- 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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Pick up a pouch of premium loose leaf tea to take home, or try one of our brewed teas of the month. Menu changes on the 1st of each month
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Visitors can enjoy first run films at a small single screen movie theater at Incline Village Cinema. The theater airs movies twice nightly on weekends and once nightly on weekdays.
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The Potlatch is a Lake Tahoe gift boutique with strong ties to the local community. The store features a combination of craft items by local artisans with more broadly distributed items and gifts.
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Visitors to the Tahoe Environmental Research Center can learn about what makes Lake Tahoe unique and how science is being utilized to both restore and protect the lake. Kid-friendly exhibits are also in place to encourage hands-on learning and general fun.
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Established as a family business in 1842, Kashmir American Enterprises opened in 1986 and, since then, has provided its visitors with products imported directly from Kashmir. Also, this is a place where artists and craftsmen from Kashmir can exhibit their works.
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A former home to the richest families in the area, the Mackay Mansion is now a museum dedicated to the city's history. Private events, with up to 400 guests, can be held in here. The historical pieces displayed all around the house can be purchased by the visitors.
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F & Washington Streets, Virginia City, NV 89440
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Known as the Queen of the Short Lines, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad takes visitors on a journey through the silver mining history of Nevada's Comstock. The 35-minute steam train tour narrates the history of the region as guests travel through the area.
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Located along an old Pony Express route, the Genoa Courthouse Museum features exhibits related to western history. It includes period-authentic jail cells and exhibits centered on an old-time post office and blacksmith's shop.
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The Mark Twain Museum of Memories is currently held in one of the city's oldest buildings that was built in 1862. It features displays of historical books, documents, and photographs that have been preserved.
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Four painted horses are the basis of TNT Stagelines. They help to pull a 3,000 pound stage coach for a Wild West adventure that allows visitors to transport themselves back to the 1800s.
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Hidden Beach is a beach that sits on the banks of Lake Tahoe and promotes activities including picnicking, swimming, and sun tanning. The beach also can be used as a kayaking launch point.