- TripBuzz found 171 things to do with kids in or near Carson City, Nevada, including 146 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Tahoe City and Virginia City.
- From Carson City Hot Springs to Chimney Beach, the Carson City area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Golf, History Museums, Historic Buildings and Children's Museums.
- Carson City acts as the state capital of Nevada and is located within the Sierra Nevada mountain range next to the border with California. Since the city has served as the capital since Nevada's statehood, it offers a great deal of history through museums and architecture. Also, its closeness to the mountains and nearby Lake Tahoe make it a good base for outdoor recreation.
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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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The curative properties of the Carson City Hot Springs have made the area a very popular attraction. Access is available specifically through the Carson Hot Springs Resort which has a large outdoor pool and several individual indoor pools that are filled with the hot water from the springs.
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Located along the shores of Lake Tahoe, Chimney Beach allows visitors to wade, swim, and enjoy the lake. The beach is accessible after a downhill hike and facilities at the beach are limited.
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All ages and ability levels can be accommodated at Spooner Lake Cross Country, which is an area that offers more than 45 miles of ski trails. The paths fall over 9,000 acres of scenic wooden area for beautiful cross country skiing conditions.
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813 North Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701
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Exhibits at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada concentrate of trying to be interactive and hands-on with plenty of integrated activities. Children are able to learn about space, human anatomy, dinosaurs, trains, and Nevada history.
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A traditional bowling center, Carson Lanes features 28 bowling lanes used for open and league bowling. The center offers a bar and lounge, billiard tables, day care service, arcade games and a diner.
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Situated on 51 acres, Mills Park features open grass fields along with tennis and volleyball courts, a miniature railroad and a skate park. The park also offers picnic and barbeque areas, exercise stations, a children's playground and restroom facilities.
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813 N Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
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Featuring hands-on learning in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, Carson City Children's Museum contains a STEM room, a literature based pre-school program, and several interactive exhibits. Climb a rock wall, attend science workshops, and reserve the Birthday Room for parties.
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The Nevada State Museum focuses on the natural and cultural history of the state as a whole. Since the museum is housed in the historic Carson City Mint, there are also exhibits that cover older minting processes and commemorative coins.
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Dedicated to training wild mustangs, R & D Ranch offers visitors horseback riding lessons where they can learn how to bridle and saddle them. The lesson ends with a horseback ride through a trail on the ranch.
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2180 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
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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.