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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27.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 1750 Shadow Ln, Sparks, NV 89434 MoreLess Info
Built in 1988, Pah Rah Mountain Park features a playground geared towards children with disabilities. Attractions include extensive walking paths, various sporting facilities, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, and public restrooms.
28.0 Miles
88% 33 votes
Mountains 21200 Hwy 50, South Lake Tahoe, CA MoreLess Info
When you are visiting Tahoe, take the family to the top of Echo Summit and spend a day at Adventure Mountain. Your kids will love flying down the groomed sledding runs, tubing, and more, plus rent a pair of snowshoes and take in the sights.
28.5 Miles
100% 8 votes
Beaches Southshore Drive, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Spanning over 10 acres, West End Beach is a pubic beach popular among both locals and visitors alike. The beach offers a number of amenities, including barbecues, picnic areas, and a covered pavilion available for rental.
29.9 Miles
100% 20 votes
Lake 15695 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Donner Lake is a lake park that offers many slides and swings for children to play there. The lake also features grasslands and forests where guests can lay in the grass or have a picnic.
30.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Sparks, NV 89432 MoreLess Info
Hosting many national events, the Golden Eagle Regional Park and Sports Complex features many sports and activities year round. With over 100 acres, the complex contains softball and baseball fields, football and soccer fields, and multi-purpose fields.
31.1 Miles
67% 9 votes
Off Road & ATV 420 USA Parkway, Sparks, NV 89434 MoreLess Info
Tours are not the only part of Wide Open Reno as adventure-based vacations are actually the center of the company. Guests can enjoy racing school, take low-speed tours of the desert, or drive an open-wheel tour car.
31.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 7100 Pyramid Highway, Sparks, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
Situated along Orr Ditch, Lazy 5 Regional Park features a 5,000-square-foot community center, multipurpose grass fields, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts and a skate park. The park provides a children's playground, picnic facilities and a water play area.
33.3 Miles
100% 23 votes
Fishing 569 McDonald Drive, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
A fishing charter service that leads trips on Lake Tahoe, Sierra Fin Addicts Fishing Charters employs experienced guides who can lead trips for everyone from novice fishermen to virtual pros.
34.8 Miles
95% 143 votes
Mysterious Sites 14501 Mt. Anderson St., Reno, NV 89506 MoreLess Info
The world's fastest motorsport is conducted at the Reno Air Racing Association. Six classes of aircraft that can reach speeds of over 500 mph at the National Championship Air Races that runs over a five day period.
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