Location: Sparks
Top Things to do in Sparks
Top Restaurants in Sparks
- 1. The Steak House at Western Village
- 2. Squeeze In - Sparks NV
- 3. Atlantis Steakhouse at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
- 4. BJ's Nevada Barbecue Company
- 5. Great Basin Brewing Co.
- 6. Pancho & Willie's
- 7. Great Full Gardens Cafe and Eatery
- 8. John A's Oyster Bar
- 9. In-N-Out Burger
- 10. Peg's Glorified Ham n Eggs
10 Things to Do in Sparks That You Shouldn't Miss
Along the Truckee River in the tranquil Truckee Meadow is fast-growing Sparks, Nevada, Reno's less flamboyant neighbor to the east. Although home to only one high rise casino, Sparks offers visitors other pleasures with live festivals and events in open air venues, a lively farmers' market, a multiplex theater and less pricey accommodations than its high-rolling neighbor. Its proximity to both Reno's casinos and Lake Tahoe makes Sparks a perfect destination for a Northern Nevada Vacation.
Restaurants in Sparks
1. National Automobile Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Offering more than 224 vehicles on display, this museum contains one of the greatest car collections anywhere.
Reviewed By orv m - Montecito, California
Nice selection of remaining Harrah's cars from brass era to 70's. Nicely displayed in 4 large rooms. For any car person, this is a nice museum
2. Sparks Marina Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Laura K - Vacaville, California
This is a great park, clean, well staffed with friendly people and well maintained. This is our second visit in a year, both for more than a month duration. Laundry room is clean and machines are newer and they work! Staff at the office are super helpful. Since this area is our home base-we are full timers-we will surely come back again.
Only issue is that there is a lot of construction going on around the park so it can be noisy, but that is not he parks fault. This is the best park in the Sparks/Reno area.
3. Greater Nevada Field
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 510 reviews
Greater Nevada Field opened in 2009 as the home to the Triple-A Reno Aces, top affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2017, the ballpark welcomed Reno 1868 FC, a professional USL soccer franchise and top affiliate of the San Jose Earthquakes. The Aces and 1868 FC share the year round facility, which includes a haunted house in October, ice skating during the holidays, and dozens of community events through the year.
Reviewed By johnhB6868AM - Chico
Greater Nevada Field, also known as Aces Stadium, by locals is more than a baseball field. Sure, you can see top notch AAA baseball and maybe a big name leaguer playing a few innings on a rehab assignment. But if you visit Greater Nevada Field on game night, you'll experience a lot more than the game. Within an easy walk from downtown casino hotels, this baseball complex is also part of the Freight House District, which offers great places to eat, hangout for a drink and even after game live concerts. It's a great change of pace from the casino scene during the spring and summer months.
4. Wild Island Family Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Wild Island boasts a multitude of year-round family fun including 36 holes of beautifully themed and landscaped miniature golf, a game arcade and redemption center, Sprint and Indy go kart raceways, and the Coconut Bowl that includes 40 lanes of bowling excitement as well as lanes for private parties, the High Ballocity interactive, three-level play structure, Pirate Cove indoor black light mini golf and challenging laser mazes, not to mention pool tables and Water Dogs Sports Bar and Grill, featuring two bars and more TVs than you can count.
Reviewed By Susan M - Warren, Michigan
They have kiddie pool, wave pool, water slides, like eight different slides, a pool for six to 10 year old that drops water from a huge bucket, and a lazy river. They have cabanas for rent, food and drink islands to purchase items. As a senior over 60, the cost is quite reasonable, ten dollars. Adults are 31.50. Young children are a buck. It was so much fun. I went for my grand nephew's birthday party. They have life jackets for those who may need them, like kids.
5. The Discovery - Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
The Discovery is a 67,000 square-foot, hands-on science and technology museum presenting interactive exhibits & temporary exhibitions.
Reviewed By cutr2000 - sacramento
Having endured visits to Children's museums in three of four time zones of the continental US, this one was a pleasant surprise. The staff are friendly, efficient, and obviously concerned with making the museum the place to be for inquisitive youngsters. The exhibits were clean, uncluttered, and with suitable explanations for all ages of kids. Ours found the IQ games room and the robotics rooms the most fun, and there are dedicated classrooms as well. The museum is small enough to cover in one day, and there is a central climbing structure for those mental breaks every child needs. Note: there are no food vendors in the facility. A lone vending machine provides snacks near the dining area.
6. Nugget Casino Resort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By dohmanj59 - Dallas, Texas
First of all, let me put this name out there...KEVIN BEDELL, so called Slot Shift Manager...you need to count your blessing that you are still walking after treating my wife they way you did Saturday evening..no one upsets her like you did. Your bosses will hear from me soon.
7. Sparks Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
The Sparks Heritage Museum boasts 4000 square feet of indoor exhibit space and an outdoor train exhibit consisting of a Steam Locomotive, a Caboose and a Pullman Business Car. Using artifacts to tell the story, the exhibits give a sense of the rapid changes northern Nevada has undergone, from ranching and mining to the introduction of the railroad and into modern times. Tours can be arranged by appointment.
Reviewed By Glen R - Washoe Valley, NV
We went to a seminar at the museum about the Virginia City "Duel that Never Was". It took a little over an hour and was very interesting and entertaining. The museum is planning on putting on a lecture the first Sat. of every month. After the first one, I can highly recommend them. Right now it's free. If you wish to tour the museum there is a $5 fee.
8. University of Nevada, Reno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Cheeseheadpgh - Pittsburgh
If you are looking for U of Nevada clothing and gifts - this is a great place to go for a wide selection. Easy to get to, close parking and prices consistent with the quality of the merchandise.
9. Rail City Casino
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Daniel A - Beijing, China
We were hungry and wanted to get a bite to eat. We were very near so we checked it out. I looked around the buffet and the reviews were spot on so we passed. The playing condition in the casino was not worth it at all so we left. What a dump.
10. Nevada Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
The Nevada Museum of Art is a museum of ideas. The only accredited art museum in the state, it is a private, non-profit organization supported by the generosity of its membership as well as by sponsorships and grants. Through creative programming and scholarship, the Museum provides the opportunity for people to encounter, engage and enjoy a diversity of art experiences. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm, late on Thursdays until 8 pm. The galleries, Museum Store and on-site restaurant Chez Louie are closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and national holidays.
Reviewed By Thomas V - Oakland, California
This is a gem of culture in this rather small town. Dedicated to art from the State of Nevada, the museum often has unusual expos worth seeing. And it is beautiful modern architecture. I love to visit.
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