Genoa, pronounced (Juh-No-uh), is the oldest permanent settlement in Nevada founded in 1851 by a group of Mormon traders. The once family owned and operated General Store back in the 1880’s was a boarding house for Italian workers in Carson City. The building later became Dick’s Bar and in 1976 it was moved from Carson City to, 2299 Main Street, Genoa. In the 1880’s Genoa located on the Emigrant Trail at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains provided a resting place for travelers headed for California’s gold rush.
Today the historic town and the Genoa Country Store are destinations for tourists, bicyclists, runners, motorcyclists and casual Sunday drivers who wish to enjoy another piece of the beautiful Sierra Nevada / Lake Tahoe experience.
Today's Genoa Country Store is a warm and inviting stop on your way home from Lake Tahoe or a destination from a casual weekend outing. Our new and improved Mini-Mart carries everything you'll need for last minute shopping. Stop by for one of our renowned deli sandwiches, or enjoy an ice cream on our spacious front porch under a shady tree. Enjoy Chefs Chris & Diane Ericsson's Wednesday Night 3 course dinners (updated schedule coming soon) and make sure to browse our selection of fine wines. Finally, after a long work week, come have fun on Friday! It's bar-b-que all day, then unwind with an ice cold beer, cocktail or glass of wine during Friday Night Happy Hour…and don’t forget to bring your instrument and join local musicians jam the night away because Friday night is also Open Mic Night.