If you’re looking for fun, exciting and interesting things to do in Carson City, NV, you’re in luck! We put together a list of Carson, City, NV’s best activities, just for you! (You’re very welcome!) If you’re coming out west for a visit or moving to our lovely, lively city, read on!
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Carson City, Nevada, is known for a few things, including its history, scenic beauty, and a plethora of outdoor activities. Carson City is also known as a great location to shoot westerns and many have been made here! Showgirls, Misery, The Shootist with John Wayne, and many other great films were shot here!
Things To Do in Carson City: Railroad Museum
Do you or someone in the family absolutely love trains? If yes, the Nevada State Railroad Museum will be a real treat! They have several locomotives that are genuinely amazing and bigger than life! They also offer rides, tours, a souvenir shop, and more.
Nevada State Railroad Museum
601 Yucca St
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 486-5933
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Open from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. 7 days a week.
Things To Do in Carson City: King Canyon Waterfall
Just 5 minutes west of downtown of the city lies the King Canyon Waterfall, a 25-foot spectacle that’s open all year. (It’s best in springtime, truth be told, due to runoff from the melting snow on the nearby mountains.) You need to hike from Kings Canyon Trail to the falls, which is only a quarter of a mile. It’s well worth it, though, because the waterfall is spectacular! Our recommendation; hike a little bit further down the trail to see, even more, smaller cascades!
King Canyon Waterfall
Kings Canyon Rd,
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 687-7410
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Always Open
Things To Do in Carson City: Shoe Tree Brewing Company
Founded by two brothers, Shoe Tree Brewing Company is one of the top craft breweries. They brew a wide variety of beers, that’s for sure, including traditional and experimental flavors. For example, their Pretzel Dripz Stout is brewed with cocoa and sea salt! (And it’s truly yummy!)
Shoe Tree Brewing Company
1496 Old Hot Springs Rd.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 222-0108
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Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m Monday through Sunday.
Children’s Museum of Nothern Nevada
Housed in a historic building built in 1939, the children’s museum of northern Nevada is incredible! A top play-based learning experience for kids, it offers all sorts of hands-on learning experiences. Our suggestion; don’t tell the kids it’s “educational,” tell them it’s fun! (You won’t be lying because it is!)
Children’s Museum of Nothern Nevada
813 N Carson St,
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 884-2226
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Open from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Washoe Lake State Park
Are you looking for breathtaking views of the Carson, Virginia, and Sierra Nevada mountains? If yes, Washoe Lake State Park should be on your list of places to visit! Not only are the views spectacular but there’s also picnicking, camping and, of course, water sports on Washoe Lake! You’ll see plenty of wildlife also including American white pelicans and plenty of Canadian geese. Looking for a great fishing spot? You’ll find bullhead catfish, white bass, and Sacramento perch in Washoe Lake! Visiting Washoe Lake Park is unquestionably one of the best activites in Carson City, NV!
Washoe Lake State Park
901 S. Stewart Street
Suite 5005
Carson City, Nevada 89701
(775) 684-2770
Website / Facebook
Opening hours vary depending on the time of year.
Things To Do in Carson City: Nevada State Museum
Established to preserve Carson City and Nevada’s proud heritage, the Nevada State Museum is, in a word, impressive. Founded by Judge Clark J. Guild in 1939, the museum is in the former Carson City Mint, where U.S. coins used to be made. Today it’s one of the top museums in America, with excellent exhibits and programs celebrating Nevada’s natural and cultural heritage. It’s also one of the best activities in Carson City, NV.
Nevada State Museum
401 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 687-4810
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Open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
What do you think of our choices? Did they get you excited about your trip, or move, to Carson City?! We hope so because they’re all well worth your time and enjoyment! At Storage Solutions, we’re the self-storage experts here in Carson City. If you need to store stuff from home, work, or for your outdoor activities, we’re here to help. Our clean, safe, and affordable Carson City storage units are affordable and secure. If you need help, you can chat online with one of our friendly managers, or come on in and see us! Until then, enjoy all of the beautiful amenities that lovely Carson City has to offer!
This post was published on 3/5/2019. It was updated on 4/9/2021.