Carson City Nevada
The St. Charles Hotel, built in the 1860s, in downtown Carson City
Scenic view of the calm Carson River
Sunset casting shadows over the mountains surrounding the city
Children exploring the shore of Lake Tahoe near Carson City
Farmland just outside the city
Golden sunrise with rays of light touching the high desert area
Gazebo on a hillside at the Washoe Lake Overlook
Traffic blurs outside the Carson Nugget hotel and casino
- Major Airports:
- Reno/Tahoe (RNO)
- Sacramento (SMF)
- States:
- Nevada
The Nevada frontier city rides again
The Great Outdoors
Cycling is a way of life in Carson City, where backcountry or mountain bike riders can try out historic flume trails dating to the 1850s. Those preferring to be on the water can head to Washoe Lake State Park for boating, fishing and paddling opportunities in addition to a majestic view of the Sierra Nevada range. A trip to Fuji Park and Fairgrounds, which frequently hosts rodeo, livestock and motorcycle shows, will remind you the city was settled by ranchers. Children will enjoy Mills Park, which includes a mini-railroad and a skate park. If you’re feeling bold, go hang gliding over Lake Tahoe.
History Along the Trail
Sometimes the best way to learn a city’s story is to walk right through it, which is the theory behind the Kit Carson Trail, kn