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George W. Ferris, whose son, George Jr., gained notoriety as the inventor of the Ferris Wheel, designed this beautiful mansion. It was completed in 1909 after 30 years of debate. A nominal sum of USD10 was paid for the land on... more
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First discovered in 1859, this mine once produced both gold and silver ore. Today, the lode it yields is history rather than precious metals. Take a 30-minute walking tour through the actual mine shaft. As you descend 400 feet... more
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This railroad is an ongoing attraction that allows children and adults a sample of riding behind a diesel switcher in either a gondola or a passenger car. Opened in 1981, it was built by a local group of railroad junkies now kn... more
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History buffs will enjoy this interesting old schoolhouse. It was built in the late 1880s so the Comstock students could get their education in a fine modern building. Walk through and you will see that much of the old furnishi... more
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All aboard! Take a trip back to the old Comstock days and enjoy a ride on this authentic steam train. You can go on a six-mile round trip from Virginia City to Gold Hill. The narrated 35-minute ride will take you through the he... more
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Belly up to the bar and step back into the past. This bar has been around for more than a century and has a colorful history to boot. It was built in late 1800s as a swank private club for the city's silver king millionaires an... more
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Located just 35-miles from Reno and five miles south of downtown Carson City, this is Carson Valley's newest golf course. Using five different tees, players can choose on what level they want to challenge their skills. The 18-h... more
Carson City Travel Experiences
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Day 9 - Carson City
Today Charlotte and I said goodbye to Jenn and Ron and headed off out of Vegas up to Carson City in the north of Nevada. The journey for... Continue reading »
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Land of Smoke and Truth
I went to Reno, Nevada for the National League of Cities conference. I heard Reno is called “the biggest little city in the world.”&nb... Continue reading »
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The beach at Incline Village
I arrived in Incline Village without a car, and didn't rent one because my husband was arriving two days later in a rental vehicle. ... Continue reading »
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First Stop-Lake Tahoe
When we came through the mountains and saw Lake Tahoe it was wonderful! We stopped and hiked down to the rocks where you could sit and ta... Continue reading »
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Where's the Snow?
This is the year of wacky winter weather - frost in San Francisco, balmy temps in New York - I can't help but be as confused as the weath... Continue reading »
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