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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The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation of classical orchestral and choral music in the greater Reno-Tahoe area by bringing quality, affordable, live performances to intimate, local venues and providing an opportunity for accomplished, Tahoe-area musicians to display and develop their talents. Founded in 2005 by James and Nancy Rawie as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit musical arts organization, the Tahoe Symphony has a worldwide footprint, having performed shows around the globe, including Italy, Salzburg-Prague, Slovakia/Hungary, Southern France and more. Upcoming performances in the 2024 season include Red, White and Tahoe Blue, an upbeat showcase of Broadway, opera and patriotic music in July; the annual 9/11 Memorial Concert, honoring America’s finest in September; and the moving Holiday classic, Messiah, in December. Those younger than age 23 always get in free, and a senior’s discount is available for all shows. Tickets are available on their website.
The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation of classical orchestral and choral music in the greater Reno-Tahoe area by bringing quality, affordable, live performances to intimate, local venues and providing an opportunity for accomplished, Tahoe-area musicians to display and develop their talents. Founded in 2005 by James and Nancy Rawie as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit musical arts
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Pinnacle Wellness Spa takes an innovative approach to integrating spa treatments into your health activities. In addition to a halotherapy salt room, which improves your pulmonary system and more, the variety of therapeutic pods, beds, detox systems, biomats and chi machines can improve your immune system and help detox your body. To continue this improvement at home, Pinnacle Wellness Spa carries doTERRA oils, Univera supplements,...read more
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The largest performing arts center in northern Nevada, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts (PSPA) has been operating continuously since 1968. It hosts more than 100 events a year by its three resident companies, Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and Artown, as well as a variety of international tours and local programming. Since 1995 the center also has presented a series called Broadway Comes...read more
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Midtown Reno's newest local bar is actually a throwback. Press Start Arcade Bar combines nostalgic fun with a modern, friendly neighborhood bar offering craft beer and specialty drinks. It is an arcade (or "barcade") filled to the brim with classic coin-operated arcade games straight from the '80s and '90s. Alongside movie-themed pinball machines are all your favorite childhood games, from Pac-Man to Galaga to Street...read more
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Gear. Anyone who lives or plays in this area has some, whether it’s skis or snowboards for the resorts or backcountry, bicycles for pedaling through the forest or high desert, or kayaks for hours of paddling on the lakes and rivers. And everyone needs a way to haul that gear to their playground of choice. In Rack2Roam's 2,000-square-foot showroom, employees are eager to help people get the best...read more
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Offering gaming and dining, Rail City sits on the western edge of the Sparks Victorian Square area. With hundreds of video reel, poker and keno machines, there’s surely a machine that you’ll like to play in this two-room casino. A William Hill Race & Sports Book is here for you to bet on your favorite sports. Of course, there are a number of large-screen TVs...read more
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This county park was originally a working ranch, and the land was bought in 1979 for use as a public recreation area. It is a large section of land with some 600 acres of pasture and natural high desert terrain, along with about 25 acres of maintained lawn. Amenities of this park include walking trails, volleyball courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, recreation fields, horseshoe pits and...read more
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Reno has had several minor league soccer teams in the past, but the excitement has never been louder than now for the new Reno 1868 Football Club. The team was named by fans in a contest and made its debut in the United Soccer League in 2017, just in time for the 150th anniversary of the founding of the City of Reno (1868). The 1868...read more
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Reno Aces is Reno's minor league baseball team. Now a mainstay of Northern Nevada sports, the Arizona Diamondbacks–affiliated team plays the season at Greater Nevada Field, just east of Downtown Reno in the heart of the Freight House District. Through spring and summer, see the Reno Aces play teams from all across the western and central United States, pick up merchandise from the team shop...read more
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The Reno Arch that decorates Virginia Street in the downtown area is not the original arch, nor is it in the original location. But an arch of one sort or another has adorned the Biggest Little City since 1926, and it has become the indisputable and immediately identifiable symbol of Reno. So if you are looking for just one photo opportunity to prove to your...read more
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At Reno Axe and Social you can try axe throwing upstairs, while downstairs is the bar with games like pool, ping-pong, air hockey and Connect 4 basketball. Outside food is allowed, but drinks must be purchased on-site. You must be 21 to enter Reno Axe and Social.read more
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For more than a decade, Reno Bike Project has been dedicated to getting citizens on bicycles and making Reno a more bike-friendly place. Its main function is as a center for people to get together, learn about cycling and generate a community in Reno for bike lovers. Its shop on 4th Street just east of downtown is full of bicycles for sale or for rent,...read more
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Just south of the Truckee River near Wingfield Park is Reno Fly Shop, Reno's premier, locally owned specialty fishing store. Specializing in Northern Nevada's local bodies of water, Reno Fly Shop has an unrivaled selection of flies (including some developed by local tyers), rods, reels, waders and more fishing equipment chosen by the shop owners, local fishing experts themselves. The shop also sells apparel. Reno...read more
