The historic sites and things to do in Reno delight history buffs. And any resident or visitor will appreciate a glimpse into the Littlest Big City’s storied past. Discover Reno’s roots in the Wild West at regional parks. Visit one of the area’s first school houses. Take historical tours of the city while interpreters deepen your knowledge and understanding for the Reno’s founding and development. Over the year, be sure to keep your eye out for special events that offer the opportunity to tour the historic homes in Reno.
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Downtown Reno is a vibrant and exciting area to visit, offering something for everyone. It's home to the famous Reno Arch, numerous casinos, great restaurants and bars as well as many cultural attractions such as art galleries and museums. There are also plenty of outdoor activities in parks and on the Truckee River. Whether you're looking for a night out on the town or some family-friendly fun, Downtown Reno has it all. The Downtown Reno Partnership celebrates, supports and promotes the Downtown Reno businesses that are actively creating vibrancy, foot traffic and increasing the quality of life of the downtown core. The Downtown Reno Partnership deploys ambassadors on the streets seven days a week to engage with residents and visitors.
Downtown Reno is a vibrant and exciting area to visit, offering something for everyone. It's home to the famous Reno Arch, numerous casinos, great restaurants and bars as well as many cultural attractions such as art galleries and museums. There are also plenty of outdoor activities in parks and on the Truckee River. Whether you're looking for a night out on the town or some...read more
Downtown Reno is a vibrant and exciting area to visit, offering something for everyone. It's...read more
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Based at the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa and open to the public, Bundox Bocce is a 22,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor fun zone with seven indoor bocce courts plus billiards, arcade games, Ping Pong, table shuffleboard and eight big-screen TVs for sporting events. The full bar serving drinks and food ranging from appetizers and salads to burgers, sandwiches and handmade Pittsburgh-style pizzas. Outdoors there are more...read more
Thing to Do in Reno
Cabela's is a familiar name to hunting and fishing enthusiasts and fans of the great outdoors who visit to buy gear for their adventures. But even the folk who know about the store might not realize all of the other attractions to be found there. There are taxidermy displays, an aquarium, an indoor archery range and even a kennel for your dog to enjoy while...read more
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Century Riverside Theaters is the spot to go in Reno for artsy films as well as first-run blockbusters. It is in a perfect location on Sierra Street right in downtown next to the Truckee River, and they validate parking for the nearby public garage. Unlike its sister theater across town, the Riverside still has stadium seating. There are also self-service ticket kiosks here. read more
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The Century Summit Sierra movie theater is not a huge facility, but is new, clean and friendly. It is in the upscale outdoor shopping mall at the base of the highway that leads up to Mt. Rose and North Lake Tahoe, so there are a few restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. Recent renovation has replaced all of the standard theater seating with luxury...read more
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a well-known name in the world of this particular combat sport. The Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies offer certified and professional instruction in this martial art and in self-defense techniques, wrestling, judo, mixed martial arts and more. Classes are available for all ages, and this includes children as young as 4. Instruction can also be provided for private events, group seminars and...read more
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Integrate fun, strength training and flexibility at Club Pilates and see your health and well being move to new heights. The wide array of equipment and levels of classes will target the areas that you want to improve at your pace with the extra support and encouragement from classmates. Individual classes led by a personal trainer are also available. If you find yourself passionate about...read more
Thing to Do in Reno
Integrate fun, strength training and flexibility at Club Pilates and see your health and well being move to new heights. The wide array of equipment and levels of classes will target the areas that you want to improve at your pace with the extra support and encouragement from classmates. Individual classes led by a personal trainer are also available. If you find yourself passionate about...read more
Thing to Do in Reno
You just touched down in Northern Nevada and need a way to get around. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has you covered. Enterprise has affordable options for renting a car, truck, SUV, moving truck or exotic cars like Teslas and convertibles. Making a reservation is easy, and Enterprise has locations all over the area. There's one in Carson City and one in Gardnerville; in Reno you can find...read more
The Basement in Reno
Downtown Reno
Thing to Do in Reno
Deep inside The Basement and down a neon-lit corridor is an indoor fitness experience like no other. Escape is described as a multi-sensory experience; under the glow of a blacklight or in darkness, Escape offers boxing and spin cycling classes for a workout you won't soon forget. With loud, wall-vibrating music and screens playing adrenaline-triggering videos all in a heated room, you're in for a...read more
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Once at risk of being demolished to make way for more university parking, Fleischmann Planetarium is now one of University of Nevada, Reno's crown jewels. It boasts a rare and unique modern digital projector for daily shows, changing hands-on displays in the exhibit hall and a science store with inventory ranging from telescopes to ties and more. Built in 1963 and listed on the National...read more
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The Galaxy movie theater at Legends Mall in Sparks is one of the newest and biggest in the area. It's got all of the latest technological innovations in video and audio for movie-goers to enjoy, such as IMAX, 3D IMAX, DFX Atmos and 3D DFX Atmos. The Galaxy also boasts reserved and luxury reclining seating. There are lots of restaurants and shops at this outdoor...read more
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Between Reno and Tahoe in the foothills below Mt. Rose is an area known as Galena, named after a mining camp–era community in the area. Galena Creek Regional Park is located where Mount Rose Highway hits the treeline and begins to seriously wind its way up the mountain. It offers a visitors center, hiking trails and fishing at Marilyn's Pond, and you can reserve facilities...read more
