- TripBuzz found 99 things to do with kids in or near Truckee, California, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Incline Village, Tahoe City, Carson City and Reno.
- From Northstar-at-Tahoe to Piping Rock Equestrian Center, the Truckee area offers 71 different types of family activities, including: Bike Paths, Golf, Rafting and Skiing & Snowboarding.
- Truckee, California is settled in Nevada County with a population of over 16,000 residents. The town is split by the self-named Truckee River, an outlet of Lake Tahoe, and is located near the Sierra Nevadas and Nevada state border. The town also maintains a history with strong ties to the Native American Paiute tribe.
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26 South B St., Virginia City, NV 89440
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Located in the Storey County Jail, the Silver State National Peace Officers Museum contains 300 years worth of artifacts from law enforcement officials. Items on display include antique firearms and early crime scene investigation tools.
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As a product of the city's 19th century mining boom, The Castle is a historic three-story mansion built in European style architecture. The mansion retains most of its original furnishings and architectural features.
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117 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440
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Offering a guided tour, Liberty Engine Company No. 1 Comstock Firemen's Museum provides firefighting tools, artifacts and information. The museum displays restored hose carriages and fire wagons and has a gift shop with fire-related items.
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Preserving memorabilia related to firefighting, Comstock Firemen's Museum displays artifacts from the 19th to 20th century; such as hose carts, fire engines, carriages, and more. The museum also has a collection of emergency lights and fire extinguishers from Reno.
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Visitors to the Fourth Ward School Museum can step into the past when they enter the preserved 1876 Victorian school building. Tours cover the history of Virginia City, education during the 19th century, and the life of Mark Twain.
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The Way It Was Museum is a small museum with a large variety of artifacts in its collection. The main exhibit centers around the boom of the Comstock Lode with plenty of mining items, mineral relics, and old photographs from the gold and silver rush.
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F & Washington Streets, Virginia City, NV 89440
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Known as the Queen of the Short Lines, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad takes visitors on a journey through the silver mining history of Nevada's Comstock. The 35-minute steam train tour narrates the history of the region as guests travel through the area.
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Four painted horses are the basis of TNT Stagelines. They help to pull a 3,000 pound stage coach for a Wild West adventure that allows visitors to transport themselves back to the 1800s.
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Galaxy Luxury Theater + IMAX offers not only IMAX movies but reclining power seats, all digital sound and projection and two 4K screens featuring Dolby ATMOS sound. They also have a bar that serves beer and cocktails.
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The Mark Twain Museum offers a look at where the author began publishing news stories. Visitors can see old Virginia City newspapers and original furnishings and equipment, including the original untouched desk used by Mark Twain.