Carson City, officially the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City, is an independent city and the capital of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,639, making it the 6th most populous city in the state. The majority of the city's population lives in Eagle Valley, on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra Nevada, about 30 miles south of Reno. The city is named after the mountain man Kit Carson. The town began as a stopover for California-bound immigrants, but developed into a city with the Comstock Lode, a silver strike in the mountains to the northeast. The city has served as Nevada's capital since statehood in 1864; for much of its history it was a hub for the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, although the tracks were removed in 1950.
AdFind Discounts on the Best Carson City Nevada Tourism. Tripadvisor Helps You Spend Less. Compare Prices & Save Money with Tripadvisor® (World's Largest Travel Website).
AdIf It's Worth Doing, We've Got It. Find the Best Tours and Activities for Your Trip. Spend Your Trip Making Memories, Not Missing Out While You're Waiting in Line.
Save
Share
More