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.
Nearing its 50th season, Reno Philharmonic Orchestra continues to have more than 30 performances each year spanning musical selections from classical to pop...read more
Reno's Riverwalk is a section of downtown that borders the Truckee River as the water travels through on its way to the state's interior. Visitors will find...read more
The Scheels sporting goods store at the Legends mall in Sparks offers more than just a retail shop for outdoor gear. The place is almost like a miniature...read more
South Valleys Library is not particularly large, but it is particularly comfortable and friendly. Large windows offer views of Mt. Rose and pristine High...read more
Sparks Marina is proof that you don’t have to leave the Truckee Meadows in order to have fun in the water. This is a city facility that offers access to a...read more
The Theatre is a new 250-seat performing arts venue in Reno, providing an intimate, professional setting for performances and presentations. The Theatre is...read more
The campus of the University of Nevada Reno makes for a nice day out. Explore the new student center, check out the knowledge center, stroll along tree-...read more
There used to be a casino in downtown Reno called Fitzgerald's, and embedded into the outer wall of that building that faces Virginia Street is a large...read more
In downtown Reno, the Virginia Street Bridge crosses over the Truckee River. Back in the city's heyday as the Divorce Capital of the World, it is said that...read more
A part of the Washoe County park system, Wilbur D. May Center includes a museum, botanical gardens, an arboretum and a museum shop. It's a delightfully...read more
Many riverside cities have riverside parks, but not many have a park as picturesque as Wingfield Park. Situated on an island right in the heart of downtown...read more
