Picture of a group of train conductors with a Golden Retriever at the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company, a pet-friendly attraction in Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
An open-air car on the dog-friendly train at Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
Photo of a steam train from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company, a dog-friendly attraction in Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
A photo of people waiting for a train ride at the station of Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company, a pet-friendly tour in Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
A picture of a conductor inside the engine car of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company, a dog-friendly tour in Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
Exterior image of the train depot at the pet-friendly Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
The dog-friendly Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company is located in Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
Picture of a group of train conductors with a Golden Retriever at the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company, a pet-friendly attraction in Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
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An open-air car on the dog-friendly train at Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
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Photo of a steam train from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company, a dog-friendly attraction in Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
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A photo of people waiting for a train ride at the station of Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company, a pet-friendly tour in Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
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A picture of a conductor inside the engine car of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company, a dog-friendly tour in Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
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Exterior image of the train depot at the pet-friendly Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
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The dog-friendly Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company is located in Virginia City, NV. Photo by @VirginiaTruckeeRailroad.
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company

Take a fascinating 35-minute ride back into history over the scenic Virginia & Truckee Railroad in Virginia City, NV. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome with permission from the conductor. The ride includes narrated stories of the Comstock Bonanza, the railroad's history, and how Virginia City used to be the richest city in the world. You'll pass 17 Bonanza mine sites and silver ore veins, and make a stop at Gold Hill where gold and silver strikes began in 1859. The train operates on weekends during the season from late May until October. Permission from conductor is required to bring Fido along. Visit Website

Or call (775) 847-0380 or email info@virginiatruckee.com for more information.

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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company is rated 4.5 bones out of 5 by 2 canine critics on BringFido, and 3.8 stars out of 5 by 915 guests on TripAdvisor.


Visitors praise Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company as a fun and welcoming experience for both people and their dogs, with accommodating amenities like water and a relief area available. Some travelers particularly appreciate the unique activity as a worthwhile stop when visiting the Carson City area or traveling along Highway 50.

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