Reno Things to Do

  • Nevada Art Museum
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  • Nevada Historical Museum
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  • Close to the old Reno City Arch
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  • National Automobile Museum, Reno

    1. National Automobile Museum

    The National Automobile Museum is the sum of the original Harrah's Auto Museum that once had over 1,400 cars and is probably one of the top attractions in Reno...and for good reasons. It is also...   more
  • Lake Tahoe, Reno

    2. Lake Tahoe

    Surrounded by mountains, the present day lake sits in a valley at an elevation of 6,229 feet. It is the highest lake of its size in the United States. It is the third deepest lake in North America and...   more
  • Peppermill Casino, Reno

    3. Peppermill Casino

    It's a 24-hour world of gaming excitement, from the shimmering chandeliers and vibrant lighting to the lush, tropical alcoves & hideaways. **** GREAT NEON SIGNS EVERYWHERE **** We were welcomed by...   more
  • Circus Circus Casino, Reno

    4. Circus Circus Casino

    The Circus Circus actually has live circus acts as well as an arcade that features live carnival attractions. Those too young for the casino can be entertained by the circus. The circus acts also seem...   more
  • National Bowling Center, Reno

    5. National Bowling Center

    This brand new National bowling center really is in effect a stadium for pro bowling. It's what the Rose bowl or Orange bowl is to college football. It is also...   more
  • Go To A Reno Aces Ballgame, Reno

    6. Go To A Reno Aces Ballgame

    Reno now has a Minor League Baseball team, The Reno Aces, 2011 Pacific Northern Division Champions AND 2012 Triple-A league Champions!. Stadium is located...   more
  • Reno Air Races, Reno

    7. Reno Air Races

    Not sure if they will have these ever again since the tragic accident in 2011 and God Bless all those families who lost their loved ones. In Reno is where they...   more
  • The National Championship Air Races., Reno

    8. The National Championship Air Races.

    Several classes of airplanes racing around pylons. Single elimination heats. The Unlimited Class consists of mostly modified WWII fighters. They race different...   more
  • The Silver Legacy Casino, Reno

    9. The Silver Legacy Casino

    This is perhaps the most interesting casino in Reno. Even if you aren't here to gamble, take a look inside to see casinos' recreation of the mining era. The...   more
  • Pyramid Lake, Reno

    10. Pyramid Lake

    Pyramid Lake is good to visit for two reasons: water sports and Native American history.This lake is fed by waters from Lake Tahoe, and located entirely within...   more
  • Ice Skate Along the Truckee River, Reno

    11. Ice Skate Along the Truckee River

    The Rink on the River provides a fun atmosphere for your next visit to Reno. While only open seasonaly it is a fun and inexpensive way to spend part of your...   more
  • Street Vibrations- music, metal and motorcycles, Reno

    12. Street Vibrations- music, metal and motorcycles

    Every 4th weekend in September Reno is host to one of the nations largest motorcycle events. We happened to go down during this years celebration and it was...   more
  • drive along Lincoln Highway (US 50), Reno

    13. drive along Lincoln Highway (US 50)

    also knowned as the loneliest road in america, driving back to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway is a long cut than going via Interstate 5 but the views here...   more
  • Nevada Art Museum, Reno

    14. Nevada Art Museum

    Nice little museum but also instructive of just how small of a town Reno really is. At the time I was there all over town where posters advertising a Rapheal...   more
  • Old Reno Arch 1935, Reno

    15. Old Reno Arch 1935

    A more modern version of the Reno Arch was erected on Virginia Street, the old arch was moved to Lake Street next to Siena Hotel and the Truckee River. It stood...   more
  • Truckee River West ~ Nevada Historical Marker #62, Reno

    16. Truckee River West ~ Nevada Historical Marker #62

    When your traveling along Interstate 80, make sure to explore the historical markers because they are a wealth of historical information of the local areas.The...   more
  • Riverwalk District, Reno

    17. Riverwalk District

    If make it to Reno, make sure you explore the beautiful Riverwalk located along the Truckee River corridor. All kinds of cafes and bars like Silver Peak Grill...   more
  • Night Life to Gamble on, Reno

    18. Night Life to Gamble on

    It is nice just to walk around the streets at night. Things are peaceful and serene without a lot of pushing and shoving of people and traffic. The feeling is...   more
  • Go to church, Reno

    19. Go to church

    First United Methodist Church is a tour site that can be enjoyed from the outside only. I do not recall that tours are allowed inside, even though you can peak...   more
  • Reno's Strip, Reno

    20. Reno's Strip

    Everyone says Reno's strip is much different then Vegas' strip. Sure it's much smaller, but it's also less touristy, therefore more inexpensive. I've also heard...   more
  • Gaming at the Silver Legacy, Reno

    21. Gaming at the Silver Legacy

    The Silver Legacy is a massive, new hotel can Casino on the strip in downtown Reno. From the outside the most noticeable feature is the small white dome, and at...   more
  • El Dorado National Forest, Reno

    22. El Dorado National Forest

    If you enter California from the Lake Tahoe area you will most likely pass through the El Dorado National Forest. This woodlands contains nearly 600,000 acres...   more
  • Mount Rose Pass, Reno

    23. Mount Rose Pass

    During our drive from Lake Tahoe to Reno, we decided to take the scenic route from South Lake Tahoe around the eastern shore then to cut in on 431. Little did...   more
  • Play Poker, Reno

    24. Play Poker

    With the recent spread in the popularity of poker, Reno has responded by increasing the number of poker tables at its casinos. Most of the major casinos have a...   more
  • River Promenade, Reno

    25. River Promenade

    Reno has a nice promenade downtown along the Truckee River. The promenade incorporates a pleasant urban design. It is a great place to get away from the casinos...   more

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Reno Nevada, I Love This Town!

 Reno is one of my favorite places to visit each year. You have a wonderful selection of things to do when you visit. It is located near the California border and only 58 miles from Lake Tahoe.Reno... 

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We Love This Place!

 In December 2003 I moved to Reno, Nevada. Quite a change for me from rural Alaska. Later the day that I took this image I tried another at night. I didn't feel comfortable standing in the middle of...... 

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A Gambler's Gambling Town

 Reno has long been known as "The Biggest Little City in the World" due to a lot of gambling being compacted into a little town. But the town has grown in recent years, since people were attracted by... 

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 The first settlers were the Martis who inhabited this area over 4,000 years ago. They were a nomadic people who survived according to the seasons. The Martis people moved in around 500 AD and who were... 

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 Reno is located in the Great Basin and lies at nearly 5,000 feet above sea level and is on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains and 15 miles east of the California border. Adjacent to Reno... 

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