Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sparks, NV

  • The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Sparks, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Off Road & ATV and Bowling.
  • From Lazy 5 Regional Park to Pah Rah Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sparks and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, Reno and Carson City.
  • The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Sparks, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Off Road & ATV and Bowling.
  • From Lazy 5 Regional Park to Pah Rah Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sparks and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, Reno and Carson City.
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25.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 777 S. Stewart, Carson City, NV MoreLess Info
Warren Engine Co. No. 1 Museum is a public museum that celebrates an all-volunteer firehouse that was founded in 1863 and named after the Revolutionary War hero, General Joseph Warren. The museum displays historic artifacts, including antique uniforms and fire hoses.
26.4 Miles
95% 56 votes
Rafting 11253 Brockway Rd., Suite 103, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Operating for over 15 years, the IRIE Rafting company has a great deal of experience providing tours of the rapids on California's rivers. Trips can be customized to suit a guest's skill level and schedule.
26.6 Miles
80% 10 votes
Skating Rinks 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Located at the center of the Village at Northstar, the Northstar Ice Skating Rink spans 9000 square feet. Guests can drink hot cider or warm up by fire pits in between skating times.
26.7 Miles
82% 38 votes
Historic Buildings Carson Street, Carson City, NV MoreLess Info
Construction of the Capitol Complex was finished in 1870. The three buildings of the complex include the Nevada State Capitol building, the Legislative Building, and the Supreme Court which can be toured by the public during business hours.
26.7 Miles
89% 207 votes
History Museums 2180 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701 MoreLess Info
Preserving the railroad heritage of Nevada is the core of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Exhibits highlight locomotives, cars, and the railroads themselves in addition to the hands-on activities like handcar rides and train rides.
26.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Historic Homes 5000 Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89450 MoreLess Info
With panoramic views of Lake Tahoe, Thunderbird Lodge Historic Site offers visitors a stone castle style building at a high elevation. Visitors can tour the estates and gardens to learn about the region's history.
26.9 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.
27.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bars 10010 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
Tourist Club Bar is a popular local bar with a laid-back atmosphere and friendly service. The bar organizes live music events and also maintains a juke box. The most interesting feature here is a collage of seemingly random photographs and a number of mounted deer heads above the bar.
27.1 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.
27.2 Miles
100% 18 votes
Bike Paths 10095 W. River St. #2, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Tahoe Mountain Guides take trips through some of the most rugged terrain in the Truckee area. Guides will teach you the basics of the sport of MTB.
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