- 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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There are actually two courses within the Genoa Lakes Golf Club. The Lakes Course offers 14 holes around the wetlands and Carson River, and the Resort Course cuts into the rugged Sierra Nevada foothills with a full 18 hole arrangement.
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Sand Harbor State Park boat launch (on Hwy 28), Incline Village, NV 96141
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Sierra Wave Addicts Watersports provides a wide array of water activities, from jet skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing in addition to providing lessons from instructors. Customers can also rent boats to relax on the lake.
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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.
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Preserving memorabilia related to firefighting, Comstock Firemen's Museum displays artifacts from the 19th to 20th century; such as hose carts, fire engines, carriages, and more. The museum also has a collection of emergency lights and fire extinguishers from Reno.
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Built in 1996, Genoa Town Park is a small park populated by abundant trees and large open fields. The park maintains a children's playground as well as several uncovered picnic areas.