The Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City: See 30 unbiased reviews of The Ponderosa Saloon, rated 4 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #14 of 22 restaurants in Virginia City.

Back in the 1850s Virginia City was riddled with tunnels dug by miners seeking gold and silver. Tours run about every hour and the mine entrance is actually located at the … 6,271 were here. 150 years of History..Visit the Bank Vault Est. That's when the owners of the Ponderosa Saloon realized that they could easily dig a shaft from their bar to the defunct mine and open it as an attraction. A trip to Virginia City wouldn't be complete without touring the Ponderosa Mine. Ponderosa Mine Tour, Virginia City: Hours, Address, Ponderosa Mine Tour Reviews: 4.5/5

Virginia City, Nevada. After all, Virginia City began as a mining city. The Best & Belcher mine wasn't profitable then, and didn't become profitable for another 120 years.