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Visit Carson City Visit Carson City is the trusted source for visitors traveling to Nevada's Capital City. Carson City is redefining what a Western capital city can be.

Rich in history, this is a community with a charm showcased by four museums and historic sites all within a walk or a drive of each other. The tree-lined west side and the turn-of-the-century homes along the Blue Line Trail tell the stories of past residents, some who contributed greatly to American history. A newly remodeled, pedestrian-and-bike-friendly downtown is a venue for events year round and plays host to a number of unique and award-winning restaurants and shops. Carson City has a vast trail system that connects parks and open spaces, showcases two waterfalls and a river canyon. It links to all the other communities in Northern Nevada, including the historic mining town of Virginia City and the iconic Lake Tahoe and world-famous Tahoe Rim Trail. Proud of its developing arts and entertainment scene, Carson City has more than a dozen art galleries, three theaters and performance halls, multiple public murals and sculptures. It also serves as host to many unique cultural events, such as the Stewart Indian School Father’s Day Pow Wow and the Nevada Day Celebration. Relaxation comes easy at a local spa or yoga studio, or by watching the sun set while soaking in the healing waters of the Carson Hot Springs Resort.

🎥🍿Grab your popcorn! Carson City and Carson Valley hit the big screen May 1, proving what locals already knew: we look g...
03/25/2026

🎥🍿Grab your popcorn! Carson City and Carson Valley hit the big screen May 1, proving what locals already knew: we look gooood on camera! ✨

Casa Grande is a reminder that film is more than what ends up on screen. It helps build momentum for stronger film infrastructure, more production-ready locations, and more opportunities for local businesses, services, and talent.

If you have a home, ranch, business, or unique property that could be film-friendly, list it at visitcarsoncity.com/filmcc, https://visitcarsonvalley.org/filming-in-the-carson-valley/ and https://film.nv.gov to help bring more productions, more visibility, and more economic impact to Carson City, Carson Valley and the surrounding region.

Watch the official trailer for - exclusively in theaters May 1st, 2026.A prodigal daughter returns to her family’s ranch as her ailing father fac...

03/24/2026

Book signings, artisan vendors, arts and crafts activities, story time, Coin Press No. 1 demonstrations, CandyBurger food truck... What's not to love about Spring at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City??

Special, indeed!
03/24/2026

Special, indeed!

03/18/2026

SEE THEM HERE 👇

They’ve gone and painted the town pink all over again! You’ve got a couple weeks but they won’t stay forever.

Check out the blog to see the best places to view the cherry (and other) blossoms around Carson City 🌸

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Happy hunting!

https://visitcarsoncity.com/blog/carson-citys-best-places-to-see-spring-blossoms/

03/17/2026
03/12/2026
03/12/2026

Hollywood didn’t just make Western movies… it helped save Nevada history.
Prior to the legendary Virginia and Truckee Railroad shutting down in the 1950s, many of its locomotives and railcars could have been scrapped for metal during World War II.
But while filming Union Pacific, director Cecil B. DeMille and Paramount Pictures purchased the historic trains for the movie.
Those Hollywood purchases unintentionally preserved them.
Today, some of those same locomotives have returned home to Nevada and are now on display at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.
Come explore the trains that Hollywood helped save.

02/28/2026

One of the rarest artifacts inside the Nevada State Museum.
And one of only 8 or 9 known Pony Express Bibles still in existence.
Before riding the frontier, Pony Express riders signed a pledge inside this Bible promising no drinking, no swearing, no fighting, and no mistreating their horses.
The West wasn’t just wild… it had rules.
Discover more incredible stories from Nevada’s past in Carson City. Plan your visit and explore history up close.

Grab those tickets! 🎟️
02/21/2026

Grab those tickets! 🎟️

Capital City Brewfest 2026 in Carson City, Nevada. Supporting Charities within our community.

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Carson City, NV
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Carson City is redefining what a Western capital city can be. Rich in history, this is a community with a charm showcased by four museums and historic sites all within a walk or a drive of each other. The tree-lined west side and the turn-of-the-century homes along the Kit Carson Trail tell the stories of past residents, some who contributed greatly to American history. A newly remodeled, pedestrian-and-bike-friendly downtown is a venue for events year round and plays host to a number of unique and award-winning restaurants and shops. Carson City has a vast trail system that connects parks and open spaces, showcases two waterfalls and a river canyon. It links to all the other communities in Northern Nevada, including the historic mining town of Virginia City and the iconic Lake Tahoe and world-famous Tahoe Rim Trail.

Proud of its developing arts and entertainment scene, Carson City has more than a dozen art galleries, three theaters and performance halls, multiple public murals and sculptures. It also serves as host to many unique cultural events, such as the Stewart Indian School Father’s Day Pow Wow and the Nevada Day Celebration. Relaxation comes easy at a local spa or yoga studio, or by watching the sun set while soaking in the healing waters of the Carson Hot Springs Resort.