Most people have a very specific type of activity in mind when they think of Reno attractions. Gaming and entertainment are the driving forces behind much of our history of tourism. But once visitors get here, they may be surprised at all the other things there are to do and see. Reno attractions do, indeed, include some world-class entertainment venues and vacation resorts. There's also the Nevada Museum of Art, the Fleischmann Planetarium and the National Car Museum. The University of Nevada's sports and arts programs provide plenty of opportunities for fun, and the Historic Reno Preservation Society and the Nevada Historical Society both offer opportunities to learn the interesting history of this area. Reno attractions aren't just for the enjoyment of tourists. Those of us who live here choose to do so for the quality of life we can experience in a community that offers both the warmth of a small town and the activity of a big city. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra provides more than 30 performances a year, or you can laugh the night away at Reno-Tahoe Comedy. If you're ready for an adrenaline surge, you can take on river rafting with Tahoe Whitewater Tours or the Truckee River Whitewater Park. At any time of day or night, we can find something fun to do. The fact that we can share these attractions with the rest of the world is just an added bonus. It is a real thrill to know that people come from all over the globe for a once-in-a-lifetime experience when this is the reality of our day-to-day lives. Seeing the town through others' eyes helps to keep the residents from taking the Reno attractions for granted.
Natural Reno Attractions
The notable Reno attractions aren't all centered around the city that humanity has built up. The Biggest Little City enjoys the bounty of nature in the forms of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the Truckee Meadows and the Truckee River. All important Reno attractions in their own right, these natural features are the perfect complement to the rest of the city's features, firmly positioning our community among the world's vacation destinations.
Bartley Ranch Regional Park offers a glimpse into the Western heritage of the Reno area, with 56 acres of pasture, trails, equestrian facilities, a covered...read more
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...read more
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....read more
West of the downtown area is a huge park with 49 acres of fields and ponds, two smaller kid-play areas, a skate park and a swimming pool. This is the site...read more
Based upon the extensive auto collection of casino pioneer Bill Harrah, this museum is nationally recognized and serves as a cornerstone of the educational...read more
As the only accredited art museum in the state, Nevada Museum of Art is a beacon of culture in the High Sierra. The permanent collections are extensive and...read more
Delve into the captivating world of bluegrass and traditional music through the Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association (NNBA). Envisioned to nurture a...read more
Reno and Washoe County boast a strong public library system, and each individual location is worth a visit in its own right. But if you stop by only one...read more
The largest performing arts center in northern Nevada, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts (PSPA) has been operating continuously since 1968. It hosts...read more
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...read more
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...read more
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....read more
