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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12.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches 665 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Burnt Cedar Beach is a private resident-only beach on Lake Tahoe that features a playground, bar and snack concessions with attendants, heated pool, picnic benches with BBQ grills, beach chairs, sandy beach with shallow slope and roped off swimming area.
12.5 Miles
100% 14 votes
Hiking Trails Highway 431, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
A hiking trail that stretches over five miles, the Mt Rose Hike combines easier stretches with more challenging ones. The hike offers impressive views of Mt. Rose and the surrounding wilderness.
12.7 Miles
100% 8 votes
Beaches 2 miles north of the Highway 50/28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Skunk Harbor - Dog Beach offers plenty of sand and water for dogs to play in, as well as woods, a secluded cove and a trailhead that provides a 3 mile hike. There are no bathrooms in the area.
13.9 Miles
64% 14 votes
Movie Theaters 1760 US Highway 395 N, Minden, NV 89423 MoreLess Info
Home to eight movie screens, Ironwood Stadium Cinema 8 offers a modern day movie going experience. Showing the latest hot movie titles, the theatre is known for their gourmet popcorn and affordable ticket prices.
14.2 Miles
89% 35 votes
Haunted Tours 112 S C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
As a remnant of the 1800s, Old Washoe Club is a brick building with a rich and haunted past. Visitors can receive a guided tour through the building, including the parlor and crypt.
14.3 Miles
85% 94 votes
Horseback Riding 800 U.S. Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 MoreLess Info
South Lake Tahoe trails are served by the Zephyr Cove Stables. Guests can experience guided horseback rides in the area during the summer season to view the lake and Sierra Nevada Mountains from an ideal vantage point.
14.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks 2295 Main Street, Minden, NV 89423 MoreLess Info
Mormon Station State Historic Park is home to not only beautiful views of lush greenery, but it also features an museum, many historical structures, log homes and monuments. The park is popular for sightseeing, picnics and
14.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks Minden, NV 89423 MoreLess Info
Located on two acres of land in downtown, Minden Park is centered around a large gazebo. Several walking paths and open green space is offered at the park, which holds multiple music concerts and craft fairs throughout the year.
14.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis Douglas High School, Zephyr Cove Tennis, Minden, NV MoreLess Info
Owned and run by competitive USPTA professional Derek Barraclough, Bearclaw Tennis Instruction provides lessons to improve a player's game at any level. Barraclough is available for private lessons and conducts clinics as well.
14.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 1598 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden, NV 89423 MoreLess Info
As a fly fishing shop, Angler's Edge provides services like equipment recommendations and fly fishing lessons. Visitors can learn how to build their own rod at one of its rod building classes.
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