Nevada’s Capital City
Wander historic streets, step inside the stories that shaped the state, and hit trails and rails right from downtown. Nearby, make the quick drive to the old Comstock boomtown of Virginia City, or cruise 25 minutes up to Lake Tahoe. Carson City pairs small-town charm with wide-open adventure, all wrapped into one easygoing home base for exploring Northern Nevada.
From quick waterfall hikes and epic trails to Tahoe lake days and riverbend paddles, this is Nevada scenery you don’t have to work to find.
Step into Nevada’s past on a vintage train ride or as you walk historic streets and museums.
Stroll downtown, discover tasty bites and follow whatever catches your eye. Around here, a good day doesn’t need much planning.
Carson City Classics
Sierra Scenery
See this 7-meter cascade on Kings Canyon Creek at the end of a half-kilometer trail that starts just minutes from downtown.
Walk, bike or ride horseback and explore wide-open spaces, high-desert scenery and a historic ranch along the Carson River.
Travel just 25 minutes up the road for a day trip to one of the world’s most majestic alpine lakes.
Stories to Step Into
Explore powerful and complex stories of the students, families and others connected to the school’s history.
Uncover 150-plus years of history inside a former state prison; tour the cellblocks by day, or try the ghost walk after dark.
Housed in the former U.S. Mint, the museum still runs Coin Press No. 1 right alongside a mammoth fossil and other intriguing exhibits.
Experiences
