Carson City

capital city · 89701

Carson City is the Nevada state capital, which surprises people who assumed Las Vegas or, charitably, Reno. Thirty miles south of the arch, it trades neon for a quiet grid of government buildings, the Nevada State Museum, and a downtown that closes early. The dating pool skews state employees, retirees from the Bay Area, and the Lake Tahoe-adjacent crowd who could not stomach Incline Village pricing. Housing is genuinely affordable by Western standards, schools are decent, and the Sierra is twenty minutes west. It is not exciting. That is, for a meaningful slice of transplants, the entire point.

$39,458

median income

$1,269

median rent

The data

Carson City by the numbers

Median individual income in Carson City is about $39.5k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Carson City pays about $1,270 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across Carson City

Carson City
Activity
Nevada State Railroad Museum
Rail museum★ 4.7 · 1,390
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,390 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Nevada State Railroad Museum.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 4:30 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu9 AM to 4:30 PM
Fri9 AM to 4:30 PM
Sat9 AM to 4:30 PM
Sun9 AM to 4:30 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Carson City
Activity
Nevada State Museum, Carson City
Museum★ 4.8 · 1,233
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,233 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wed8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thu8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Fri8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sat8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sun8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Dining
The Basil | Thai Restaurant
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,077
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,077 Google reviews
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$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Basil | Thai Restaurant.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Sat4 to 8:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Dining
Glen Eagles | Restaurant & Bar
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 690
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 690 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Glen Eagles | Restaurant & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Dining
Nashville Social | Carson City
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 563
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 563 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Nashville Social | Carson City.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Dining
Mangia Tutto Pizzeria e Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 523
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 523 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mangia Tutto Pizzeria e Ristorante.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8 PM
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun4 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Drinks
Westside Pour House
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 472
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 472 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Westside Pour House.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Dining
Duke's Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 443
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 443 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Duke's Steakhouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Dining
Cucina Lupo | Italian
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 426
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 426 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cucina Lupo | Italian.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Activity
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Children's museum★ 4.3 · 354
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 354 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Children's Museum of Northern Nevada.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 4:30 PM
Wed10 AM to 4:30 PM
Thu10 AM to 4:30 PM
Fri10 AM to 4:30 PM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Dining
Garibaldi's Italian Kitchen
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 319
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 319 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Garibaldi's Italian Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat3 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Dining
Ti Amo Italian Grille
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 264
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 264 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ti Amo Italian Grille.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Carson City
Drinks
Blue Bull
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 237
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 237 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Blue Bull.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 2 AM
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 4 AM
Sat12 PM to 4 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Drinks
The Tap Shack
Pub$$$$★ 4.7 · 206
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 206 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Tap Shack.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12:30 to 9 PM
Tue12:30 to 10 PM
Wed12:30 to 11 PM
Thu12:30 to 11 PM
Fri12:30 to 11 PM
Sat12:30 to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Drinks
Bank Saloon
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 181
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 181 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bank Saloon.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Activity
Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 139
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 139 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Drinks
Timbers
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 115
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 115 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Timbers.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 12 AM
Tue8 AM to 12 AM
Wed8 AM to 12 AM
Thu8 AM to 12 AM
Fri8 AM to 12 AM
Sat8 AM to 12 AM
Sun8 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Dining
Z Bistro | French
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 112
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 112 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Z Bistro | French.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4:30 to 8 PM
Thu4:30 to 8 PM
Fri4:30 to 8 PM
Sat4:30 to 8 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Drinks
Piazza Bar | Carson
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 105
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 105 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Piazza Bar | Carson.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 8 PM
Wed3 to 8 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat3 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carson City
Drinks
Crossroads Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 56
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 56 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Crossroads Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Carson City

Carson City by the numbers

Local date spots

Nevada State Railroad Museum

Nevada State Museum, Carson City

The Basil | Thai Restaurant

Glen Eagles | Restaurant & Bar

Nashville Social | Carson City

Mangia Tutto Pizzeria e Ristorante

Westside Pour House

Duke's Steakhouse

Cucina Lupo | Italian

Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Garibaldi's Italian Kitchen

Ti Amo Italian Grille

Blue Bull

The Tap Shack

Bank Saloon

Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum

Timbers

Z Bistro | French

Piazza Bar | Carson

Crossroads Lounge

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