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Carson City
Carson City is the Capital of Nevada. Carson City, now an independent city, was set up at the time when the mining business was flourishing in the State. This city is a hub of silver mining and a county seat of the earlier Ormsby County. Carson City was named after its explorer. Kit Carson. Reno, situated 30 miles (48.2 km) to the north is the largest city near to the Carson City. Carson City and Trenton, New Jersey are the only two capital cities in the US, which border another state.
The major attraction here is the Eagle Valley, situated in Downtown Carson City. This Valley is bordered by the Virginia Range in the east and by the Carson Range in the west. Another tourist attraction is the magnificent Snow Valley Peak, the highest point in the city. It rises to an elevation of 9,214 feet (2808.4 m) and can be accessed via the scenic Tahoe Rim Trail. The spectacular Lake Tahoe to the west and the Carson River to the east further add to the natural beauty of the city. The two major places of tourist interest include the Nevada State Museum and the Nevada State Railroad Museum.
Carson City is located in the High Desert Valley that lies nearly 4730 feet (1441.7 m) above sea level. Carson City has 4 different climates, each of which is mild when compared to other parts of the country. 10 schools are operated in the city by the Carson City School District. Public transportation service between Carson City and Reno is provided by the Regional Transportation System of Washoe County (RTC). Carson City is also served by the Carson’s City free bus system (JAC) and the Carson Airport. U. S. Route 50 and U. S. Route 395 are the two main highways in the city.
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