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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25.4 Miles
76% 109 votes
Bowling 300 N Center St., Reno, NV 89504 MoreLess Info
The National Bowling Stadium features 78 championship lanes, a large meeting room, and a theater to show business type movies. The stadium also features another 10 bowling lanes for family fun.
25.5 Miles
65% 49 votes
Music Venue 400 North Center Street, Reno, NV MoreLess Info
Reno Events Center is a destination for a variety of events including comedian acts and concerts. It has seats for 7000 visitors and is currently the home of the Reno Bighorns, an NBA development team.
25.5 Miles
55% 31 votes
Bowling 250 Wild Island Ct., Sparks, NV 89434 MoreLess Info
A part of the Wild Island Family Adventure Park, Coconut Bowl is a bowling alley with 32 public lanes and two rentable bowling garages. All lanes have glow capacity, as well.
25.7 Miles
84% 128 votes
Marinas 300 Howard Drive, Sparks, NV 89434 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Sparks Marina Park can partake in a variety of activities at this green oasis in the desert. The park offers beaches, swimming, fishing piers, volleyball courts, playgrounds, walking paths, and a dog park.
25.7 Miles
78% 95 votes
Movie Theaters 1170 Scheels Drive, Sparks, NV 89434 MoreLess Info
Galaxy Luxury Theater + IMAX offers not only IMAX movies but reclining power seats, all digital sound and projection and two 4K screens featuring Dolby ATMOS sound. They also have a bar that serves beer and cocktails.
25.7 Miles
The Sparks Heritage Museum features an array of exhibits, many of which focus on the area's railroad heritage. The museum also features exhibits on the region's agricultural tradition and role in the space program.
25.8 Miles
32% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 1250 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 MoreLess Info
Century 14 Cinema is a movie theater that shows the latest releases in 3-D and digital formats. They are known for their $5 Tuesdays which show movies for only $5 a ticket.
25.9 Miles
58% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 555 El Rancjo Drive, Sparks, NV 89431 MoreLess Info
The tradition of the drive-in cinema is upheld at the El Rancho Drivein Theatre. The cinema is currently owned and operated by WestWind which outfitted the older drive-in with digital projection and first-run Hollywood releases.
26.2 Miles
86% 42 votes
Rafting 11368 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
Headquartered in Truckee, California, Tributary Whitewater Tours - Truckee River is a popular rafting adventure firm. The company offers several exciting packages, including discounted family trips and child-friendly adventures. Tours are available from late spring to early autumn.
26.3 Miles
56% 9 votes
Shopping Districts Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
A historic street in Truckee, full of charming eateries and shops.Commercial Row and Jibboom Street is rather dusty, no need to wear your heels or patent leather footwear
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