Those who don't live here tend to think of Carson City solely in terms of government, as the capital city of Nevada. There is so much more in Carson City and surrounding Carson Valley that most people don't realize. Our community is also a hotspot for both fine and performing arts. The unique location of Carson City puts us within a stone's throw of unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. People have tons of opportunity for hiking and biking, skiing and boarding, boating and floating, even flying and soaring.