Alder Gulch

Alder Gulch

In 1863 Bill Fairweather and his party discovered gold in southwestern Montana. They were on their way to Yellowstone Country from Bannack but were waylaid by a band of Crows. While hiding from the Indians in a gulch they found gold.

Alder Gulch Short Line

Alder Gulch Short Line

The Alder Gulch Short Line is a 30-inch narrow gauge tourist railroad owned by the State of Montana. This unique railroad connects Virginia City and Nevada City with a one and a half mile mainline. Montana's only operating steam locomotive, No.12 is a fully restored 1910 Baldwin.

Bennett House Country Inn

Bennett House Country Inn

Bennett House Country Inn, an 1879 Victorian home, is located in the the wild west town of Virginia City, Montana, just 80 miles northwest of Yellowstone National Park. Virginia City and nearby Nevada City are historically preserved mining towns of the 1860's.

Bridger Outfitters

Bridger Outfitters offers guided horseback rides in the mountains around historic Virginia City or a leisurely ride along the creek to Nevada City. Outfitter/Guide services include fishing and hunting.

Domenic's Main Street Cafe

Domenic? Main Street Cafe

Domenic's Main Street Cafe is in its' third year serving the visitors and locals of Virginia City. The large back bars give a warm touch to this friendly restaurant.

Fairweather Inn

Situated in the heart of Virginia City, the Fairweather Inn is a stately Victorian hotel. The lobby offers a warm atmosphere complemented with period furniture and western flavor. Rooms on the second floor have private baths.

Gilbert Brewery

The Gilbert Brewery now hosts the Brewery Follies, a risquÌ_Ì__ contemporary American-burlesque-cabaret musical and skit show. Throughout the summer lines start early to view the madcap antics of this professional troupe.

Historic Tour Company of Virginia City

Historic Tour Company of Virginia City

Discover Virginia City, MT with our locally owned and operated Historic Tour Company. Now proudly celebrating our 15th anniversary. Ride with us!

Just An Experience

Just An Experience

Just an Experience offers the finest in a home-style Bed & Breakfast with delicious food and knowledgeable, native Montana hosts. The original log house was built in 1864 and today has been remodeled and enlarged with the modern comforts of home.

Montana Picture Gallery

Located in a preserved ghost town, this original log structure from 1864 houses the Montana Picture Gallery. We are the world's first old time photo studio. We've been doing vintage photos for over fifty years. Hundreds of Old West costumes are available.

Nevada City

Nevada City

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.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Sunday worship is at 11:45am. First Episcopal Church in Montana organized in April 1867 by the people of Virginia City. The first structure was built of wood and consecrated in 1868. Fire destroyed it and was rebuilt on the same site in 1902 with the present structure of native gray granite.

Stonehouse Inn

Stonehouse Inn is located on a quiet street. Picture yourself peacefully nestled in a century old stone house overlooking the historic gold town of Virginia City. The century seems to melt away while you relax on the porch swing and watch the sun set over Boot Hill.

The Shop at the Adobetown Schoolhouse

The Shop at the Adobetown Schoolhouse

The one-room log schoolhouse, built in 1873 and located in historic Virginia City, Montana is now used as a gift shop. This unique shop offers handmade and old-fashion gifts.

Virginia City

Virginia City

Virginia City, Montana - Step back in time and relive the Montana frontier gold rush experience of the mid-to-late 1800s. Today, through various serendipitous twists of fate, the Virginia City of old survives in a uniquely engaging relationship with the present.

Virginia City Cafe

The Virginia City Cafe is an old-fashioned family restaurant where the emphasis is on real western hospitality and good food made from scratch, just like Grandma's was! And for a touch of the blarney, there's an Irish dinner special every night!

Virginia City Chamber of Commerce

Virginia City Chamber of Commerce

Virginia City has been referred to by the National Park Service as the most 'well preserved placer mining town of the gold rush era in the American West.' Virginia City has tourist attractions to offer, as in historic tours, old west photo gallery, melodrama theater, vaudville follies

Virginia City Depot Information Center

Virginia City Depot Information Center and Gift Store is a one-stop source for what to do, where to stay and restaurants in Alder Gulch. This is also the stopping point for the train between Virginia City and Nevada City.

Virginia City Overland Stagecoach

Virginia City Overland Stage

We invite you to ride the Virginia City Overland Stagecoach for a 25 minute narrated tour up scenic and historic Alder Gulch! Learn about and experience first hand, what stagecoach travel was really all about! Our stagecoach is far smoother and more comfortable than you would imagine.

Virginia City RV Park

Virginia City Campground and RV Park

Virginia City RV Park is located in the historic town of Virginia City. We are conveniently located 0.25 mile east of town on Montana Highway 287 amid quiet, natural surroundings. Stop and stay on your way to Yellowstone National Park, only 85 miles away.

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