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Latest Carson City hotel reviews
Pro
Go there - it's a great little city!
Con
Not much to do when compared to Lake Tahoe or even Reno
In a nutshell
It is nice to drive throiugh but not much to do
Jim_Eliason Says: This Museum preserves the heritage of the Virginia and Truckee (V&T) railway line that was used to ship ore from Virginia City on to Reno where it met the main train lines. During the summer months rides are availble from Carson to Virginia City on some of the historic...
Jim_Eliason Says: This museum is housed in a former US mint building and is really the one reason to go out of your way to visit Reno. It has excellent displays on the Mint's history and the history of silver mining in Nevada.
Jim_Eliason Says: Built in 1908, this mansion is amazingly accessible and fits in perfectly with the small town fell of Carson City. Instead of high fences and security guards, its just another house (albiet a pretty big one) in a residential neighborhood.
Nevada State Capital and other govt buildings
Jim_Eliason Says: Nevada's state capitol and its other government building are the major structures in Carson city. In fact it would be just a typical american small town if not for these buildings. The capitol building was built in 1870.
jasperdo Says: I think this is the most impressive building architecturally in Carson City. It is currently known as the Paul Laxalt State Building. But, when it was first built in 1891, it was the Post Office and Federal Building. It functioned as the Post Office for Carson City until...
jasperdo Says: The casinos in Carson City are vastly different from the mega resorts you find on the Las Vegas Strip. They are smaller, more "Mom and Pop" type places. All of them cater more to the locals than to tourists. Although there's no need to worry...they'll take your money just as...
jasperdo Says: Compared to most US State Capitol Buildings, the Nevada State Capitol is vastly understated. Most State Capitol buildings look like carbon copies of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. There are some notable exceptions, such as Oregon and Nebraska. But, while those building go...
jasperdo Says: A must for Rail fans, the Nevada State Railroad Museum is divided into 3 basic sections. Outside, there is a water tank and the restored Wabuska station. There is also a turntable for the engines and rolling stock, as well as a short circular track that offers train rides...
jasperdo Says: The Kit Carson Trail is a great introduction to the rich history of Carson City. Even if you're not into history, a walk along the trail through the tree lined neighborhood in Carson City's West End is a very pleasant outing. A painted blue line on the sidewalk leads you...
Courtyard by Marriott Carson City
1 Review and 40 Opinions - Casino Fandango located next door. For $15 usd, very nice breakfast. •Spacious room that combines...
Red's Old 395 Grill: Red's Old 395 Grill
al_mary Says: Great food and great service ....Waitstaff friendly and the placewas very clean."Best Of Reno" - 2nd Place:Best Carson Restaurant Reds Old 395 Grill is one of Carson City's premier steakhouses.Types of food served: Burgers - Pizza - BBQ - Steak - American
Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory: The Chocolate Is Best
mcpangie Says: I tried their carmel corn and it is all right, but expensive. They have old stuff in the Carson City factory outlet to look at. Besides the candy that looks, good I tried their chocolate that they give out as samples and it is really good.
Cactus Joe's: what Else is there to Do?
Geoff_Wright Says: I've never been inside a Casino, but if you are staying overnight, why not visit Cactus Joe's? Looks to be a nice sort of establishment, and who knows, you may just win something, haha.The red brick building is the Tourism Office.
Transfers from Reno to Carson (and Douglas)
DSwede Says: If you do not need a rental car for your visit, you can easily get to Carson City, Douglas County and Reno.The "Pride" is a cheap bus that gets you to/from the airport, Reno, Carson, and Douglas County. http://www.rtcwashoe.com/transportation/pride/Once you are in Carson...
Celebratory Beers with Bob and Duey
zrim Says: After the hole in one, we had to at least celebrate the feat with a beer at the golf course. So we flagged down the cart girl and bought a few beers to toast my good fortune. According to Golf Digest the odds of getting a hole in one in any given round is 5,000 to 1....
The best day, ok second best day, of my life
zrim Says: I scored my only hole in one at this golf course in Carson City in 2002. I have no idea what the names of these two guys are, but they were playing in our foursome and were (are) autoworkers from Oklahoma City.The hole is a 156 yard par 3. I used a pitching wedge for my...
jasperdo Says: Virginia City should be on everyone's must see list when visiting Northern Nevada. Yes, it caters to tourists, and you'll find hordes of them strolling the boardwalk in the summer. But don't let that stop you. There's a reason it's overrun by tourists. Virginia City is one...
jasperdo Says: There is a long running dispute over which is the oldest town in Nevada, Genoa or Dayton. This has spilled over into The Oldest Bar in Nevada dispute. I tend to go with Genoa, but don't tell the people in Dayton I said that.Genoa was originally called Mormon Station, and was...
zrim Says: Carson City advertises itself as home to the "Divine Nine" Nine golf courses in this little town is fairly impressive. A few of the courses really are divine (like Genoa Lakes) but some are very ordinary (like Silver Oaks) and some are gimmicky (like this one Sunridge). But...
Geoff_Wright Says: This Gothic Revival church was built at a cost of $5,500 from 1867 to 1868, five years after the parish was organized. The first service was held in the church on August 9, 1868, although it was not consecrated until June 1870. The rectory, which stands to the south of the...
Geoff_Wright Says: Strolling around the historic area, (was it Curry Street?), I came across the Old Globe Saloon. It certainly looked old from the outside, and, on entering, it was just as old on the inside too! As I was driving, I asked the landlord for a coffee. It may have been my English...
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MistressQy's new Carson City page - Nevada should be explored with an open heart and sturdy vehical. Enjoy traveling the open desert roads and exploring the unusual road formations. Many unusual and enjoyable sights are around you. See...
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Q: I need a bus to CC 6/6 and was told by someone about "Pride" - yet your website wouldn't connect. Is it in service, if so how to...
A: This website "wouldn't connect" because it's not a booking service. A quick google shows that the former Pride bus service between Reno and Carson City is now called...
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Carson City is the state capital, and is situated in Western Nevada, in the Carson valley. The population is about 54,000. It is a trade centre for a mining and agricultural area. The state government...
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I'm afraid that this page will be devoted almost exclsuively to golf. I have found that the VT crowd are not avid golfers, so if it is not your cup of tea, please feel free to move on. I wont hold it...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Carson City. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 18 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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For many years, Carson City was the answer to a trivia question: What is the Smallest State Capital in the United States? But with a population edging towards 60,000, it can no longer make that claim....
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You would think that Las Vegas would be the capital of Nevada (the Silver State) but it's not. Carson City, just east of Lake Tahoe and south of Reno, is in fact the capital. It's a small town with......
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