Reno Destination guide
Known as the biggest little City in the world, Reno, Nevada, is a hub for tourism, casinos and multiculturality. The largest city in Washoe County, Reno occupies the Truckee meadows, as it is colloquially called, and is home to many tech companies, including companies such as Amazon, Google, and Tesla. Reno is fast-paced, has a multiplicity of cultures, all entwined and beautiful, and casinos that make time out from the many vacation homes in Reno exciting.
What are the top attractions in Reno?
When you are in Reno, there are a multitude of activities to be engaged with, whether it is going to the casinos or taking a trip to the parks and museums, or if you’re the type that likes to eat out, then the restaurants and bars will make your tastebuds sing songs.
Here are top attractions in Reno:
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park: A walk through a nature park can be the most refreshing thing anyone can do, especially after a long trip. Instead of staying confined to one of the vacation rentals in Reno, take a walk through the botanical gardens, and allow the beauty of colors serenade you. You can also feed the fishes at the Herman’s pond, feed hays to the sheeps at the Ranch house, and spend quality time with your friends and family at a reservable picnic pavilion. Also, with a disc golf course, you can rest assured that all you need for fun and relaxation is in one place.
Wilbur D. May Center: More than just preserving the life of Wilbur D. May, preserving the businessman, pilot, soldier, rancher and adventurer's passion, the Wilbur D. May Center gives your imagination a place to go wild and explorative. The parks and trails are perfect for long walks with the family. The Arboretum and botanical garden are places where the kids can get educated on natural science, and the entire family can bird watch and have fun.
What is the Weather Like in Reno?
The average weather in Reno varies considerably, depending on the season. Summers, from June 14 to September 15, are hot, arid and clear, while the winter is snowy and cold.
The temperature, over the year, varies from 230 F to 900F. When it gets low, during winter, the cold season that starts from late november to late february, the temperature rarely goes below 250F.
What are the best things to do with kids in Reno?
Kids aren’t left out of the excitement in Reno. Reno has a plethora of fun places for kids to go to, and exciting activities for them.
Truckee River Walk: The kids can walk the scenic trail where the kids can watch ducks swimming, watch people in kayak competitions, and even enjoy the scenery as they walk the paved paths.
Take them to the automobile museum to open their engineering and design skills: It can never be out of place for kids to have an educational and fun filled experience when in Reno. The national automobile museum features cars from different eras, with four galleries dispicting timeframes and cars previously owned by celebrities. The kids can also participate in the Name that Car Scavenger Hunt, where they can search for answers to questions as they explore the museum.
What are the best festivals and events in Reno?
Every city that bubbles with life always has events and festivals that bring people together, and help in sharing culture and lifestyle. Reno is no different. The best festivals for you to meet people, share culture and experiences in Reno, Nevada are:
Reno Jazz Festival: When music is involved, the world comes alive. Reno Jazz festival is where jazz music is brought to life as students from the University of Nevada compete in the three-day festival. You can also expect to meet some of the best jazz musicians from all over the world playing their harps, and serenading you to musical bliss. The students competing are judged by credible jazz musicians and enthusiasts. You can also take part in the jazz music workshop if you’re interested in knowing more about jazz.
Reno River Festival: Since Reno is close to the river Tahoe, it is only normal that there is a rival festival. The festival celebrates diverse culture, and usually has over 40,000 people who travel from different parts of the world to watch and cheer their friends, families and favorites at the whitewater competition. The festival also has local and international cuisines, sold by food vendors. You and the family can also go kayaking, yoga, and fly-fishing. The carnival atmosphere is artistic and exciting.
Where to find the best food in Reno
What is a vacation in Reno if there isn’t a place to get tasty meals when you need them. Here are some of the places in Reno where you can get the best meals.
Zeppelin: Located in South Reno, Zeppelin is where great food, amazing menu and drinks meets conducive environment. The menu is designed with multiculturality in mind. Whether it is the Crispy Squash Blossoms with baked basil leaves you want, or you only want a chicken drumstick, Zeppelin has got you covered. You can bring the children here too as there are provisions for them. And hey, if you are a vegetarian, the menu will wow you!
What are the best places to discover arts and culture in Reno?
The rich, multi diverse culture of Reno makes it a tourist attraction. You can find the best of Reno’s art and culture in these places:
The Nevada Art museum: The museum is one of the oldest in Nevada. Founded in 1931, the museum opens you to over 2000 artworks spanning from the 19th to 20th century. From the Carol Franc Buck’s collections to contemporary works of Andrea Zittel, Petah Coyne, Tim Hawkinson, and Lordy Rodriguez.
How to Get to Reno
Wherever you are, you can get to Reno by flying into Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). The airport is 4 miles from the main city of Reno, and from there (the airport), you can either hire a car, drive or take the bus on the RTC Ride network to get into town.