Attractions in Carson City, Nevada
Amusements
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada 775-884-2226
813 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
Historic Former Carson City Civic Auditorium
The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, Inc., is dedicated to providing education and entertainment – "edu-tainment" – to children and families in the greater... more info map
Casinos
Carson Nugget Casino 775-882-1626
507 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89703
Located in Historic Downtown Carson City
"Where it pays to play," Carson Nugget offers convention, banquet and meeting facilities, the 80 room City Center Motel, five dining options, a beauty salon, gift shop,... more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Nevada State Capitol Building 775-687-4810
Carson Street at Musser Street, Carson City, NV 89710
Located in the Historic District
Constructed of native sandstone and a combination of classic Corinthian, Ionic and Doric architecture, Nevada's State Capitol Building is the second oldest capitol... more info mapRoberts House Museum 775-882-5298
1207 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
What is believed to be Carson City's oldest standing home, Roberts House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an outstanding example of Victorian... more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Grimes Point/Hidden Cave Archaeological Site 775-885-6000
5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701
Located Seven Miles East of Fallon
Visitors to this site can view 8,000 year old petroglyphs while on self-guided interpretive trails at Grimes Point and join a guided educational program to Hidden Cave. ... more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Nevada State Library and Archives 775-684-3360
100 Stewart Street, Carson City, NV 89701
Located in the Capitol Complex
The Nevada State Library and Archives features original, handwritten pages of the original state constitution and a changing gallery that often features the work of... more info
Museums & Galleries
Nevada State Museum 775-687-4810
600 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
The Nevada State Museum houses memorabilia regarding Nevada's rich history. Exhibits include a life-size replica of a ghost town, equipment used to stamp over 50... more info mapNevada State Railroad Museum 775-687-6953
2180 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
Nevada's railroad heritage is preserved through exhibits, restored historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad equipment, photos, and artifacts at the Nevada State Railroad... more info mapStewart Indian School Museum 775-882-6929
5366 Snyder Avenue, Carson City, NV 89701
Located in Superintendent Frederick Snyder's Home
The former 109-acre campus of the Stewart Indian School, which was formed in the 1880s "when Nevada's Superintendent of Public Instruction, C.S. Young, recommended to... more info mapWarren Engine Co. No. 1 Historic Fire Museum 775-887-2210
111 North Curry Street, Carson City, NV 89701
The first private fire company in Carson City and the oldest continuously-operating volunteer fire department in the western United States, this museum features... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Carson City Fairgrounds/Fuji Park 775-887-2290
601 Old Clear Creek Road off U.S. 395, Carson City, NV 89701
Located 5 miles South of the Capitol Building
Fuji Park is a 15-acre area which runs along Clear Creek, a tributary of the Carson River. The Park features a full service hall, large grassy areas, and a playground. ... more info map
Tours & Cruises
Frontier Tours 775-882-2100
1923 North Carson Street, Suite 105, Carson City, NV 89701
more info mapKit Carson Trail Walking Tour 775-687-7410
1900 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
This is a 2.5 mile walking tour of over 60 Carson City points of interest. more info mapWalking Tour of Dayton 775-246-7327
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
Offers a 30 minute walk into the history of Dayton, the site of Nevada's first settlement in 1848 and the State's first gold discovery in 1849. more info
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