Quick Summary:

  • 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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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Nevada Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

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3. Animal Ark

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4. Nevada Discovery Museum

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5. National Automobile Museum

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6. National Championship Air Races

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7. Reno Aces Ballpark

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8. Mt. Rose Ski Resort

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9. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

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10. Reno Riverwalk District

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11. Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

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12. Bartley Ranch Regional Park

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13. Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive

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14. Galena Creek Park

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15. McKinley Arts and Culture Center

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16. The W.M. Keck Museum

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17. Great Full Gardens Cafe and Eatery

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18. Reno Philharmonic

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19. Peppermill Casino

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20. 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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23. Grand Sierra Resort Casino

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24. Circus Circus Casino

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25. Wilbur D. May Center

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