Reno Area Attractions
Reno Nevada is a challenging and diverse playground for recreation enthusiasts of
all types. Reno outdoor adventurers have four distinct seasons of activities and
sports to participate in, enjoying the beautiful views and scenery of Reno and the
Truckee Meadows. Meanwhile, the indoor activities continue year-round with some
of the best hotel casino excitement anywhere. In Reno, you can reach for the stars
at the Fleischmann Planetarium, journey back to the wild west at the Ponderosa Ranch,
take a walk down 1930’s main street America at the National Automobile Museum,
pet a deer at the Sierra Safari Zoo, or roll a custom bowling ball at the National
Bowling Stadium. The options are endless; its no wonder Reno-Tahoe has been named
America’s Adventure Place
Reno Area Attractions (Distance from the Eldorado Hotel Casino)
National Bowling Stadium (0.1 mi)
300 North Center Street, Reno, 775-322-9391
This $43 million facility is the world’s only bowling stadium of its kind,
operates 80 championship lanes and is the site of major tournaments. A pro-shop
and several restaurants make this a facility that can easily host conventions when
not being used for tournaments. But the main attraction for visitors to Reno is
the I-MAX theater and its regular venue of adventure films.
Movie Theaters
Century Riverside 12: 775-786-7469 or 800-555-TELL, 11 N. Sierra St (.3 mi)
Century Sparks 14: 775-353-7440 or 800-555-TELL, 1250 Victorian & C (3.5 mi)
Century Park Lane 16: 775-842-3333 or 800-555-TELL, 210 Plumb Lane (1.8 mi)
National Automobile Museum (0.5 mi)
10 S Lake St, Reno, NV (775) 333-9300
The museum is in remembrance of the machine that has affected American society and
industry more than anything else and includes a display of over 200 antique, classic,
vintage and special interest automobiles in four galleries plus four authentic street
scenes. Also housed at this site is the largest automotive library in the world
(with limited public access). A state-of-the-art multi-media theatre presents the
history of the automobile and helps explain its fascination and importance. Gift
shop sells books and novelties.
Open Mon-Sat 9:30a-5:30p, Sun 10a-4p Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Downtown Ice Rink (.5 mi)
(775)-334-2262. Open Wednesday, November 27, 2002 thru March 2, 2003 – weather
permitting.
Public Skating Hours: Mon & Tue 11AM – 1PM & 3PM – 5PM; Wed
& Thu 11AM – 1PM & 3PM – 9PM; FRIDAY 11AM-1PM & 3PM-11PM;
Saturday 11AM-11PM; Sunday 11AM-6PM.
Prices: Adults - $5.00 Children 3 – 12 $3.00 Under 3 Free, Seniors 55+ $3.00,
Skate Rental $2.00
Campus Recreation - University of Nevada (1 mi)
775-784-4041 ext. 246 (Jim Fitzsimmons)
We have trips for people who like constant, exciting white water, and trips for
those who want to enjoy a scenic float and have some laughs doing it. American River
and Truckee River.
Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Great Basin Adventure (1 mi)
775-785-5961: Museum & Arboretum, 775-785-4319: Adventure Area
Wilbur May, who was born at the turn of the century, was a wealthy traveler, adventurer,
pilot, rancher and philanthropist who spent the latter half of his life in Reno.
Wilbur is immortalized by the centre, which includes a museum, arboretum and a kiddies'
fun park. The museum has exhibits on May's life, including stuff he picked up on
his world travels, as well as a bunch of animals he shot during his time on earth.
If you don't mind a spot of taxidermy and you like your museums eclectic, it can
be a fun spot.
The nearby arboretum has outdoor gardens featuring Great Basin desert plants and
an indoor tropical garden. The children's fun park has a log ride and a petting
zoo. The Wilbur May Center is north of the university in Rancho San Rafael Park.
Hours and days depend upon season. Admission: Children 3-12 and Seniors 55+ $3.00,
Adults $4.50, Groups $2.50.
Great Reno Balloon Race
775-826-1181
The Great Reno Balloon Race at Rancho San Rafael-- Rides available at the event.
Passenger flying is available by sponsoring a balloon for the weekend. Sponsorship
costs are reasonable and along the scale of what private balloon rides offer. The
event is always the first weekend after Labor Day.
Fleischmann Planetarium (1 mi)
North of the University of Nevada on N. Virginia St.
775-784-4811: Current Shows & Hours and current events in the night skies
775-784-4812: Reservations
Daily entertaining & informative films & star shows as well as telescope
viewing weekly. Don't miss the out-of-sight gift shop with such fun things as glow
in the dark constellation maps, astronaut freeze-dried foods & much, much more!
Reno Tahoe Gaming Academy (1.3 mi)
1313 S. Virginia St., 775-329-5665
Learn to play blackjack, craps, roulette & baccarat. Behind the Scene Gaming
Tour.
Sierra Adventures (1.5 mi)
2204 Dickerson Road Reno, 775-323-8928
Time to get wild! Experience a day of high-adrenaline gut-wrenching fun. Be prepared
to get energized.
Oxbow Nature Study Area (2 mi)
775-334-3808, 3100 Dickerson Road along the Truckee River.
Nature walks, bird watching areas & nature observation platforms.
Fun Quest: Children’s amusement park (2.6 mi)
2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV (775) 789-2386
Located inside the Reno Hilton is one of Reno's top family attractions and, certainly,
the area's largest indoor fun center. The 37,000 square foot facility includes:
5,000 square foot laser tag arena, some 200 state-of-the-art arcade games, batting
cage and power pitcher. Try the Max Flight simulated roller coaster, challenge the
5,000 square foot Tumble Town play structure, and if you’re out there gather
around the Galaxian Theater, a six-person video battle game.
Also includes: The Bunker Simulated Golf
Sky High Thrill Rides
Ultimate Rush Speed & Thrill
Liberty Belle (3.2 mi)
4250 South Virginia Street, Reno, 89502 (775) 825-1776
Featured on the NBC Today Show, the Discovery Channel, and many other worldwide
media, the Liberty Belle is reputed to be the most complete museum of slot machines
in the world. Included at the site is an Old West Memorabilia collection. Includes
restaurant.
Idlewild Park (4 mi)
775-329-6008, West of Booth Street just off Idlewild Drive in Reno
Where family fun never stops!!! Including barbecue pits, swimming, fishing, a beautiful
rose garden, wedding garden, & much more. For the children there is an amusement
park including Merry-go-Round, Flying Planes, Roller Coaster, Tilt-a-Whirl &
famous train. Rides open daily: May thru Labor Day 11:00AM – 6:00PM. Sept.
thru May – Sat., Sun, & holidays, weather permitting. Great for birthday,
groups, etc. Discount group rates available. Open since 1962.
Virginia Lake (5.5 mi)
Lakeside Drive off W. Plumb Lane
A nice place to take a break from all of the excitement. A nice walk around the
lake.
Total Sports (5.7 mi)
600 Spice Island, (775) 356-6644
94,000 sf. sports complex. Olympic size ice rink, 2 artificial turf soccer fields,
In-line skate rink.
Lake Mansion (6 mi)
4950 S. Virginia, Reno Convention Center, 775-827-7662
A century ago this Victorian house was built at Lake's Crossing. Lake Mansion is
a treasure of early Nevadan history.
Magic Carpet Golf (7.0 mi)
6925 S Virginia St , Reno , NV (775) 853-8837
Sierra Safari Zoo (8 mi)
10200 N Virginia St , Reno , NV (775) 677-1101
The largest zoo in Nevada, Sierra Safari Zoo currently has over 150 animals of 40+
species. New gift shop is now open to the public. Also available for public use
are a scenic picnic area and a pleasant covered patio. The picnic area is available
after normal hours for private parties and includes full access to the zoo.
Galena Creek Park (19mi)
18350 Mount Rose Highway, south of Reno, 775-849-2511
Hours: 8AM – 5PM daily
440-acre park nestled in the forest with Galena Creek flowing through. Hiking, self
guided nature trails, picnic areas and a group picnic facility. Family programs
are held in Campfire Meadows at the north end of the park.
Soaring Adventures of America
Reno-Sparks, 800-762-7464
Animal Ark (25 mi)
1265 Deerlodge Road, Reno, NV 775-969-3111
A wildlife sanctuary located in the juniper-covered hills north of Reno, Animal
Ark exists to "provide permanent care in captivity to animals that cannot be
returned to the wild...," but their mission goes well beyond this. The Ark
is "dedicated to inspiring our community by providing a window into nature".
Open from April 1 to October 31. Hours: Daily 10a-4:30p. The Ark is closed Mondays,
except those which fall on holidays
Directions: From Reno, take US-395 North to exit #78 (Red Rock Road). Turn right
and drive 11.5 miles to Deerlodge. Turn right and travel one more mile to 1265.
Watch for their brown and white signs.
Davis Creek Regional Park (25 mi)
West side of Washoe Valley
US 395 South (20 miles south of Reno)
Ranger/Camping: 775-849-0684; Picnics: 775-785-4319
Picnic facilities are available by reservation. An equestrian trailhead provides
access to the Toiyabe National Forest. This campground/day use area offers outstanding
views of Washoe Lake and Slide Mountain. Individual picnic sites surround a small
scenic pond upon which non-motorized boats are allowed. During the coldest months
of winter, the pond freezes and makes a great ice skating area, which is free to
the public. Nature trails are marked for a self-guided hike among the native flora
and fauna. Group hikes may be arranged to explore the surrounding Davis Creek environs
by calling the Ranger. Although there are no hook-ups, longer travel trailers can
be accommodated at 19 sites. Hot showers are available year-round. Group camping
and picnic facilities are available by reservation.
Mountain High Balloons (32 mi)
This Truckee based outfit offers one-hour flights over the Truckee area. COST: $165
per hour - $95 per half-hour. Children ages 10-16 half price & ages 9 &
younger are free when accompanied by an adult. Details & times: 888-462-2683.
Adventure Sports (36 mi)
Carson City, 775-883-7070
Pyramid Lake (37 mi)
Highway 445 (at Highway 446) Sutcliffe, NV
A beautiful blue expanse in the red desert, Pyramid Lake is a popular place for
recreation and fishing. The lakeshore was inhabited as long as 11, 000 years ago,
and the semi-nomadic Paiute visited the lake every year for pow-wows and fishing.
The Paiute negotiated treaties with the Europeans as early as 1855 and in 1874 the
lake and its surrounds became a reservation, but settlers and railroaders still
managed to carve land off for themselves.
These days people come to the lake for its fish. The most prized catch is the Lahontan
cutthroat trout (in fact a type of salmon), which can grow up to 40lb (18kg). Sutcliffe
is the closest small town to the lake, and is a good place to get supplies and permits
for camping, fishing and boating. It also has a campground and a lodge. The Dunn
Hatchery has exhibits of the lake and its fish breeding programs. At the southern
end of the lake, Anaho Island, near the eastern shore, is a sanctuary for the American
white pelican. Nearby is a distinctive rock formation known as the Great Stone Mother
and Basket. To get to the lake, drive east on Highway 80 through the satellite town
of Sparks, then head about 23mi (37km) north on the Pyramid Hwy.
Scenic Glider Rides (37 mi)
Pyramid Lake Glider Rides: 775-475-2440, email: info@soar-palomino.com,
Glide over the turquoise waters of Pyramid Lake or the deep blue waters of Lake
Tahoe and over the snow-clad Sierra Nevada.
Nevada Camel Co (37.2 mi)
11750 Us Highway 50 , Silver Springs , NV (775) 629-0800
Often asked: "Why camels?" The Owner’s reply is "momentary
lapse of intelligent thinking!" However, the truth of the matter is that in
1984 he discovered camel racing in Virginia City and thought it sounded like fun.
Come check out the “friendliest camels in the world.”
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