Introducing Reno
A soothingly schizophrenic city of big-time gambling and top-notch outdoor adventures, Reno resists pigeonholing. ‘The Biggest Little City in the World’ has something to raise the pulse of adrenaline junkies, hardcore gamblers and city people craving easy access wide-open spaces. In the past, the bulk of Reno’s visitors flocked to its smorgasbord of casinos, but the construction of a white-water park has raised the interest of kayakers and daredevil surfers.
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Reno’s downtown is north of the Truckee River and south of I-80. Most of the casino action is along N Virginia St, between 1st and 6th Sts. The River Walk district along W 1st St is the best place for noncasino entertainment and food.
South of downtown, you’ll find a visitor center (775-827-7600, 800-367-7366; www.visitrenotahoe.com; Reno Town Mall, 401 S Virginia St; 8am-5pm Mon-Fri); there’s an additional one at the airport baggage claim area (open the same hours).
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: From S.F. to Vegas via US 50 and 395. Doable in April?
by trekker502 12 September 2011
I drove Highway 50 in April 2008, hauling a U-Haul trailer and did have worn studded tires plus 4-wheel drive SUV -- I was en route south…
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RE: From S.F. to Vegas via US 50 and 395. Doable in April?
by Tomi_Finland 11 September 2011
I-80 looks like a nice route, plus Reno and Carson City would be on the way then. :) Ok, so the I-80 will be our backup plan if US 50…
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RE: Where is the best place to ski in California in March?
by yaguri 29 August 2011
> less than 5 hours would be good That rules out Mammoth. Follow #3's suggestion instead. The ski resorts around Lake Tahoe and Truckee…
