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Visit Carson City Visitors Center, Carson City, NV
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Visit Carson City Visitors Center

Visit Carson City Visitors Center is a sightseeing stop in Carson City, NV, part of the Lake Tahoe guide. Cost: free.

716 N Carson St, Suite A · Carson City, NV

Why you should go…

Located in Carson City's historic district next to the Nevada State Museum, this visitor center is staffed Monday through Friday with local and statewide maps and trip-planning assistance. It also offers Loneliest Highway souvenir stamps and houses the BAC Satellite Gallery, which features rotating art exhibits.

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