Large Oak Tree at Bowers Mansion

Tripadvisor (38) · Park in Washoe Valley, United States
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Tour back in time to Nevada's heyday and see how Comstock millionaires Eilley and Sandy Bowers lived the posh life in Washoe Valley. Picnic, swim …

Reviews

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4.5/5 · 38 reviews
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May 20, 2023
We really enjoyed our first visit which also happened to be the first day of the season. The prospector was great! Enjoyed hearing the story from the host and the tour of the home. Would have liked t… Full review by TravelSmart4u
Sep 21, 2020
We returned to Bowers Mansion Regional Park This is a nice large park with green area, picnic area, swimming pool, and playgrounds. Its a wonderful park to go to. There is also the historic silve… Full review by mini

Questions & answers

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Is there wheelchair access?
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Hello There! So sorry for the delayed response here. We do have wheelchair access to the first floor of the mansion but not the 2nd floor. Hope to see you on a 2021 tour! We are …
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Hello There! So sorry for the delayed response here. We do have wheelchair access to the first floor of the mansion but not the 2nd floor. Hope to see you on a 2021 tour! We are hoping for opening day on Saturday, May 15, 2021. :-)
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Answer by Park S · Nov 2, 2020
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Do you need to book reservations ahead of the day or can you walk up and get in?
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I doubt it. When we were there, there were only 2 others besides me and my husband. The park was full of people and parties but the house tour was just us 4. I don't know what …
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I doubt it. When we were there, there were only 2 others besides me and my husband. The park was full of people and parties but the house tour was just us 4. I don't know what their tour capacity is but I think you would be fine just showing up. If you're worried about it, call or check the web site to be sure. It's a beautiful house with history.
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How long are the tours? Is the pool open?
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Tours are about 30 to 45 minutes in length. Opening day this year for the mansion is Saturday, May 18, 2019. We will be hosting a Civil War Reenactment that day on the grounds …
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Tours are about 30 to 45 minutes in length. Opening day this year for the mansion is Saturday, May 18, 2019. We will be hosting a Civil War Reenactment that day on the grounds from 10am to 3pm. Hope to see you there! We anticipate re-opening the pool this year on Memorial Day Weekend. :-)
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Answer by Park S · Mar 14, 2019
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What time of day are the tours?
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Tours are available seasonally (weekends and holidays), usually from Memorial Day through Nevada Day weekend. Tours are every hour, on the hour, from 11:00am-4:00pm. Summer …
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Tours are available seasonally (weekends and holidays), usually from Memorial Day through Nevada Day weekend. Tours are every hour, on the hour, from 11:00am-4:00pm. Summer group tours are also available by appointment. Opening day this year is Saturday, May 18, 2019. We will be hosting a Civil War Reenactment that day on the grounds from 10am to 3pm. Hope to see you there!
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Answer by Park S · Mar 14, 2019
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