Anyone who thinks there isn't very much diversity in the capital city has obviously never gone Carson City shopping! The downtown area is a hotbed of cute little shops including art, antiques, boutiques, books and other specialty items of all sorts. Just the names alone of these offbeat stores is enough to put a smile on your face. Close by and near the main street, the tone reflects the wild and wooly gambling history of the city, with coin shops and small businesses carrying artifacts of yesteryear. Just a little bit south, past the business district, you'll find shopping centers with stores and shops that cover all your needs, from high fashion to cowboy clothing and sporting goods to dry goods. And the city is larger than it looks to someone just driving through. There are so many nooks and crannies offering shopping opportunities that you never know what you'll find when you turn the corner. Musical instruments? You bet. Comics and collectibles? No problem. Clothing? Souvenirs? Home supplies? Harley gear? Computers and tech? Furniture? Pet supplies? If you can name it, you can find it in Carson City, shopping on or off of the main strip. The biggest problem isn't whether it's here; instead, it's how to choose from among all the options.
Carson City Shopping Specialties
Something that may surprise visitors when they go Carson City shopping is the ethnic diversity that we offer in our little Western town. The history of the Silver State is one that includes contributions by many different people of different origins and nationalities, and this is reflected in the shopping opportunities you'll find here. A tour of our shops and stores is almost as good as a history lesson at the state museum!
Aloha Liquor is an island-themed wine, beer and spirits store just off South Carson Street. Featuring an especially extensive selection of wine, hard-to-...read more
America West Guns is an emporium of firearms and firearm accessories. Specializing in Class III Weapons and offering permit classes for Nevada, Utah and...read more
Antiques Plus is in the historic Dake House, a home built in the 1870s. Each room of the first floor of this Victorian-style house is full of antique items...read more
Art in Stone supplies granite, tile, quartz and marble for your flooring redesign. It cuts the stone into slabs, supplies setting materials and offers...read more
Artsy Fartsy is the fun, quirky neighborhood art gallery in downtown Carson City. Starting from a collective of 15 local artists, it has grown to include...read more
On the east end of Carson City on Highway 50 is a family-owned one-stop shop for all things in carpet and flooring. Atkins House of Carpet has been...read more
AutoZone is a chain of automotive parts retailers. The store sells batteries for all types of cars, replacement parts like brake pads, headlights and...read more
Batteries+Bulbs is a chain of stores specializing in exactly what the name suggests. Find batteries both big (car and truck, ATV, boat) and small (cell...read more
Battle Born Ammunition & Firearms is locally owned by former law enforcement personnel and veterans. Its small shop in Colonial Village is packed to the...read more
This chain is the first name in motorcycles. Looking to get into motorcycles or in need of a new model? Check out Carson City's Battle Born Harley-Davidson...read more
Right on Gardnerville's downtown stretch is Battle Born Wine, a specialty alcoholic beverage store taking its name from Nevada's favorite slogan. The store...read more
Bed Bath & Beyond is a chain of retail stores selling just about everything when it comes to home goods. There are walls full of bedding and bath towels...read more