- Our list of the best things to do in Carson City, Nevada, features the top 223 nearby activities — including 92 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Carson City, NV has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Carson City, NV , followed by 193 popular activities in nearby cities, including South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Tahoe City, Virginia City, Stateline, Truckee, Minden, Reno, Zephyr Cove, Gardnerville, Genoa, Crystal Bay, Glenbrook and Dayton
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Just a little off Route 89 is the Inspiration Point Vista which offers some breathtaking views of Emerald Bay. Refreshments and restrooms are available but good parking spots might be difficult to find.
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For those unafraid of heights, Stateline Lookout is a trail with an excellent overlook of the surrounding area. Climb to 7100 feet to get the best view.
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590 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
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A one-stop shop for winter sports, Tahoe Dave's has clothing, board an ski rental. Lessons can be arranged for affordable prices.
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Tahoe City Kayak offers kayak and paddleboard rentals, as well as sales, lessons and tours. They also feature rental kayaks or paddleboards delivered to the customer's personal Lake Tahoe destination.
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Travelers can explore pioneer living with a tour of Watson Cabin and its grounds. A registered historical building, this property is the home of the first residents of Tahoe City.
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At Tahoe City Kayak & Paddleboard, visitors can take standup paddle boards and kayak rentals out on the waters of Lake Tahoe. The shop organizes specialty tours like a 4th of July and lakeside brunch tours.
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Commons Beach is a half-beach and half-park area popular among local residents. The beach side offers access to the water while the other half offers park amenities like a playground, picnic areas, and weekly live music concerts in the summer.
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2435 Venice Drive East, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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With a variety charter boat / yacht tours and water sports to choose from, Lake Tahoe Boat Rides is a popular choice when it comes to experiencing the best of Lake Tahoe. The crew is licensed, well-trained and experienced. Their services are pricey but worth the quality they offer.
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55 w. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
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Truckee River Rafting gives lessons and group excursions in rafting. The water I not too challenging, and is a good option for the whole family.
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130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
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The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society & Gatekeepers Museum is held within a reconstruction of the original Gatekeeper's Cabin on the same site where it used to stand. The collection in the museum showcases Tahoe history and includes a resource library.