How Do You Plan A Trip To Carson City, Nevada?
Carson City, the capital of Nevada and home to nearly 60,000 people, lies 30 miles south of Reno and a few miles east of Lake Tahoe at a point where the desert-like Great Basin meets the imposing Sierra Nevada Mountains. A former mining town, Carson City was named for famed explorer/scout Kit Carson and still retains some of the flavor of an Old West town. Give the Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau a call at (800) NEVADA-1 to reserve lodging in this city or visit their Web site to reserve online (see Resources below). Stay at Hardman House, Carson City. Book by calling the hotel directly at (775) 882-7744 or use their Web site (see Resources below). Check out possibilities for a stay in one of the many bed and breakfasts in the greater Carson City area. Most are converted mansions dating back to the mining heyday of the late 1880s, and visitors are often drawn to their laid-back luxury. Consult one of the hunting/fishing outfitters who operate in the Carson City area. These esta
