How to Find Hotels in Carson City, Nevada

Carson City, Nevada is named after famed explorer Kit Carson, who discovered and mapped the area in the 1840s. Actor John Wayne filmed his last feature film, 'The Shootist,' in Carson City.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer to help you book your hotel accommodations

Know Your Destination

1. Experience four distinct seasons during the year in Carson City. Summer highs reach the 90s F and winter lows drop to the low 20s F.

2. Dig for gold and silver. Precious metals brought thousands of miners during the 1860s.

3. Prepare for thin air. Carson City is 4,730 feet above sea level.

Fly, Drive or Ride

4. Fly to Reno. Carson City does not have a public airport with regularly scheduled flights.

5. Rent a car in Reno to travel to Carson City.

6. Take a ride on the RTC bus that transports people back and forth between Reno and Carson City.

Choose Your Accommodations

7. To book accommodations, contact Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

8. Save money. Budget accommodations start at $50 per night.

9. Bring your own room. Three RV parks are available in Carson City, Nevada if you prefer to travel with your own accommodations. You will find daily, weekly and monthly rates available.

10. Bring your tent. The closest campground to Carson City is five miles away at Washoe Lake State Park. Davis Creek, Dayton State Park and Nevada Beach State Park provide campgrounds within 20 miles of the city.

11. Experience Old West charm at the historic Bliss Mansion, built in 1879 with rooms ranging in price from $145 to $225 per night. Less-expensive bed and breakfast experiences start at $115 per night.

Have Fun in Carson City

12. Learn about an important author. While living in Carson City, Samuel Clemens wrote articles for the Territorial Legislature newspaper and took on the nom de plume of Mark Twain.

13. Relive history. The Nevada State Museum, rated as a top 10 regional museum in the West, and Nevada State Railroad Museum provide great opportunities to explore the past. Take a ride on historic railroads at the Railroad Museum.

14. Visit Carson Hot Springs Resort to relax in natural hot mineral water.

15. Travel down the famous Kit Carson Trail that meanders through Carson City's historic district. You will see famous homes and listen to celebrities of the past on local AM radio broadcasts.

Tips & Warnings

• You will need a vehicle to take you to Carson City's surrounding areas for outdoor recreational activities.