Climate
Reno rests as a comfortable 4,400 feet above sea level, and gets over 300 sunny days each year! We get about 12 inches of precipitaion annually, with lots of snow falling at the 15 easily accessible ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area.
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History
In its earliest stages of development, Reno was filled with an entrepreneurial spirit famous in the West. The earliest settlers were ranchers who embraced the area's meadows and grazing lands. Next gold struck it big and then there was the silver "rush." Through it all, Reno has been a city that has created opportunity, connected with markets via ground, rail and air, and simulated innovation, while preserving an outstanding quality of life.
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Welcome to Reno!
Reno is the center of commerce and culture in Northern Nevada, with almost 200,000 residents who enjoy life in a high desert valley on the eastern slope. It is a city with a rich history, known worldwide for its dynamic and vibrant downtown.
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Dining
Reno boasts some of the best dining experiences in Nevada. Whether you're looking to dine in one of our many Casino Resort restaurants or prefer a small street bistro, Reno has what you're looking for!
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Fleischmann Planetarium
You've never seen anything, until you have seen this! Experience the SkyDome - four times larger than standard 35-millimeter movies. The pictures are razor sharp, high impact and enhanced by a new six-channel audio system.
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National Automobile Museum
Discover $28 million worth of fun! Explore the wonderful world of automobiles and experience a variety of exhibits, a multimedia theater, and one of the West's most unique and extensive collections of classic cars. A great entertainment experience for the whole family!
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Nevada Museum of Art
Visit Nevada's premier fine arts museum and enjoy world-class exhibitions ranging from contemporary to historic perspectives.
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Truckee Meadows Community College
Truckee Meadows Community College provides choices: more than 50 degree and certificate programs, convenience, flexible schedules and affordability.
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University of Nevada, Reno
In 2002, the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) was named one of "America's Best Colleges" by the U.S. News & World Report. The designation placed the university among a superior group of only 249 public and private schools, including Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. The university's hydrolic sciences program also is ranged among the top 10 graduate programs in the country!
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Camping
Davis Creek Park - (775) 849-0684
Mt. Rose Campground - (775) 280-CAMP
Washoe Lake State Park - (775) 687-4319
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Donner State Park
Located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, Donner Memorial State Park offers the summer vacationer opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, and hiking. In winter, visitors can cross-country ski and snowshoe on trails and enjoy the season's beauty. Visitors are welcome year-round at the Emigrant Trail Museum and at the Pioneer Monument, built to commemorate those who emigrated to California from the east in the mid-1800's. Included in the museum are displays and information about one of the earliest pioneer wagon trains, the Donner Party, forced by circumstances to camp at the east end of Donner Lake in the winter of 1846-47, resulting in human suffering and loss of life.
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Fishing
24-Hour Fishing Hotline - (775) 786-3474
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Gaming
Famous for outdoor activities as well as outstanding gaming entertainment opportunities, Reno has been the choice destination for thousands of visitors for decades. Reno offers some of the best dining and lodging facilities in the state, along with friendly hospitality extended to everyone visiting the "Biggest Little City in the World."
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GOLF!
In Reno-Tahoe you could very possibly play the best game of your life! At our altitude, golf balls automatically fly 10 percent farther. Your drive will amaze you. And with over 50 courses within 90 minutes of Reno, there's a course for every level of play including Montreux Golf Club, home of the PGA stop, the Reno-Tahoe Open.
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Horseback Riding
Reindeer Lodge - (775) 849-9902
Zephyr Cove Stables - (775) 588-5664
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Hunting
Division of Wildlife - (775) 688-1500
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Sierra Safari - Reno's Zoo
Enjoy the companionship and closeness of tame, gentle, beautiful animals from around the world. Sierra Safari Zoo promotes the small zoo experience. This emphasizes hands on education and the excitement of one-on-one contact with calm, fascinating animals.
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Meadowood Mall
Meadowood Mall, located in the heart of Reno with easy access off US-395, is situated at the intersection of Virginia Street & McCarran Boulevard, just 10 minutes south of Downtown. Voted “Best Shopping” year after year, this single story, enclosed regional center attracts a diverse customer base, including over six million tourists who visit the region annually.
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The Summit Sierra
New, exciting, convenient, stylish. One of a kind. The ultimate in shopping indulgence. It's the way you want to shop, an experience that puts the excitement back into the search for just the right outfit, the perfect gift for a friend, or the accessory that will make that special room in your home all the more special.
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