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Things to see in Carson City, Nevada (United States): 21 places and when to go
Carson City, Nevada is a town in United States with around 57,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), History (4), Mountains (3). The best known are Carson City Mint, Slide Mountain and Washoe Lake State Park. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.1638, -119.7664
- Population
- About 57,000
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · History (4) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (2) · Beaches (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 285 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Slide Mountain, at 2,936 m.
What to see in Carson City, Nevada
The places in and around Carson City, Nevada, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Carson City MintBranch mint in Nevada, United States of America418 m
- Slide MountainMountain in Washoe County, Nevada, United States19 km
- Washoe Lake State ParkState park in Nevada, United States12 km
- Snow Valley PeakMountain in United States of America10 km
- Lake Tahoe–Nevada State ParkState park on the east shore of Lake Tahoe in Washoe County and Carson City in Nevada, United States10 km
- SS TahoeSteamship on Lake Tahoe18 km
- Bowers MansionBuilding in Nevada, United States15 km
- Chimney BeachBeach in Nevada, United States14 km
- Diamond PeakSki area in Nevada, United States16 km
- Mount Rose Ski TahoeSki resort20 km
- Rose Knob PeakMountain in Nevada, USA22 km
- Whale BeachBeach in Nevada, United States15 km
- Bank SaloonHistoric building275 m
- Jack C. Davis ObservatoryObservatory3.6 km
- Nevada State Railroad MuseumMuseum in Carson City, Nevada1.7 km
- Virginia and Truckee Railway Motor Car 22Gasoline-powered railcar at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City in the U.S. state of Nevada1.7 km
- ADT - California - T - Seg 1Hiking30 km
- ADT - Nevada - S - Seg 9Hiking12 km
- Alibi Ale Works - Brewery and Barrel HouseBrewery19 km
- Bently Heritage Estate Distillery & Public HouseDistillery23 km
- Carson Hot SpringsHot spring bath3.5 km
When to go to Carson City, Nevada
The best time to visit Carson City, Nevada is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:32
- FebPossible10:31
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:44
- JulBest time14:30
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. In July, 18 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Carson City, Nevada
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 285 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- South Lake Tahoe16 places32 km
- Reno, Nevada27 places41 km
- Pacific Crest Trail13 places52 km
- Fairfield6 places72 km
- Placerville19 places100 km
- Nevada City6 places108 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Carson City, Nevada?
The best known: Carson City Mint, Slide Mountain, Washoe Lake State Park, Snow Valley Peak, Lake Tahoe–Nevada State Park. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Carson City, Nevada?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Carson City, Nevada?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 285 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Carson City, Nevada as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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