Come and experience our new Holiday Inn Express and Suites Minden, Nevada as your base camp. We are centrally located in downtown Minden minutes to Carson City, Nevadas State Capital, Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America and Virginia City the comstock lode that built San Francisco. The Carson Valley is an outdoor Adventurers playground, with activites year round. Fishing for rainbow, German brow, or cutthroat trout at Topaz Lake, the Carson River, and streams and ponds in the valley. Hikers and bikers enjoy scenic views, nature, vibrant wildflowers, and abundant wildlife. Lake Tahoe is home to ski resorts and sandy beaches. Soar the Carson Valley from the Minden Tahoe Airport. Glider rides are available year round. Take a hot air balloon ride from Balloon Nevada. Golf the Divine Nine, Carson Valley Golf Course, Genoa Lakes Golf Club Lakes Course and Resort Course, Rundridge Golf Club, Empire Ranch Golf Course, Eagle Valley Golf Course, Silver Oak Golf Club, and Dayton Valley Golf Club.