Skip to ContentCarson City, the state capital, and the Carson Valley south of it hold two state museums, Nevada’s first permanent settlement at Genoa and two of its best-loved annual events.
Checked November 2, 2026. Dates, prices and hours change; the official page wins.
- 1864statehood on Oct 31
- 1851Mormon Station trading post
- 1919first Candy Dance
- 36thstate, admitted Oct 31, 1864
Carson City
Nevada State Museum
In the old U.S. Mint building, open daily.
Museum
Nevada State Railroad Museum
V&T No. 25 and rides on select weekends.
Rail
Nevada State Capitol
Built 1869 to 1871.
History
Nevada Day
Statehood on October 31, 1864, and the Carson Street parade.
Event
Carson Valley
Genoa And Mormon Station
Nevada’s first permanent settlement, 1851.
History
Genoa Candy Dance
A 1919 streetlight fundraiser that became a faire.
Event
Carson Valley Museum
Gardnerville, weekdays 11 to 3.
Museum
Washoe Valley
Washoe Lake State Park
Camping, boat launch and disc golf.
Park
Bowers Mansion
A Comstock millionaires’ home, open on 2027 tour dates.
History
Next Door
Virginia City and Sutro are in the hills east of Carson City. Start at Virginia City and the Comstock.
Getting Here From Reno
Carson City is about 35 to 40 minutes south (our estimate, no live traffic); Wikipedia puts it about 30 miles from Reno. Genoa is about 55 to 60 minutes (our estimate, no live traffic).
On The Map
What We Could Not Confirm
These items were not read on an official page when we checked, so we do not state them as fact. Who can confirm each one is named.
- Capitol hours (Nevada State Library or Visit Carson City).
- Drive times (our estimates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Carson City?
The Nevada State Museum in the old Mint, the Nevada State Railroad Museum, the Capitol and the Nevada Day parade.
Sources
Cite this page: It’s Reno editorial team, “Carson City and Carson Valley,” itsreno.com, checked November 2, 2026.
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