Carson City

Nevada's capital, Carson City [1] is located along the eastern front of the Sierra Nevada, in the Eagle Valley, just east of Lake Tahoe, south of Reno, and north of Douglas County and the Carson Valley communities of Minden, Gardnerville, and Genoa. The Carson River flows through the southeast corner of the city. With a population approaching 65,000, Carson City is a picturesque, evolving destination with central access to the outdoors as well as larger and smaller communities nearby. Understand From the beginning, Carson City was intended to be Nevada's capital. Its cause was advanced by local fraternal orders and businessmen, chief among them Abraham Curry, who bankrolled and oversaw many of Carson City's early developments. Carson City was once home to an outlet of the US Mint. The collectible "CC" Carson City coins were produced here from 1870 - 1893. With several hidden surprises for the history buff, Carson City is a pleasant daytrip from nearby Reno and Lake Tahoe. Get in By air The nearest international airport to Carson City is Reno-Tahoe International, 30 miles away via highway 395. Carson City has a small regional airport with no scheduled regular service via major airlines. By car Carson City can be accessed via US Highway 50 from the east and west, and US Highway 395 from the north and south. From Reno Highway 395 from Reno comes into Carson City just south of Washoe Lake. As of November, 2007, the divided freeway ends at the junction with Highway 50. From California Highway 395 from Bishop comes into Carson City approximately 30 miles north of the Nevada/California border. Highway 50 from Sacramento and Lake Tahoe comes into Carson City via Spooner Summit. From the East Highway 50 from Fallon, Austin, Eureka, and Ely comes into Carson City just west of Mound House. By bus Carson City is served weekday mornings and afternoons via Washoe County RTC's commuter express bus service RTC Intercity[2]. Get around By bus Carson City's transit service is called JAC (for Jump Around Carson) [3]. Regular scheduled service operates 6 days a week hourly on 3 routes. RTC Intercity shares a few stops with JAC. JAC connects to Douglas County's transit service, DART [4]. The route setup and schedule frequency of the various bus transit services operating in and around Carson City contribute to a strong recommendation against using public transit as your primary means of getting around in the Carson City area. By car The US 395 Carson City Freeway is underway and currently terminates at the junction with US-50. In coming years this freeway, to be known as Interstate 580 Nevada, will run all the way through Carson City connecting to US-50 and the road to Lake Tahoe at the south end of town. Until then... Carson Street, which is also US 395 business, runs north-south through the city. It is supplemented by Stewart Street, Roop Street, and Saliman Rd providing north-south connectivity through Carson City. Williams Street is also US-50 as it heads east through Carson City. Highway 50 (as it is mostly referred to locally) is joined by 5th Street to the south and College Parkway on the north carrying traffic eastward and westward to and from Carson Street. The west side of Carson Street is actually known as Carson City's "West Side" and is served mainly by small neighborhood streets. By foot Downtown Carson City and the West Side are all easily explored on foot. The Kit Carson Trail [5], a route of blue lines and bronze medallions on the sidewalk, guides the visitor past a variety of historic and cultural attractions. See Nevada State Capitol Complex - Carson Street and Fifth Street, downtown Nevada State Museum - (housed in the old Carson City mint) 600 N. Carson St. (Hwy. 395) Carson City corner of Robinson Street. [6] Brewery Arts Center - 449 West King Street [7] Nevada Governor's Mansion - 606 Mountain Street [8] Nevada State Railroad Museum - 2180 South Carson Street (U.S. Highway 395) at Fairview Drive, near the south end of Carson City [9] Do Carson City is the only Nevada city purchasing open space with a dedicated tax source. Those open spaces are in the process of coming online, however outdoor activity is still available in abundance in the area. Golf Eagle Valley Golf Course - 3999 Centennial Park Dr. [10] Empire Ranch Golf Course - 1875 Fair Way [11] Parks Mills Park - Summer kiddie train, events pavilion - Highway 50 & Roop Street Fuji Park - Playground, stream - South Carson Street and Clear Creek Road, near the Douglas County Line Buy Carson City is not known for its shopping. You should be able to find any general merchandise you require along Carson Street or Highway 50. Downtown Carson City just near the capitol complex features a variety of small shops. At the south end of downtown, Carson Mall is currently in the planning phases for a coming remodel. Eat El Charro Avitia - Best Mexican Food - 4389 s. Carson st. Q's Barbecue - Western style barbecue cuisine - 230 Fairview Dr @ South Carson Street Bollywood - Indian cuisine - 2329 N Carson St Cracker Box - American Breakfast open til 2 pm - 402 E William St City Cafe Bakery - Sandwiches & Espresso Cafe - 701 S Carson St Adele's - a local institution of fine dining and a place to be seen - 1112 North Carson Street San Rafael Coffee Company (Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Pastries), 711 South Carson Street #3 (Main Street and 8th), ☎ (775) 461-3113, [12]. 6am to 6pm. San Rafael Coffee Company is dedicated to the craft of roasting extraordinary specialty coffees. We strive to bring you a cup of hand roasted coffee unmatched in quality and flavor. Local Carson City Coffee Shop.  edit Drink Sleep Best Western Carson Station Hotel/Casino, 900 S Carson Street, ☎ +1 775 883-0900 (toll free: +1 800 501-2929, fax: +1 775 882-7569), [13].  edit Best Western Pinon Plaza Resort, 2171 US Highway 50 E, ☎ +1 775 885-9000 (toll free: +1 877 519-5567, fax: +1 775 888-8003), [14].  edit Best Western Trailside Inn, 1300 N Carson Street, ☎ +1 775 883-7300 (fax: +1 775 885-7506), [15].  edit Days Inn, 3103 North Carson St., ☎ 775-883-3343, [16].  edit Hardman House Inn & Suites, 917 North Carson Street (downtown, north of the State House), ☎ +1 775-882-7744 (fax: +1 775-887-0321). checkout: 11AM. Clean, friendly, and reasonably priced, this hotel in the downtown is a bit more expensive than its immediate neighbors, but is in excellent condition and offers amenities such as free wireless internet, continental breakfast, cookies and wine (!) at reception, and covered parking.  edit Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 4055 N. Carson Street, ☎ +1 775 283-4055, [17].  edit Motel 6, 2749 S Carson Street, ☎ +1 775 885-7710 (fax: +1 775 885-7671), [18].  edit Get out Lake Tahoe. Just over Spooner Summit at the south end of town, via Highway 50 West (completely different road than the popular "Highway 50" Williams Street), is Lake Tahoe. Carson City is a direct route to South Lake Tahoe and the Stateline casino area, as well as Heavenly ski area and the rest of what Lake Tahoe has to offer. Nevada Outback. The other way on Highway 50 East, Williams Street, you find the Nevada outback. This region of basins and ranges is perhaps best explored via Highway 50. Overnight trips work best for anything beyond Sand Mountain, which lies outside Fallon. Other things to see along the Highway 50 corridor include Fort Churchill State Park, Lahontan Reservoir, and the historic diametric opposite central Nevada mining towns of Austin and Eureka. Carson Valley. South along 395, the Carson Valley is home to Genoa, Nevada's oldest settlement (established as Mormon Station in 1851), as well as the towns of Minden and Gardnerville. Gardnerville is home to some Basque food and downtown Minden is quaint and picturesque. Kingsbury Grade climbs the Sierra west of Carson Valley to Lake Tahoe, and is the Nevada side entrance to Heavenly Ski Resort. Routes through Carson City Sacramento ← Stateline ←  W  E  → Silver Springs → Ely Alturas ← Reno ←  N  S  → Minden → Bishop This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!