Here in Nevada, the next month or so is jam-packed with unique events and festivities. After all, it’s the most magical time of the year! One of the most anticipated events is featured below and it’s bound to be bigger and better than ever this year. Virginia City is a unique destination all year long, but they really go all out during the holiday season. For the entire month of December, the town celebrates a Christmas festival that is bound to make you feel like you’ve been transported to a Victorian village. Check it out and be sure to make plans to visit this one-of-a-kind town before the holiday season ends!
Start the holiday season off right and visit one of Nevada's most festive Christmas towns. For the entirety of December, Virginia City gets all gussied up and turns into an enchanting Victorian Christmas Village during Christmas on the Comstock. It's a wonderful sight that you don't want to miss.
The entire town gets decked out in holiday lights and Christmas decor. Combined with the historic buildings, it really does look like a scene straight out of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
The Victorian-style celebration kicks off on December 1st and a variety of activities and events are held all the way up until Christmas Day. On the 1st you can expect fun traditions like the Parade of Lights, Christmas in the Sierra Concert, and Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl.
Another beloved tradition you'll want to check out is the Nightmare Before Christmas performance by the Piper's Players. This is a highly anticipated production of the Tim Burton classic and it takes place at Piper's Opera House on select dates.
Don't forget to do some Christmas shopping while you're here. Virginia City is famous for their unique shops which offer up some one-of-a-kind items that you just can't find in big box stores. Not to mention, perusing these lovely shops is a fun experience in itself!
Take a trip back in time and celebrate the holidays in a truly unique fashion. Christmas on the Comstock is one of those events that every Nevadan should experience at some point. For more information, you can visit the Virginia City website here.
Doesn’t this Christmas festival look amazing? This town sure knows how to celebrate the holidays. For more great holiday destinations, take a look at our list of the Top 10 Christmas Towns In Nevada.
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