How to 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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Find Luxury Accommodations in Carson City, Nevada

1. 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).

2. Stay at Hardman House, Carson City. Book by calling the hotel directly at [phone] or use their Web site (see Resources below).

3. 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.

4. Consult one of the hunting/fishing outfitters who operate in the Carson City area. These establishments usually offer luxury lodges with ample hunting and fishing opportunities. Even if you aren't interested in these activities, the serenity, remoteness and beauty of the lodges draw visitors who also enjoy knowing that bright lights are also nearby.

5. Look for accommodations in downtown Carson City along State Highway 395 near the Carson City Hot Springs. The Springs are listed as a historical site and are a major draw for visitors seeking respite in the refreshing and relaxing naturally warm waters.

6. Consider booking accommodations at one of the newer resort spas associated with golf courses. Because of its location on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevadas, Carson City enjoys a high proportion of days with no precipitation year round and has become, recently, a major golfing mecca.

Arrange Travel to Carson City, Nevada

7. Fly to Carson City through Reno/Tahoe International Airport 30 miles to the north if you are using a commercial airline. Carson City's small airport is devoted to general aviation only; use it if you're fortunate enough to be flying your own airplane or booking a charter flight.

8. Drive to Carson City via Interstate 80, which passes through Reno running east to west, or State Highway 395, which passes through Carson City running north to south.

9. Reach Carson City via train on Amtrak's California Zephyr, which stops in Reno daily. Transportation into Carson City is readily available from the nearby station.

Tips & Warnings

• The Hardman House Hotel does not currently have a Web site; bookings can be made by phone.
• Check local weather conditions if you are traveling during the winter; ice and snow can cause delays at the airports and impede traffic on the major highways of the Sierra Nevadas.

[brandy1123]

on 4/2/2008 Ilived in carson city, but i have moved back to my home state, north carolina , i can say that carson city is a great place to visit