Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carson City, NV

  • The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Carson City, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Buildings, Children's Museums and Walking Trails.
  • From Chimney Beach to Bower's Mansion Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carson City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City.
  • The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Carson City, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Buildings, Children's Museums and Walking Trails.
  • From Chimney Beach to Bower's Mansion Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carson City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City.
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25.0 Miles
82% 728 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Arlington Avenue at Island Avenue, Reno, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
The lovely sights and park-like atmosphere of the Truckee River Walk, commonly known as the Reno River Walk, make for a relaxing and free attractions. There are also money-based options for those who wish to experience the River Walk in a more in-depth way through shopping, dining, or entertainment.
25.0 Miles
95% 73 votes
Rafting 10124 E Street, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Adrenaline junkies of all ages love Tahoe Whitewater Tours, an adventure excursion company that offers whitewater rafting and a variety of other fun outdoor activities. The firm also offers kayaking trips and rents rafts, kayaks and safety gear.
25.0 Miles
33% 9 votes
Movie Theaters Northstar At Tahoe Resort, 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
The Village Cinemas is a movie theater that features a theater with 96 elevated stadium seats and another auditorium with 45 seats. The theater also has a full-service concession stand.
25.1 Miles
97% 1135 votes
Specialty Museums 10 S Lake St, Reno, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
More than 200 stunning historic cars are preserved and put on display at the National Automobile Museum. Facades surrounding the cars help to bring the exhibits to life with authentic street scenes and automobile sounds.
25.1 Miles
63% 32 votes
Movie Theaters 2500 E 2nd Street, Reno, NV 89502 MoreLess Info
Located in a casino, Grand Sierra Cinema offers on average four movies to see each day, changing on a weekly basis depending on what films are being released. The cinema has amenities like stadium seating and digital projectors.
25.1 Miles
74% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 11 N Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 12 auditoriums, Century Riverside 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
25.2 Miles
25% 8 votes
Historic Sites Commercial Row at Hidgh St., Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
Rocking Stone Tower is a monument to veterans set atop a hill. A good place to pay your respects, or to have a picnic.
25.2 Miles
90% 49 votes
Horseback Riding 2600 Alpine Meadows Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
The Alpine Meadows Stables provides scenic horseback riding tours through the Lake Tahoe National Forest with the help of experienced guides and gentle, thoroughly trained horses. The services are available from Memorial Day weekend to early October.
25.2 Miles
88% 49 votes
Art Museum 1595 N. Sierra, Reno, NV 89503 MoreLess Info
Open to the public throughout the year, the Wilbur D. May Center actually holds three cultural institutions. There is a museum with rare and exotic artifacts and animals from around the world, an arboretum, and a botanical garden.
25.3 Miles
93% 498 votes
Parks 250 Evans Avenue, Reno, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
Reno Aces Ballpark is home of the AAA Reno Aces in the MiLB Pacific Coast League. Opened in 2009, this ballpark is one of the Minor League's finest with a playground and climbing toys available for kids at the Circus Circus Kids Zone.
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