Carson City
An array of outdoor adventures, fine restaurants, golf courses, historical attractions, museums, gaming opportunities and a plethora of events and entertainment.
REST AND RECHARGE IN CARSON CITY
Relax and unwind after your day of exploring Northern Nevada. Carson City offers a variety of places to stay to suit your style and budget.
MARK TWAIN DAYS
The 2nd annual Mark Twain Days Festival returns better than ever. Join us in Carson City May 10-12 for a weekend filled with incredible events.
Join the Carson City to Canada Quest
Earn $5,000 and an extraordinary achievement for hiking 1,600 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail. Adventure awaits!
Itineraries
The Centerpoint of
Your Nevada Experience
In the heart of the action, Carson City is nestled just minutes from world famous Lake Tahoe, electrifying Reno, historic Virginia City and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range.
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Attractions
The options are endless for history buffs and outdoor adventurers. From the Kit Carson Trail to the dirt trails all over our city there's something for every visitor to our capital city.
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Navigate like a nevadan
The Kit Carson Trail is a path through Carson City’s historic district. It features stops at landmarks including 1800s-era Victorian-style homes, museums and churches. Nearly 50 landmarks telling the story of the capital city’s history are featured along the Kit Carson Trail. In this video our Host Dan Neverett shows us some of our most popular attraction along the KCT with a few fun tips and facts.
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Events
Carson City hosts special events throughout the year, including mountain bike races, the Nevada Day Parade, summer concert series and more. Mark your calendars for these can't miss events!
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Inaugural Cinco de Mayo Festival
Join us for the Inaugural Cinco De Mayo Festival in Carson City May 3-5, 2024, FREE to the public! 3 Days of FREE fun planned at the Brewery Arts Center! …
- May 10 - 12
Mark Twain Days Festival
MARK TWAIN DAYS FESTIVAL | May 10-12th, 2024 A capital city festival celebrating the life of Mark Twain in Carson City. “Never let the truth get in the way of…
- May 18
Stetina's Paydirt
The next frontier of Gravel Racing: The Pine Nut Mountains. You’re about to experience a brand new event flavor. Professional Cyclist Peter Stetina discovered his love of gravel and spirit…