- 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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South Lake Tahoe is home to Vikingsholm, a country retreat erected in 1929 by the wife of a wealthy Danish businessman. It sits on Emerald Bay and is an important destination for architects and anthropologists.
23.4 Miles
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Mt. Tallac Trail
Lily Lake trailhead, Fallen Leaf Lake Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Serving as the classic 9.5 mile out-and-back Mt. Tallac Trail, many users access for a standard day hike activity. It begins on the southwestern side of Lake Tahoe before traveling up Mount Tallac for panoramic views.
23.8 Miles
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11253 Brockway Rd., Suite 103, Truckee, CA 96161
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Operating for over 15 years, the IRIE Rafting company has a great deal of experience providing tours of the rapids on California's rivers. Trips can be customized to suit a guest's skill level and schedule.
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12318 Union Mills Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
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Visitors of the Piping Rock Equestrian Center have the opportunity to go horseback riding at any point during the year. The location also offers riding instruction, clinics, and year-round programs.
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A smaller lake located about a mile south of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake allows opportunities for boating, waterskiing, boating, and wind surfing, as well as stand up paddle boarding. The lake has a nearby campground, as well.
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Tahoe City's Eagle Falls Trail is a hiking trail of moderate difficulty. The trail is short and requires climbing around small rock formations. It is popular with hikers and photographers. Bikes and other vehicles are not permitted on the trail.
24.8 Miles
A diversity of art experiences are supported through the Nevada Museum of Art. Creative programming and exhibits attract a large number of visitors to the institution, and the day is made more pleasant through the museum cafe and store.
24.8 Miles
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195 votes
490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
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A wide range of galleries are included at the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, including scientific fields that cover the water cycle, the Truckee River, renewable energy, and inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci. Hands-on and interactive activities can be found on site.
25.0 Miles
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10095 W. River St. #2, Truckee, CA 96161
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Tahoe Mountain Guides take trips through some of the most rugged terrain in the Truckee area. Guides will teach you the basics of the sport of MTB.
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Tourist Club Bar is a popular local bar with a laid-back atmosphere and friendly service. The bar organizes live music events and also maintains a juke box. The most interesting feature here is a collage of seemingly random photographs and a number of mounted deer heads above the bar.