Twain Train VIP Rail Excursion to Virginia City returns for Mark Twain Days Festival May 10
All aboard for the return of the Twain Train VIP Rail Excursion to Virginia City, as it joins the festivities of the second annual Mark Twain Days Festival. Departing from the Eastgate Depot on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., passengers are in for an unforgettable journey filled with entertainment, history, and breathtaking views.
Passengers will arrive in Virginia City at 3:45 p.m., where they will have a 3.5-hour window to explore the town and its attractions. The train will depart at 7:30 p.m. from Virginia City with an arrival time back in Carson City at 8:30 p.m.
This year's Twain Train promises a unique experience with specially curated snacks and hand-crafted elixirs served in souvenir glasses, designed exclusively for the adventurous souls aboard. As the steam engine powers through the 24-mile round trip, passengers will be serenaded by local musicians and storytellers, as well as beloved Mark Twain characters.
New Features for 2024:
· Passengers will have a 3.5-hour window to explore Historic Virginia City, with special exhibitions, antique shops, saloons, and more.
· Convenient shuttles will be available for train passengers in Virginia City.
· Enjoy a selection of drinks and snacks aboard the train, including cocktails, sarsaparilla, coffee, hot cocoa, and tea.
· Poets, musicians, and other entertainers will be on board to delight passengers on the journey.
· Territorial Enterprise Museum will be reopening for the first time in years, offering tours from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
· St. Mary’s Art Center: Hosting live music, art exhibitions, and a Mark Twain reading at 5:30 p.m.
· Fourth Ward School & Museum: Open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with printing press demonstrations and historian talks on Twain's time in Virginia City.
· Mark Twain Casino: Open for Twain merchandise, free mustache giveaways, and special photo ops (21+ only).
General admission tickets are available for $125 per person, offering six hours of excitement for travelers of all ages. VIP packages are available for $600, accommodating four people with six hours of fun. For larger groups looking for exclusive comfort, the VIP Private Room option provides seating for up to 15 people at $2,500 for 6 hours.
Duration:
· Depart Carson City 2:30 p.m.
· Arrive Virginia City 3:45 p.m.
· Depart Virginia City 7:30 p.m.
· Arrive Carson City 8:30 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure through history and literature aboard the Twain Train during the Mark Twain Days Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the V&T Railway Commission online.