There’s no denying that the holiday season is a magical time of year, especially in a state like Nevada! Every town has its own way of celebrating the season but there’s one historic town that really goes all out. Virginia City’s Christmas on the Comstock is a widely beloved, month-long event that brings the magic of the holiday season to life. In fact, the town itself transforms into a holiday wonderland that looks straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Here’s what you can look forward to for the rest of this year’s Christmas on the Comstock in Nevada.

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Have you ever attended Christmas on the Comstock in Nevada? What’s your favorite Nevada holiday tradition? Feel free to share with us in the comments! If you haven’t yet been, be sure to plan a trip to Virginia City and enjoy the festivities in person.

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Christmas in Nevada

What are the best holiday activities in Nevada?

The best holiday activities in Nevada include

  • Sledding at Lee Canyon
  • Nevada Northern Railway’s Polar Express

Nevadans have so many fun ways of celebrating the holidays. Few things are as fun to do as sledding, and the whole family will enjoy snow tubing at Lee Canyon. The whole family will have an amazing time on a Polar Express train ride with Nevada Northern Railway. Departing from Ely, the train heads north, and then they throw the Magic Switch, and the train is transported to the North Pole where Santa will hop on board to talk with everyone on the train. Best of all, it's wheelchair accessible so no one has to miss out!

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What are the best holiday festivals in Nevada?

The best holiday festivals in Nevada include:

  • White Pine Fire and Ice Show
  • Chinese New Year in Las Vegas
  • WinterFest in Reno

Nevada's climate ranges from deserts to forests and makes for a variety of winter festivities. The White Pine Fire and Ice Show in Ely brings together sculptors from all over the state to find out who can create the best holiday ice sculpture. At night, the sky is alight with a dazzling fireworks display. Las Vegas holds a gigantic Chinese New Year celebration with Chinese dragon dances, parades, and delicious food. Reno's annual WinterFest is the largest holiday festival in the city. With ice skating on the Greater Nevada Field stadium, a festive train ride, and photos with Santa, it's something for the entire family to enjoy.

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What are the best Christmas towns in Nevada?

The best Christmas towns in Nevada include:

  • Gardnerville
  • Carson City

While Las Vegas has a ton of spectacle, there are many other towns in Nevada that become lovely places of holiday cheer during the winter. The Carson Valley Christmas Kickoff in Gardnerville has an amazing lights display, warm cider and hot cocoa, and fireworks, and the kids will love riding in a horse-drawn wagon. Carson City has an annual Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights where the capitol building and other government buildings are adorned with sparkling Christmas lights. Live entertainment is on hand as well as a lighting of the tree and you can visit with The Grinch and Santa Claus.

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