Things to do in Reno, NV

Each July, Reno hosts a month-long arts festival that features over 400 events, most of them free. Nationally and internationally known artists, musicians, musical groups, dancers and theater troupes come to Reno just for the event and thousands of visitors come from all over to watch shows, paint, dance, create art and celebrate this world renowned event. In the past, Artown has presented performances from Yo-Yo Ma, Joan Baez, Pink Martini, Marcel Marceau and Mikhail Baryshnikov.

This half pound of fresh beef, lettuce, tomato, onion and special sauce with an onion bun and a basket of fries has put Reno and the Little Nugget on the foodie map. The infamous burger was featured on the Travel Channel's "Food Wars"...and it won! Visitors to Reno and this this hole-in-the-wall diner come just to sink their teeth into this heaven on a plate. Other versions of the burger can be enjoyed at Rosie's Cafe at the Nugget in Sparks or at the Wolf Den near the University of Nevada, Reno.

The Biggest Little City in the World's most famous landmark is the Reno Arch, located downtown on Virginia Street. The famous lighted arch went up in 1926 to celebrate the completion of the...  

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Each July, Reno hosts a month-long arts festival that features over 400 events, most of them free. Nationally and internationally known artists, musicians, musical groups, dancers and theater troupes come to Reno just for the event and thousands of visitors come from all over to watch shows, paint, dance, create art and celebrate this world renowned event. In the past, Artown has presented performances from Yo-Yo Ma, Joan Baez, Pink Martini, Marcel Marceau and Mikhail Baryshnikov.

This half pound of fresh beef, lettuce, tomato, onion and special sauce with an onion bun and a basket of fries has put Reno and the Little Nugget on the foodie map. The infamous burger was featured on the Travel Channel's "Food Wars"...and it won! Visitors to Reno and this this hole-in-the-wall diner come just to sink their teeth into this heaven on a plate. Other versions of the burger can be enjoyed at Rosie's Cafe at the Nugget in Sparks or at the Wolf Den near the University of Nevada, Reno.

The Biggest Little City in the World's most famous landmark is the Reno Arch, located downtown on Virginia Street. The famous lighted arch went up in 1926 to celebrate the completion of the Transcontinental Highway. In 1929, the famous motto was decided in a contest put on by the city. The latest arch was put up in 1987 and in 2009 was fitted with highly energy efficient 2.5 watt LED bulbs. The old incandescent bulbs were given away to spectators to commemorate the event. The Old Reno Arch from 1964 is now up by the National Automobile Museum on Lake Street. The Reno Arch is one of the most photographed structures in the world.

Thousands of visitors visit the Reno area each year for nationally known events such as Artown, the Great Reno Balloon Race, Burning Man, the Reno Air Races, Hot August Nights, Street Vibrations and the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cookoff. Other fun events include the Truckee River Festival where kayakers and other paddlers compete at the Whitewater Park which is located on the Truckee River in downtown Reno, the Camel and Outhouse Races in Virginia City, and the Reno Aces games at the brand new Aces stadium downtown.

Most visitors to the Reno area are surprised to see how beautiful the location is. Reno is surrounded by mountains: on one side is the Tahoe Range which is full of alpine lakes, pine trees, rivers and wildflower meadows; the other side is the Virginia Range which has high desert plants and trees like sagebrush and piñion pine and access to the low Nevada desert and wetlands. Most days in Reno are sunny the sky is blue, blue, blue.

Once known exclusively as a gambling town (it's still the #1 attraction with over 60 gaming locations), Reno now attracts visitors with its close proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and picturesque Lake Tahoe.

The entire Reno/Sparks area is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, affording tourists with numerous recreational Reno activities. Of course, those wanting to strike it rich can hit the casinos downtown at Little Las Vegas, the "Biggest Little City in the World." The region also boasts 18 world-class ski resorts and more than 30 championship golf courses.

Other popular Reno attractions include the National Automobile Museum, Ponderosa Ranch, Sierra Nevada Zoo, and National Bowling Stadium. The 72-mile drive along the shore of Lake Tahoe is called the "Most Beautiful Drive In America." And everyone should try to catch Uptown Downtown ARTown, the largest art festival in the country.

Once known exclusively as a gambling town (it's still the #1 attraction with over 60 gaming locations), Reno now attracts visitors with its close proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and picturesque Lake Tahoe.

The entire Reno/Sparks area is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, affording tourists with numerous recreational Reno activities. Of course, those wanting to strike it rich can hit the casinos downtown at Little Las Vegas, the "Biggest Little City in the World." The region also boasts 18 world-class ski resorts and more than 30 championship golf courses.

Other popular Reno attractions include the National Automobile Museum, Ponderosa Ranch, Sierra Nevada Zoo, and National Bowling Stadium. The 72-mile drive along the shore of Lake Tahoe is called the "Most Beautiful Drive In America." And everyone should try to catch Uptown Downtown ARTown, the largest art festival in the country.