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Carson City is the capital of Nevada. It is located near the border with California. It covers 168 sq mi (435 sq km) and has a population of 55,000 (2011 estimate). The city is 4,802 ft (1,463 m) above sea level.

Guide to Carson City Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Carson City that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

Laxalt Building, Carson City, Nevada
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The Carson City area was originally inhabited by the Washoe tribe when the first Europeans arrived in the area. As such the area was originally called Washoe. In 1851 it became known as 1851, and in 1858 it was renamed again, to Carson City. The name was taken from Carson River, which was named by early settler John C. Fremont in honor of Christopher "Kit" Carson, the scout he hired for his expedition.

The discovery of gold and silver fueled a population boom in 1859. But hard times fell on the city when the railroad built bypassed it. Its population declined and did not return to the level of the 1880s until 1960.

Visiting Carson City

You can reach Carson City on US Highway 395 from Reno.

Places of Interest in Carson City

Lake Tahoe
Nevada State Capitol
Nevada State Museum

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