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    Carson City Fire Museum

    4.8 (4 reviews)
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    Nevada State Museum

    Nevada State Museum

    4.4
    (89 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    My daughter's elementary school went for a field trip so I went as a chaperone. I had never been…read morebefore and was pleasantly surprised. There are different areas to see with different exhibits. They have one of the original minted coin presses and the man that was giving the information was dressed the part, entertaining, and knowledgeable. All the staff was engaging in each area and you could tell that they genuinely were interested in the history and teaching others about it. The kids favorite area was the "ghost town" since there is a mine that you go through. I definitely learned things I didn't know about Nevada (not originally from the area though).

    Quality/Quantity - My ski buddies came to visit from CA, but the snow was so bad, we decided to…read moreskip skiing today and visit Carson City instead. They are museum buffs, so it was natural to come here today. We have visited most of the Reno Museums together already. We spent 3 hours here. Also very kid and teacher friendly. 3 school tours today. Lastly, a small gift shop. Ambiance - So many exhibits, and ever changing exhibits. Featured exhibits and of course permanent exhibits. See pictures and their website. Online exhibits are available also. Also, it was cool that this used to be the US mint. And on Saturday, you can still see the mint press in action. Programs and events; see their website. 3 floors, the bottom floor being a mine. So a decent size location. Small parking lot, but always plenty of street parking. Open 6 days a week 8:30am to 4:30pm from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays. Service - Good. Self service mostly. Price - $10, affordable. Member discounts available; see their website. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1939. So much history.

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    Nevada State Capitol Building

    Nevada State Capitol Building

    4.5
    (28 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    We have been on a quest to visit all the state capitol buildings. This Nevada one was our 28th. I…read morealways enjoy the history of the area and the structure itself. This building was more museum like and less active use than others we have been to. They had several other buildings on the grounds where the assembly, senate, and state supreme court are actively working. The governor's office was still in the original main building. They had some nice museum displays that we walked through on our self guided tour. We came on a weekday and were able to walk through most every area of the building. The original rooms for the assembly, senate, and supreme court were preserved to be as they may have been in their early days of use. There was a lot of wood accents throughout the foyer area on the staircases and trim. The outside grounds had some monuments and statues to see, and a lot of lush green trees around the building. We could not get a photo of the exterior of the building with the dome due to the heavy tree cover. There was a scale model in the museum that shows what the structure looks like so we got an idea of the size and configuration. If in town, I'd recommend making this stop to experience the heart of US history.

    This beautiful building houses the office of several primary government officials in Nevada. On the…read morefirst floor at one end is the Governor's office and at the other end is the Secretary of State. In that reception area is a very old bank vault door that used to hold some of the states treasures. The receptionist will give you a brief history of it. Upstairs, is the Lt. Governor and Treasurer along with a room of Nevada history. I found this building to be interesting and educational. On the walls are portraits of past Governors. Budget about 30 minutes to visit and the best news is that it's free. Also street parking is free for 2 hours.

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    State Supreme Court
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    Visit Carson City

    Visit Carson City

    4.5
    (4 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    2 of 2 Reviews as CC has two Yelp listings…read more Quality/Quantity - #1 reason we come here is because the prices are cheaper than Reno! Especially Costco Gas prices. Sometimes the merchandise/sales are different and cheaper here than both the Reno and Sparks locations. And let's not talk about the CA prices... Plus, we like to support locals. We are slowly visiting all the local breweries, restaurants, etc. in this city. Cut and pasted from the internet: "The city is named after the mountain man Kit Carson (1809-1868)." "The Washoe people have inhabited the valley and surrounding areas for about 6,000 years." Capital of NV. See my other Yelp reviews. I feel this is what/how Reno was 40 years ago. Wait, am I implying I'm old...? LOL. A nice small town vibe. Things to do in CC: State capital. Governor's mansion. Museums. Open lands - Trails (Kit Carson Trail), water falls, dam, parks, disc golf course, casinos, hot springs, and of course for me, breweries; etc. Atmosphere - 157+ square miles, 12.6 of it is water. Elevation 4682. Population 58k+. Service - Overall good. More of a small town feeling. Just double checked and so far the only 3 star restaurant review was for Burger King, do I need to say more?!?! Price - Still affordable, less expensive than Reno and Sparks. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1858. I enjoy visiting more and more. After we are done exploring, what next? Genoa.

    I went here today, Monday, May 6, 2019. It is on the first floor of an office building, with the…read moreentrance facing North Carson Street. Parking is right on the south side of the building. You must enter from North Carson street, as the parking lot is one way, and exits on North Curry Street. (Google Maps GPS directs you to West Washington Street, where there is no parking; don't listen to it). There were two parking spaces open when I came about 3 PM, plus two handicapped spaces. When I left though, there was only the one handicapped spot. It probably will get worse on a day the Nevada State Museum across the parking lot is open. You can probably find parking around North Curry Street though. This location is run by the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City, and this department runs Nevada Day each year. Their other job is to be a resource for visitors to the city. They differ from the Carson City Chamber of Commerce (which is a private business) in that the latter focuses on businesses and new residents of the city, though they also have a lot of things for visitors too. Being a branch of Carson City, this office has free wifi. The office is basically a store, with some free information for visitors, such as brochures. They also give away free Nevada Route 50 (The Loneliest Road in America) passports here (and stamp them), as well as free Carson City stickers. Among the items for sell are various commemorative coins, books, t-shirts, sweatshirts, baby clothes, hats, key chains, pins, magazines, flags, kitchen ware, jewelry, postcards, cards, and wooden magnets. Some of the items were expensive, like the 2018 limited edition Nevada Day coin (only 200 made) for $15, while others were more reasonable, like three postcards for $1 I believe. There is a nice sitting area in the middle, a swell as free coffee and hot chocolate for visitors. Beware: there were ants all around the coffee area and near the cash register. They were attracted by the sugar. I had to be careful not to set my hot chocolate down near them. The employee told me they have called an exterminator. She also wiped up the ants which I showed her (that is a never-ending task, as there are thousands of them in the colony, and they leave pheromones marking the trail to the food source). I saw at least four different employees in offices, and a conference room in the back. I picked up by Nevada Highway 50 passport, and the employee stamped it in four places. I was giddy about that. She knew her job well, and knew exactly how and where to stamp so it didn't blur and was upright. I also asked where the stop was for the tourist train which goes to Virginia City. The employee gladly got me a map and brochure showing me where it was (hint: it is not qt the Nevada State Railroad Museum on South Carson Street). The employee who attended to me was very professional and helpful. In my 30 minutes here, I saw a father and son come in who were tourists. It should begin to pick up after Memorial Day. I was very happy with my trip here and will come again to get other Nevada tourism information.

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    Carson Valley Historical Society

    Carson Valley Historical Society

    4.7
    (3 reviews)
    14.9 mi

    This was my second museum in one day so I didn't look super close at everything. The staff was…read morefriendly and helpful and there are 2 floors of exhibits. The first floor had displays about the wild mustangs, early ranches and the Washoe Tribe. The Chamber of Commerce is also located inside and has an assortment of brochures and a friendly, helpful staff member. There is also a small bookstore on the first floor with all sorts of fun and interesting books about Nevada and western history. The downstairs is divided into exhibits about various businesses. For example: The telephone company, a dress shop, mens fashion, and a saloon. Outside there are agriculture exhibits featuring machinery, a carriage and other ranching implements. There are bathrooms located on the lower floor. It is not open on the weekends.

    This is a fantastic museum that my husband and I found while staying at the Carson Valley Inn. The…read moremurals and displays are beautiful. I especially loved the room dedicated to the local Washoe and Paiute people. There are gorgeous baskets, arrowheads, and beadwork on display along with historical pictures, bows and arrows, and other unique pieces. This room was put together by the Native American people themselves. The people who work there are friendly and informative. It costs just five dollars to check this place out and it is well worth it. Besides the Washoe room, there are displays related to the wild mustangs of Nevada including local legend, "Wild Horse Annie," wagon trails, mining, pioneer life with recreations of a mercantile, a barber shop, a beauty parlor, and typical early domestic items. You will learn about the first female doctor in Nevada, an early veterinarian, and another local legend, Snowshoe Thompson. He delivered mail from Placerville, Ca to Carson City, Nv. On wooden skis!! I recommend this awesome place to anyone passing through the area.

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