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Legendary Experiences

With natural beauty, historic sites at every turn, outdoor recreation, and a healthy dose of legendary character, Carson Valley remains a destination worthy of attention. We’re easy to find. Hard to forget.

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Events & Happenings

Carson Valley hosts events that span the gamut of interests. There is always a reason to plan your trip and spend some time in each of our four towns.

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Genoa Candy Dance

September

 

Parade of Lights

December

 
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One Destination, Four Communities

Your next journey is closer than you think. Just 45 minutes south of Reno and only 12 miles east of South Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley offers an abundance of authentic adventure. You’ll find us nestled near the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, in Douglas County, Nevada.

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Carson Valley’s people are the welcoming kind and possess a love for celebration and an appreciation for nature. Let our local legends give you the inside scoop.
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In the News

Read what the media have to say about Carson Valley. 

Planning a stay in South Lake Tahoe? Read why a quick drive to Genoa makes for the perfect aprés experience filled with history. Source: SF Gate


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Find out why Men's Journal listed Carson Valley as one of the best "shoulder season" escapes. Source: Men's Journal


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Read how one writer from the Daily Beast made the loop from Virginia City to Lake Tahoe, discovering intrigue, charm and authenticity in Carson Valley. Source: Daily Beast


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Celebrate with Genoa Bar on their Sunset Travel Award in the Where to Eat & Drink: Superior Sips category for 2024. Source: Sunset


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Check out how one family road tripped the Reno-Tahoe territory and found the pocket of Carson Valley to be a hidden gem. Source: LA Parent


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See how one writer discovered Carson Valley is the place make western history come alive for kids. Source: Wherever Family. 


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