Nevada City - Virginia City

Contact
Information

Montana Heritage Commission
Virginia City, MT 59755

Phone: 406-843-5247
Fax: 406-843-5468
Toll Free: 800-829-2969

Description

Nevada City was a mining ghost town until the Bovey family restored it between 1945 and 1978. The entire town of Nevada City is a historical museum. Today it is a famous tourist attraction with many original log buildings and an outstanding collection of old-time music boxes, player pianos and calliopes. Also there is a narrow rail system that links Nevada City and Virginia City, with a fully restored 1910 Baldwin Steam Locomotive on weekends and a smaller train weekdays. Train operates from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day.

Admission fees: weekdays $6.00, weekends $8.00, children 6 and under are free.

Directions

Nevada City is located in southwestern Montana. It is 70 miles southeast of Butte, on Highway 287 in the famous Alder Gulch area.

Season of Operation:

Memorial Day - Labor Day

Hours of Operation:

9:00am - 7:00pm

Payment Methods:

Cash
Travelers Checks

Reservations:

Group Reservations Required
Reservations Accepted
Walk-Ins Welcome

Services and Amenities:

Registered Historic Site
Store
Tour
Unescorted Tour
Childrens Activities
Gift Shop
Instruction
Maps
Merchandise
Parking
Pay Telephone
Public Restroom

Activities:

American Heritage
Antiques
Archaeology
Education
Tour
Exhibit
Folk Art
Heritage
History
Museum
Childrens Activities
Cultural

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