Guidebook for Reno
Food Scene
Homage
519 Ralston StSuper tasty croissants as in France! :-)
Two Chicks
752 S Virginia StPretty good local restaurant
Good coffee shop and also has a very tasty veggie burrito! Recommend.
Lots of space to sit inside and outside, hidden terrace on the back. Good for working on laptop.
51 lokale anbefaler
Coffeebar Reno
682 Mt Rose StGood coffee shop and also has a very tasty veggie burrito! Recommend.
Lots of space to sit inside and outside, hidden terrace on the back. Good for working on laptop.
Centro Bar & Kitchen
236 California AveTapas place, a little bit pricey but worth it.
The Pub N Sub
1000 Ralston St15 min walk from us, decent burgers and good pizza! Recommend.
The Blind Onion Pizza & Pub
3605 Kings RowNot far from our place, good pizza.
Taste of India
1255 Stardust St10 min walk from us, very good Indian restaurant.
BJ's
80 E Victorian AveVery good barbecue.
Shawarmageddon
501 W 1st StGood shawarma
Uchi
400 West 5th StreetGood ramen, big portions.
Icecycle Creamery
6147 Lakeside DriveGood handmade ice cream with interesting tastes + deli
Laughing Planet
650 Tahoe StMexican food, pretty good.
Beefy's
1300 S Virginia StGood burgers.
Wild Garlic Pizza & Pub
670 Mt Rose StGood pizza.
Casale's Halfway Club
2501 E 4th StLocal place, authentic, Italian cuisine. Good lasagna.
Good for breakfast, local restaurant chain.
26 lokale anbefaler
Peg's Glorified Ham n Eggs - S Sierra St
420 South Sierra StreetGood for breakfast, local restaurant chain.
Beto's Taqueria
575 W 5th StAuthentic Mexican food, great for lunch. Walking distance from us.
Great Full Gardens
555 S Virginia StGreat food, lots of choices.
Süp
669 S Virginia StGreat soups!
Bibo Coffee Company
460 S Sierra St.Great coffee shop, patio.
Too Soul Tea Co.
542 1/2 Plumas StThe only tea bar in Reno, has some coffee too, patio.
The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery
325 E 4th St Close to us, in an old railway headquarters.
Lots of food choices, right next to Galaxy movie theater.
21 lokale anbefaler
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
425 Sparks BlvdLots of food choices, right next to Galaxy movie theater.
Wild River Grille
17 S Virginia StNext to the river, a bit pricey but great food!
Beaujolais Bistro
753 Riverside DrFrench cuisine, very cozy
Casa Grande
1655 Robb DrGreat Mexican food, not far from us.
4th Street Bistro
3065 West 4th StreetGreat food and atmosphere; pricey.
101 Taiwanese Cuisine
400 W 5th StTaiwanese and some Chinese dishes, walking distance from us.
Sushi Lover
2010 Oddie BoulevardGreat sushi choices, walking distance from us.
Burger Me!
6280 Sharlands AveBest burgers we've ever had! :-) Highly recommend.
Two Chicks
752 S Virginia StOur most favourite Indian restaurant. Great food, tasty and very affordable buffet (11-3 pm every day, $9), attentive staff.
Royal India
575 Keystone AveOur most favourite Indian restaurant. Great food, tasty and very affordable buffet (11-3 pm every day, $9), attentive staff.
Beach Hut Deli (NW Reno)
5030 Las Brisas BlvdVery good pizza, think style crust. Our favourite spot in Reno.
8 lokale anbefaler
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1180 Scheels DriveVery good pizza, think style crust. Our favourite spot in Reno.
Casale's Halfway Club
2501 E 4th StGreat taste of homemade Italian food, cozy atmosphere.
Crawfish
1296 E Plumb LnGreat Chinese and seafood restaurant, not far from the airport.
Thai Lotus
6430 S Virginia StGreat atmosphere and food.
Not far from us, a hidden gem - very tasty Mexican food, big margaritas and handmade chips! Highly recommended.
Mi Casa Too
2205 W 4th StNot far from us, a hidden gem - very tasty Mexican food, big margaritas and handmade chips! Highly recommended.
Chinese Duck House
2960 S Virginia StTasty and affordable Chinese restaurant not far from Peppermill Casino.
Pho 777
102 E 2nd StVietnamese noodle soup restaurant, simple and tasty, cheap. In downtown Reno.
Great buffet with all-you-can-eat sushi and rolls, free mocha ice cream, and they have a la carte also. My favourite sushi spot
2 Tha Joint Sushi
160 Plumb LnGreat buffet with all-you-can-eat sushi and rolls, free mocha ice cream, and they have a la carte also. My favourite sushi spot
Wild River Grille
17 S Virginia StGreat location right at the river, tasty food but a bit pricey.
Parks & Nature
Tom Cooke Trail
7900 Sugar Pine CtNice not difficult trail, some hills, streams included. Very enjoyable.
Pyramid Lake
Stunning views.
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
1595 N Sierra StNice big park, recommend.
Idlewild Park
2055 Idlewild DrWilbur D. May Center
1595 N Sierra StDyreparken
1265 Deerlodge RdDonner Lake
Black Rock Desert
Lake Park
40 Coleman DriveSmall park, the closest to us, nice 10 min walk through neigbourhoods.
Whitaker Park
550 University TerraceSmall park, 10 min walk from us.
Nice park closeby, one can walk along the river also. Hosts Food Truck Friday event with lots of food trucks and spacious lawn sitting area.
45 lokale anbefaler
Idlewild Park
2055 Idlewild DrNice park closeby, one can walk along the river also. Hosts Food Truck Friday event with lots of food trucks and spacious lawn sitting area.
Close to us, nice walk around. Little art shops on the way to it too.
7 lokale anbefaler
Oxbow Nature Study Area
3100 Dickerson RdClose to us, nice walk around. Little art shops on the way to it too.
Wingfield Park
2 S Arlington AveNice little park in the heart of Reno.
Lots of ducks, a fountain and an easy short walk around the lake. Very enjoyable.
14 lokale anbefaler
Virginia Lake Park
2395-2435 Lakeside DrLots of ducks, a fountain and an easy short walk around the lake. Very enjoyable.
Nice little park right on the Truckee River. One can swim, launch rafts, inner tubes, kayaks.
Dorostkar Park
6331 Mayberry DrNice little park right on the Truckee River. One can swim, launch rafts, inner tubes, kayaks.
Nice park on Truckee River, there is an area to swim and one can also put in the tubes. Great views!
11 lokale anbefaler
Mayberry Park
101 Woodland AveNice park on Truckee River, there is an area to swim and one can also put in the tubes. Great views!
Great place to walk and enjoy the sights. Peaceful and quiet.
7 lokale anbefaler
Bartley Ranch Regional Park
6000 Bartley Ranch RdGreat place to walk and enjoy the sights. Peaceful and quiet.
Huffaker Park
1160 E Huffaker LnSmall park with a nice short lookout trail, great views of Reno.
Good for mountain biking and has some hiking trails too, a small creek and trees to give some shade.
Callahan Park
16036 Callahan RdGood for mountain biking and has some hiking trails too, a small creek and trees to give some shade.
Hidden Valley Regional Park
4740 Parkway DrUndeveloped terrain that is good for mountain biking and hiking.
Damonte Ranch Park
1950 Steamboat PkwyGreat neighbourhood park.
Great place to sit and enjoy the good weather or just walk around and get some coffee at one of the cafes on its bank.
41 lokale anbefaler
Sparks Marina Park
300 Howard DrGreat place to sit and enjoy the good weather or just walk around and get some coffee at one of the cafes on its bank.
Has disc golf. Its Outer Loop is a 2.6 mile heavily trafficked trail with beautiful wild flowers, rock formations. Mostly flat with a few hills.
Sun Valley Regional Park
5905 Sidehill DrHas disc golf. Its Outer Loop is a 2.6 mile heavily trafficked trail with beautiful wild flowers, rock formations. Mostly flat with a few hills.
A bit away from Reno, located at the foothills of Mt Rose, has lots of hiking trails.
7 lokale anbefaler
Galena Creek Regional Park
18350 Mt Rose HwyA bit away from Reno, located at the foothills of Mt Rose, has lots of hiking trails.
Davis Creek Regional Park
25 Davis Creek CirAway from Reno. Has a pond, one can hike and camp here.
Somersett Cityside Trail
Tom Cooke Trail
7900 Sugar Pine CtEvans Canyon Trailhead
North Virginia StreetEast Keystone Trailhead
2920 Keystone AveWest Keystone Trailhead
Keystone AvenueHunter Creek Trailhead
Marlette Lake Trail
Marlette Lake TrailDavis Creek Trailhead
On the way to Carson, close to Reno, has sunny lawn areas and lots of tall shade trees. One can get a tour of the mansion, but check the times and they also close for winter. There's also a seasonal outdoor pool.
Bowers Mansion Regional Park
4005 Bowers Mansion RdOn the way to Carson, close to Reno, has sunny lawn areas and lots of tall shade trees. One can get a tour of the mansion, but check the times and they also close for winter. There's also a seasonal outdoor pool.
Washoe Lake State Park
4855 Eastlake BlvdFlat area, great for walking and bird watching.
Not far from Fallon, surrounds Lake Lahontan. Nice sandy beaches and great for camping.
Lahontan State Recreation Area
16799 Lahontan Dam RoadNot far from Fallon, surrounds Lake Lahontan. Nice sandy beaches and great for camping.
Lahontan Dam
16801-16845 Karen RdA bit of a drive out of Reno, a very pretty one with open spaces, will take you to undisturbed ichthyosaur fossils and the ghost town of Berlin. One can camp there too.
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Nevada 844 A bit of a drive out of Reno, a very pretty one with open spaces, will take you to undisturbed ichthyosaur fossils and the ghost town of Berlin. One can camp there too.
Nice piece of history with well-maintained walking trails.
6 lokale anbefaler
Fort Churchill State Historic Park
10000 US-95 ALTNice piece of history with well-maintained walking trails.
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
Cool place to stop by, very well preserved.
Large state park with plenty of activities. The campsites are nice and very clean, have showers and restrooms. The lake is beautiful, with amazing views. Hiking trails surround the lake and a park and are very well maintained.
Cave Lake State Park
US Highway 93-Success SummitLarge state park with plenty of activities. The campsites are nice and very clean, have showers and restrooms. The lake is beautiful, with amazing views. Hiking trails surround the lake and a park and are very well maintained.
Rye Patch State Recreation Area
2505 Rye Patch Reservoir RdGreat views and good for camping.
Not far from Elko, marshes and wetlands, nice lake with clean camping site that has showers too.
South Fork State Recreation Area
353 Lower South Fork RdNot far from Elko, marshes and wetlands, nice lake with clean camping site that has showers too.
Kayaking, camping, fishing, hiking. Very well maintained and remote.
Wild Horse Reservoir State Recreation Area
Kayaking, camping, fishing, hiking. Very well maintained and remote.
Echo Canyon State Park
State Routes 322Great views, camping site and trails.
Not very big, clean nice camping site, the fee includes the visit to the Cathedral Gorge State Park too.
Kershaw-Ryan State Park
Not very big, clean nice camping site, the fee includes the visit to the Cathedral Gorge State Park too.
Cathedral Gorge State Park
111 Cathedral Gorge State Park RoadAmazing scenery, trails and good campground site.
Sightseeing
Good preserved Victorian buildings, can get a mine tour.
170 lokale anbefaler
Virginia City Cigar and Bar
69 N C StreetGood preserved Victorian buildings, can get a mine tour.
Very big lake up in the mountains, nice 50 min drive, can swim and hike around.
225 lokale anbefaler
Lake Tahoe
Very big lake up in the mountains, nice 50 min drive, can swim and hike around.
Nice walk next to the river with cafes nearby
7 lokale anbefaler
Riverwalk @ South Virginia St. Reno, Nv.
Nice walk next to the river with cafes nearby
Reno Riverwalk District
Downtown
The Space Whale
10 N Virginia StGamle Reno Arch
345 N Virginia StRiverwalk District
University of Nevada, Reno
1664 N Virginia StNevada State Capitol Building
101 N Carson StGenoa
Playa Art Park
520 N Virginia StSmall exhibition of some art works from The Burning Man.
Victorian Square
764-794 Victorian AveDowntown district of Sparks, has nice wide sidewalks and benches to rest on.
Essentials
Raley's
1441 Mayberry Dr Right next to us, very nice grocery store with pharmacy. 10 min walk.
Trader Joe's
5035 S McCarran BlvdWhole Foods Market
6139 S Virginia StSave Mart
195 W Plumb LnRiverside Farmers' Market
2055 Riverside DrWalmart Supercenter
2425 E 2nd StWinCo Foods
9750 S Virginia StCheap prices and big fruit and vegetable selection.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinemark Reno Summit Sierra
13965 S Virginia StReclining seats
Great movie theatre, has reclining seats with reservation.
14 lokale anbefaler
Galaxy Sparks IMAX Luxury+ Theatre
1170 Scheels DriveGreat movie theatre, has reclining seats with reservation.
An art cafe where you can sign up for an one time class to draw a picture. Very recommend, lots of fun!
Crafted Palette
130 West StAn art cafe where you can sign up for an one time class to draw a picture. Very recommend, lots of fun!
Fleischmann Planetarium
1664 N Virginia StNational Automobile Museum
1 Museum DrMackay Mansion Museum
291 S D StNevada State Railroad Museum
2180 S Carson StWild Island Family Adventure Park - Vandland
250 Wild Island CtWater park with a tropical feel.
Peppermill Casino
2707 S Virginia StCasino
Casino at Silver Legacy Resort
407 N Virginia StCasino
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
2500 E 2nd StCasino and spa
Atlantis Casino
3800 S Virginia StCasino
Eldorado Resort Casino
345 N Virginia StCasino
Harrahs
Casino
Spacious taproom featuring its own brand of artisanal brews with live music shows.
10 lokale anbefaler
The Saint
761 S Virginia StSpacious taproom featuring its own brand of artisanal brews with live music shows.
The Loving Cup
188 California AveBar with live music, features jazz some days too.
Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
1350 N Wells AveHome to Reno Rodeo, Monster Jam and many other events.
It is a small resort, they have a large pool, 2 jacuzzi tubs and there is a restaurant right next to it for food. One also can bring their own food, there is a nice picnic area on the site.
14 lokale anbefaler
Carson Hot Springs Resort
1500 Old Hot Springs RdIt is a small resort, they have a large pool, 2 jacuzzi tubs and there is a restaurant right next to it for food. One also can bring their own food, there is a nice picnic area on the site.
Has two pools with natural mineral water, great for camping and hiking. Not much in the area though.
35 lokale anbefaler
Grover Hot Springs State Park
3415 Hot Springs RdHas two pools with natural mineral water, great for camping and hiking. Not much in the area though.
Have indoor and outdoor pools. Great views but a bit pricey. Clothing is optional. One can camp there too.
29 lokale anbefaler
Sierra Hot Springs
521 Campbell Hot Springs RdHave indoor and outdoor pools. Great views but a bit pricey. Clothing is optional. One can camp there too.
Has 3 tubs situated apart from each other with different water temperature. Not a resort. Off-road drive vehicle may be needed.
Spencer Hot Springs
Has 3 tubs situated apart from each other with different water temperature. Not a resort. Off-road drive vehicle may be needed.
Everything Else
University of Nevada, Reno
1664 N Virginia StNice walk around the campus
Arts & Culture
Bruka Theatre
99 N Virginia StVery good small theatre
National Automobile Museum
1 Museum DrLiberty Fine Art Gallery
100 W Liberty StNevada Kunstmuseum
160 W Liberty StNevada Historical Society
1650 N Virginia StNevada State Museum
600 N Carson StReno Philharmonic
925 Riverside DrPhilarmonic Orchestra
Our favourite theatre in Reno. Very cozy, well-done performances and unique atmosphere, sofa seating.
10 lokale anbefaler
Bruka Theatre
99 N Virginia StOur favourite theatre in Reno. Very cozy, well-done performances and unique atmosphere, sofa seating.
Good Luck Macbeth
124 W Taylor StOur second favourite theatre :-)
Well-made performances. The biggest theatre we've been to in Reno despite the name :-)
7 lokale anbefaler
Reno Little Theater
147 E Pueblo StWell-made performances. The biggest theatre we've been to in Reno despite the name :-)
Little theatre in Sparks, intimate atmosphere and very close to the stage seating. It is very affordable and can have great performances, but not every show may be perfect.
Restless Artists' Theatre
295 20th StLittle theatre in Sparks, intimate atmosphere and very close to the stage seating. It is very affordable and can have great performances, but not every show may be perfect.
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
100 S Virginia StReno Events Center
400 N Center StEldorado Showroom
345 N Virginia StOutside theatre at the Lake Tahoe side. Very pretty.
32 lokale anbefaler
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Nevada 28Outside theatre at the Lake Tahoe side. Very pretty.