- 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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Northstar at Tahoe Mountain Bike Park offers over 100 miles of trails for mountain biking. In addition, riders can rent equipment, participate in bike races, and attend the academy or camp to improve their skills.
26.4 Miles
KidZone Museum is a local establishment which features a variety of exhibits and a natural playscape to help children improve their problem-solving skills , social connections, physical activities and more.
26.5 Miles
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1650 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557
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Several exhibits at the Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center are free to the public. The free options include hands-on activities, interactive displays, and popular permanent exhibits like the rotating Earth and moon globes.
26.5 Miles
Formerly a working ranch, today Rancho San Rafael Park is home to several amenities, including a dog park, arboretum, museum, playgrounds, picnic areas and athletic fields. They also have several miles of walking trails.
26.6 Miles
The Nevada Historical Society was founded in 1904 and is focused on preserving and presenting the state's history. In addition to the displays and exhibits, the society's museum features specialty education programs.
26.8 Miles
Sparks City Parks & Recreation aims to provide meaningful activities and events for the community with various sports leagues, camps, senior outings, community classes, activities for those with disabilities and much more.
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12593 Donner Pass Road at Highway 80, Truckee, CA
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Donner Memorial State Park marks the site of the Donner Camp where many members of the Donner Party perished due to harsh weather conditions. The park also maintains the Pioneer Monument and the Emigrant Trail Museum which preserves the cultural heritage of the area.
27.1 Miles
Tahoe Donner is a local ski resort whose downhill ski area features multiple chairlifts, surface lifts and trails. The resort also offers camping facilities as well as many equestrian activities including wagon, trail and pony rides during summer.
27.3 Miles
Dance City Performing Arts Center is a dance studio and instructional facility that offers training in a wide variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary, as well as musical theater.
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Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, camping, hiking, bicycling and variety of other recreational activities at Donner Memorial State Park. The park also offers tours and has museums related to the history of early American settlers in Northern California.