What's There To Do In Reno?
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Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
Address: 1265 Deerlodge Road
Reno, NV
Phone: (775) 969-3111
Fax: N/A
Why go? The Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a number of animals from both native and non-native species. From April to October, the sanctuary is open from Thursday to Sunday. During the spring and fall months the sanctuary is open only on Saturdays and Sundays.
Directions: From I-80 E, take the US-395 exit. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto US-395 N. Take the RED ROCK RD exit. Turn RIGHT onto RED ROCK RD. Printable maps
Boomtown Family Fun Center
Address: Interstate 80 & Garson Road
Verdi, NV
Phone: (775) 345-6000, (800) 648-3790
Fax: N/A
Why go? Offers an arcade, miniature golf, and an antique carousel.
Directions: Take I-80 W. Take the GARSON RD exit. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. Turn RIGHT onto BOOMTOWN GARSON RD. Printable maps
Circus Circus Hotel/Casino
Address: 500 N. Sierra Street
Reno, NV
Phone: (775) 329-0711, Res. (800) 648-5010
Fax: N/A
Why go? Offers blackjack, roulette, craps, poker, 1700 slot machines.
Directions: From I-80 E, take the N SIERRA ST exit. Turn RIGHT onto N SIERRA ST. Printable maps
D. L. Bliss State Park
Address: 17 miles south of Tahoe City, CA on Highway 89
Phone: (530) 525-7277
Fax: N/A
Why go? Adjoining the famous Emerald Bay State Park, D. L. Bliss offers similar hiking and camping opportunities. Rubicon Peak and others like it within the park offer splendid views of the lake.
Directions: From I-80 W, take I-80 W/CA-89 S. Take the CA-89 SOUTH exit towards LAKE TAHOE. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. Turn LEFT onto CA-89. Printable maps
Eldorado Hotel/Casino
Address: 345 N. Virginia Street
Reno, NV
Phone: (775) 786-5700, Res. (800) 648-5966
Fax: N/A
Why go? Blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, 2000 slot machines.
Directions: From I-80 E, take the W MAPLE ST exit. Merge onto W MAPLE ST. Turn RIGHT onto N VIRGINIA ST/US-395 BR. Printable maps
Emerald Bay State Park
Address: 22 miles south of Tahoe City, CA on Highway 89
Phone: (530) 541-3030
Fax: N/A
Why go? The trails and campsites in Emerald Bay State Park offer unparalleled views of the lake and of the surrounding mountains. Accessible only by foot or by boat is the small fortress of Vikingsholm (modeled on ancient Scandinavian architecture), which was built in the 1920s by a wealthy Chicago widow. Trails also offer views of Fannette Island.
Directions: From I-80, take I-80 W/CA-89 S. Take the CA-89 SOUTH exit towards LAKE TAHOE. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. Turn LEFT onto CA-89. Printable maps
Fleischmann Planetarium
Address: N Virginia St between 9th St. and McCarran Blvd
Reno, NV
Phone: (775) 784-4812
Fax: (775) 784-4822
Why go? Movies and star shows daily. Every Monday evening, the planetarium hosts a "star talk" in which a staff member provides a survey of the stars, constellations, and planets currently visible in the night sky.
Directions: From I-80, take the N Virginia Street exit. Go past the Lawlor Events Center. Take the next right turn.Printable maps
Fun Quest
Address: 2500 East 2nd Street
Reno, NV
Phone: (775) 789-2000, (800) 648-5080
Fax: N/A
Why go? Arcade, bumper cars, laser tag, movie theaters, bowling alley.
Directions: Merge onto I-80 E. Take the US-395 exit. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto US-395 S. Take the E 2ND ST exit. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. Turn LEFT onto E 2ND ST. Printable maps
Harrah's Casino/Hotel Reno
Address: 219 N. Center Street
Reno, NV
Phone: (775) 786-3232
Fax: N/A
Why go? Offers slots, craps, baccarat, roulette, blackjack, poker.
Directions: From I-80 W, take the E 8TH ST exit. Merge onto E 8TH ST. Turn LEFT onto N VIRGINIA ST/US-395 BR. Turn LEFT onto E 2ND ST. Turn LEFT onto N CENTER ST. Printable maps
Heavenly Aerial Tram
Address: Top of Ski Run Blvd.
Stateline, Nevada 89449
Phone: (530) 541-7544 (in summer), (530) 541-1330 (in winter)
Fax: (775) 588-5517
Why go? Although the tram ride lasts only five minutes, passengers are carried to an elevation of more than 8,200 feet above sea level. Offers superb views of Lake Tahoe. Dining, hiking trails, and interpretive walks are offered at the top.
Directions: From US-395, turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-395/N CARSON ST. US-395/N CARSON ST becomes US-395. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-50. >From US-50, turn left onto SKI RUN BLVD. Continue SOUTH on SKI RUN BLVD until you reach the end.Printable maps
Idlewild Park
Address: 1900 Idlewild Drive
Reno, NV
Phone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Why go? Site of the City of Reno Municipal Rose Garden (peak blooming occurs between mid-June and August). Playground, volleyball courts, baseball diamonds, and picnic area also on site.
Directions: From I-80 W, take the KEYSTONE AVE exit. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. Turn LEFT onto KEYSTONE AVE. Turn RIGHT onto RIVERSIDE DR. Turn LEFT onto BOOTH ST. Turn RIGHT onto IDLEWILD DR. Printable maps
John Ascuaga's Nugget
Address: 1100 Nugget Avenue
Sparks, NV
Phone: (775) 356-3300, (800) 648-1177
Fax: N/A
Why go? Offers blackjack, roulette, keno, poker, craps, bingo, 1500 slot machines.
Directions: From I-80 W, take the ROCK BLVD exit. Turn onto N ROCK BLVD. Turn RIGHT onto VICTORIAN AVE. Turn RIGHT onto 14TH ST. Turn LEFT onto NUGGET AVE. Printable maps
Nevada Historical Society Museum
Address: 1650 North Virginia Street
Reno, NV
Phone: (775) 688-1190
Fax: N/A
Why go? The Museum owns an extensive collection of artifacts from the region's history. Exhibits cover everything from the earliest archaeological evidence to the present day.
Directions: From US-395, take the US-395 BUSINESS exit. Merge onto N VIRGINIA ST/US-395 BR. Printable maps
Nevada Museum of Art
Address: 160 West Liberty Street
Reno, NV
Phone: (775) 329-3333
Fax: N/A
Why go? The Nevada Museum exhibits art from a variety of movements and historical periods in addition to hosting traveling exhibits.
Directions: From I-80, take the E 8TH ST exit. Merge onto E 8TH ST. Turn LEFT onto N VIRGINIA ST/US-395 BR. Turn RIGHT onto W LIBERTY ST. Printable maps
Rancho San Rafael Park
Address: 1502 Washington Street
Reno, NV
Phone: (775) 785-4319
Fax: N/A
Why go? This heavily landscaped park is considered to be one of Reno's finest. Offers a playground, picnic facilities.
Directions: From I-80 W, take the E 8TH ST exit. Merge onto E 8TH ST. Turn RIGHT onto N VIRGINIA ST/US-395 BR. Turn LEFT onto W 15TH ST. Turn RIGHT onto HILLSIDE DR. HILLSIDE DR becomes PUTNAM DR. Turn LEFT onto WASHINGTON ST. Printable maps
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
Address: 407 North Virginia Street
Phone: (775) 325-7401, (800) 687-8733
Fax: N/A
Why go? Offers keno, 80 table games, 2500 slot machines.
Directions: From I-80 E, take the W MAPLE ST exit. Merge onto W MAPLE ST. Turn RIGHT onto N VIRGINIA ST/US-395 BR. Turn RIGHT onto W 5TH ST. Printable maps
Sparks Heritage Foundation Museum
Address: 820 Victorian Avenue
Reno, NV
Phone: (775) 355-1144
Fax: N/A
Why go? Collection of artifacts from the city of Sparks.
Directions: From I-80 W, take the KEYSTONE AVE exit. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. Turn LEFT onto KEYSTONE AVE. Turn RIGHT onto W 2ND ST. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto DICKERSON RD. Turn LEFT onto W VICTORIAN LN. Printable maps
Virginia City Cemetery
Address: North F Street
Virginia City, NV
Phone: (775) 847-0678
Fax: N/A
Why go? Burial place for the residents of the old mining town of Virginia City. Graves from as early as the middle of the 19th century.
Directions: From Reno head south on I-395, make a left turn (about 10 miles) onto Route 341. Printable maps
Way It Was Museum
Address: 113 North C Street
Virginia City, NV
Phone: (775) 847-0766
Fax: N/A
Why go? Collection of artifacts related to the history of Virginia City, the Comstock Lode, and the Bonanza period.
Directions: From Reno head south on I-395, make a left turn (about 10 miles) onto Route 341. Printable maps
Upcoming Events
July
Uptown Downtown ARTown
Date: July 1-31, 2000
URL: www.artown.org
Hot August Nights
Date: July 31-Aug. 6, 2000
URL: www.reno.net/august/home.shtml
August
Sparks Hometowne Farmer's Market
Date: Thursday evenings, June 15-Aug. 24, 2000
URL: N/A
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Date: July 18-Aug. 27, 2000
URL: www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
Hot August Nights
Date: July 31-Aug. 6, 2000
URL: www.reno.net/august/home.shtml
Reno-Tahoe Open
Date: Aug. 21-27, 2000
URL: www.renotahoeopen.pgatour.com
Nevada State Fair
Date: Aug. 23-27, 2000
URL: www.nevadastatefair.org
The Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
Date: Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2000
URL: www.janugget.com/ribcookoff.html
September
The Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
Date: Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2000
URL: www.janugget.com/ribcookoff.html
The Great Reno Balloon Race
Date: Sept. 8-10, 2000
URL: www.renoballoon.com
Virginia City Camel Races
Date: Sept. 8-10, 2000
URL: www.road-shows.com/vccrabout.html
Sierra Folklife Festival
Date: Sept. 15-16, 2000
URL: N/A
Street Vibrations
Date: Sept. 21-24, 2000
URL: www.road-shows.com/svabout.html
John Ascuaga's Nugget Amateur Open
Date: Sept. 25-29, 2000
URL: www.janugget.com/open/index.html
Great Basin Book Festival
Date: Sept. 29-30, 2000
URL: www.unr.edu/nhc/bookfest/2000/index.htm
October
19th Annual Great Italian Festival
Date: Oct. 7-8, 2000
URL: N/A
Reno Film Festival
Date: Oct. 13-15, 2000
URL: N/A
Celtic New Year Celebration
Date: Oct. 21-22, 2000
URL: N/A
Nevada Day Parade
Date: Oct. 28, 2000
URL: N/A
National Senior Pro Rodeo Finals
Date: Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2000
URL: www.reno.net/rodeo/home.shtml
November
National Senior Pro Rodeo Finals
Date: Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2000
URL: www.reno.net/rodeo/home.shtml
Wild West Stampede Buffalo Show and Auction Sale
Date: Nov. 10-12, 2000
URL: N/A
Reno's River Holiday
Date: Nov. 25-Oct. 31, 2000
URL: N/A
December
Sparks Hometowne Christmas
Date: Dec. 2, 2000
URL: N/A
