- Our list of the best things to do in Sparks, Nevada, features the top 118 nearby activities — including 42 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sparks, NV has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Sparks, NV , followed by 96 popular activities in nearby cities, including Reno, Incline Village, Virginia City, Carson City, Truckee, Verdi and Dayton
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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.
16.4 Miles
67%
3 votes
5 N C & Union, Virginia City, NV 89440
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Showcasing the brothels of the 1860s, Julia C Bulette Cafe Saloon & Red Light Museum has a collection of artifacts from this era. The museum is located in the basement of a Mandarin Chinese restaurant.
16.5 Miles
The historic Delta Saloon offers many artifacts and articles for viewing on its walls to learn more about the location and the Old West. It is still an operating casino as well with slots, food, and a bar.
16.5 Miles
A museum and a haunted house at the same time, the Washoe Club Haunted Museum is a 3 stories building which was featured in several televised series, such as Ghost Adventures on Travel Channel and Ghost Hunters on the SyFy channel.
16.5 Miles
The Mark Twain Museum of Memories is currently held in one of the city's oldest buildings that was built in 1862. It features displays of historical books, documents, and photographs that have been preserved.
16.5 Miles
The Ponderosa Mine Tour is an excursion company that features tours of the Virginia City Chollar Mine. The company charges admission of $10 for adults and $2 for children ages 5-12.
16.5 Miles
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.
16.5 Miles
96%
23 votes
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.
16.6 Miles
94%
176 votes
Taylor and E Streets, Virginia City, NV 89440
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Rebuilt after a large fire in the 1870s, St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church was created to bring elegant beauty and reverence to the area. Daily tours are conducted during business hours by the docents to inform guests on the history of the church and the region.