- The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Carson City, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Buildings, Children's Museums and Walking Trails.
- From Chimney Beach to Bower's Mansion Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carson City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City.
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Discover Lake Tahoe Wine and Harvest Tour offers guided tours of four chosen wineries and boa vista orchards. They charge reasonable prices which include the tastings and the lunch. The drivers and guides are attentive and well-informed about the area.
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Commons Beach Park is a four-plus-acre area that is ideal for picnicking, swimming, and sunbathing. The location also features a large lakefront playground for children to enjoy during their visit.
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No fishing license is required at Tahoe Trout Farm, where guests can fish from two ponds stocked with rainbow trout, using supplied equipment or their own. Guests are charged for each fish caught, with price depending on size.
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Rubicon Trail
D.L. Bliss, Emerald Bay State Park, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96154
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Rubicon Trail is a scenic 9 mile trail around Lake Tahoe that is popular for hiking and snowshoeing. While walking on the trail visitors will cross waterfalls and be surrounded by rocks, trees and flowers.
19.9 Miles
Donner Lake is a moraine-dammed lake, located next to Interstate 80, next to the town of Truckee. Some of the things you can do here are fishing, hiking, camping or just go for recreation.
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Northstar stables offers horseback rides for adults and children. Also through the same company, you can choose to go rock climbing or kayaking.
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Visitors who enjoy walking, hiking, and exploring will find much to see and do at Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads. Areas of interest include Mt. Rose, the Donner Lake area, Squaw Valley, and Truckee River Canyon.
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100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96160
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Northstar Downhill Mountain Bike Resort features trails for cross country and downhill mountain biking for all skill levels, as well as trails for hikers. It also offers lift access, bike rentals and bike shop services.
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Just a little off Route 89 is the Inspiration Point Vista which offers some breathtaking views of Emerald Bay. Refreshments and restrooms are available but good parking spots might be difficult to find.
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For those unafraid of heights, Stateline Lookout is a trail with an excellent overlook of the surrounding area. Climb to 7100 feet to get the best view.