Carson City, Nevada

While in California we decided we would visit Carson City Nevada, since we were so close, and it would help us get one state closer to our goal of visiting all the State Capitals. We had to drop off the 5th wheel for some maintenance, so used that opportunity to drive to Carson City, tour the capital, stay the night, and visit historic Virginia City the following day before driving back home. Carson City is really small (in my opinion) for a Capital City. It is very historic, however, and we picked up a brochure that guided us on a walking tour of “The Kit Carson Trail” which follows a blue line painted on the sidewalks throughout the city. We took that walk and saw many beautiful old houses and mansions, and got a feel for the city overall. The Capital itself was very small, with almost all working government offices moved off site, and the capital itself more like a museum.

Virginia City is even smaller than Carson City, and seems to be no more than a collection of old-timey shops, saloons, restaurants, and tourists attractions. The highlight here was the Catholic Church, St. Mary’s in the Mountains. It was a beautiful old church inside and out with lots of stained glass and woodcarving. It is an active church with regular masses, but also welcomes tourists.

The pictures attached include a shot of the Capital entrance, a picture of the Great Seal of the State of Nevada, Nevada’s 125th Anniversary quilt, and a picture of St. Mary’s in the Mountains church.