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1. Nevada Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

2. Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
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3. Animal Ark

Animal Ark
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4. Nevada Discovery Museum

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Nevada Discovery Museum
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5. National Automobile Museum

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National Automobile Museum
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6. National Championship Air Races

National Championship Air Races
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7. Reno Aces Ballpark

Reno Aces Ballpark
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8. Mt. Rose Ski Resort

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Mt. Rose Ski Resort
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9. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
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10. Reno Riverwalk District

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Reno Riverwalk District
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11. Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
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12. Bartley Ranch Regional Park

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Bartley Ranch Regional Park
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13. Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive

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Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive
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14. Galena Creek Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Galena Creek Park
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15. McKinley Arts and Culture Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
McKinley Arts and Culture Center
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16. The W.M. Keck Museum

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The W.M. Keck Museum
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17. Great Full Gardens Cafe and Eatery

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Great Full Gardens Cafe and Eatery
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18. Reno Philharmonic

Reno Philharmonic
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19. Peppermill Casino

Category: Entertainment Near Me
Peppermill Casino
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20. Casino at Silver Legacy Resort

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Casino at Silver Legacy Resort
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21. Atlantis Casino

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22. Casino at the Eldorado

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Casino at the Eldorado
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23. Grand Sierra Resort Casino

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Grand Sierra Resort Casino
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24. Circus Circus Casino

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25. Wilbur D. May Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
Wilbur D. May Center
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Snuggled between the Sierra Nevadas and Lake Tahoe, Reno is called "The Biggest Little City in the World."
  • Considered a less glitzy cousin to its big and rich brother Las Vegas, Reno manages to pack a lot of fun and entertainment into a small town.
  • Reno is famous for its casinos and excellent nearby ski resorts.
  • National Automobile Museum is a car buff's delight with more than 200 vintage cars.

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