Virginia City is a place that celebrates its past identity as a mining town. It has a very old-timey feel filled with museums, candy shops, and saloons – a day trip can easily be made from Reno, 40 minutes away, and is interesting for both kids and adults alike. Walk […]
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I am continually impressed by these hidden oasis’s, this time: a bountiful waterfall in the middle of a desert. Forty minutes outside of Reno is the trailhead for the Kings Canyon Waterfall [4450 Kings Canyon Rd Carson City, NV 89703]. Here you have options for a two, four, or seven […]
Deep in the desert rests a lake oasis just under an hour out of Reno, Nevada which makes a truly unique daytrip. Heading away from the city the open road falls quiet, you are about to enter a strange and beautiful place. Be sure to make your first stop the Pyramid Lake […]
Santa Fe Hotel, 235 Lake St, Reno, NV 89501 On my last visit to the West Coast I had hoped to try Basque cuisine, but the plans fell through. I wasn’t leaving this time without success and found the experience in this Reno establishment to be unique and delicious to […]
Nevada isn’t a lifeless desert and there is much more to do than simply gamble. Upon reaching Reno, I was in awe of the mountainous landscape. The Rancho San Rafael Regional Park is home to a number of hiking trails, including Wilbur D. May Arboretum. In the fall the park […]
While the city certainly has a lot more slot machines Reno, Nevada is not devoid of pinball machines! I wouldn’t say they have as many as Las Vegas, home to the Pinball Hall of Fame, but there are some quality games to play! First you may want to visit Cal-Neva […]
I chose to stay in Reno, Nevada for a week because it was a well known city I had never been to, equidistant to multiple places I was interested in visiting. It is certainly quieter than it’s overshadowing city-sibling, Vegas, but I prefer the relaxing environment of a smaller city. […]