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Virginia City’s “Father-Daughter Day & Dance”

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10352374_603325489813136_1746382360891095105_n-300x200-3481405-2957729Virginia City, Nevada, offers dads the opportunity to make their daughters feel like Victorian-era princesses with a special day in the historic town.

The Father-Daughter Day & Dance, February 28, 2015, features a special “day on the Comstock,” which includes a flower for daughters, old-time photo portraits, lunch for two, a hot cocoa or coffee, and tickets to the Father-Daughter Dance at Piper’s Opera House.

“This is an opportunity for dads to spend time with their daughters in a setting that feels like you’re stepping back in time,” Deny Dotson, tourism director for the Virginia City Tourism Commission, said. “For little girls and dads alike, this is going to be a day they’ll always remember.”

The Father-Daughter Day package provides dads with everything they need to give their daughter a full day of special treatment.

The package includes a flower from Virginia City Flower Shop, lunch for two at either The Palace Restaurant, The Roasting House or Red Dog Saloon, an old-time portrait at either Priscilla Pennyworth’s or Garters & Bloomers, hot cocoa or coffee from The Roasting House, fudge from Grandma’s Fudge and two tickets to the Father-Daughter Dance at Piper’s Opera House.

The Father-Daughter Dance begins at 3 p.m. at Piper’s Opera House. Tickets are available online now starting at $15 for children’s tickets and $25 for adults.

For more information on Father-Daughter Day & Dance or Virginia City, Nevada, visit VisitVirginiaCityNV.com, or call the Virginia City Tourism Commission (VCTC) at 775-847-7500.

A short 30-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the Unites States – Virginia City, Nevada. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step back in time while visiting the numerous historic buildings, saloons, churches and museums or take a mine tour or even ride a real steam train. The Comstock Adventure Passes offer the best value with discounted attraction packages. For lodging, event calendar or Comstock Adventure Passes, visit online or call 775-847-7500. The Visitor Information Center is located at 86 South C Street, Virginia City.

Miriam Hodgman
Miriam Hodgman
Miriam Hodgman is originally from San Francisco. She previously was the communications coordinator for the largest hunger-relief organization in Sonoma County, California. She has a bachelor’s degree in American history, with a minor in American Indian studies, from San Francisco State University, and has a master’s degree in public administration from Sonoma State University. She enjoys training a variety of martial arts.

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