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!
Dreamwell Comics is a small but seriously fun comic book shop in South Carson City. It's packed with comics both new and old. Whether you're keeping...read more
DuBois' Health Center is a tightly packed and independently owned health food and vitamin supplement store full of surprises. There are five rooms with...read more
It may look like another historic Carson City home on the outside, but the inside of Due Sorella (also known as Two Sisters) is a treasure trove of antiques...read more
Inside East Fork Gallery in Gardnerville is one of Carson Valley's most comprehensive collections of art. The gallery has been cultivating original work...read more
Eastern Sierra Feed describes itself as more than a feed store. The barn-shaped store just past Lampe Park is a warehouse of pet and ranch supplies. With...read more
El Torito is family owned and operated. It occupies a small space, but this Mexican supermarket is loaded with imported products, foods and condiments you...read more
Famous Footwear sells shoes for men, women and children in all walks of life. The chain carries brand names like Nike, Sketchers, Converse, Adidas,...read more
Flip Flop Thrift sells all kinds of used items. The store, which has been in business for six years, is on a mission to prevent waste and keep these items...read more
Friends In Service Helping, or FISH, has been a community service organization for decades, helping the homeless population in Carson City. The FISH thrift...read more
gadZooks is a creative place on the edge of downtown Gardnerville. Carson Valley is known for its many talented painters and sculptors, and gadZooks is the...read more
In an age that has all but forgotten the brick-and-mortar video rental store, Game Cozy & Movies stands as one of the area's last remaining. Game Cozy...read more
GameStop is a video gamer's haven. The chain store buys, sells and trades games from all types of recent consoles, the consoles themselves, and gaming...read more