Things to Do in Virginia City, Montana: See Tripadvisor's 1,220 traveler reviews and photos of Virginia City tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Virginia City. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.