Cool store for souvenirs and goodies while walking to Truckee River Walk. Service is friendly and…read morelocation is great. Prices are reasonable. 4.1 stars rounded up bc they are nice and very inviting.

Great stop for both the tourist and the local. They have a ton of information about finding your…read moreway around town or finding fun and cultural events to attend. I haven't been here in years. I don't know if they still offer it but years ago they use to tell you which casino's offered classes on how to shuffle and play poker For the tourist, stop by here and pick up your casino coupons that entitle you to free drinks etc. There is lots of free info to be had here like when and where events are, concerts, festivals, rib cook off, balloon races, rodeo's etc. This is the place to go. Employee's are also knowledgeable and can give you ideas on where to take a field trip. Have you been to the Kimmie Candy Company? It's Reno's very own Chocolate Factory get a Willie Wonka type experience. Been to the Automobile museum? Yes this is so cool. There are far fewer cars here now then when I fist moved to town. Were you aware that the Nevada Museum of Art has free admission on the second Saturday of the month? This is the place to glean this type of information. They have a ton of maps, information and ideas for those who are new and the local. If your lucky you might even find out some new history about the area. For more information check out there website. https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/

- There's a wealth of information provided to ambitiously curious travelers who happen to stumble…read moreupon this quaint visitor's center in the N. Lake Tahoe area. While, as a previous reviewer mentioned, we can simply thumb the need for quick advisable bits of info online, there's something a little more refreshing when one comes face to face with staff willing to make a road trip such a pleasure as the one my brother and I took a few weeks ago. Generally, I'm the kind of guy who tends to sight see locations of interest whenever I hop in my car and go. While the usual suspect tourist traps pull us in, there's something to be said of taking the road less traveled, and on this particular day, it was definitely worth the side venture. The woman working behind the counter was as friendly as can be. She started up a conversation with both my brother and I, engaging him even further personally in small talk as I wandered about the center taking the kitschy only in Tahoe merch laid about in well organized fashion. Thanks to her bubbly personality, my brother was able to learn about an overlook area allowing these breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe from high the windy above. I never thought to go further along in our travels that day, but such an opportunity to see nature in such grandeur was too hard to pass up. All in all, it was a great experience - a few minutes alone was well spent invested in this short road trip that my brother and I will take as a memorable part of the journey. I highly encourage others who may trek the same road we did, to also stop in and make themselves feel at home. You'll be so glad you did.

The visitor's center is a quaint, country cabin filled with lovely postcards, photographs of the…read morelake, books on the history of the region, the Comstock lode, and first settlers to Lake Tahoe! Franny Ramirez, the gift shop manager, was chock full of suggestions on the best views, walks, and hikes around Lake Tahoe. She has lived in the area for over 25 years, she said, and it shows in her knowledge of the region. From Incline Village to Sand Harbor, to Zephyr's Cove, to entertainment and gaming at South Shore, Fran had tips on what to see and do and covered Lake Tahoe in a very pleasant and conversant way. She sure helped us plan our week long trip. Thanks Fran!

Whenever we have guests visiting us in Reno, we take them to this city to check it out…read more Quality/Quantity - Welcome to the wild wild west, lol. A good tourist place to visit. Lots of things to see, do, eat, and drink. See Atmosphere below. Other attractions are - St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church, Historic Fourth Ward School Museum (see other 5 star review), Virginia City Outlaws, The Washoe Club Haunted Museum, Mackay Mansion, The Way It Was Museum, Silver Terrace Cemetery, Virginia City Visitor Center (see other 4 star review), etc. Atmosphere - Always a fun and great city to visit. Historical town. Sadly, I will miss the camel and ostrich races, see pictures. Also, I miss the motorcycle rodeo. Known for their tours - Ghosts, underground, mine, railroad, historic, trolley, etc! Parades - Approximately 8 a year; see their website. During the off season, there are plenty of free street parking, or $10 private lot parking. During peak season, you will have to park further and walk. Service - Good, caters to tourists. Price - Reasonable prices, especially for a tourist destination. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1859. I am glad that you are still prospering.

We were so glad that we stopped by the Visitor Center because we received some helpful information…read moreabout the attractions in Virginia City. We tried a tasting of their Cemetary Gin. Wow, made with unique botanicals, juniper berries, and Neveda pine nuts... it was very flavorful and reminded me of Christmas flavors. We bought two bottles and a t-shirt. Bathrooms are nice and clean - which is always a bonus anywhere!

The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center is a great place to get more information and pick up souvenirs,…read moreetc. This surrounding area is so pretty and scenic!

Nice and helpful visitor center. Maps and tourist information. Bathroom. Keurig machine. Souvenirs…read more(magnets, ornaments, postcards, t-shirts, etc). Located close to hiking/biking trails. Tesla and EV chargers available.

We hiked Taylor Creek Trail with our two kids and a stroller, and it was a great, very easy walk…read moreoverall. The trail is mostly flat and well-maintained, making it totally stroller-friendly and perfect for families with little ones. We arrived around 10:30 AM and finished by 11:30 AM, so it's a nice, short hike that doesn't take up your whole day. Parking was easy, with plenty of spots available. We visited in July (summer), and the mosquitoes were intense, especially near the swampy areas definitely wear mosquito repellent. Also worth noting: the swamp area has a strong smell, so if you're sensitive to odors, that's something to be aware of. We'd recommend avoiding lingering near the water. Overall, a great, low-effort trail for families or anyone looking for a relaxed walk just come prepared for bugs and smells in the summer.

Super nice and easy stroll on a wooden bridge walkway along a creek with some pretty scenic views…read more -usually way better this time of year w/ Kokanee Salmon flooding the creek with shades of RED as they swim - not this year, water level to low. -bear sighting are very common when the fish are in (i can confirm- saw a family of bear 2 years ago - had a pack of BACON just in case - LOL).....J/K....... - Verdict: check this place out when heading up to South Lake Tahoe....it's cool....

Really disappointed with this camp. The description said that the kids would learn about Nevada…read morehistory and do activities like gold panning, lasso practice, campfire cooking, and other Wild West themed activities, but my son said none of that happened and he didn't learn anything about Nevada history at all. One of my biggest concerns was the handling of medications. My child takes medication twice a day, and it was apparently his responsibility to remind the counselors when it was time to take it. On more than one occasion, he had to wake his counselor up to let them know it was time for his medication. Had I not set alarms on his phone, he likely would have missed doses. When parents entrust a camp with their child's medication schedule, it should not fall on the child to make sure the adults are doing their job. The biggest issue was on the last day. The kids were told they couldn't go eat breakfast until they were finished packing. My son was the last in his group to finish packing. By the time he was done, all the food was gone because the other kids had already eaten and gone back for seconds and thirds. He eventually got a bag of chips and a piece of fruit after telling the counselors that he hadn't received any breakfast. No child should be left without a proper meal, especially when meals are supposed to be provided. On top of that, some of the counselors seemed disinterested in interacting with the kids, disorganized, and overwhelmed. From what my son described, the camp felt like a free-for-all with very little structure or direction. Overall, the camp did not deliver what was advertised, and we will not be returning. In my opinion, before offering any more overnight camps, the organization needs to provide better counselor training, improve supervision and medication management, and create a clear plan to ensure the activities listed in the camp description actually take place.

Stay Safe due to the Davis Fire…read more.. Quality/Quantity - Nice small visitor center. Educational, small gift shop, and has clean restrooms. Plenty of volunteers/team members. So many different trails. A very easy paved 0.4 mile loop hike, gravel path hikes, and of course, rough dirt hikes. Potential flooding, especially after a huge winter. Stay on the trails, as many paths have natural erosion. Stay safe. There used to be a fish hatchery here, see website. Not sure if it closed...? Also lots of wildlife; again, stay safe - Coyotes, bobcats, mule deer, black beers (we get this at the house also, LOL), mountain lions, rodents (too many to name), bats, birds, reptiles, etc. Atmosphere - Visitor center may be small, but they are packed full of information. Also cool decor, see pictures. There are also campsites, BBQ, picnic areas, volleyball courts, horse shoe, clean bathrooms, and plenty of parking (cars, RVs, buses, etc). There is even a stage in Eagle Meadows for events. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm (hours are also seasonal, see website). Clean bathrooms throughout the different parking lots and camp sites. Horse trails and minimum bike trails, see picture. Visitor center; it was actually open today. Thank you volunteers. Last time we were here was during the winter; what a difference with the seasons. Service - Self-service today. Price - Free today. Owner Comment - Thank you Washoe County for another great park!

So glad we stopped by to get some maps and advice on easy short local walks…read more He was very friendly and informative Lots of great displays and interactive kids display while parents gather info for fun excursions

We visit every time we are in Lake Tahoe. Mike is so knowledgeable and passionate about the area…read more He has so many suggestions that we would have never found on our own. Waterfall hikes, historic buildings, easy trails, and on and on.. we always leave with a map with his written instructions and love to explore.

This is a beautiful park and we had a great location (127) with water at our site and bathrooms…read morejust yards away. But, Hwy 80 is probably less than 200 yards away and there's a train track above the camp. I remember lying in our tent thinking, "what is that noise? It's just constant." No Doppler effect of approaching traffic, just a solid din. Sorry to say we decided to visit the town (beautiful) and enjoy a shop or two (loved Cornerstone Bakery; stop in and grab a few things, as their pastries are superb) and decided to break camp early and enjoy a quiet night sleep. I don't mind clanging pots to keep the bears away, but incessant freeway traffic noise was just miserable. We'll return, but visit another site (there's lots to see here).

July 8, 2026 - I still consider this one of the best campgrounds in CA, especially if you choose a…read morenice camping site. Lots to do here, kayaking, swimming, cycling and hiking. Beautiful forest setting with large lake. We did not have any interaction with staff, and most of the time that is a good thing. One star down, though, because the token machine for the showers was out of order, and if there are camp hosts, we didn't see them. I always research the sites before I reserve, some are much nicer and secluded than others. Lots of people come for day use also, so if you are headed to the lake from your campsite, go early to choose your beach spot for the day.

2 of 2 Reviews as CC has two Yelp listings…read more Quality/Quantity - #1 reason we come here is because the prices are cheaper than Reno! Especially Costco Gas prices. Sometimes the merchandise/sales are different and cheaper here than both the Reno and Sparks locations. And let's not talk about the CA prices... Plus, we like to support locals. We are slowly visiting all the local breweries, restaurants, etc. in this city. Cut and pasted from the internet: "The city is named after the mountain man Kit Carson (1809-1868)." "The Washoe people have inhabited the valley and surrounding areas for about 6,000 years." Capital of NV. See my other Yelp reviews. I feel this is what/how Reno was 40 years ago. Wait, am I implying I'm old...? LOL. A nice small town vibe. Things to do in CC: State capital. Governor's mansion. Museums. Open lands - Trails (Kit Carson Trail), water falls, dam, parks, disc golf course, casinos, hot springs, and of course for me, breweries; etc. Atmosphere - 157+ square miles, 12.6 of it is water. Elevation 4682. Population 58k+. Service - Overall good. More of a small town feeling. Just double checked and so far the only 3 star restaurant review was for Burger King, do I need to say more?!?! Price - Still affordable, less expensive than Reno and Sparks. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1858. I enjoy visiting more and more. After we are done exploring, what next? Genoa.

I went here today, Monday, May 6, 2019. It is on the first floor of an office building, with the…read moreentrance facing North Carson Street. Parking is right on the south side of the building. You must enter from North Carson street, as the parking lot is one way, and exits on North Curry Street. (Google Maps GPS directs you to West Washington Street, where there is no parking; don't listen to it). There were two parking spaces open when I came about 3 PM, plus two handicapped spaces. When I left though, there was only the one handicapped spot. It probably will get worse on a day the Nevada State Museum across the parking lot is open. You can probably find parking around North Curry Street though. This location is run by the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City, and this department runs Nevada Day each year. Their other job is to be a resource for visitors to the city. They differ from the Carson City Chamber of Commerce (which is a private business) in that the latter focuses on businesses and new residents of the city, though they also have a lot of things for visitors too. Being a branch of Carson City, this office has free wifi. The office is basically a store, with some free information for visitors, such as brochures. They also give away free Nevada Route 50 (The Loneliest Road in America) passports here (and stamp them), as well as free Carson City stickers. Among the items for sell are various commemorative coins, books, t-shirts, sweatshirts, baby clothes, hats, key chains, pins, magazines, flags, kitchen ware, jewelry, postcards, cards, and wooden magnets. Some of the items were expensive, like the 2018 limited edition Nevada Day coin (only 200 made) for $15, while others were more reasonable, like three postcards for $1 I believe. There is a nice sitting area in the middle, a swell as free coffee and hot chocolate for visitors. Beware: there were ants all around the coffee area and near the cash register. They were attracted by the sugar. I had to be careful not to set my hot chocolate down near them. The employee told me they have called an exterminator. She also wiped up the ants which I showed her (that is a never-ending task, as there are thousands of them in the colony, and they leave pheromones marking the trail to the food source). I saw at least four different employees in offices, and a conference room in the back. I picked up by Nevada Highway 50 passport, and the employee stamped it in four places. I was giddy about that. She knew her job well, and knew exactly how and where to stamp so it didn't blur and was upright. I also asked where the stop was for the tourist train which goes to Virginia City. The employee gladly got me a map and brochure showing me where it was (hint: it is not qt the Nevada State Railroad Museum on South Carson Street). The employee who attended to me was very professional and helpful. In my 30 minutes here, I saw a father and son come in who were tourists. It should begin to pick up after Memorial Day. I was very happy with my trip here and will come again to get other Nevada tourism information.

Excellent services on a timely basis. All trips have been as expected with no surprises.read more

Kim the agent did not return emails so after 2 weeks we booked our cruise through another travel…read moreagent. Seems like they didn't want our business.