QUALITY OF LIFE

Carson City is nestled at the base of the High Sierras, a majestic mountain range that features sweeping views from anywhere in the city. Centrally located, Carson City is a mere thirty-minute drive to Lake Tahoe or to Reno. A multitude of world-renowned ski resorts and golf courses surround the community, while hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, water skiing, river rafting, horseback riding, fishing and hunting are just a few of the favorite pastimes residents enjoy. A rich offering of cultural experiences in the arts, museums and world-class bistros round out Carson City's exceptional quality of life.

Carson City also offers short commute times (most residents live within 10 minutes of their workplace) and moderate home prices.

The law offices of Allison • MacKenzie are located in Carson City's charming and well-maintained historical district. The Kit Carson Trail is a walking path through Carson City's historic residential homes district. A painted blue line and bronze medallions along the sidewalk mark the route, which features stops at landmarks, including 1800s-era Victorian-style homes, museums and churches. Featured attractions include the house where John Wayne's last movie "The Shootist" was filmed; the home of Orion Clemens, Mark Twain's brother; Hannah Clapp's home, the town's original feminist; numerous "haunted" homes and much more.