Carson City/Minden/Gardnerville
Peaceful communities with charming historic architecture.
Peaceful communities with charming historic architecture.
Carson City and the adjacent unincorporated towns of Genoa and Gardnerville are peaceful communities with magnificent views over the Carson Valley and the Sierra Nevada’s Carson Range. Carson City is home to the Nevada State Capitol and dozens more striking historical landmarks. Carson City, Genoa, and Gardnerville together offer an enticing mix of amenities and attractions, with world-class golfing and skiing available nearby.
Carson City is known for its well-preserved Victorian architecture, and housing options include many beautiful historic homes. Genoa and Gardnerville each offer beautiful and spacious homes with stunning views extending in all directions.
Carson City, Genoa, and Gardnerville are historic communities steeped in the traditions of the Old West. There is a rustic frontier feel to each of these communities balanced with truly exceptional modern amenities. These quaint communities offer a captivating lifestyle with endless opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons.
Highway 395 runs south from Carson City to Gardnerville and Genoa, and many fine dining choices can be found along its route. JT Basque Bar & Dining Room is an iconic dining destination on 395 in the heart of Gardnerville. Housed in a beautiful Victorian building, this landmark restaurant serves multi-course meals of refined Basque cuisine alongside fantastic cocktails.
The Carson Valley Inn Steakhouse is another premier eatery located on 395 just outside Gardnerville in neighboring Minden. Here you can enjoy classic steaks, chops, seafood, chicken, and pasta dishes paired with an extensive wine selection and specialty martinis. Carson City offers many more options for dining and drinks. Red’s Old 395 Grill is an inviting Carson City spot for mouthwatering steaks, ribs, and Buffalo wings served alongside more than 100 global beers.
Hanifin’s Arts & Antiques is the largest antique store in Northern Nevada. Stocked with elegant furnishings, paintings, and sculptures dating back to the 19th century, this Carson City gem is a treasure trove of beautiful decorative items for the home. Genoa features a well-preserved historic district with a Victorian courthouse and city hall. Businesses in Genoa include the rustic Genoa Country Store. This traditional country store sells gifts and groceries alongside delicious lunch dishes, local ice cream, and cocktails.
Bowers Mansion Regional Park is a beautiful outdoor recreation destination on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains located a short drive northeast of Carson City on I-580. The park is named for a grand 1860s mansion built on the site for the Bowers family, who made their fortune in Nevada’s 19th-century silver mining boom. Tours are available of the mansion’s interior, which the Bower family furnished with exquisite items sourced from across the world. Guests can also enjoy swimming in the Bowers Mansion Pool and free summer concerts on the lawn.
The Nevada State Capitol is another historic landmark located in the heart of Carson City. Built in the Neoclassical Italianate style in 1870, this unique structure symbolizes Nevada with a stunning mountain backdrop. Museum exhibits inside the State Capitol tell the story of Nevada’s history. The Kit Carson Trail takes in close to 50 historical landmarks across Carson City, including homes, museums, and churches dating back to the 1800s. Highlights on the Kit Carson Trail include the Nevada State Museum, the early-1900s Governor’s Mansion, and dozens more well-preserved buildings representing a wide range of architectural styles.
The Genoa Candy Dance is a historic tradition that started in 1919 to raise funds to build street lights in Genoa. The Candy Dance has grown in the past century into an arts and crafts fair with hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors.
Carson City is served by the Carson City School District, while the Douglas County Schools District operates schools in Gardnerville and Genoa.
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