Food Scene
Some of our favorite places to eat and drink, most located within easy walking distance!
Great food and award winning craft beers and microbrews, fun atmosphere located on the first floor of the historic St. Charles Hotel! Order online or phone and they'll deliver to your room! Fireplace on the veranda for chilly nights.
7 locals recommend
The Fox's Den
310 S Carson StGreat food and award winning craft beers and microbrews, fun atmosphere located on the first floor of the historic St. Charles Hotel! Order online or phone and they'll deliver to your room! Fireplace on the veranda for chilly nights.
Our favorite locals place for breakfast! Full menu for breakfast and lunch, in nice weather serving outdoors, located on the Plaza
7 locals recommend
Mom & Pop's Diner
224 S Carson StOur favorite locals place for breakfast! Full menu for breakfast and lunch, in nice weather serving outdoors, located on the Plaza
Fun place to hang out and grab your favorite coffee drink and a snack...Comma Coffee hosts live music on some nights
12 locals recommend
Comma Coffee
312 S Carson StFun place to hang out and grab your favorite coffee drink and a snack...Comma Coffee hosts live music on some nights
The Union is a great restaurant for lunch and dinner, outdoor seating, located just a few blocks from the hotel on Carson Street, easy walk! Love their pizzas and the Sausage plate!
12 locals recommend
The Union
302 N Carson StThe Union is a great restaurant for lunch and dinner, outdoor seating, located just a few blocks from the hotel on Carson Street, easy walk! Love their pizzas and the Sausage plate!
The Basil is the best Thai you'll ever find! Our out of town guests always want to go there! Great menu, order dessert and you'll get a delicious piece of beautiful art! Easy walk from the hotel
15 locals recommend
Basil
311 N Carson StThe Basil is the best Thai you'll ever find! Our out of town guests always want to go there! Great menu, order dessert and you'll get a delicious piece of beautiful art! Easy walk from the hotel
Great Italian menu, a locals favorite, the nightly specials are always amazing! The garlic bread is to die for! Easy walk from the hotel, head north on Carson Street.
8 locals recommend
Garibaldi's Italian Kitchen
307 N Carson StGreat Italian menu, a locals favorite, the nightly specials are always amazing! The garlic bread is to die for! Easy walk from the hotel, head north on Carson Street.
Best Sushi! We get take out all the time from Kim Lee's, or dine in for all you can eat! Easy walk from the hotel, head north on Carson Street
Kim Lee's Sushi & Teriyaki
319 N Carson StBest Sushi! We get take out all the time from Kim Lee's, or dine in for all you can eat! Easy walk from the hotel, head north on Carson Street
Bakery plus great breakfast and lunch, buy a picnic to share at Lake Tahoe! Scrumptious baked goods, gluten free menu too!
13 locals recommend
L.A. Bakery
1280 N Curry StBakery plus great breakfast and lunch, buy a picnic to share at Lake Tahoe! Scrumptious baked goods, gluten free menu too!
Artisan Cafe
701 S Carson StEnjoy lunch at the Artisan Cafe, they have a great menu! 4 blocks south of the hotel
Not only yummy ice cream treats (the ice cream is AMAZING) but also great for a quick lunch or dinner, with homemade soups and great salads! Located right on the Plaza!
Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar
224 S Carson StNot only yummy ice cream treats (the ice cream is AMAZING) but also great for a quick lunch or dinner, with homemade soups and great salads! Located right on the Plaza!
It's the best Mexican food in town! Fresh favorites and tasty specialties. We always get the table made guacamole!
San Marcos Grill
260 E Winnie LnIt's the best Mexican food in town! Fresh favorites and tasty specialties. We always get the table made guacamole!
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of great events at the Plaza, live music on the stage events, best Farmer's Market in town on Saturdays, May-September. Splash Pad fountain for the kids! For upcoming scheduled events, check out visitcarsoncity.com
Bob McFadden Plaza
223 W 3rd StLots of great events at the Plaza, live music on the stage events, best Farmer's Market in town on Saturdays, May-September. Splash Pad fountain for the kids! For upcoming scheduled events, check out visitcarsoncity.com
Train buff?? Tour the Railroad Museum to learn everything about the V & T Railroad, see restored train cars, ride the train on special days, call for info. Our grandkids love this place!
20 locals recommend
Nevada State Railroad Museum
2180 S Carson StTrain buff?? Tour the Railroad Museum to learn everything about the V & T Railroad, see restored train cars, ride the train on special days, call for info. Our grandkids love this place!
Galaxy Fandango
4000 S Curry StThe Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N Carson StFun for kids and adults!
Northern Nevada is a true golfing mecca, and some of the best can be found in and around Carson City.
The Carson area is host to the Divine 9, nine incredible courses that give everyone from aspiring pros to hack amateurs a chance play courses with challenging topography and a stunning Sierra backdrop.
Great golf can be had year round on courses designed by the likes of Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, John Harbottle and Peter Jacobsen. With 61,000 yards of fairway combining 171 holes, a golf vacation can go on forever without playing the same hole twice!
Green fees range from $22 to $100 plus, depending on course and season.
6 locals recommend
Silver Oak Golf Course
1251 Country Club DrNorthern Nevada is a true golfing mecca, and some of the best can be found in and around Carson City.
The Carson area is host to the Divine 9, nine incredible courses that give everyone from aspiring pros to hack amateurs a chance play courses with challenging topography and a stunning Sierra backdrop.
Great golf can be had year round on courses designed by the likes of Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, John Harbottle and Peter Jacobsen. With 61,000 yards of fairway combining 171 holes, a golf vacation can go on forever without playing the same hole twice!
Green fees range from $22 to $100 plus, depending on course and season.
The MS Dixie departs from Zephyr Cove, about a 30 minute drive from the hotel
41 locals recommend
Zephyr Cove Resort
760 US-50The MS Dixie departs from Zephyr Cove, about a 30 minute drive from the hotel
Parks & Nature
Only 20 minutes away, Lake Tahoe is a world renowned jewel, a must see! Great beaches for swimming, sup, boating, picnics, watching amazing sunsets... The Tahoe Rim Trail for hiking and biking, offers spectacular views of the Lake. In the winter time, choose from 8 ski resorts, or set out on your own for snowmobiling, cross country skiing or hiking.
225 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe
Only 20 minutes away, Lake Tahoe is a world renowned jewel, a must see! Great beaches for swimming, sup, boating, picnics, watching amazing sunsets... The Tahoe Rim Trail for hiking and biking, offers spectacular views of the Lake. In the winter time, choose from 8 ski resorts, or set out on your own for snowmobiling, cross country skiing or hiking.
Kings Canyon Waterfalls
Kings Canyon RoadThe short hike is worth it! Beautiful waterfall is a favorite hiking spot
The Tahoe Rim Trail - Breathtaking beauty for hikers and bikers, the Rim Trail encircles Lake Tahoe, with several trail heads
49 locals recommend
Tahoe Rim Trail
Tahoe Rim TrailThe Tahoe Rim Trail - Breathtaking beauty for hikers and bikers, the Rim Trail encircles Lake Tahoe, with several trail heads
Sightseeing
Places to go, things to do!
Nevada's beautiful State Capitol is right across the street! The grounds are a great place for a stroll year round or a quiet place to relax
9 locals recommend
Nevada State Capitol Building
101 N Carson StNevada's beautiful State Capitol is right across the street! The grounds are a great place for a stroll year round or a quiet place to relax
About a 30 minute drive from the hotel Visit historic Virginia City of Ponderosa Ranch fame, Wander the streets for an 1800's feel, have a drink at the Bucket of Blood Saloon or get your old time photo! Many great shops and galleries, the candy shop is amazing. Catch the V & T train to visit Gold Hill
170 locals recommend
Virginia City Cigar and Bar
69 N C StreetAbout a 30 minute drive from the hotel Visit historic Virginia City of Ponderosa Ranch fame, Wander the streets for an 1800's feel, have a drink at the Bucket of Blood Saloon or get your old time photo! Many great shops and galleries, the candy shop is amazing. Catch the V & T train to visit Gold Hill
Nevada's storied history comes alive at the museum, visit the underground mine or the old Carson City Mint. Whether you are into learning about Native American culture, trains, geology, the wild life, or wild frontier living, the Nevada State Museum of Carson City will not disappoint.
16 locals recommend
Nevada State Museum
600 N Carson StNevada's storied history comes alive at the museum, visit the underground mine or the old Carson City Mint. Whether you are into learning about Native American culture, trains, geology, the wild life, or wild frontier living, the Nevada State Museum of Carson City will not disappoint.
In the heart of the residential historic district it's an easy walk from the hotel!
Nevada Governor Mansion
606 Mountain StIn the heart of the residential historic district it's an easy walk from the hotel!
Drinks & Nightlife
Carson Nugget
507 N Carson StEasy walk from the hotel, if you want to try your luck at gaming!
Casino Fandango
3800 S Carson StBest buffet in town nightly, try your luck at gambling!