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!
Jacobs Family Berry Farm is on the Lampe Homestead, a 300-acre piece of history in Carson Valley. The farm grows delicious blackberries and raspberries,...read more
Step into Jan's Tropics and enter a warm, truly tropical pet store habitat. Jan's Tropics sells small pets such as reptiles, fish of all shapes and sizes...read more
JCPenney, the national department store, has all kinds of mid-range products for the home and the entire family at its two Northern Nevada locations. Its...read more
JM has been independently owned and serving Carson City for more than four decades. With a location on the north end of town and another on the south end,...read more
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store has everything you need for your next DIY project. This chain store has walls packed with fabrics of all materials, textures...read more
Have you ever wanted to try brewing your own beer or wine from home but never knew where to start? Just Brew It in north Carson City encourages you to...read more
Kabayan Multi Mart is a small but packed Asian convenience store and specialty food store. You'll find shelves of Asian products, condiments from across the...read more
Kaleidoscope is on Carson Street in Downtown Carson City. Fitting right in with the city's gloriously mixed up and eccentric feel, Kaleidoscope is an...read more
Kelly-Moore is a chain retailer for all things paint. Self-described as "the painter's paint store," Kelly-Moore provides high-quality interior and exterior...read more
Kohl's is a nationwide department store chain. It sells a mix of mid-range clothing for kids, teens, men and women looking for both casual and formal attire...read more
Lifestream sells a multitude of vitamins, protein powders and health foods. Look for dietary and weight loss supplements, fitness foods and other nutrition...read more
Little Monsters buys and sells children's clothes, shoes, baby equipment, toys and dress up costumes. As kids grow out of clothes so fast, Little Monsters...read more
