- Our list of the best things to do in Carson City, Nevada, features the top 223 nearby activities — including 92 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Carson City, NV has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Carson City, NV , followed by 193 popular activities in nearby cities, including South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Tahoe City, Virginia City, Stateline, Truckee, Minden, Reno, Zephyr Cove, Gardnerville, Genoa, Crystal Bay, Glenbrook and Dayton
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Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
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The Nevada State Museum focuses on the natural and cultural history of the state as a whole. Since the museum is housed in the historic Carson City Mint, there are also exhibits that cover older minting processes and commemorative coins.
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Dedicated to training wild mustangs, R & D Ranch offers visitors horseback riding lessons where they can learn how to bridle and saddle them. The lesson ends with a horseback ride through a trail on the ranch.
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An Apollo Trike light-sport aircraft is embraced by Hang Gliding Tahoe, which is very similar to a traditional hang glider but is powered by a reliable aircraft engine. Guests are able to view both Lake Tahoe and Reno through tours that do not require any previous hang gliding experience.
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2180 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
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Preserving the railroad heritage of Nevada is the core of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Exhibits highlight locomotives, cars, and the railroads themselves in addition to the hands-on activities like handcar rides and train rides.
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The domed Nevada State Capital Building is one of the most noticeable structures in Carson City. Sandstone was used to create the bulk of the imposing building which is open to the public during business hours for self-guided tours.
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The curative properties of the Carson City Hot Springs have made the area a very popular attraction. Access is available specifically through the Carson Hot Springs Resort which has a large outdoor pool and several individual indoor pools that are filled with the hot water from the springs.
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Located along the shores of Lake Tahoe, Chimney Beach allows visitors to wade, swim, and enjoy the lake. The beach is accessible after a downhill hike and facilities at the beach are limited.
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Located in a former schoolhouse, Stewart Indian Cultural Center offers self-guided walking tours of the building with memorabilia relevant to the region's Native American culture. The center hosts community events like powwows and fund raising events.
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Construction of the Capitol Complex was finished in 1870. The three buildings of the complex include the Nevada State Capitol building, the Legislative Building, and the Supreme Court which can be toured by the public during business hours.
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The Classic Revival style is fully embraced in the Governor's Mansion of Carson City. While the building is only two stories, there are many grand features such as the grand entry hall, the governor's study, and the lucheon room.