Nevada State Railroad Museum
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, located in Carson City, Nevada, preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and cars of the famous Virginia and Truckee Railroad. Our list goes on with Lake Tahoe, 15 mi away. Pleasant highs of 72–82°F mark the mildest months, May, June and September.
A museum inside Carson City
You can stay in Carson City
Nevada State Railroad Museum is inside Carson City, which has 26 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Sacramento
Sacramento is about 100 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Nevada State Railroad Museum
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, located in Carson City, Nevada, preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and cars of the famous Virginia and Truckee Railroad. Much of the museum equipment was obtained from various Hollywood studios, where they were used in movies and television. The museum is operated by the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Opened in 1980, it was originally named the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Museum, often shortened to V&T Railroad Museum, but was renamed the Nevada State Railroad Museum in 1985.
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- Museum
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Towns to stay in near Nevada State Railroad Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Carson City (26) and South Lake Tahoe (141).
- 1Lake Tahoe
- 2Donner Lake
- 3Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
- 4Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
- 5Mackay Stadium
- 6Donner Memorial
- 7Heavenly Mountain
South Lake Tahoe
21,115 people · 36% vacation homes
19 mi southwest of Nevada State Railroad Museum
Kingsbury
2,209 people · 32% vacation homes
13 mi southwest of Nevada State Railroad Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Nevada State Railroad Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | in town | — | 26 19 hotels · 6 motels · 1 campground | 58,571 | $453K | — |
| South Lake Tahoe 36% vacation homes | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 141 87 hotels · 14 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 26 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 21,115 | $682K | D |
| Kingsbury 32% vacation homes | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 21 20 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,209 | $1,077K | — |
| Reno | 28 mi north | 40 min | 136 84 hotels · 33 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 283,621 | $548K | D |
| Incline Village 42% vacation homes | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 16 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 9,272 | $1,455K | — |
| Virginia City | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 11 3 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 644 | $414K | — |
| Tahoe Vista 68% vacation homes | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 15 7 hotels · 8 lodges & cabins | 1,048 | $1,039K | — |
| Kings Beach 44% vacation homes | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 11 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 2,736 | $772K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Nevada State Railroad Museum
You can reach each of these within 62 miles.
Big draw115 mi LakeLake Tahoe
229 mi LakeDonner Lake
326 mi Ski areaPalisades Tahoe Olympic Valley122 runs · 2,542 ft vertical
62 mi LakePyramid Lake
413 mi Ski areaMount Rose Ski Tahoe57 runs · 1,625 ft vertical
528 mi Stadium & arenaMackay Stadium
628 mi State parkDonner Memorial State Park717 mi Ski areaHeavenly Mountain Resort141 runs · 3,370 ft verticalPhoto credits
Lake Tahoe: Lara Farhadi, CC BY 2.0 · Donner Lake: J.smith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley: Jonnyboyca at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Pyramid Lake: Rhalden, Public domain · Mount Rose Ski Tahoe: Beesmill, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mackay Stadium: Lanski, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Donner Memorial State Park: Joe Parks from Berkeley, CA, CC BY 2.0
Nevada State Railroad Museum, answered
Is Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City?
Yes. It’s inside Carson City, NV.
When is the best time to visit Nevada State Railroad Museum?
May, June and September, with highs of 72–82°.
How far is Nevada State Railroad Museum from Sacramento?
About 100 miles southwest of Sacramento, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Nevada State Railroad Museum?
Truckee Tahoe (TKF), about 23 miles away. The nearest big hub is Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 24 miles.
Where should I stay near Nevada State Railroad Museum?
Carson City (in town, 26 places to stay), South Lake Tahoe (19 mi, 141 places to stay) and Kingsbury (13 mi, 21 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Carson City
Be the first to share a tip in Carson City’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.