Carson City
An array of outdoor adventures, fine restaurants, golf courses, historical attractions, museums, gaming opportunities and a plethora of events and entertainment.
MARK TWAIN DAYS FESTIVAL
Join us for the inaugural Mark Twain Days Festival, April 21-23 in the heart of downtown Carson City. With an action packed schedule of events it's sure to be a weekend of fun while we celebrate Samuel Clemens in the city where he became Mark Twain! Click below to learn more and see the events scheduled so far for the event.
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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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Mark Twain Days Festival
MARK TWAIN DAYS FESTIVAL | April 21 -23, 2023 A new capital city festival celebrating the life of Mark Twain in Carson City. “Never let the truth get in the…
- Apr 29
Lei Day 2023
E komo mai (welcome)! The Nevada State Museum is celebrating Lei Day on Saturday, April 29th, from 10 am to 2 pm. In Hawaii, “May Day is Lei Day” and we are…
- May 20
Stetina's Paydirt 2023 Race
Inspired by Peter Stetina, we’re setting off on 2 wheels to discover forgotten lands that have never been ridden, in search of cycling’s true treasure. And then we cheer our good…