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Carson City Attractions: Things to do in Carson City
Category: History Museums; Natural History Museums
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This museum focuses on the rich natural and cultural heritage of the "Silver State." Visit to learn about local wildlife, see...
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This museum focuses on the rich natural and cultural heritage of the "Silver State." Visit to learn about local wildlife, see the bones of pre-historic creatures found in the area and the Ichthyosaur Shonisaurus popularis, Nevada's state fossil.
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Train buffs will love this museum which features a diverse collection of photographs and artifacts that trace Nevada's...
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Train buffs will love this museum which features a diverse collection of photographs and artifacts that trace Nevada's railroad history. Highlights include a 19th-century rail equipment exhibit and five steam locomotives.
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FAA Flight Instructor Paul Hamilton offers powered hang gliding flights for the first time pilot as well as those with...
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FAA Flight Instructor Paul Hamilton offers powered hang gliding flights for the first time pilot as well as those with experience. Take an interactive flight lesson in an Apollo Trike. This FAA certified light-sport aircraft features a modern hang gliding wing, very much like a traditional hang glider, but powered by a reliable Rotax aircraft engine. We cater to thrill seekers and the not-so-thrilled alike. This is an exciting and memorable adventure for all.
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Tour the lovely grounds of this historic complex which includes: the Nevada State Capitol building, an architecural marvel...
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Tour the lovely grounds of this historic complex which includes: the Nevada State Capitol building, an architecural marvel made of native sandstone with marble hallways, the Legislative Building, the Supreme Court and the State Library and Archives.
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If you are in Vegas on a fine clear day, try one of the air tours that takes you over the desert surrounding Vegas and the Hoover Dam. Better still, try the World War 2 Airplane...
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Category: Cross-country Ski Areas; Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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For cross-country ski buffs of all ages and ability levels, this area offers more than 45 miles of groomed ski trails spread...
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For cross-country ski buffs of all ages and ability levels, this area offers more than 45 miles of groomed ski trails spread over 9,000 acres of scenic wilderness area.
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One of Carson Valley's "Divine Nine," this course prides itself on excellent conditioning (it is closed for maintenance four...
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One of Carson Valley's "Divine Nine," this course prides itself on excellent conditioning (it is closed for maintenance four months out of the year) and challenging holes sure to please even the most discerning golfers.
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Once a school that taught Native Americans how to get along in "the white man's world," this cultural center now houses a...
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Once a school that taught Native Americans how to get along in "the white man's world," this cultural center now houses a fascinating collection of Native American art including the work of photographer E.S. Curtis.
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Enjoy a day with the family at this lively, hands-on museum where children discover that learning and fun go together. Kids...
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Enjoy a day with the family at this lively, hands-on museum where children discover that learning and fun go together. Kids pull, push, poke and take apart as they make their way through a series of interactive exhibits.
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This premier desert golf destination stretches over 7000-yards and features unique topography, elevated tees and sloping...
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This premier desert golf destination stretches over 7000-yards and features unique topography, elevated tees and sloping fairways.
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This 27-hole, championship facility overlooks the Carson River and is enhanced by numerous lakes and wetlands. The courses...
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This 27-hole, championship facility overlooks the Carson River and is enhanced by numerous lakes and wetlands. The courses are links-style designs with water coming into play on all but three holes.
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Named after Paul Laxalt, former governor and U.S. senator from Nevada, this beautiful building with its signature clock-tour...
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Named after Paul Laxalt, former governor and U.S. senator from Nevada, this beautiful building with its signature clock-tour once served as a post office and library.
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Museum that preserves the heritage of firefighting with a wide collection of apparatus, equipment, photographs and other...
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Museum that preserves the heritage of firefighting with a wide collection of apparatus, equipment, photographs and other items dating back to 1863.
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"This was hands-down one of the most fun things I have ever done.
The loops, rolls, strafing run, and the opportunity to control the aircraft with a champion air racer and flight instructor is something that you just shouldn't pass up if you have the opportunity. The great stories and local tou..."rism knowledge is just a bonus.
Highly recommended!
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"We visited the Nevada Railroad Museum and enjoyed the video/audio presentation as you enter as well as walking through the museum. The railroad cars on display are unique and beautiful. The volunteers that work there are very courteous and knowledgeable. I would love to take the whole tour, as we ar..."rived later in the afternoon and were not able to see the Annex part of the museum tour. Well worth the small fee to see the history of the railroads.
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"The two bad things about this museum: It closes at 4:30 pm and is only open Wednesdays through Saturdays. So make sure when you are in the area you're there at the right time and you are there for a minimum of a couple hours. Much of it is housed in the former mint that was built in the 1860's after..." the Comstock Silver Lode was discovered in 1857. It was used as a mint from 1870-1893. They even have one of the minting machines that still works in the museum and I learned that they stamp coins every last Friday of the month. Would have liked to be there that day.
They also had a re-creation of a mine that was fun to see. However, mining was not the entire focus of the museum. You had the feel of being able to experience the past almost as of your had been there, through all the displays.
This is a don't miss stop for anyone visiting the state of Nevada.
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