Chollar Mine

Chollar Mine Historic mine tours in Virginia City, NV Explore the rich geological and cultural history of one of the great mines of the Comstock Lode!

Go deep underground and discover how the miners of the Gold Rush extracted the wealth that made Virginia City famous. The gold and silver brought thousands across America to risk it all and seek their fortune. First staked in 1859, Virginia City’s Chollar Mine (later the Chollar-Potosi) was one of the leading producers on the Comstock. Over the next 80 years, miners blasted and carted out some $17

million in gold and silver. Discover how the mines were built, the geological significance of the rocks and what it meant to the men who dug here. Chollar Mine historic mine tour is a “must-see” on your next trip to Virginia City, NV!

Classics are out! When the weather hits just right, there’s nothing like taking the road up to Virginia City!
05/27/2026

Classics are out! When the weather hits just right, there’s nothing like taking the road up to Virginia City!

Sun 🌞 is shining and it’s getting a little warm up here in VC! This little family of deer found some shade overlooking C...
05/14/2026

Sun 🌞 is shining and it’s getting a little warm up here in VC! This little family of deer found some shade overlooking Chollar Mine - can you see them under the trees in the last picture? Creatures great and small love to visit 🤠

For the rest of us, when it heats up, we can always take advantage of those nice cool mine tunnels while we get a little history in!

Thanks for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, K.Are!“Love this tour! The gentlemen were both hilarious and very knowledgeable. I wou...
04/25/2026

Thanks for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, K.Are!
“Love this tour! The gentlemen were both hilarious and very knowledgeable. I would definitely do this again and appreciate their time showing us the mine and why Nevada’s history is so important.”

📸 K.Are via Google Reviews

Good morning, Virginia City! 📸 this creative morning shot from 2021! Come for the history, come for the natural beauty...
04/16/2026

Good morning, Virginia City!
📸 this creative morning shot from 2021!
Come for the history, come for the natural beauty, come for the photo ops, come for the fun or the stories! There’s something for everyone 🤠

Critters out here sunning themselves in this early spring sunshine! We’re so glad we’ve got our old buddy Harvey the liz...
03/27/2026

Critters out here sunning themselves in this early spring sunshine! We’re so glad we’ve got our old buddy Harvey the lizard showing up for another season at . Makes you think it might be a great weekend for a little trip up to Virginia City - warm weather, Nevada history, and fun for creatures great and small! 🤠

Thanks for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and great picture, Samual! We’ll pass your kind words on to Gary! 🤠Review (via Google R...
03/11/2026

Thanks for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and great picture, Samual! We’ll pass your kind words on to Gary! 🤠

Review (via Google Reviews):
“Amazing tour led by Gary Buckley, a local legend in these parts. He was extremely knowledgeable and made history come to life with his stories. Every question we had, he knew the answer to. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learning about mining history and culture. Later that day at the Red Dog Saloon, we got to talking with the bartender, and she told us Gary’s nickname in town. Guess you’ll have to go there to find it out…all I’ll say is later when we were laughing about it and said it out loud, another local said, “you talking about Gary??”. Go get a tour of this mine and meet this man!”

📸 credit Samuel Perry

Good morning 🤠! It’s a beautiful day for planning your next trip to Virginia City and Chollar Mine!
02/25/2026

Good morning 🤠! It’s a beautiful day for planning your next trip to Virginia City and Chollar Mine!

Looks like we got a bit of snow folks! ⛄️🥶🤠Stay warm, stay safe! As always, if you want information about visiting the m...
02/17/2026

Looks like we got a bit of snow folks! ⛄️🥶🤠
Stay warm, stay safe!
As always, if you want information about visiting the mine, give us a call: 775-847-0155

One of our beloved guests enjoying a day out in their 1930s Ford Roadster 🐶🚗🤠👍🏻
02/09/2026

One of our beloved guests enjoying a day out in their 1930s Ford Roadster 🐶🚗🤠👍🏻

Nothing like the views of the Nevada landscape looking out from Chollar Mine 🤠🌅History, great stories, and natural beaut...
12/30/2025

Nothing like the views of the Nevada landscape looking out from Chollar Mine 🤠🌅

History, great stories, and natural beauty 🌞

Address

615 F Street
Virginia City, NV
89440

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 11am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 11am - 4:15pm
Thursday 11am - 4:15pm
Friday 11am - 4:15pm
Saturday 11am - 4:15pm
Sunday 11am - 4:15pm

Telephone

+17758470155

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