Location: Reno
Top Things to do in Reno
The 10 Best Things to do in Reno, Nevada (NV)
Nevada's "other" gambling and resort town, Reno is located in the western part of the state near the California border. What the city lacks in glitz or reputation it more than makes up for in attractions and amenities. There are first-rate hotels, golf courses and casinos to rival its southern counterpart and, also like Las Vegas, Reno has become a popular destination for families. Galena Creek Park offers nature trails that even young children can navigate, plus organized educational events for families.
Restaurants in Reno
1. National Automobile Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,760 reviews
Offering more than 224 vehicles on display, this museum contains one of the greatest car collections anywhere.
Reviewed By charlesdenises2015
Amazing to see old autos in such great shape. This was the largest auto collection that I have seen. I saw a couple of "firsts" like a gold plated Delorean, Elvis owned Cadillac, cars used in movies.. Allow about 2 hours to walk thru and see it all, so many, and some are one of a kind, signed, or other special detail.
2. Reno Air Racing Association
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By Janetg96A
Every September at Stead Air Field are the National Championship Air Races. It is a MUST DO event, at least once in a lifetime. Aircraft racing one another right in front of you. Six different classes of airplanes. Four race courses. The airplanes are never out of your field of vision. Jets and Unlimited aircraft roar by at 400+ MPH! Great static displays to walk around. Go into the pits to see the racing planes and talk with the pilots.
3. Truckee River Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,226 reviews
River walkway that affords views of the river and Reno.
Reviewed By MariaDabaghchian
The riverwalk runs along the north side of the river with some meandering where foot and mixed bridges cross to the island home of Wingfield Park. It is especially attractive in autumn late in the afternoon when the fall foliage and sunsets flame the glassy stretches of the river. Brief plaques provide fun historical context. Some of the Riverwalk is simply a broad sidewalk bordered by the river on one side and restaurants and shops on the other, but other segments run through parks and, indeed one end is at Idlewild Park, where those enchanted by their ramble can continue near the river. It is a remarkable blend of urban amenities (shops & restaurants) and a wild-land feel with waterfowl and human frolicking in the water in the summer. . In how many urban rivers can you watch folks trout fishing for their breakfast? Parking is available nearby. Homeless people do hang out and sleep rough in some places here, but the context is peaceful and tolerant, with "Reno Ambassadors" being a positive calming and inclusive presence.
4. Animal Ark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By 14gaiusg
This is a great place to visit - kids will love it as well as adults. It is also a great charitable organization that rescues and cares for wildlife. They provide a safe haven for injured, abandoned and otherwise non-releasable wildlife. They have visiting hours starting at 10am except in the winter. There is a picnic area and a gift shop which sells snacks, drinks, and ice cream, as well as a variety of souvenirs and novelty items. We enjoyed our visits there a lot. It was fun watching them feeding the bears. We tried to go early before the larger animals took their daily naps. It is a nice outing for the whole family, as well as a worthy cause for our donations.
5. Mt. Rose Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 359 reviews
Reviewed By AngelMM01 - Newport Beach, United States
Excellent ski area FOR ALL GROUPS, great prices for lift tickets packages. Close to Reno, 20 miles, I did not need chains that were great. Christmas season
6. Nevada Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 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 stephenfsnyder - Reno, United States
sometimes outstanding exhibits, including the one on lake tahoe was/is as good as it gets, also, the frieda exhibit tops, and the georgia o'keefe was very good...i usually go to the 1st thrusday event on thursday evening.... very fun social
7. The Discovery - Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (best known as The Discovery) is Nevada’s largest hands-on science center. The Discovery boasts 67,000 square feet of ever-changing exhibitions focused on science, technology, engineering, art, history and invention, all designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and the joy of lifelong learning in all who visit. The Discovery also regularly hosts featured exhibitions on topics ranging from rare monster-sized fish, to larger-than-life dinosaur fossils, to mind-bending puzzles, and more! The Discovery also hosts a number of engaging events series including Social Science, a quarterly adults-only science exploration series and Science Distilled, an informal lecture series curated in partnership with Desert Research Institute. The museum also offers seasonal camps for school aged children, museum overnights, school field trips, events specifically for teens, programming for early learners, and daily science demonstrations.
Reviewed By M5724QCsuec
The various levels of involvement for children is fantastic. They are engaged and enthralled with the interactive displays including history and science.
8. Peppermill Casino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,161 reviews
Reviewed By robertcT3871WV - Loveland, United States
If you like luxury rooms, a great casino, large mega screens on every wall in the casino with streaming views from around the world, you will be impressed. We recommend asking for a room in the Tuscany Tower. Beautiful red marble floors with an old Mediterranean/Italian style decor. Rooms have a small refrigerator with a tv that gets the same streaming views shown in the casino (video channels start on 65). Cafe Milano is our favorite - it is smoke free environment and has good sized portions of food too.
9. Atlantis Casino
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,013 reviews
There is non-stop excitement at this casino that features well-known games including slots, keno, table games and video poker.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We had a wonderful three day week-end at the Atlantis in Reno This is the first time we visited since covid. They do temperature checks at the door. They do have social distancing, hand sanitizers in place. Overall they try hard. I wish they did sanitize the slot machines a bit more between players, Overall, we had a wonderful time. Our room was delightful. We had dinner at Napa Bistro, the Steakhouse - which were both superb, and Sunday lunch at Purple Parrot. Service was good. We enjoyed playing the slots.
10. Reno Riverwalk District
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 414 reviews
Reviewed By Melissanv - Reno, United States
We are so happy living near the riverwalk. It's beautiful and there are a few nice restaurants and bars along the walk. We also love the century movie theater. We try to walk everyday and enjoy the river and watch kayakers.
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