Nevada’s Historic Capital
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V & T Railroad 6 Carson City Carson City was the picturesque Eagle Valley in 1858, Kit Carson Trail 8 when it was founded, and was named for the nearby Carson River. Today, Nevada’s only territorial and state Dining 12 capital offers a list of attractions as long as its history— Carson City Map 16 from the blue waters of Lake Tahoe to the steam and clank at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Today, it’s Museums 18 making culinary history with a collection of fine dining establishments that rival those found in the “big city!” Shopping 21 Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau Golf 22 (800) NEVADA-1 (775-687-7410) visitcarsoncity.com Events 24
Virginia City Recreation 26 From 1860 to 1880, as gold and silver mining boomed, Lodging 29 she became the richest place on earth, attracting the likes of Mark Twain and George Hearst. Getting Here 32 Virginia City Convention & Tourism Authority (775) 847-7500 (800-718-SLVR) virginiacity-nv.org
Genoa/Carson Valley For more information, scan this code to go to the Carson City website. Genoa/Carson Valley is Nevada’s oldest town. At the base of the Sierra, and near Minden-Gardnerville, Genoa has welcomed travelers since 1851. Carson Valley is known for its Basque heritage and hospitality. Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Authority (775) 782-8144 (800-727-7677) carsonvalleynv.org
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The Hub of the Sierra
Long considered “the Hub of the Sierra,” Carson Entertainment for the whole family City has a distinct character that has been molded by The options are as diverse as our heritage. Children will the industries that made it a bustling frontier town love the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, and of the late 1800s—logging, mining, and of course, kids of all ages will enjoy the Nevada State Railroad the railroad. Today’s recreational pioneers are still Museum and the Mills Park Railroad. Carson City hitting pay dirt, enjoying a mother lode of history, and the surrounding area host hundreds of annual sightseeing, shopping, skiing, golf, and more. Sweeten sports tournaments due to the variety of facilities, the pot with first-class accommodations, casino action, ease of access and affordable lodging options, not entertainment, and special community events and you’ll to mention hundreds of family events and activities find the Carson City of today a thriving capital with available for pre- and post-tournament fun. The small culture, charm, and all the adventure of the Wild West. communities of Carson City and the surrounding area revel in their distinctly Western past, and special events Full of beauty and mountains like the Carson City Rendezvous, the Genoa Candy Carson City sits in the center of one of the most scenic Dance, and the Silver Dollar Car Classic continue and historic areas in the country, making it the perfect throughout the year. starting point for sightseeing. Carson City’s backyard is home to North America’s largest concentration of ski resorts, and the “Divine Nine” championship golf courses, which have been voted among the nation’s best.
The High Sierra backdrop also offers hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. To top off exciting days, relaxing hot springs resorts, restaurants, live music, poetry, and casino nightlife are plentiful in the evenings.
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Kit Carson, John C. Fremont, and...
Carson City took its title from the Carson River, Trail, served as a stopover for travel-weary gold named by John C. Fremont for his scout, prospectors. In 1858, Abraham Curry bought Kit Carson, in 1844. Formerly Eagle Station, Eagle Station. Carson City’s future designation Carson City must have been a welcome refuge for as a capital was largely the fruit of Curry’s labor. explorers Kit Carson and John C. Fremont as they He left a 10-acre plaza in the city center for his rode into Eagle Valley during their 1840s quest to predicted location of the state capitol. In 1859, gold map the West. To the East, long stretches of desert prospectors hit silver in the hills east of Carson City. mark the difficult terrain settlers had to endure to get here. To the West, the Sierra Nevada are the The Comstock Lode, as it was called, was the largest gateway to the Pacific. silver find in world history. In the 1860s, Carson City was a station on the Pony Express and the Northern Nevada’s first wave of white settlers, Overland Mail route under Butterfield and Wells, the Bidwell-Bartleson party, arrived in 1841. Fargo & Co. Despite its small population and Westbound traffic increased, spurred by the big expansive territory (Nevada is the seventh largest boom of 1848-1849 when gold was discovered in state), statehood was granted on October 31, 1864. California. By 1851, Eagle Station, a trading post on This day and Nevada’s roots are celebrated each the Carson Branch of the California Emigrant year in Carson City with the Nevada Day parade. Mining continued with another major silver strike, The Big Bonanza, in 1873, where the Virginia & Truckee Railroad (V&T) served the mines by transporting ore and timber.
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RIDE A LEGEND Amazing scenery, curves, tunnels, sometimes wild mustang sightings… All aboard the Wild West trains – Carson City-Virginia City and Virginia City-Gold Hill – late May through late October.
Next stop? Nevada’s historic capital. You’ll fi nd an impressive variety of restaurants and lodging: resorts, hotels and motels. Plus Carson City’s golf, casinos, museums, shops and more. h
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Ride the rails of history
Engine 18, a 1914 Baldwin locomotive, appeared in State was even recognized as a state. Diesel train “Water for Elephants,” a film about a circus train that rides are also available. Roundtrip steam train and tours the country. Today, this historic, sleek engine diesel train tickets are available by calling or going steams over the Virginia and Truckee Railroad’s online. The season is Memorial Day weekend through famous silver rails, carrying history buffs and visitors October 21. Be sure to check the website for updates. on regular jaunts between Carson City and Virginia City. The V&T, as it was called back in the Comstock Holiday Magic Lode days of the late 1800s, was the primary link that on the Tracks hauled silver-laden ore from the Virginia City mines Like a chapter from the to a main line in Carson. Once the veins were tapped award-winning Chris Van out, the rail line was silenced and lay dormant. That Allsburg book or a scene changed in 2009 when the $55 million restoration from the hit movie starring project revitalized the nearly 17-mile line. Tom Hanks, The Polar Express story comes to life Today, as it was done 140 years ago, passengers on this enchanted one-hour roundtrip from Carson journey through America’s Old West, pass under City to the North Pole and back. The Polar Express, mountains via two tunnels, skirt mine relics, and pulled by the V&T’s diesel engine, departs from the enjoy a trundling mobile platform for spying upon Carson City Eastgate Depot, Friday, Saturday and bands of wild horses that are foraging in the high Sunday evenings, from November through December. desert. The steam engine is entrained by three 1914
Pullman cars bearing the V&T’s distinctive yellow To reserve tickets, call 800-NEVADA-1 and green paint scheme. During the course of the or go to visitcarsoncity.com. 75-minute trip, the conductor draws back the covers of history and reveals the events and circumstances that were part of life in the days before the Silver 800-Nevada-1 VisitCarsonCity.com7 Explore
The Kit Carson “Blue Line” Trail
The legacy of Kit Carson, the explorer known for A modern podcast of mapping the West and paving the way for Carson historic measure City’s foundation, is still alive along the 2.5-mile If you’d like to preview this wonderful tour in the path that bears his name. If your time is short, we comfort of your own home and help plan your trip, recommend you take the suggested one-hour walk, download the podcast. The “Talking Houses” tales noted on page 9. are 90-second narratives of frontier life, anecdotes and secrets of each home, and sound effects including Postcard-perfect places welcome you to one of the train whistles, horse-drawn carriages, and John largest historic residential districts in the West...and, Wayne’s voice at the Krebs-Peterson house where oh, they have stories to tell! he filmed his last movie, “The Shootist.” Celebrated locals of yesteryear tell the tales, including Mark Follow the Kit Carson trail Twain, Carson City founder Abe Curry, and Hannah A painted blue line and bronze medallions along the Clapp, the town’s original feminist. sidewalk mark the route. Featured stops at landmarks include 1800s-era Victorian-style and turn-of-the Bring your bike century homes and mansions, museums, courthouses, The Trail is also an established bicycling tour route. churches, a depot...even a brewery. More than 60 landmarks are noted along the trail. For more information on the Kit Carson Trail, stop by the Visitors Center at 1900 S. Carson Street in Carson City and pick up a map and/or an audio CD, or visit our website at visitcarsoncity. com and download a podcast. Feel free to call us at 800-NEVADA-1, (775) 687-7410—we’re here to help you discover the Wild West!
8VisitCarsonCity.com 800-Nevada-1 Not enough time to take the full 2.5-mile tour?
1-hour Alternative
Start at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King Street. After viewing the art gallery, follow the Blue Line north on Minnesota. You’ll pass the Stewart-Nye, Edwards, Springmeyer, and Lee homes. Turn left on W. Telegraph, walk three blocks to Mountain St. and turn right. You’ll find the Robinson, Krebs-Peterson (site of John Wayne’s last movie, “The Shootist”), and Rickey homes. At the corner of Mountain and Robinson, you’ll also see the Governor’s Mansion, the Bliss Mansion, and the Bender house. Continue east on Robinson, passing the Stewart, Cavell, and Yerington homes. Turn left on Curry and cross the street to the Nevada State Museum—the former Mint. Complete your walk with a tour of the museum, if time allows.
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1. Nevada State Capitol 14. Orion Clemens House 101 No. Carson St. 502 No. Division St. Architect’s fee: $250; stone: free, from State Prison quarry. Frequent guest: brother Samuel (Mark Twain). (1863-64) (1870-71) 15. Yerington House 2. State Library & Archives 512 No. Division St. 100 Stewart St. Named for second owner (1869), a key figure in the V&T 1992 structure incorporates old State Printing Building. Railroad. (1863) (1885-86) 16. Bliss Mansion 3. Kitzmeyer Furniture 608 Elizabeth St. Factory & Undertaking Parlor Built by the lumber magnate Duane L. Bliss. 15 rooms, 9 319 No. Carson St. marble fireplaces. Built of clear sugar pine and cedar from The furniture included a line of coffins. (1873) his Lake Tahoe mill. (1879) 4. Former U.S. Post Office 401 No. Carson St. 17. Bender House First federal office constructed in Nevada. (1891) 707 W. Robinson St. Named for 1874 owner, an agent for the V&T Railroad. 5. Nevada State Museum (1866-70) 600 No. Carson St. Over $49 million were coined here, 1870-93. (U.S. Mint 18. Krebs-Peterson House 1869) 500 No. Mountain St. Featured in John Wayne’s last film,“The Shootist.” (1914) 6. Governor’s Mansion 600 No. Mountain St. 19. Dat-So-La-Lee Home Cohn House Land: $10. Completed after 30 years of debate. (1908-09) 331 W. Proctor St. Built for famed Washo basket weaver by her employer, Abe 7. Heroes Memorial Building Cohn. (1895) 198 No. Carson St. Twin of the Ormsby County Courthouse. (1921) 20. Carson Brewing Company 449 W. King St. 8. Ormsby County Courthouse Home of “Tahoe Beer” for over a century, now the Brewery 198 No. Carson St. Arts Center. (1864) Designed as part of the State Capitol complex. (early 1920s) 21. Rinckel Mansion 9. Former Nevada Supreme Court 102 No. Curry St. 100 No. Carson St. Built with labor-saving devices from the 1876 Centennial Originally also housed the State Library. (1936) Exposition. (1875-76) 10. St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church 22. E.D. Sweeney Building 511 W. King St. 102 So. Curry St. Original wood frame is now faced with brick. (1870-71) One of Carson City’s earliest commercial buildings. (1859-60) 11. Stewart-Nye Residence 23. J.D. Roberts House Historical Museum 108 No. Minnesota St. 1207 No. Carson St. Built by Stewart. Later owned by Territorial Governor Nye. Gothic revival house originally built in Washoe City, was (1860) moved to Carson City on a V&T flat car in 1873. (1859) 12. Chartz House 24. St. Charles-Muller Hotel 412 No. Nevada St. 302-304 So. Carson St. Named for Alfred Chartz, outstanding lawyer and pardoned One of the most elegant hotels of the day. (1862) state prisoner. Chartz was neither the builder nor the first owner, but was the most noted resident. (1876) 13. Curry House 406 No. Nevada St. Built by Abe Curry, one of Carson City’s founders. (1871) Taste it
The Flavorful Side of the City
Food is one of those things that can make a vacation. Travelers to Carson City will not be disappointed by the many restaurant offerings. Nearly every casino in town steps above and beyond to include fine dining at good prices as an incentive for customers. Up and down Carson Street, as well as Highway 50 to the east, restaurants run the gamut. There is every type of ethnic food, as well as great American steakhouses. Get some ribs at Red’s Old 395 downtown, step up to high-end dining at Adele’s, or sample unique Basque offerings at the Basque Deli. No matter what you want for dinner, it’s here in Carson City. Read reviews of popular Carson City restaurants at visitcarsoncity.com.
12VisitCarsonCity.com 800-Nevada-1 Adele’s has always set the standard for traditional fine dining in Northern Nevada. Today, Café At Adele’s has a more casual yet still elegant feel. Charlie’s new and exciting breakfast menu is delicious and competitively priced…perfect for a quick bite during the week, or a relaxing Bloody Mary type breakfast on the weekend. House-made innovative pastries, baked fresh every morning, are a breakfast must! Touting updated lunch, dinner, and beverage offerings, Café At Adele’s is still a hot spot for music and art events year-round. Follow us on Facebook for the latest events and Charlie’s newest delicious creations. We look forward to seeing all of you soon! Hours Breakfast 7:00 a.m. ’til 12:00 p.m. ish Monday thru Friday Saturday and Sunday ’til 2:30 p.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday thru Sunday Pizza and Salads available from 2:30-5:00 p.m. Dinner 5:00-9:00 p.m. Monday thru Sunday Pizza and Salads available ’til 10:00 p.m. in the lounge Sunday 4:00-8:00 p.m. 1112 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 (775) 882.3353 • adelesrestaurantandlounge.com Reservations recommended.
American/Grill Comstock Casino IHOP Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint Alley’s Diner 882-0772 3680 Goni Rd. 882-6308 3883 So. Carson St. 887-8879 318 No. Carson St. Carson Bowling Lanes Cracker Box Restaurant Johnny Rockets Sierra Joe’s Burgers-n-Such 883-2608 4600 Snyder Ave. 882-4556 402 E. William St. Carson Bowling Lanes 883-0323 444 E. William St. Applebee’s (Hwy. 50) 883-2607 4600 Snyder Ave. (Hwy. 50) 882-0222 3300 So. Carson St. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Mallards Restaurant Sonic Drive-In Artisan Bakeworks Café 883-0100 3250 Retail Dr., #100 Empire Ranch Golf Course 841-9000 1856 E. College Pkwy. 283-0164 701 So. Carson St. Denny’s 885-2100 1875 Fair Way Dr. Thurman’s Ranch House Bodines Casino 883-6550 2299 No. Carson St. Mom & Pop’s Diner 883-1773 2943 Hwy. 50 East Eagle Valley Bar & Grill 884-4411 224 So. Carson St. 885-7777 5650 So. Carson St. Zen’s Café {3} Eagle Valley Golf Course Mustang Sallie’s Grill Bully’s Sports Bar & Grill Carson Mall 887-2334 883-8891 420 No. Carson St. 884-2309 3530 No. Carson St. 461-3001 1313 So.Carson St. 3999 Centennial Park Dr. Cadillac Bar & Grill Palm Court Grill & Silver Oak Golf Course The Firkin & Fox Asian St. Charles Hotel Building Rum Jungle Buffet {2} 841-7000 1251 Country Club Dr. Casino Fandango 883-1FOX (1369) Bamboo Garden Casino Caravan Café 885-7000 3800 So. Carson St. 310 So. Carson St. 885-6868 3747 So. Carson St. SlotWorld Casino Q’s BBQ Gold Dust West Coffee Shop Beijing Palace 882-7568 3879 Hwy. 50 East 841-7227 230 Fairview Dr. 885-9000 2171 Hwy. 50 East 882-8899 4250 Cochise St. Carson Station Restaurant Red Hut Café Grandma Hattie’s China Chef Carson Station Hotel/Casino 461-0038 4385 So. Carson St. 882-4900 2811 So. Carson St. 883-8887 3135 Hwy. 50 East 883-0900 900 So. Carson St. Red’s Old 395 Grill Heidi’s Family Restaurant China East 887-0395 1055 So. Carson St. Coffee Shop {1} 882-0486 1020 No. Carson St. 885-6996 1810 Hwy. 50 East Carson Nugget Casino High Sierra Brewing Company Genghix Asian Fusion 882-1626 507 No. Carson St. 884-2739 302 No. Carson St. 887-8883 1480 No. Carson St.
See city map on page 16 and 17 for locations of preferred dining listings by number {#} Kim Lee’s Japanese Restaurant Sub Factory 885-7000 3800 So. Carson St. Specialty, 883-2372 319 No. Carson St. 885-1868 2589 No. Carson St., #B Wally’s Pizza & Subs Treats, Lily’s China Bistro Subway Carson Bowling Lanes Coffeehouses 885-8080 1280 So. Carson St. 885-1838 100 W. Winnie Lane 883-2608 4600 Snyder Ave. Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors Ming’s Chinese & 884-2424 3959 So. Carson St. 885-8830 3947 So. Carson St. Japanese Restaurant 841-9944 2073 Hwy. 50 East Mexican/ Carson Coffee 887-8878 2330 So. Carson St. U.S. Submarine Base Southwest 841-1818 1825 No. Carson St. Nationals Café 882-2022 1894 Hwy. 50 East El Aguila Real Comma Coffee 841-7377 1701 No. Carson St. 884-9394 3220 Hwy. 50 East 883-2662 312 So. Carson St. Panda Kitchen Fine Dining El Charro Avitia Dutch Brothers Coffee 882-8128 1986 Hwy. 50 East and Steak 883-6261 4389 So. Carson St. 888-9929 1449 So. Carson St. Pho Country Houses Ladies Tamales Genoa Candy & Coffee Co. 882-0200 2495 No. Carson St. 841-6533 933 Woodside Dr. Carson Bowling Lanes Yang’s Kitchen Adele’s Restaurant {6} Las Palmitas 883-2635 4600 Snyder Ave. 888-6889 111 E. Telegraph St. 882-3353, 1112 No. Carson St. 841-5001 1939 No. Carson St. Keva Juice Basque Duke’s Steak House {7} Los Garcias 883-6444 2320 So. Carson St. Casino Fandango 461-0111 2000 No. Carson St. Starbucks Coffee Villa Basque Deli 885-7000, 3800 So. Carson St. Mi Casa Too 841-6557 3228 No. Carson St. 884-4451 730 Basque Way Glen Eagles Restaurant 882-4080 3809 No. Carson St. 885-2244 2320 So. Carson St. Delicatessen 884-4414 3700 No. Carson St. Olé Olé Restaurant 841-0389 3325 Retail Dr. 882-7314 1410 E. William St. Artisans Café Steakhouse {8} and Cantina {10} Carson Nugget Casino Gold Dust West Casino 283-0164 701 So. Carson St. Thai 882-1626 507 No. Carson St. 885-9000 2171 Hwy. 50 East Charley’s Grilled Subs {4} Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant The Basil East side of Carson Mall French 883-2244 415 E. William St. 841-6100, 311 No. Carson St. 884-1911 1304 So. Stewart St. Z Bistro San Marcos Grill Thai Thai Carson Mall (11) Creekside Deli 885-2828 725 Basque Way 882-9797 260 E. Winnie Lane 230-7920 1313 So. Carson St. 841-3354 1795 E. College Pkwy. Taqueria Fuentes LA Bakery & Cafe Italian 883-7744 3391 Hwy. 50 East Wine Bar 885-2253 220 W. John St. Taqueria La Salsa Brugos Pizza Bella Fiore Wines 882-8226 1946 Hwy. 50 East Paul Schat’s Bakery {5} 887-7437 3228 No. Carson St. 888-9463, 224 So. Carson St., #8 East side of Carson Mall Garibaldi’s Taqueria Uruapan 888-9090 1212 So. Stewart St. 884-4574 307 No. Carson St. 883-7609 4601 Goni Rd. Port of Subs Olive Garden Tito’s 883-1552 1621 Hwy. 50 East, #B 883-7471 4253 So. Carson St. 885-0309 444 E. William St. 841-7678 3721 No. Carson St. Ti Amo Italian Grille (9} 267-3993 931 Jacks Valley Rd. Casino Fandango See city map on page 16 and 17 for locations of preferred dining listings by number {#} Step Back in Time and Begin the Adventure!
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Museums, Arts, and Culture
Ask Carson City-zens what brings visitors to their facilitate minting of silver coins from the silver in the hometown and you may be surprised at the variety Comstock Lode in Virginia City. of answers. Others point to a selection of smaller museums, Some single out the capitol, with its silver-painted showcasing history, natural history, trains, interactive cupola, listed in the National Register of Historic exhibits for children, and more… Nevada-style Places, located in the heart of Carson City, and gaming is here, too, but on a smaller, friendlier scale. constructed between 1869 and 1871. To keep costs The following sampling makes a good short-list of down, the building’s sandstone was obtained free what not to miss while you’re visiting or what to do/ of charge from the Nevada State Prison quarry, see again on your next trip. just outside of Carson City. But in spite of this, the construction costs mounted to some $170,000, Carson City exceeding even the highest bid. The Carson City Foreman-Roberts House Park and Museum Mint (now the Nevada State Museum), is another 1207 N. Carson St. (775)887-2174 or call for a tour finely constructed landmark. Originally a branch of (775)882-1805. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 1-3pm. $3 per person. The Roberts House Museum is an outstanding example the United States Mint, and built at the peak of the of Gothic Revival architecture. It was built in 1864 by silver boom, it was where 50 issues of silver coins Solomon W. Foreman in Old Washoe City. The James Doane Roberts family purchased this home in Old Washoe and 50 issues of gold coins were minted between City in 1865. It was moved to Carson City on November 1870 and 1893. These coins bore the “CC” mint 6, 1874 and placed where it is located today. The James Doane Roberts family lived in the house until February mark. The mint was established in Carson City to 1968. Plans to raze it drew a public outcry fierce enough to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for restoration. Brewery Arts Center 449 W. King St. (775)883-1976. Built in the mid-1800s, the Brewery Arts Center is the historic home of the Tahoe Beer Company. It has been restored to its 1864 grandeur, complete with the original tin ceiling. For over 25 years, the Brewery Arts Center has been the Carson City area’s premier literary, educational, visual, and performing arts center. The Center is home to numerous arts groups in all disciplines. Art Gallery, Artisans store 10am–4pm Mon.-Sat., no charge. 18VisitCarsonCity.com 800-Nevada-1 Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada early 1900s, the ranch house, the old stone cellar, the laundry, 813 N. Carson St. (775)884-2226. and the carriage house are open for tours two days a week by Every day 10am-4:30pm. reservation. This is Old West history at its best! New Nevada hands-on, interactive exhibit learning for kids of all Mormon Station State Historic Park ages. Stroll down the keyboard of a giant piano, where discovery 2295 Main St., Genoa. (775)782-2590. and fun go together! Thurs.-Sun. 10am-4pm mid-May through mid-Oct. Nevada State Library and Archives Fee for group tours. 100 N. Stewart St. (775)684-3360. A trading post established during the California Gold Rush, Mon.-Fri. 10am-2pm. No charge. where travelers rested and purchased supplies before tackling the The building’s design incorporates the state’s first printing building. Sierra Nevada. The first permanent settlement in Nevada was later Featuring rotating exhibits, a video on Nevada’s admission to the renamed Genoa. Museum and stockade exhibits. Picnic area. Union and the original State Constitution. (1885-86). Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center Nevada State Railroad Museum 1477 Hwy. 395, Gardnerville. (775)782-2555. 2180 S. Carson St. (US 395) (775)687-6953. Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm. Gift shop. Fri.-Mon. 8:30am-4:30pm. Carson Valley history, American Indian to present with focus on Considered one of the finest regional railroad museums in the Washo, Basques, ranching, and daily life. The museum is housed in country, it includes five steam locomotives and several restored a historic 1912 building. coaches and freight cars. Most featured equipment is from the Comstock Era’s Virginia & Truckee Railroad, America’s richest Virginia City and most famous short line. For seasonal operation of historic trains, call for schedule. Liberty Engine Company No. 1 Comstock Firemen’s Museum Nevada State Museum 125 S. C St. (775)847-0717. Daily 10am-5pm mid-May through 600 N. Carson St. (775)687-4810. Oct. No charge, donations appreciated. Wed.-Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm. Vintage photographs, uniforms, tools and apparatus from the Originally built as a U.S. Mint that operated from 1870 to 1895. Comstock Era on display. Today the museum is known worldwide for exhibits ranging from Dat-So-La-Lee Washo Indian baskets to Nevada natural history Silver Terrace Cemeteries to Coin Press No. 1. North end of town. (775)847-0281. Daily sunrise-sunset. No charge. Nevada State Capitol Established in 1867, Virginia City’s main burial ground is a Corner of Musser and Carson Sts. (775)687-5030. collection of several distinct cemeteries. Today, these cemeteries Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm. No charge. hold over 6,000 burials, of which fewer than 1,300 are marked. Guided tours available for groups. Completed in 1871, Nevada’s quintessential, most recognizable Fourth Ward School Cultural Center & Museum landmark with its silver-colored cupola. Changing historic exhibits 537 S. C St. (775)847-0975. Daily 10am-5pm May through Oct. and state governors’ portraits. $5 adults, $3 ages 6-12, free under age 6. Follow students’ footsteps through the original 1876 school Genoa/Carson Valley building. Sit in the same wooden desks as they did from 1876 to 1936. Explore Virginia City history, Mark Twain’s life, letter press Genoa Courthouse Museum printing, alumni’s lives, Comstock mining, and more exhibits. 5th and Main Sts. (775)782-4325. Piper’s Opera House 10am-4:30pm mid-May through mid-Oct. 12 N. B St. (Union and B Sts.) (775)847-0433. $3 adults, $2 children. Gift shop. piperslive.com. Call for hours and tour information. The original Douglas County Courthouse from 1865 to 1916, Long considered one of our nation’s most famous performance later serving as the Genoa School. Today, exhibits focus on earliest venues and one of the most significant vintage theatres in America. settlers, Washo Indians, and the original courtroom and jail. Piper’s Opera House continues to host performance events that Dangberg Historic Home Ranch illuminate the eclectic character of America and greatly enrich Off Hwy. 88, Minden. (775)783-9417. American theatre. Hours: Open for scheduled tours and events. Tours available by reservation. The “Home Ranch” was once a self-sufficient center of operation for a 48,000-acre ranch. Built from the mid-1800s through the St. Mary’s Art Center Additional V. C. Museums: 55 N. R St. (775)847-7774. Marshall Mint Museum stmarysartcenter.org. Thurs.-Sun. 11am-4pm May-Oct. No charge, donations appreciated. Guided tours available. Western Historic Radio Museum Scheduled art classes. Julia C. Bulette Red Light Museum Built in 1875 as the historic St. Mary Louise Hospital, this Territorial Enterprise out-of-the-way destination is the perfect experience for artists, art lovers or those just wanting to get their toes wet with a bit of Mark Twain Museum creativity. The Way It Was Museum Comstock History Center St. Mary’s in the Mountains Catholic Church 20 N. E St. (775)847-0419. & Mad Monk Museum & Wine Cellar Thurs.-Sun. 11am-4pm. No charge, donations appreciated. Authentic Virginia & Truckee Railroad Number 18, DAYTON Washoe Club Haunted Museum steam locomotive and tender car, built in 1873, on display plus Mackay Mansion Museum various changing exhibits about Comstock mining, archaeology, architecture, and lifestyles. Due to ongoing budget cuts, the hours are subject to change without Silver State National Peace Officers Museum notice. Please call to confirm hours prior to your visit. at the Storey County Courthouse 26 S. B St. (775)847-7800. Daily 11am-5pm May-Oct. $5 adults, $3 ages 6-12, free under age 6. Located within the historic 1876 working Storey County Courthouse. The old jail has been converted to a museum and houses an extensive collection of U.S. law enforcement memorabilia dating back to the 1780s.
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The historic downtown shopping district is a treasure trove for the antique lover and discriminating shopper. Make a day of it with plenty of nearby parking and take a stroll through the beautiful historic district. Stop in at the coffee houses and get ready to shop. Merchants of every inclination await your arrival so that they may show you their wares: from one-of-a-kind bargains to fine quality gifts, from collectible art to rare books and splendid antiques to fine home furnishings.
Just south of the historic district a brand new world of shopping and entertainment awaits at the Carson Mall and Carson Lanes. The Carson Mall features a wonderful western wear shop, Zen Café, specialty shops, fashion boutiques, and a famous bakery “Paul Schat’s Bakery,” world renowned for its homemade Sheepherder’s Bread and other sweet treats. The Carson Lanes shopping and entertainment center features a state-of-the-art bowling alley as well as a coffee shop, an authentic east coast deli and pizzeria, family fun center, and arcade.
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Cultural and entertainment on the main stage. Events calendar Historical Free admission. Mills Park on Hwy. 50. Nevada’s historic capital, Carson City, has lots of examples of history coming Stewart Indian School Father’s Day alive with events that celebrate our Powwow (775)687-8333 unique past and culture. Stewart alumni reception, authentic Native American dance competition, Where history repeats itself. Carson City’s rich history April Stewart alumni recognition, Powwow can be experienced annually at any of our varied special Eagle Valley Muzzleloaders Princess Contest, arts and crafts, food vendors. Free admission. events, which take place throughout the city and region. Spring Rendezvous (775)687-7410 5366 Snyder Ave. Experience a real mountain man camp. Create your own great memories by attending any of Food, Family, and See how they used to live and cook, Sports Events our annual special events. You can time your visit to a and watch them shoot at targets with full calendar. For current dates, go to visitcarsoncity. black powder. Public is welcome. Take Carson City hosts a variety of fun and Rhodes Street up past Greenhouse food events to delight tykes to teens com, “Events,” or call 800.NEVADA.1. For hundreds Garden Center. Follow the dirt road and everyone in between. Yes, Mom and Dad will have a great time, too! of fun things to do in historic downtown Carson City, into the canyon. including children’s activities, wine walks, ghost walks, May February Feast of Chocolate free concerts, street dances, farmers’ markets and more, Carson City Ghost Walk (775)348-6279 (775)267-4515 go to visitcarsoncity.com. Monthly, May through October. Enjoy a full buffet of delectable Carson City’s rich and intriguing chocolate treats, featuring chocolate history is explored and theatrically made by Carson High School Culinary relived in this annual event. This is a Arts. 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Purchase your glass at the Carson Nugget Casino, Cactus Jack’s Casino, Carson HorseShoe Club or Bella Fiore VisitCarsonCity.com 800-Nevada-1 Wines. Turn in your map at the Carson 24 Nugget at 5 p.m. for prizes. May Taste of Downtown November Nevada Day Parade Mother’s Day Spring Fun Fair (775)883-7654 Hello Dolly (800)638-2321 (775)687-4680 x4 Taste the exquisite cuisines of Carson (775)445-4249 Take the family and enjoy the largest Celebrate Mother’s Day with an City. Walking tour of Downtown When irresistible matchmaker parade in the state. It starts at 10 afternoon in the park. Carnival rides, Carson City with many restaurants Dolly Levi sets her sights on Horace a.m. on Carson Street and continues crafters and food court. Mills Park on coming together to offer you tastes of Vandergelder, there is no stopping her from William to Stewart streets. This Hwy. 50. Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. their finest dishes. Live music at plotting or the sensational hits: “Before year’s theme is Nevada Honoring the - 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon several locations. The Parade Passes By,” “Put On Your Military and Families, Past, Present and - 10 p.m. Sunday Clothes” and, of course, “Hello Future. A spectacular fly-over July Dolly.” Carson City Community is planned. Sports Tournaments Ribmaster Rumble Center, 851 E. William St. (Hwy. 50). and Festivals (775)883-0900 Holiday Events Spring, summer and fall, Carson City Join your friends at Carson Station’s Nutcracker Ballet Come celebrate the holidays in a plays hosts to tournaments of all Ribmaster Rumble. Rib cooking (775)297-5007 unique and memorable way at one kinds from PeeWee Soccer to Big Boy competition, live music inside and This ever-popular ballet, presented of our once-in-a-lifetime journeys Baseball and Softball. If you have a outside, Best Rack Contest, Rib Eating by the Pinkerton Dance Group, is a into the fantasy of the Polar Express team, we have a field for you to play on. Contest, kids games and vendors. must for Thanksgiving. Carson City and more! Carson City and the surrounding area This promises to be “racked with fun.” Community Center, 851 E. William St. is a host with the most to hundreds Carson Station Hotel Casino, (Hwy. 50). November of annual sports tournaments due to 900 S. Carson St. The Polar Express™ Train Ride Patriotic Events our variety of facilities, ease of access (775)687-7410 and affordable lodging options, not to August As the capital of the state of Nevada, November and December. mention the hundreds of family events Silver Dollar Car Classic Carson City takes pride in its status, There’s magic on the tracks this holiday and activities available for pre- and Car Show celebrates its heritage and honors the season on board the V&T Railroad post-tournament fun. Let us host your (775)687-7410 patriots of our state. by Rail Events Inc. and Warner Bros. next sporting event. Contact Joel Dunn, A fun-filled weekend with beautiful Entertainment Inc. Like a chapter Carson City Parks and Recreation, cars. Any make, model and year is July from the award-winning Chris Van (775) 887-2290 x7422. welcome. Great music with DJ Don Carson City’s Allsburg book or a scene from the hit Murray. Free Friday night street dance 4th of July Celebration movie starring Tom Hanks, “The Polar June across from the Nugget Casino on (775)687-4680 Express” story comes to life on this Fridays at Firkin Carson Street. Saturday Show and Celebrate Independence Day with enchanted trip from Carson City to the (775)883-1369 Shine at Mills Park, Sunday Poker Run a spectacular fireworks show at North Pole and back. A great street party every Friday, and Awards also at Mills Park. Join us Mills Park. Show starts at dusk June through August. Free live music, for breakfast Saturday and Sunday. (approximately 9:15 p.m.). Take a December dancing, food, drinks and fun. Third picnic, and enjoy the show. Ride the Rails with St. Nick Street in Downtown Carson City. Music and the Arts (775)687-6953 Carson City has a lively arts scene, October Every year, Santa briefly trades in Legends of the West Bike from live music to popular theater and Battle Born Celebration his reindeer for historic Virginia & & Car Fest live performing arts. The following (775)240-7958 Truckee Railroad rolling stock. A (775)887-1294 is just a sample of what is available. Not only will there be a carnival at ride with Santa aboard historic V&T Carson City’s newest event. Downtown Go to visitcarsoncity.com for more Mills Park but also the Battle Born Railroad equipment will help get the Carson City will thrill to the vroom performances. Celebration, a salute to America’s holiday off on the right track when the of motorcycle engines from 250cc to military, past, present and future, Nevada State Railroad Museum hosts over 900cc and classic auto engines BAC Summer Stock Theatre encompassing and honoring all services its Annual Santa Train in December. from 4 cylinder to giant V10s! Carson (775)882-1976 during all wars and peace times. Street will be closed so that all of the The Brewery Arts Center Summer Featuring living history re-enactments, Silver & Snowflake bikes and cars can be viewed by the Stock Theatre Company has been tributes and military honors, static Festival of Lights public. Activities include the Sheriff ’s going strong, performing every summer displays, veterans service groups, (775)687-7410 Motorcycle Agility Competition, live in the BAC Outdoor Amphitheatre, gun show, military equipment and The traditional lighting of the entertainment, Miss Legends Contest, with successful productions of “Go Go weaponry displays and military aircraft Christmas trees, both state and city, has show and shine, raffles, cruise parade, Beach,” a Northern Nevada premier; and vehicle displays. See the C.S.S. been ongoing here in the capital city Elks breakfast, awards, vendors, food “Little Shop of Horrors”; “Joe’s Café” ; Hunley (Confederate submarine), the for well over 22 years. Starting at the and more. Visit eventsnevada.com/ and “The Complete Works of William Traveling Vietnam Wall, Civil War capitol, the state trees are lit, and Santa legends.html for details. Shakespeare: abridged with more to battles, WWII battles, a USO dance and Mrs. Claus give out candy canes. come.” Tickets available at and the Bomber Girl Pin-Up Pageant. A warm feeling envelopes as families Silver Dollar Car Classic breweryarts.org. Mills Park on Hwy. 50. gather to hear children sing and watch Cruise Night the tree and all of Carson Street spring (775)687-7410 Jazz and Beyond: Nevada Day Celebration to light. The young and young at heart Every Thursday, June through August. Carson City Music Festival (775)687-4680 x4 all squeal with delight as Santa arrives It’s free, and it’s fun. Great rock ’n’ roll (775)883-4154 Not only does Carson City have the in a classic antique fire engine, a 1927 music. The Silver Dollar Car Classic Hear jazz, blues, Cajun, Latin and largest parade in the state, but also the Seagrave, compliments of Warren invites you to bring your vehicle, any folk music, all live, mostly free. RSVP group offers a great carnival with Engine Co. Activities include Santa make, model and year. Reconnect with Guitar summit. Jazz brunches. rides, food and crafters at Mills Park. and Mrs. Claus, face painting, clowns, old friends and make new ones. Go to Multiple venues, indoor and out. See Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.; a bounce house manned by the U.S. visitcarsoncity.com for locations. jazzcarsoncity.com for Saturday and Sunday, noon - 10 p.m. Navy, Cactus Jack’s Howdy and life- more information. sized willow reindeer. Basecamp
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Hikers and bikers will find enough trails for a lifetime lighted tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming and all ability levels. Beginner hiking and cycling routes pools, athletic fields, and playgrounds. Carson City in East Carson City follow the former Virginia & plays host to tournaments of all kinds from PeeWee Truckee Railroad line. Advanced and long-range climbs Soccer to Big Boy Baseball and Softball. If you have a can be found in the Pine Nut Mountains just south of team, we have a field for you to play on. Additionally, Carson City—some reach altitudes of 7,465 feet. The there are nearby state parks like Fort Churchill, along Carson River loop takes intermediate riders and hikers the Emigrant and Pony Express trails. along a scenic portion of the river and into Brunswick Canyon. But the granddaddy of all mountain bike rides Fishing might be Northern Nevada’s best kept secret. starts at Spooner Summit, loops to Marlette Lake Outdoorsmen come from all around the world to fish along Tahoe’s eastern ridge, and ends in Incline Village. for the elusive cutthroat trout. In the heart of Carson, An occasional sighting of bald eagles and osprey makes the Carson River contains an abundance of rainbow the area popular with birdwatchers. trout, carp, bass, and whitefish. The Truckee River flows to the north, and the capital is in close proximity Visitors can enjoy Carson City’s numerous parks and to Pyramid, Topaz, and Washoe Lakes, as well as the picnic grounds, including the Korean War Veterans locally famous Hobart Reservoir. Memorial Park, honoring Nevadans killed in action and all veterans of the Korean War. Some parks have Carson City and Dayton officially became a Nevada whitewater destination, with the addition of the Carson River Aquatic Trail, a 12.6-mile float consisting of serene Class I to frisky Class III whitewater. The Morgan Mill Road River Access offers a concrete launch ramp, parking area, restroom and picnic area, and the Santa Maria Ranch River Park in Dayton features an equally user-friendly take-out area. The 180-mile Carson River enters Nevada from the Sierra Nevada in California. The river flows through four counties and feeds Lahontan Reservoir. 26VisitCarsonCity.com 800-Nevada-1 Adventure is right at hand
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Carson City’s strength as a winter destination is its close proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada, where you’ll find world-class skiing, snowboarding, and cross- country trails. Lake Tahoe boasts 15 alpine and nine cross-country ski resorts. Heavenly Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Diamond Peak, and Kirkwood are all within a short 35-60 minute drive from Carson City. All of the major resorts offer ski and snowboard rentals and lessons, as do a couple of Carson City shops.
Mild spring temperatures offer the option of skiing one of Tahoe’s premier ski resorts in the morning and hitting a golf course in the afternoon. Location makes Carson City an affordable alternative to lakeside lodging.
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Because of Carson City’s central location, almost anywhere you stay within city limits is close to town attractions, with several hotels within walking distance to Downtown. There are more than 1,700 rooms available in Carson City. For those looking to try their luck in one of the area’s casinos, several have hotel rooms on-site, and nearly all of the local casinos are in close proximity of each other. For those looking to step back in time, but with modern conveniences, Carson City offers several affordable hotels and motels.
During the summer months, travelers who want to cool down at the pool can have their way, while winter travelers looking to ski the slopes of Lake Tahoe’s many resorts find Carson City to be the perfect jumping-off point.
Plan a value-packed getaway to Carson City with coupons that feature over $500 in savings. Go to visitcarsoncity.com and click on the “New Deal” button to download New Deal coupons or call 800-NEVADA-1 to find out about special packages and promotions. And, of course, all of the up-to-date hotel, motel, B&B, RV parks, and camping information can be found at visitcarsoncity.com/lodging. 800-Nevada-1 VisitCarsonCity.com29 Carson City Hotels and Motels
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Property Name Address Phone Toll-free of Rooms No. Rate Category Pool/Spa Health Club Pets See # Ad-page 1. Americas Best Value Inn 2731 S. Carson St. 882-2007 888-315-2378 58 O Y We’ve Got You Covered from the time you hit the road until your head hits the pillow.
2. Best Western Carson Station Hotel 900 S. Carson St. 883-0900 800-501-2929 91 S/D Steps from the State Legislature buildings and Capitol grounds and surrounded by Carson City’s historic downtown district.
3. Carson City Inn 1930 N. Carson St. 882-1785 61 E call 61 rooms, 8 non-smoking rooms, restaurants, weekly rates, pets on approval.
4. Carson Hot Springs 1500 Hot Springs Rd. 885-8844 888-917-3711 6 E O 28 Our hot spring water comes from 35,000 feet below Earth’s surface. Hot springs pool and private spa rooms available.
5. City Center Hotel 800 N. Carson St. 882-5535 800-338-7760 81 E/S Close to downtown, shopping, museums, and dining. NO PETS! Standard and deluxe rooms. A Carson Nugget property. ccnugget.com.
6. Courtyard Marriott 3870 S. Carson St. 887-9900 800-321-2211 100 S/D I Y 31 All the amenities expected from a Marriott. Located next door to Casino Fandango, Galaxy Theater, dining and the shopping center. marriott.com/rnocc.
7. Days Inn 3103 N. Carson St. 461-3701 800-329-7466 62 E/S/D Y Where holiday and business travelers enjoy the feeling of home. Days Inn is a proud member of the Wyndham Hotel Group. Corporate Lodging (CLC) members welcome.
8. Desert Hills Motel 1010 S. Carson St. 882-1932 800-652-7785 33 E/S I Y Quiet, comfortable, and friendly environment. Casinos, restaurants, and shopping all within a very short walking distance.
9. Frontier Motel 1718 N. Carson St. 882-1377 51 E Restaurant nearby, weekly rates, RV parking, kitchens.
10. Gold Dust West Hotel Casino 2171 Hwy. 50 East 885-9000 877-519-5567 146 S/D O Y front The Gold Dust West Casino Hotel was designed with the travelers’ comfort in mind…luxury hotel rooms and suites with free cover Wi-Fi. Full-service casino. Business center, fitness center, outdoor courtyard with swimming pool and spa.
11. Hampton Inn & Suites 10 Hospitality Way 885-8800 800-426-7866 85 D I Y 28 85 deluxe rooms and suites, ‘Cloud 9’ bedding, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, free wireless high-speed Internet, heated indoor pool/spa, fitness center and meeting facilities. Complimentary Manager’s Reception Mon.-Thurs. 12. Hardman House Hotel 917 N. Carson St. 882-7744 800-626-0793 62 S/D 62 rooms, 56 non-smoking rooms, 7 suites. Microwaves, wireless Internet, and refrigerators. Manager’s wine reception daily. Close to dining, shopping, and downtown. 13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 4055 N. Carson St. 283-4055 888-465-4329 85 S/D I Y Y 31 85 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, complimentary hot buffet-style breakfast, microwaves and refrigerators in every room, free HSIA, indoor pool and spa, fitness center. 14. Mill House Inn 3251 S. Carson St. 882-2715 24 E/S/D O Restaurant nearby, weekly rates, RV parking, kitchens. 15. Motel 6 2749 S. Carson St. 885-7710 800-466-8356 82 S O Y Restaurant nearby, pool, RV parking, pets on approval. 16. Nugget Hotel 651 N. Stewart St. 882-7711 800-933-5715 102 E Y back Restaurant nearby, weekly rates, RV parking, pets on approval. cover 17. Pioneer Motel 907 S. Carson St. 882-3046 35 E/S O call Restaurant nearby, pool, weekly rates, RV parking, pets on approval. 18. Plaza Hotel and Conference Center 801 S. Carson St. 883-9500 888-227-1499 168 E/S/D Y 8 restaurants within walking distance, free wireless Internet, wedding chapel and meeting rooms. Bridal suite, conference center, weekly rates, microwaves and refrigerators in every room. All right in the heart of downtown. See city map on page 16 and 17 for locations of lodging properties by number. Property Name Address Phone Toll-free of Rooms No. Rate Category Pool/Spa Health Club Pets See # Ad-page Quality Inn® Trailside Inn 1300 N. Carson St. 883-7300 67 E/S/D O Y 19. Centrally located within walking distance of the Nevada State Museum and the Nevada Capitol. A variety of restaurants, casinos, and entertainment venues is located in the surrounding area. 20. Roundhouse Inn 1400 N. Carson St. 882-3446 39 E/S/D Y Restaurant nearby, pets on approval.
21. Silver Queen 201 W. Caroline St. 882-5534 34 E Weekly rates, RV parking.
22. Super 8 Motel 2829 S. Carson St. 883-7800 63 E/S/D Y Pride of Super 8, AAA approved. Central location, pets OK with a fee.
RV Parks and Campgrounds
23. Camp-N-Town 2438 N. Carson St. 883-1123 157 Level pull-thru with full hookups including cable, free WiFi in sites near office. Pets OK with a fee, laundry and handicapped access. Long-term and short-term rates. 24. Comstock Country RV Resort 5400 S. Carson St. 882-2445 800-638-2321 163 O Restaurant nearby, pool, weekly rates, pets on approval. Modem compatible, monthly rates, 30 minutes from Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Virginia City.
25. Gold Dust West Good Sam RV Park 2171 Hwy. 50 East 885-9000 877-519-5567 47 O Y 47 sites (back-in/pull-thru). Full hookups with 30 and 50 amps. RVers enjoy all the amenities at the Gold Dust West Casino Hotel. Daily, weekly and monthly RV rates available.
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Long gone are the days of exhausting overland travel free from the hassles of big city airports. Simply via covered wagon, steam train, and horseback. Not get off the airplane, retrieve your baggage, and walk to mention the dusty road and mountainous Sierra to the car rental agency or arrange for one of the Nevada trek. Carson City’s proximity to the Bay Area southbound shuttles. And PRIDE (Public Rural and Sacramento makes it an easy weekend getaway for Ride) also has a shuttle bus route that runs between road trippers by highway or air travel. Reno’s hassle-free Carson City and Reno-Tahoe International. Shuttles airport provides a low-pressure travel experience. run Monday through Friday.
From Northern California take I-80 east into Reno, Once you’re here, the way to get around town is and take a turn south on Hwy. 395. Follow 395 the J.A.C. (Jump Around Carson) Bus Service. for approximately 30 miles, until you see the sign (775)841-RIDE. “Welcome to Carson City, Nevada’s Capital.” So skip the covered wagon and head to Carson City Travelers coming from South Lake Tahoe can travel via the easy route! Hwy. 50 east along Lake Tahoe’s South Shore until it intersects with Hwy. 395 at Carson City’s south end. How close from Take a left to get to the downtown corridor. where you are
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