Carson City Economic Development

Carson City takes pride in the fact that multiple generations of born-and-raised Nevadans call the community home. What is it about the area that makes folks want to stay? Is it the breathtaking scenery? The unparalleled outdoor recreation? The rich history and charming historic district? The reasonable cost of living? As a community, Carson City works hard to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Our goal is for our children to return to the area to raise their own families.

Centrally located, Carson City is a mere thirty-minute drive to both Lake Tahoe and Reno. A multitude of world-renowned ski resorts and golf courses surround the community, while hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, water skiing, river rafting, fishing and hunting are just a few of the favorite pastimes residents enjoy.

The downtown business district features an abundance of beautiful architecture in its famous historic district, including the state Capitol Complex along with a number of quality bistros, restaurants and shops.

The saying “if you don’t like the weather, just wait 10 minutes,” may be said about many communities—but it happens to be true for Carson City! One of the best aspects of living in Northern Nevada is the abundance of sunny, clear blue sky days—which typically number 266 per year.

The high desert beauty of the environment sharply contrasts with stunning forests and the world-renowned grandeur of nearby Lake Tahoe. The semi-arid climate averages 11 inches of rainfall per year. You can expect the average high temperatures in July to be 89.5 F., while the low averages 50.2 F. Winters are cool, with an occasional snowstorm. The snow accumulates in the mountains, making for great skiing, but typically melts in our valley within a few days. The average high temperature in January is 46.5 F. and the average low is 20.7 F.

Enhancing the quality of life in Carson City are the short commute times (most residents live within 10 minutes of their workplace) and reasonable home prices. In 2003, the median price of a new single-family home was $252,900—significantly lower than home prices in neighboring California. In Carson City, the “American Dream” of home ownership is a reality for many of our residents.

Carson City’s charming and well-maintained historic district attracts thousands of visitors each year. The Kit Carson Trail is a walking path through Carson City's historic residential homes 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. Featured attractions include the house where John Wayne’s last movie “The Shootist” was filmed; the home of Orion Clemens, Mark Twains brother; Hannah Clapp’s home, the town’s original feminist; numerous “haunted” homes and much more.

●	Golf Courses—Carson City’s “Divine Nine” http://www.divinenine.com
●	City Parks—over 30 charming parks with extensive services http://www.carson-city.nv.us/recreation/Facilities.htm
●	Ball fields—softball, baseball, soccer, football http://www.carson-city.nv.us/recreation/Facilities.htm
●	Tennis Courts—eight http://www.carson-city.nv.us/recreation/Facilities.htm
●	Trails—thousands of miles of trails, including the world-famous Tahoe Rim Trail just 30 minutes away paved trails in Carson City http://www.carson-city.nv.us/recreation/Facilities.htm
●	Pools—indoor and outdoor pools http://www.carson-city.nv.us/recreation/Aquatics.htm
●	Recreation Centers http://www.carson-city.nv.us/recreation/CC_Theater.htm
●	Snow Sports—Skiing, Snowboarding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing http://www.carson-city.org/recreation/skiing.php
●	Water Sports—Skiing, sailing, rafting (click here) With Lake Tahoe, Lake Lahontan, Washoe Lake, the Carson River and the Truckee River (plus many more) within 45 minutes of Carson City, water recreation can be a daily event
●	Fishing—numerous nearby rivers, lakes, streams http://www.nevadadivisionofwildlife.org/fish
●	Hunting—thousands of acres of public land surrounding Carson City and throughout Nevada http://www.nevadadivisionofwildlife.org/hunt

Visit the Convention and Visitors Bureau website for a calendar of current events:

Seven diverse museums, including a children’s museum, state museum and railroad museum

The Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau provides information regarding events, attractions, lodging and dining in Carson City. The Bureau’s website is updated on a daily basis and provides the most current information about Carson City’s attractions. Visitors can book hotel stays from the website.

The Capital City Arts Initiative promotes a variety of contemporary visual arts exhibitions, arts education projects, public programs and artists’ residencies. The CCAI updates their website often and sends out a monthly e-newsletter announcing upcoming events in the capital city.