Carson City Shopping

Including Minden, Gardnerville & Genoa Shopping

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!

Patchwork Giraffe is an interesting little store in Carson City. The locally owned boutique sells handmade clothing items for women such as skirts and...read more

Payless is a national chain of shoe retailers. The store specializes in name-brand discount shoes for men, women and children. There are boots, sandals,...read more

Recently opened by an award-winning bodybuilder with degrees in nutrition, Peak Nutrition is the place to go for health foods and services. The shop sells...read more

Petco is more than a full-service pet supply chain store. Adoption, grooming, training and vaccinations are also available at the Carson City location. It...read more

PetSmart is a friendly chain of animal-centric supply stores. Featuring pets for adoption like cats, fish, birds, reptiles, small pets like guinea pigs,...read more

Pier 1 is a chain of imported home furnishing goods from around the world. At Pier 1, you'll find patio and outdoor furniture, living room and bedroom...read more

Inside the building with the sign that says "Yarn, etc." above its doors is the Pioneer Yarn Company. The store has absolutely everything you need to start...read more

Play It Again Sports is a locally owned franchised sporting goods store that's been a part of the community since 1997. The store buys, sells and trades...read more

Play Your Own Music is Carson City's family-owned and family-centric music store in a converted home near downtown. The store sells musical instruments such...read more

Puff's is a comprehensive and locally operated smoke and head shop. Its glass cases are stocked with artfully crafted glass pipes of all shapes, sizes and...read more