Welcome to Carson City, Nevada!
It's hard to believe that Carson City is much more than a quiet,
northern Nevada town when you walk down its tree-shaded streets lined
with Victorian homes. Carson City is Nevada's oldest incorporated
city and the state capital. The city's maturity also contributes
to its large historic district, which reveals the region's past.
Carson City's namesake, Kit Carson, put the area on the map when
he traveled to the Eagle Valley region (Carson City's former name)
in 1841 to survey northern Nevada. Eagle Valley soon had more residents
as people passed through the area on their way to mine gold in California
and the Comstock Lode of silver in nearby Virginia City. The area continued
to prosper as the mining and railroad industries grew, but their profitability
ceased by the 1880s. Carson City attracted more residents with state government,
manufacturing, and gaming jobs, but the city retained its cultural identity
as a mining and railroad town. Historical buildings and the gaming industry
are two of the city's largest tourist draws. Visitors to Carson
City's hotels and resorts also have the opportunity to participate
in outdoor pursuits, such as fishing, hiking, and skiing.
Visiting Carson City
Carson
City's climate is typical of northern Nevada. Tourists can enjoy
hiking, fishing, or golfing year-round because Carson City gets an average
265 days of sunshine annually. The average temperature is 90 degrees during
the summer and 45 degrees in the winter. Carson City also receives an
average 22 inches of snow a year - making it a great place to hit
the ski slopes. The city receives 11 inches of rain every year.
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