Virtual Carson City Video

Carson City is now a growing community that offers a wide variety of recreational activities. Carson City is named after "Kit" Carson, one of the original western explorers. The area was settled by gold rush travelers who decided to stay put, becoming farmers and traders. Carson City is now a growing community that offers a wide variety of activities, including gaming casinos, the state capitol buildings, and the Nevada State museum.

The Kit Carson Trail is a walking tour through the cities residential district. A painted blue line and bronze medallions along the sidewalk mark the route, which features stops at landmarks, including 1800s-era Victorian-style homes, museums and churches.