Virginia City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour

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The Virginia City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour will open early March, 2025!

Virginia City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour

  • Experience the Old West like never before on a Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour through Virginia City, Nevada. Begin at the iconic St. Mary’s in the Mountains before diving into history at the storied Washoe Club Museum & Saloon, known for its ghostly legends. Visit the elegant Mackay Mansion and Savage Mansion, once homes to silver mining tycoons. Explore the grand Fourth Ward School, a relic of the city’s boomtown days. Stop by the old newspaper office where Mark Twain launched his writing career, and peek inside the Storey County Jail, which once held infamous outlaws. With every turn, you’ll uncover fascinating stories of the city’s gold rush past!. Ready to discover Virginia City in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!
  • You and your team solve 22 fun puzzles and challenges along the way.
  • It’s one of the best things to do in Virginia City for families, or for couples looking for a unique date idea, or anyone looking for fun things to do in Virginia City, Nevada.
  • Takes about 90 to 120 minutes to complete, with about a mile and a half of walking.
  • $49 covers your whole team (2 to 6 people recommended)
  • More than 6 people? Buy one scavenger hunt per team – still just $49 per team of up to 6. Race each other to the finish, or for the highest score.

Points of Interest Along the Way

  • Virginia City Visitor Center
  • Washoe Club Museum & Saloon
  • The Fourth Ward School
  • Red Dog Saloon
  • Old Miners Union Hall
  • The Storey County Jail
  • Mackay Mansion
  • St. Mary’s in the Mountains
  • Newspaper where Mark Twain Worked
  • Many other interesting Virginia City sights

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How to Play

  • Add this scavenger hunt to your cart and complete checkout.
  • The scavenger hunt content will be available on this page, and under the My Account section on the menu.
  • The Virginia City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour starts and ends near St. Mary’s in the Mountains at 111 South E Street Virginia City, NV 89440.
  • Once you’re at the starting location, log in to your account using the email address and password you entered when buying the scavenger hunt.
  • If you’re playing with more than 5 or 6 people, we recommend having a captain of each team complete these steps to create their account for the team.

What to Bring

  • Required: A fully-charged smartphone or other device with Internet connection to get the questions and submit your answers as you complete the scavenger hunt
  • Water bottle and comfortable shoes for walking
  • Paper, pencil or pens to take notes and solve puzzles

Frequently Asked Questions about the Virginia City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour

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