Northern Nevada's Carson City, only 30 miles south of Reno, offers an alternative to the bright lights, glitter and glitz for which the state is famous. Its museums are first rate and architectural treasures are amongst the best preserved in the West, making the area's history an unforgettable show-and-tell experience.

For more than 100 years, Carson City was the smallest state capital in the country. In 1950, the town had only 4,172 residents. Today, its population is about 20 times that number and a 1969 consolidation with Ormsby County boosted Carson's area to 146.9 square miles.

Historic Driving Tour

Fortunately, new construction hasn't spelled destruction for the old. You can take a driving tour past 28 architectural reminders of the past, using a free map from the Chamber of Commerce on Carson Street. It’s also possible to cover most of the tour on foot, because the city’s older buildings are just west of downtown.

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