Reno (Nevada) - Reno (Nevada)

Disambiguation - For toponyms of identical name, see Reno (disambiguation).

Reno is a city of United States of America, the county seat of Washoe County, in the State of Nevada.

To know

Reno is steeped in rich, diverse and harsh history. This is where the historic Johnson-Jeffries fight took place and this is where Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable shot The Misfits in 1961, the last film completed for both of them (Gable died in 1960, after filming had finished but before release; Monroe died in 1962). This is where the railroad descends from the mountains from California to cross the Truckee River and begin the long journey east. It's hard to walk the streets of Reno without seeing the history of this dynamic city.

Most Renoites consider it all to start in 1859, when Charles Fuller built a log bridge over the Truckee River and began loading to cross it on the way to the California Gold Rush or return to Nevada for the "Washoe Rush. "in Virginia City. Fuller created a refuge for tired travelers to rest. It served meals at a price and created an opportunity for seekers to exchange stories and information.

The site of the city of Reno, named after the civil war general Jesse Reno, was established on May 13, 1868.

Since its inception, Reno has spread across much of the Truckee Meadows. Reno and Sparks (the latter a smaller adjacent town) now extend through this small valley that separates the mountains from the Sierra Nevada to the west and the vast desert areas of Nevada to the east.

The founders' profit characteristic may have occasionally plagued the course of subsequent Reno generations. Some Renoites claim that the Nevadians are simply freer in nature. Others think the city has repeated in the footsteps of the founders of the gold rush era. Certainly, the choices made today are what will determine the true nature of the community. Regardless, Reno enjoys a fairly decent quality of life with four seasons, winter and summer fun, a great university, and plenty of other entertainment.

Reno is located in northwestern Nevada, at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and serves as the urban center for a region that includes neighboring Carson City and the Carson Valley, the Lake Tahoe, the Pyramid Lake and the historic mining town Virginia City, home of Comstock Lode. Together with the city of Sparks, Reno is located in the Truckee Meadows and together they form the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area.

Competition in the last few years of the 20th century slowed down the gambling business in Reno considerably. As its center has been centered on gambling for 50 years, the center itself has suffered. The downtown has weathered the storm today and is getting better with projects like a baseball and entertainment district and several condo projects that have been completed despite the economic slowdown. Growth in the area continued thanks to its livability. Reno is working hard to build a different type of city for a greater variety of tastes, and keeping this in mind will help the visitor see the city with the right kind of eyes.

When to go

Reno is located on the western end of the Great Basin, an area that extends up to Salt Lake City that does not pour into the sea: the water is carried away only by evaporation. Average precipitation is around 180mm per year, with much of that occurring in winter in the form of snow. July is the hottest month, with an average high of 33 ° C, and January is the coldest month, with an average low of -7 ° C.

How to orient yourself

How to get

By plane

• 39.499167-119.7680561 Reno-Tahoe International Airport (IATA: RNO) (8 km southeast from the center of Reno). Reno can be reached by various domestic flights from all over the United States (those arriving from Europe will have to stop at New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or in other cities). The only international flight is the one with the Mexican city of Guadalajara.

To move from the airport to the center there are the following options:

• Taxi, at a cost of $ 17 15% tip
• RTC # 19, bus service active only on weekdays. Takes 25 minutes from the airport to the city center (4th St station). The bus stop is located at the north end of the central sidewalk, outside the baggage claim area. Follow the directional signs posted. $ 2 one way (or $ 5 for a day pass if you need to transfer buses).
• Shuttle services, Additional local shuttles (door-to-door and hotel shuttle) and intercity shuttles are available Lake Tahoe.  

By car

From California northern

Since Reno and the Sierra Nevada are popular weekend destinations for Northern Californians, traffic can be bad when arriving in Reno on a Friday night or leaving it on Sunday evening, especially in the ski season.

The direct path from Sacrament to Reno is the one via Interstate 80 on Donner Summit (2206m). This route sees a large amount of snowfall during the winter and in the winter it will be closed several times even for one day. Northern California residents also use the U.S. 395 from Susanville County, this highway is located at a lower altitude, has less traffic and is passable without any problems. Residents living in the Redding and Chico areas of California find this route safer and faster. If you plan to cross this or any other Sierra Nevada pass in winter, keep an eye on the weather forecast and always bring snow chains if you don't have all-wheel drive.

An alternative route is US 50 along Echo Summit (2,234m). This route follows the river from the Sacramento Valley and then descends into the Lake Tahoe basin. From there you can continue on US 50 to Carson City, and from there head north to Reno on US 395, or continue around the lake to Incline Village and alight at Reno on the Mount Rose Highway. This route is two-lane for only much of the route, and traffic can be heavy in both winter and summer, and winter maintenance isn't as good as on Interstate 80.

Passes through the Sierra Nevada south of the U.S. 50 are poorly maintained in winter (approximately November to May). And when they are open they are out of the way and potentially dangerous.

From Southern California

The route to Reno is via US 395. This route will take you along the Owens Valley to Bishop, past Mammoth Lakes, to Carson City and from there to Reno. The section between Bishop and Carson City crosses three passes up to 2,482 high. m where there can be moderately heavy snowfall during winter storms. In that case it would be best to take US 6 from Bishop on Montgomery Pass to US 95 which stays in much lower valleys with less snow. In Schurz, past Lake Walker, take the U.S. 95 north to Fernley, then I-80 west to Reno.

From Las Vegas

Don't be fooled by the fact that Las Vegas and Reno are in the same state - it takes about 8 hours of driving between the two cities. Take US 95 north to Fallon, then US 50 west to Fernley and Interstate 80 west to Reno. If you're not a fan of desert landscapes, boredom is a serious risk on this trip. Winter weather generally won't be a big deal on this trip, but don't count on finding food or fuel outside the major cities (Beatty, Tonopah, Hawthorne, Fallon and Fernley)

During the summer, the heat along US 95 can be tough on you and your vehicle. A much more convenient alternative to cooking in the car is driving at night. Numerous shooting stars and other astral phenomena can be seen in many of the dark stretches between the small towns along US 95 that you may miss in the scorching sun. Keep in mind that driving at night can be dangerous due to limited visibility from hills and mountains. Be sure to rest well before embarking on this journey.

From the East

The busiest route to Reno from the east is Interstate 80, which follows the old emigrant trail along the Humboldt River most of the way through Nevada, and so grades are generally easy. However, it does so at the expense of swinging well north of the Reno direct route. The US 50 is more direct, but traverses several large mountain ranges and therefore features some tight turns, steep slopes, and a few hairpin bends. Don't count on searching for food or fuel along US 50 outside major cities (Ely, Eureka, Austin, Fallon and Fernley).

On the train

• 39.5287-119.8115642 Reno station (In the city center on 280 N Center St and within walking distance of all downtown casinos). Amtrak serves Reno via the California Zephyr service between Emeryville is Chicago and stops once a day in both directions. The station is full-service, including an internal waiting room and a registered baggage service. Amtrak California also operates shuttle buses between Reno and Sacramento and connects to the Capitol Corridor, serving Northern California, e San Joaquins, which serves the Central Valley and several locations to the south. 

By bus

Intercity buses stop at39.5345-119.76163 RTC Centennial Plaza Transit Center located at 1421 Victorian Ave in Sparks, the airport, downtown Amtrak station located at 280 N Center St or other locations. See the lists below to find out where they are:

• 39.531-119.81534 Flixbus (Bus stop at Silver Legacy Casino along 5th Ave. Stop under the pedestrian bridge. If the road is closed, the alternative stop is diagonally at the Circus Circus garage at 145 W 5th Ave), ☎ 1 855 626-8585. Links from Las Vegas to Sacrament, for San Francisco, for Stockton and for Southern California. 
• Greyhound Lines, 280 N Center St (Bus stop located at the Reno Amtrak station), ☎ 1 775-332-2950. Buses travel primarily on Interstate 80 between Sacramento, Reno, Lovelock, Winnemucca, Elko, Battle Mountain, Wendover is Salt Lake City. Passenger transfer to Sacramento, Oakland or Salt Lake City to reach other destinations. there are also additional stops at Sparks is Carson City. Check the timetables. 
• Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe (RTC Washoe) Intercity, 4th St Station (At the north end of the path). Operates commuter buses between downtown Reno (along the S Virginia) and Carson City. 
• Eastern Sierra Transit (Bus stops at Reno International Airport and Centennial Plaza Transit Center in Sparks), ☎ 1 760-872-1901, ☎ 1-800-922-1930. Buses go south along US Hwy 395 towards Lone Pine in California, passing through Carson City, Mammoth Lake, Big Pine, Independence is Bishop. The buses operate with limited hours from Monday to Friday. Check your schedules carefully before using this option. 
• Sage Stage, 280 N Center St (Bus stop at Gate "D" of Reno-Tahoe International Airport), ☎ 1 530-233-6410. Buses go north along US Hwy 395 towards Alturas in California, through Susanville County, Madeline and probably in Modoc County (CA), in the region of Shasta Cascades. From Alturas there are direct buses to Redding (CA) e Klamath Falls (OR) along two other routes. From Reno they operate once a day on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with limited space. Book and check times carefully before using this option. 

How to get around

By public transport

Reno's public transport system, called RTC RIDE, is operated by Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission. The busiest route, bus no. 1, has been replaced with two services, RTC RAPID, a priority express bus with limited stops, and RTC CONNECT, the venue. RAPID travels 15 minutes or more forward most of the day through downtown Reno (a good starting point is the 4th Street RTC station at 4th and Lake) and along South Virginia Street (the main north-south route) to at Meadowood Mall. RTC RAPID should serve any tourist well for most shopping, dining and gambling needs.

Other must-know routes are # 11, which travels between downtown Reno and downtown Sparks, and the Sierra Spirit circulatory bus (7:00 - 19:00), which connects various downtown destinations along the Virginia corridor. Street to the Truckee River to the south and the University of Nevada, Reno to the north. In downtown Reno, all buses stop at or near the 4th Street RTC station at 4th and Lake St, where The Bus Book can also be found.

Fares can be paid on the bus in cash (exact change) or with a pass. All RTC RIDE passes are available at pass vending machines (as of March 28, 2011 day passes cost $ 4 at the station, if you buy them on the bus they cost $ 5. A travel fare costs $ 2, but asking for a transfer allows to travel on any bus in any direction for 1.5 hours from the time of purchase. All major casinos have a bus stop for easy access), available at RTC 4th Street Station and Meadowood Mall, and the ticket it can be purchased with cash, currency, debit or credit card (cash only if purchased on the bus).

By taxi

Taxis in Reno are numerous, efficient and comfortable. At the airport, downtown or near major casinos they should be very easy to find, in other places you should expect to call to arrange pickup.

• Reno-Sparks Cab Co, ☎ 1 775-333-3333. 
• Whittlesea - Checker Taxi, ☎ 1 775-322-2222. Radio communications to ensure timely service. 
• Yellow Cab, ☎ 1 775-355-5555. 

By car

Reno is served by two highways: I-80 which runs east to west and US 580 (formerly 395) which runs north to south. Surrounding the Truckee Meadows Valley is the McCarran Blvd bypass. The main commercial thoroughfare is Virginia Street, which runs north to south through downtown Reno. Major east-west routes include Moana Lane, Plumb Lane, Mill Street, Second Street, Fourth Street and Sixth Street. Major routes running north to south in Reno include Keystone Avenue, Lakeside Drive, Wells Avenue, and Kietzke Lane.

Car rentals

Nearly all national car rental agencies serve Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Note that several agencies do not have fleets on the airport property. In particular, the Enterprise fleet is 1.6 km away from the terminal. However, the terminal includes an Enterprise service counter offering free shuttle service during business hours, taxi vouchers, and a pickup hotline for after hours drop-offs.

What see

Reno is an interesting city, with many things to do and see day and night; many attractions that should be considered "not to be missed" are within a 30-60 minute drive from the city. Therefore, renting a car is a good idea when visiting Reno.

In the city

• 39.521-119.8131 Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W Liberty St, ☎ 1 775-329-3333, @[email protected]. Adults: $ 10; reduced: $ 8; children: $ 1. Wed and Fri-Sun 10: 00-18: 00; Thu 10: 00-20: 00. The Nevada Museum of Art was designed by Will Bruder and opened in 2003. It hosts national and international traveling exhibits as well as smaller exhibits of regional significance. It is the only accredited art museum in Nevada.  
• 39.524163-119.8162682 Wingfield Park, 2 S Arlington Ave (Along the Truckee River, a few blocks from the casino area), ☎ 1 775-825-9255. 5:00-22:00. Wingfield Park offers an amphitheater with regular performances during the summer months, a year-round kayaking park and many pleasant places to sit and watch the world go by on any day of the week, virtually any time of day. Home to the annual events, the Reno River Festival, held in May, and the Artown Festival, held from July 1st to 31st. 
• 39.5222-119.813 Washoe County Library (Washoe County Library), 301 S Center St, ☎ 1 775-327-8300. Free admission. Mon-Fri 10: 00-18: 00; Sat-Sun 10: 00-14: 00. The Reno library was designed by an architect who wanted to set it in a park. There wasn't enough land available for both a park and a library, so he brought the park inside the building. This library is an excellent example of 1960s-inspired architecture that stands the test of time and is worth a visit just to see the innovative treatment of the periodicals section in the basement.  
• 39.51444-119.827444 California Avenue (It is located within walking distance of the casino area in the center). This area has small shops and restaurants and offers a pleasant setting for a meal. 
• 39.544192-119.8163975 University of Nevada-Reno. An ideal place for a leisurely stroll, the university campus layout was inspired by Jefferson's University of Virginia. Visitors will find a park-like setting with a variety of architectural styles and the Fleischmann Planetarium. Guided walking tours are available by reservation at 1 775-784-4700.  
• 39.545614-119.8242376 Rancho San Rafael Park, 1595 N Sierra St (A few blocks west of the north end of the University), ☎ 1 775-785-4512. 8:00-21:00. This 2.3 km² county park is home to the Arboretum, the Wilbur D. May Museum and the Great Basin Adventure children's attraction. This is the venue for the Reno Balloon Race, held every year in late summer-early autumn.  
• 39.51833-119.80327 S Wells Avenue (Take bus 19 from the center). A local neighborhood with a decidedly Latin flavor that offers unique shops and restaurants and generally winds its way into the early evening hours. 
• 39.53494-119.753518 Victorian Square (Victorian Square) (It is located in the center of Sparks). The square is home to casinos, restaurants, a cinema and several redevelopment projects under construction. Home to the best Rib Cookoff in the West every summer. 
• 39.521841-119.832989 Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Dr (Located on the south bank of the Truckee River and accessible from downtown along Riverside Drive), ☎ 1 775-334-2270. 7:00-18:00. Idlewild park is home to Reno's Municipal Rose Garden, as well as a seasonal park for kids, a driving range (the type of exercise, not the type of golf), a skate park, and various walking paths.  
• 39.525712-119.80857610 State Automobile Museum (National Automobile Museum), 10 S Lake St, ☎ 1 775-333-9300, @[email protected]. Adults: $ 12; seniors: $ 10; boys: $ 6; free for children under 6 years. Mon-Sat 9: 30-17: 30; Sun 10: 00-16: 00. Here you will see more than 200 mind-blowing cars with authentic street scenes and sounds. Facades bring displays to life; a hardware store here, a cinema there accompanying artifacts from every era. Return within the day with receipt.  

Sport events

• 39.54507-119.8183111 Nevada Wolf Pack, Lawlor Events Center, 15th and Virginia, ☎ 1 775-348-PACK (7225) (select option 2). Mon-Fri 10: 00-17: 00. Sports of the University of Nevada consist of competing in five men's sports, 10 women's and one rifle shooting sport, mainly in the Mountain West Conference. As with most major universities, the most popular sports are men's soccer and basketball. The Wolf Pack's rivalry with its sister campus in Las Vegas, UNLV, is particularly intense. The main athletics venues are on campus, with the better known Mackay Stadium (football) and the Lawlor Events Center (basketball); the latter also houses the main ticket office for all the Wolf Pack sports.  
• 39.52871-119.809312 Reno Aces, 250 Evans Ave (At Greater Nevada Field), ☎ 1 775-334-7000. $8-35. Minor League Baseball in the Pacific Coast League is one of two US-based leagues that are a step below Major League Baseball. Aces are the best farming team of the Arizona Diamondbacks.  

The city had a professional basketball team in the G League, the NBA's official minor league, throughout the 2017-18 season, but then this team moved to Stockton, in California.

Events and parties

Tourism is Reno's main focus, and a number of annual tourism events take place in the Reno-Sparks area, mainly during the summer months.

Annual events

• 39.6631-119.87775 Reno National Championship Air Races (Reno-Stead Airport), ☎ 1 775-972-6663. In September. National Championship Air Races have become an institution for Northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts around the world. Each year, the event attracts 200,000 visitors to Reno-Stead Airport, attracting more than 86,000 unique fans. The event features six racing classes, an extensive static aircraft display and several military and civilian flight demonstrations. Reno-Stead Airport is a small regional airport about 10 miles north of Reno. 
• 39.54571-119.823576 Race of hot air balloons of Reno (The Great Reno Balloon Race) (Rancho San Rafael Park). In early September. 
• Warm August nights (Hot August Nights) (Throughout the city of Reno). In August. 
• Road vibrations (Street Vibrations). At the end of September. 
• 39.53494-119.753517 Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off (Victorian Square in Sparks). Labor day weekend. 
• Reno Rodeo, ☎ 1-800-225-2277. In June. 
• Reno is Artown, ☎ 1 775-322-1538, @[email protected]. Free admission. In July. Artown brings distinguished artists from around the world to Reno for music, art and theater performances throughout the city area. 
• Reno River Festival. In May. 

What to do

• 39.5265-119.77981 Grand Adventure Land, Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd St. Part of the Grand Sierra Resort, the Grand Adventure Land offers 4 go-kart tracks, a mini golf course and a swing ride. 

Casino

Casinos are the most common tourist attraction in Reno, and no city entrance would be complete without an overview of them. In addition to gambling, these properties offer a variety of dining and entertainment opportunities and shouldn't be overlooked.

• 39.531428-119.8156982 Circus Circus, 500 North Sierra Street, ☎ 1 775-329-0711, ☎ 1-800-648-5010, @[email protected]. Connected to Silver Legacy via skywalks. While this casino isn't highly recommended for its dining options, its circus shows and intermediate arcade are great attractions for families, so if you're traveling with children, keep them in check.  
• 39.529133-119.8145933 Eldorado, 345 N Virginia St, ☎ 1 775-786-5700, ☎ 1-800-879-8879, @[email protected]. $ 13 per person. Connected to Silver Legacy via skywalks, the Eldorado is a neon pink masterpiece with a variety of dining options, including Tivoli Gardens café, The Brew Brothers brewery-pub with live music on Fridays, Strada Italian Restaurant and more. The buffet is one of the best values ​​in Reno, 8 out of 10 for quality and spiciness.  
• 39.527503-119.8138594 Little Nugget Diner (Reno Nugget), 233 N Virginia St (Located along Virginia Street), ☎ 1 775-323-0716. Not to be confused with Sparks' John Ascuaga's Nugget, the Reno Nugget is a tiny casino that has a great bar with strong drinks and a classic "greasy spoon" serving the famous "Awful Awful" burger, which is a pretty burger. large served with a monstrous basket of seasoned fries. 
• 39.526729-119.8127425 Club Cal Neva, 38 East Second St, ☎ 1-775-323-1046, ☎ 1-877-777-7303. This property offers affordable gambling of all types and a variety of affordable dining options. This is the classic "Reno-style" casino not to be missed, especially for those who love gambling.  
• 39.488865-119.7937856 Atlantis, 3800 S. Virginia St. (Well served by bus 1 and located opposite the convention center, south of the center), ☎ 1 775-825-4700, ☎ 1-800-723-6500. $ 13. This tropical-themed casino resort offers a variety of dining options including a pizzeria with a real Italian pizza oven, a good buffet, and a steakhouse. The buffet is one of the best in Reno in terms of price and quality.  
• 39.497745-119.801457 Peppermill, 2707 South Virginia Street (Located south of the center, it is well served by bus 1), ☎ 1 775-826-2121, ☎ 1-866-821-9996. If you have been to Las Vegas and have seen Peppermill on the Strip, you may need to take a double look when you look at Reno's Peppermill. This is a large, well-appointed casino hotel with all the dining and entertainment options you would expect.  
• 39.522854-119.7792268 Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East Second St (Located near the Terminal from the airport. It is well served by bus 14, although it is recommended that you drive or take a taxi.), ☎ 1-800-501-2651. This is Reno's largest hotel-casino. It features a number of high-end luxury condos (starting at $ 245,000 and up to $ 1.1 million) that can be rented separately from the hotel via Reno Luxury Resort or Indy's Hotel Condos at the Grand Sierra Resort. The Hotel has a swimming pool and nightclub operated by Nikki Beach and many decently furnished standard rooms. You'll find a whole host of dining options including a Charlie Palmer steak, Dolce Enoteca and Restaurant and a shopping mall, movie theater, seasonal pool, arcade, bowling alley, and more.  
• 39.533-119.7589 John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue (Located on Sparks Victorian Square just minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport), ☎ 1 775-356-3300, ☎ 1-800-648-1177, @[email protected]. This is a large hotel-casino-resort. It features a great coffee shop, Rosie's Café, as well as the upscale Basque-themed Orozko Restaurant, Trader Dick's Polynesian Restaurant, The Steakhouse Grill, John's Oyster Bar, a recently refurbished buffet rotisserie, Gabe's Pub & Deli and Starbucks Coffee. Also regular weekly live music performances by local and national artists. The buffet is good but the price is $ 13 average.  
• 39.530455-119.81510310 Silver Legacy, 407 North Virginia St, ☎ 1-800-687-8733. $ 20 per person. This is the newest hotel-casino built in Reno and completed in 1995. Includes a mint print for making souvenir coins and numerous dining options including several lounges, an oyster bar, a steakhouse, coffeeshop, rum dueling bar of pianos and more. Owned, through a joint venture, by Gary Carano of Eldorado and Circus Circus corp. Buffet quality 6 out of 10.  

Climbing

The granite walls around the city of Reno offer fantastic rock climbing spots for experienced climbers, such as Donner Pass and Big Chief near Lake Tahoe. For those who are less experienced, or just want to stay indoors, there are also three climbing gyms in Reno that offer a good workout and a fun time.

• 39.52798-119.8144811 Basecamp, 255 N Virginia St, ☎ 1 775-398-5443. Adults: $ 17; children up to 14 years: $ 12; seniors aged 55 and over, students and active members of the military, EMT, fire department, police, sheriff's department, etc .: $ 50 for the big wall. 6:00-22:00. This gym is part of the Whitney Peak hotel, but is open to everyone and is the only one in the center. Basecamp has a small fitness center, 650.32 m² of bouldering walls on the inside and top rope walls on the outside of the building. Two of these top rope routes actually climb all over the side of the Whitney Peak building, making it the tallest artificial climbing wall in the world in the Guinness Book of Records, in fact it is 50 meters high. 
• 39.51551-119.7849512 Mesa Rim, 970 Harvard Way, ☎ 1 775-507-4255. Day pass: $ 19; reduced students, firefighters, first responders, military, EMT and police: $ 16. Mon-Fri 6: 00-22: 00; Sat-Sun 8: 00-20: 00. This is Reno's newest and largest climbing gym. There are bouldering walls, top ropes, and lead walls, as well as a fitness center and yoga studio. 
• 39.5473-119.7836813 Rocksport, 1901 Silverada Blvd, ☎ 1 775-352-7673, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri 10: 00-22: 00; Sat-Sun 10: 00-20: 00. The first climbing hall in Reno, this site boasts 696.77 m² of land, 11 meters of top rope, lead walls and bouldering walls. All indoor, very suitable for families. 

Kayak

In Reno, kayaking can be practiced at Wingfield Park. Nearby you can book equipment rental and outdoor adventures.

Mountain Bike

The open desert terrain that surrounds much of the city of Reno, especially to the northwest, offers great mountain biking. Mount Peavine has many trail networks that are a biker's paradise, most single-track and most technical. Many cyclists set out near Rancho San Rafael Park to access the Peavine trails. Beware, however, as there are often gun-happy residents firing away, not always sober, farther into government lands; also make sure you bring plenty of water, as the desert heat can be quite oppressive. Find more information in books like Mountain Biking Reno & Carson City: Best Trails by R.W. Miskimins. Nearby areas, such as the Lake Tahoe, offer even more for mountain bikers, such as Tahoe's famous Flume Trail.

Road cycling

There is a pretty good bike path along the Truckee River that stretches from the eastern edges of Sparks to the western limits of Reno and beyond. The section within the city limits is fun and easy for riders of any level, but it's really just a section of the Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway which, once completed, will start from Lake Tahoe until you get to Pyramid Lake: 186.68 km in total.

Excursions

Reno and the surrounding areas have thousands of miles of hiking trails, ranging from park walks to wild mountain hikes. Washoe County maintains a guide called Truckee Meadows Trails, although this is not complete for all trails in the region.

• Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, just north of the University of Nevada campus, contains a variety of trails for different skill levels. The paths of the arboretum are easily passable. For a moderate hike, the Evans Creek Trail runs in a loop on either side of the eponymous creek canyon. There is also "the N", a huge whitewashed landmark located on the side of a hill at the north end of the park. Two paths lead to the N: a longer but easier path from the side, or a harder straight from the base of the hill.

"Burning Man" Festival

Reno is the closest major city to Black Rock City, where the "Burning Man" festival takes place. Many burners pass through Reno on the way to Black Rock City, and many Reno businesses stock up on stoves, extra water, and camping supplies during Burning Man week. Some hotels offer festival discounts reserved for travelers staying overnight in Reno. .

Ski

Reno is a two-hour drive from several ski resorts. Here is a short list.

• 39.164455-120.23868814 Alpine Meadows, 2600 Alpine Meadows Rd, CA.  
• 39.329167-119.88583315 Mount Rose (Mount Rose), Mount Rose Highway. The closest ski resort to Reno. This resort sits at an altitude of 2,500 meters, has a great layout and an impressive variety of terrain for no more than 457.20m of elevation gain from the base.  
• 38.9353-119.9416 Heavenly Valley (Mountains above Carson Valley along Highway 207). Views of the lake on one side (you are literally skiing over the casinos at the south end of the lake) and the desert valleys and fresh snow on the other side. Huge amount of land that claims to have the largest snowmaking system in the west.  
• 39.30444-120.3358317 Sugar Bowl (Interstate 80 just above Donner Lake). Two basic areas with a small village in between and a vast network of land.  
• 39.254-119.92418 Diamond Peak (Incline Village, north of Lake Tahoe). It is possible to ski above Lake Tahoe through a well-structured network of trails. There are carpet loading lifts, so be prepared for a weird boarding experience. Small, family-friendly resort.  
• 39.196-120.23519 Squaw Valley (Interstate 80 west to Truckeethen take Highway 89 South). Questo leggendario resort ospita il leggendario KT22 e ha ospitato le Olimpiadi invernali del 1960.  

Shopping

Esplorate il Truckee River Arts District che vi darà un'esperienza diretta del rinascimento urbano del centro di Reno nel XXI secolo. Ci sono due principali centri commerciali e ristoranti nel distretto:

• Area Riverwalk. L'estremità nord del distretto Riverwalk di Reno si snoda lungo il bellissimo fiume Truckee di Reno. La maggior parte dell'attività di vendita al dettaglio su questa estremità si trova lungo First Street tra Lake St. (est) e Arlington St. (ovest). Quest'estremità del quartiere presenta gallerie, caffetterie, ottimi ristoranti tra cui un birrificio, un ristorante francese e persino un cinema. Il rinomato Truckee River Whitewater Park di Reno scorre direttamente attraverso quest'area offrendo ai visitatori attività all'aperto ancora più avventurose nel contesto urbano del centro di Reno. Il noleggio di kayak e gommoni effettuato da Tahoe Whitewater Tours ( 1 800-442-7238) è disponibile al parco di Wingfield, situato nella zona 1° e ad Arlington Street.
• Area CalAve. CalAve è l'area del Truckee River Arts District che corre lungo California Avenue. Questa zona costituisce il confine più meridionale del distretto e sta rapidamente diventando il principale quartiere commerciale, dei ristoranti, dei divertimenti e degli affari di Reno. CalAve è un posto imperdibile con punti salienti come il Chocolate Bar, un luogo alla moda per sorseggiare bevande alcoliche e analcoliche al cioccolato mentre assaggiate dolci che creano dipendenza come i loro tartufi al peperoncino. Godetevi una fetta della famosa pizza gourmet di Blue Moon o gustate vino, formaggi e altre specialità per il pranzo al Cheese Board. Le opzioni di vendita al dettaglio su CalAve soddisferanno l'acquirente serio offrendo una varietà di negozi di abbigliamento, scarpe e decorazioni per la casa di lusso.
• 39.4742-119.7821 Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood Mall Cir, ☎ 1 775-827-8450.  
• 39.4045-119.75052 The Summit, 13925 S Virginia St, ☎ 1 775-853-7800.  

How to have fun

Night clubs

• 39.524506-119.7803261 LEX Nightclub, 2500 East Second St (Presso il Grand Sierra Resort e Casino), ☎ 1 775-789-5399, @[email protected]. 9:00-16:00. LEX dispone di tre bar completi, 33 tavoli VIP e servizi di lusso. La discoteca presenta anche nove intricati lucernari, un sistema di illuminazione da 2 milioni di dollari e una piscina coperta per adulti parzialmente coperta da una pista da ballo in vetro, creando l'illusione di ballare sull'acqua. 
• 39.43914-119.763142 Flowing Tide Pub (Si trova tra 10580 North McCarran Boulevard e 465 South Meadows Parkway). 
• 39.53052-119.81013 Reno Jazz Club, 302 East 4th St, ☎ 1 775-322-5011. 
• 39.525098-119.8166484 Se7en Teahouse and Bar, 100 N Arlington Ave. 
• 39.524877-119.8161665 Sierra Tap House, 253 W 1st St (Lungo Truckee Riverwalk), ☎ 1 775-322-7678. 
• 39.531116-119.8095616 The Depot, 325 E 4th St, ☎ 1 775-737-4330. Lun-Gio 11:00-22:00; Ven-Sab 11:00-2:00; Dom 11:00-21:00. Birrificio-distilleria artigianale e ristorante con 6 tipi di birra e 4 tipi di liquori. 
• 39.513736-119.8068627 The Z Bar, 1074 South Virginia St, ☎ 1 775-348-1723. 
• 39.53879-119.820018 1145 Seminary Ave, ☎ 1 775-220-8485. 
• 39.47621-119.789939 Great Basin Brewery, 5525 S. Virginia St., ☎ 1 775-284-7711. Dom-Lun 11:00-21:00; Mar-Sab 11:00-22:00. Birreria, distilleria e ristorante. 

Where to eat

Una cosa che i Renoiti sanno è il cibo! Date un'occhiata ad alcuni di questi luoghi fantastici:

Average prices

• 39.541442-119.7163661 Peg's Glorified Ham 'n' Eggs, 420 S Sierra St (In centro), ☎ 1 775-329-2600. $8-15. 6:30-14:00. Il locale è sempre pieno a colazione, ma vale la pena aspettare. Un locale preferito. In realtà ce ne sono cinque a Reno, gli altri quattro sono i seguenti: al 196 Lemmon Dr (North Reno), al 6300 Mae Anne Ave (West Reno), al 720 S Meadows Pkwy (South Reno) e al 1495 E Prater Way (Sparks). La posizione in centro è quella originale. 
• 39.52752-119.813832 Jim Kelley's Nugget Diner, 233 North Virginia St (Dietro al casinò Nugget), ☎ 1 775-356-3300. Sempre aperto. Qui è possibile mangiare i migliori hamburger del Nevada. 
• 39.52999-119.8223 JJ's Pie Company, 555 W 5th St, ☎ 1 775-786-5555. Sport, birra, pizza e altro. 
• 39.47139-119.808734 Blue Moon Pizza, 6135 Lakeside Dr, ☎ 1 775-825-1120. 
• 39.48703-119.797885 Pirate's Pizza, 180 West Peckham Lane #1100 (All'interno del centro commerciale di Reno), ☎ 1 775-828-0900. 11:30-21:00. 
• 39.53088-119.810146 Louis' Basque Corner, 301 East 4th St, ☎ 1 775-323-7203. 
• 39.52809-119.811127 Santa Fe Hotel, 235 North Lake St, ☎ 1 775-323-1891. Cucina basca in stile familiare. 
• 39.51382-119.805938 Silver Peak Brewery, 124 Wonder St (All'angolo tra Wonder Avenue e Holcomb Avenue), ☎ 1 775-324-1864. 
• 39.49768-119.801149 Island Buffet, 2707 S Virginia St (Al Casinò Peppermill), ☎ 1 775-826-2121. "La migliore colazione di Reno", e il locale è davvero fantastico. 
• 39.52993-119.8223110 Beto's Taqueria, 575 W 5th St, ☎ 1 775-324-0632. 
• 39.51198-119.8072811 El Adobe Cafe, 55 W Arroyo St (subito fuori S Virginia), ☎ 1 775-327-4422. $11-15. Dom-Gio 10:00-20:00; Ven-Sab 10:00-22:00. Sedetevi e gustate il cibo messicano. Locale di proprietà e gestione familiare. 
• 39.51003-119.8056112 Miguel's 1, 1415 S Virginia St, ☎ 1 775-322-2722. circa $ 10. Mar-Gio 11:00-21:00; Ven-Sab 11:00-22:00; Dom 12:00-20:00. Ristorante messicano in funzione dal 1959 e a conduzione familiare. 
• 39.40632-119.7490313 Miguel's 2, 13901 S Virginia St, ☎ 1 775-851-0500. circa $ 10. Mar-Gio 11:00-21:00; Ven-Sab 11:00-22:00; Dom 12:00-20:00. 
• 39.5258-119.7992614 Dish Cafe, 885 Mill St, ☎ 1 775-348-8264. 

Where stay

Oltre agli hotel elencati qui sotto, anche la maggior parte dei principali casinò di Reno sono hotel e casinò resort. Vedere anche la sezione Casino.

Moderate prices

• 39.536012-119.8059681 Days Inn, 701 East 7th St, ☎ 1 775-786-4070. 
• 39.537922-119.8026192 Motel 6 Reno - Livestock Events Center, 866 N Wells Ave, ☎ 1 775-786-9852, fax: 1 775-786-3162. 
• 39.505411-119.8040813 Motel 6 Reno - Virginia Plumb, 1901 S Virginia St, ☎ 1 775-827-0255, fax: 1 775-827-4728. 
• 39.52819-119.8358734 Motel 6 Reno West, 1400 Stardust St, ☎ 1 775-747-7390, fax: 1 775-747-4527. 

Average prices

• 39.507615-119.7785095 Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel, 1981 Terminal Way, ☎ 1 775-348-6370, ☎ 1-800-648-3525, fax: 1 775-348-9722. 
• 39.504842-119.7839376 Comfort Inn & Suites Reno Airport, 1250 East Plumb Ln (Dista 1,609 km dall'Aeroporto Internazionale di Reno-Tahoe), ☎ 1 775-682-4444, fax: 1 775-682-4445. 
• 39.464345-119.7848677 Courtyard Reno, 6855 South Virginia St, ☎ 1 775-851-8300, fax: 1 775-851-8311. 
• 39.439696-119.7622148 Residence Inn Reno, 9845 Gateway Dr, ☎ 1 775-853-8800, fax: 1 775-853-8805. 
• 39.493791-119.7980519 Vagabond Inn Executive Reno, 3131 S. Virginia St, ☎ 1 775-825-7134, fax: 1 775-825-3096. Check in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. 
• 39.528-119.81410 Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N Virginia St, ☎ 1 775 398-5400, @[email protected]. Check in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00.  

Safety

How to keep in touch

• 39.52584-119.814558 Reno Tahoe Visitor Center, 135 N Sierra St (All'interno della Home Means Nevada. Parcheggiate nel garage all'angolo tra la 1° e Sierra e il centro visitatori vi convaliderà il parcheggio). 10:00-18:00. Chiuso durante le festività principali. Raccogliete guide, opuscoli e mappe per le aree di Reno, Sparks e del Lago Tahoe. 

Around

A livello regionale, Reno offre una varietà di attrazioni difficili da battere. Queste attrazioni sono migliori durante la primavera, l'estate e l'inizio dell'autunno, poiché l'inverno nella zona ne rende la maggior parte chiusa. Reno è fredda in inverno, quindi se la visitate durante la stagione invernale, cercate le località sciistiche per intrattenervi durante il giorno.

• Ci sono diverse aree sciistiche di livello mondiale a un'ora di auto da Reno, tra cui Squaw Valley (sede delle Olimpiadi invernali del 1960), Heavenly e Alpine Meadows.
• L'ingresso orientale del Yosemite National Park si trova 241 km a sud di Reno (lungo la US395 per la California 120; concedersi almeno 3 ore) ed è generalmente molto meno affollato degli ingressi occidentali. Eccellenti escursioni in giornata con zaino in spalla si possono fare intorno a Tuolomne Meadows e Dana Pass prima di scendere nella più affollata Yosemite Valley. Tuttavia, fate attenzione a questo ingresso se soffrite di mal di montagna: l'ingresso del parco si trova a quasi 3.000 m di altezza.
• Washoe Valley. La Washoe Valley è una valle molto pittoresca situata a circa 30 minuti d'auto a sud di Reno (US-395) e presenta due grandi parchi regionali da non perdere: il Bower's Mansion e il parco di Davis Creek. Il parco di Davis Creek presenta il torrente con lo stesso nome e un grande stagno per il pattinaggio su ghiaccio invernale (condizioni permettendo), nonché un fantastico accesso alle montagne della Sierra Nevada (si trova alla base). Dispone di campeggi e docce. Bower's Mansion è un parco con una piscina aperta in estate e la villa che è l'omonimo parco. I tour della villa sono disponibili tutto il giorno in estate e ne vale la pena, raccontando la storia dell'arricchimento e dell'eventuale tragica caduta di una famiglia che l'ha resa ricca a Comstock Lode. La Washoe Valley ospita anche il Washoe Lake State Park. Negli anni in cui il lago è pieno, questo parco offre un attracco per le barche e alcuni dei migliori windsurf che si possano trovare, oltre a campeggi e alcuni paesaggi fantastici.
• Virginia City. Sede del Comstock Lode, una volta era la città più grande situata tra Denver is San Francisco. È un distretto storico che può essere raggiunto da Reno tramite Geiger Grade (Hwy 341, a est da Mt Rose Junction a sud della città) o Mound House appena a est di Carson City (anche tramite Hwy 341) Se non vi sentite a vostro agio con la guida in montagna potrebbe valere la pena passare del tempo a Carson City. Vale la pena bere un drink in uno dei suoi famosi saloon (uno popolare è Bucket of Blood, altri abbondano), passeggiare per la storica C Street, passeggiare per il suo cimitero e, se siete appassionati di treni, prendere il treno turistico V&T (e scoprirete di più sugli sforzi in corso per ricreare il percorso originale di questa storica ferrovia a corto raggio).
• Carson City. Dalla sua fondazione questa città doveva essere la capitale del Nevada. La storica zecca di Carson City è ora sede del Museo Statale del Nevada, con mostre che trattano di tutto, dalla vita preistorica dei nativi al boom minerario del Vecchio West fino ai giorni nostri. Lo State Capitol Complex è un luogo ideale per una passeggiata e uno sguardo all'interno della storia politica e del funzionamento dello stato, specialmente nelle primavere degli anni dispari, quando la legislatura è in sessione. Un giro tra le dimore storiche e le personalità alle loro spalle si può fare seguendo le strisce blu sui marciapiedi, partendo dal centro. Il Brewery Arts Centre offre spettacoli di teatro, musica dal vivo e arti visive per tutta la settimana.
• Lake Tahoe. Condiviso con la California, questo lago alpino presenta acque fredde e cristalline e una varietà di attrazioni tra cui il peschereccio con la ruota a pale MS Dixie, il castello di Vikingsholm e il casinò e centro turistico di South Lake Tahoe / Stateline. Altre cose importanti da vedere e da fare includono la pittoresca cittadina californiana di King's Beach, oltre alle spiagge e ai parchi di Crystal Bay, Zephyr Cove e altro ancora. A 45 minuti da Reno tramite Hwy 431, c'è la Mount Rose Highway; con un viaggio meno insidioso attraverso Carson City tramite la Highway 50 West, impiegando un'ora e mezza.
• Pyramid Lake, il secondo lago più grande del North America. Questo lago desertico presenta una varietà di interessanti formazioni rocciose dove è possibile osservare le grandi trote golarossa di Lahontan che sono in via di estinzione. Un luogo sacro per gli indiani nativi Paiute, è contenuto interamente nella Riserva di Paiute. È possibile pescare, andare in barca e nuotare, anche se si consiglia cautela per gli ultimi due (tempeste di vento casuali e correnti sotterranee smentiscono l'aspetto relativamente tranquillo che il lago di solito assume). Si trova a circa un'ora d'auto a nord di Reno, sulla Pyramid Highway, SR 428.
• La US Route 50, che passa attraverso il Nevada, è soprannominata la "strada più solitaria in America". Questa attraversa montagne e valli semi-desertiche e le storiche città minerarie di Austin, Eureka is Ely, poi, arrivata al confine con lo Utah, si trova l'ingresso al Parco nazionale del Great Basin.

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