Virginia City State Historic Park

Virginia City is a preserved Victorian mining town located high in the Rocky Mountains of Southwest Montana. Gold was discovered here in Alder Gulch in 1863 and the town became the Territorial Capital in 1865. When gold ran out, even though some people remained, there was not enough wealth to remodel. The town froze architecturally and, today, represents the Victorian era. The main street is an exceptional example of mid-1800's architecture and many of the structures are original and still filled with the original artifacts.

Things are a bit on the quiet side during the winter months, but the town comes alive with fun and activity May through September. Look below for some of the fun activities and check www.virginiacitychamber.com for the annual Schedule of Events.

• Live Entertainment
  ~Brewery Follies nightly cabaret entertainment
  ~Virginia City Players at the Opera House nightly authentic 19th century melodrama
  
• Tours
  ~Train ride between Virginia City and Nevada City
  authentic #12 Baldwin Steam Locomotive
  ~Stagecoach Tour
  ~Horseback Trail Rides
  ~1941 Fire EngineTour
  ~Walking Tours, do-it-yourself & guided
  
• Living History
  ~Featuring people in historic period dress, demonstrating historic skills.
  
• Outdoor Recreation
  ~Mountain Biking
  ~Fishing~Gold Panning~Cross-country skiing
  ~Snowmobiling
  
• Christmas Social
  ~Old Fashioned holiday festivities between Thanksgiving & Christmas