Eclectic Food, Beer, &

CARSON CITY - What is better on an extended weekend getaway than soaking in a soothing natural hot springs, sipping on award-winning beer, and then topping it off with a memorable dinner at a most impressive restaurant nearby? Situated in the heart of Nevada’s Capital City, you can sip, savor and soak all on the same property. The experience has been nicknamed “The Triathlon.”

First, head to Carson Hot Springs with steamy outdoor pools and private tub rooms on Old Hot Springs Road. Be sure to grab a day pass so you can get in and back with unlimited entry all day.

Pair your hot pool party with a frosty craft award - winning beer from Shoe Tree Brewing Company, conveniently located right next door. Their menu offers a selection of traditional and experimental brews that won’t disappoint. They are open seven days a week from noon to 9 p.m. Settle into the onsite tasting room or outdoor patio seating, or grab a sixer to go.

Made to order specialities with locally sourced ingredients is what makes the Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint a favorite among locals and visitors alike. It’s a foodie’s paradise, considered the #1 best overall restaurant by taking the votes for best place to take a date, best appetizer, best cocktail, and best lunch or dinner. So come for the food and stay for the experience.

If you want a burger, they’ve got it on the menu. Or looking for grinders? They have that on the menu, too. How about a locally-made chorizo, smoked chicken, roma tomato and serrano pesto pizza? Yep, it’s there. There are deli sandwiches of all kinds for a delicious lunch, accompanied by hand-fried potato chips.